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Fantasy Hockey Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks & Preview

Fantasy Hockey Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks & Preview
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Fantasy Hockey Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks & Preview

In the 42nd episode of the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, the FHH team discusses the 14th week in the NHL – John’s List & Fantasy Lock Of The Week, Headlines With The Hacks, Ask The Hacks, and Edge Work (Schedule Notes, Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks). Subscribe to our podcast on all major directories; and stay up to date with the latest in fantasy hockey news and fantasy hockey advice. Be sure to visit LeftWingLock.com, the best source for fantasy hockey intelligence; and The Hockey Podcast Network for more great hockey-related content.

Highlights:
  • Bryan Rust posts 11 points in 3 games
  • Nikita Kucherov returns to the lineup for the Lightning
  • Brayden Schenn returns for the St. Louis Blues
  • Cam Talbot DTD
  • Mark Stone back from injury for the Golden Knights
  • Marco Rossi and Matthew Boldy get first NHL games
  • Jordan Kyrou breakout season continues
  • Cale Makar goal of the year candidate
  • Coaching change in Edmonton?
  • Marc-Andre Fleury sets a new record
  • Evander Kane placed on unconditional waivers by the San Jose Sharks
  • The Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast makes Feedspot’s Top 10 Podcast List

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John’s List

If you have been listening to our podcast for a while, you’ve undoubtedly heard about “John’s List”; which is basically John’s $h!t list of players past and present. We’ve decided to make this a regular segment on the podcast and will include it in the blog for fun as well. If you have any suggestions for players we should add to the list, let us know!

If you have been listening to our podcast for a while, you’ve undoubtedly heard about “John’s List”; which is basically John’s $h!t list of players past and present. We’ve decided to make this a regular segment on the podcast and will include it in the blog for fun as well. If you have any suggestions for players we should add to the list, let us know!

Brett Hull

19 year NHL veteran – played in 1,269 NHL games, scored 1,391 points (741 goals), 4,876 SOG, 15.2% career shooter. 

Fantasy Lock Of The Week (Jan 2 – 9, 2022) | Presented by Left Wing Lock
🔥Bryan Rust, C/LW,  73% Rostered (Yahoo)

11 Points, 7 Goals, 1 GWG, 2 PPG, 2 PPA, 14 SOG, +6, 65% PP Share, 18:34 ATOI in 3 games played.

Honorable Mentions: 🔥Colorado’s Top Line – Nathan Mackinnon (10 Points, 2 Goals), Gabriel Landeskog (8 Points, 5 Goals including a hat trick), Mikko Rantanen (10 Points, 2 Goals). Combined for a total 28 points (9 goals) through 4 games while posting a 68.71 CF%, 80 GF%, 72.62 SCF%, and 75.76 HDCF% – Absolute 🔥

Headlines With The Hacks (News & Injuries) | Jan 2 -9, 2022

Our partner, Left Wing Lock, has a complete up-to-date list available on their website for all players placed on COVID protocol. You can see that list here.

January 3
  • Complete COVID list update at LeftWingLock.com. 
  • Brayden Schenn was activated from IR on Monday. 
  • Mark Stone was on the ice at practice on Monday in a no-contact jersey. Robin Lehner was also on the ice for practice. 

  • Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken on January 6th has been postponed. 
  • Cam Talbot out indefinitely (lower-body) will not play in Boston on Thursday, no timetable after that. The Wild play just 3 games between now and January 16th. 

  • Jordan Kyrou, Jack Hughes, and Jonathan Huberdeau were named the NHL’s 3 stars for the week ending January 2nd. 

January 4
  • Zach Werenski was placed in COVID protocol on Tuesday morning, will miss the game against Tampa Bay.
  • Marco Rossi and Matthew Boldy were both recalled by the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday! Rossi was immediately given a spot on the top power play unit in practice – something to keep an eye on. Both may be worth a speculative add if you need help up front – they both made their NHL debuts on Thursday versus Boston. 
  • Elliott Friedman reported Tuesday afternoon that Victor Rask was placed on waivers by the Minnesota Wild. 

  • It was confirmed on Tuesday that Dougie Hamilton suffered a broken-jaw on Sunday and will have surgery on Wednesday to repair a broken jaw. Jonathan Bernier’s season is over after undergoing hip surgery. Nico Hischier did not play Tuesday due to a lower-body injury. 

  • Alex Martinez was practicing in a no-contact jersey on Tuesday.
  • Samuel Girard played in his 300th NHL game Tuesday night against the Blackhawks. The 47th overall pick from the 2016 draft, Girard has 132 points (20 G) to date. 

  • Cale Makar scores a goal of the year candidate in OT against the Blackhawks. Wow. Makar leads all defenceman in points per game (0.97) over the past 3 seasons.
  • Troy Terry scored a hat trick against the Flyers, now sits third in the NHL in goals with 21. 👀
January 5
  • Connor McDavid was placed in COVID protocol, did not play against the Toronto Maple Leafs. 
  • Dmitry Orlov is considered DTD with an upper-body injury. 
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Alex Nylander from the Chicago Blackhawks for Sam Lafferty. 

  • Ryan Rishaug of TSN reported that the Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ injury could keep him out of the lineup for as long as 4 weeks.

  • Brayden Schenn returns to the Blues lineup, scored his 200th NHL career goal versus the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night. 
January 6
  • Tuuka Rask signed a professional tryout with AHL Providence. Could see him back with the Bruins soon.

 

  • Nikita Kucherov was taking line rushes with Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat on Thursday. Likely to return against Calgary. 

  • Charlie McAvoy did not play on Thursday night, out with a lower-body injury. 
  • Nick Ritchie was placed on waivers on Thursday by the Toronto Maple Leafs. 
  • Jaden Schwartz will miss 4-6 weeks following hand surgery. 

  • The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Flyers 6-2 for their 10th straight win! 

  • Bryan Rust scored another 3 points (11 points, 7 G last 3 GP) to join an elite list of players…
  • Elliott Friedman reported that the Winnipeg Jets sent out a survey to season-seat holders about playing games out of market. Saskatoon is being considered as a destination given that Saskatchewan has no strict protocols in place at this time. 

  • Joe Thornton played his 1700th game against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. 1,535 points, 429 goals to date. 

  • Emily Kaplan reported that she believes the Oilers will make a coaching change sometime during the team’s 10-day break. Either Glen Guluetzen or Jay Woodcroft would take over as head coach. 

  • Jakub Voracek played his 1000th NHL game on Thursday against the Devils. The former Flyer has 761 points, 217 goals to date. 

  • Mark Stone returned for the Golden Knights on Thursday against the Rangers. 
  • Matthew Boldy (MIN) scored his first NHL goal against the Bruins. Boldy is a Massachusetts native, special night for the rookie. 

  • Gabriel Landeskog posted a hat trick against the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night in a 7-1 win. 

  • Johan Larsson also posted a hat trick this week, against the Chicago Blackhawks in a 6-4 win. 
  • Kirill Kaprizov left Thursday’s game with an upper-body injury after taking a hit from Trent Frederic. 

January 7
  • Both Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie were placed on IR by the Washington Capitals on Friday morning. 
  • John Klingberg has apparently requested a trade out of Dallas. It’s a contract year for Klingberg, and the two sides have been unable to reach an agreement on an extension. This is welcome news for Miro Heiskanen owners, as the young stud Dman has not been given full-time PP1 duties to this point – other than to fill-in for Klingberg. 

  • The Minnesota Wild reported that Kirill Kaprizov would not play on Saturday, and did not have a timetable beyond that. 
  • Tom Wilson played in his 600th NHL game on Friday night – a 5-1 loss to the St.Louis Blues. 

January 8
  • The San Jose Sharks placed Evander Kane on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. The NHLPA later said that they would be challenging 
  • Barrett Hayton is expected to have surgery on his hand, and will miss 5 to 8 weeks. 
  • On Saturday, Jason Robertson became the first Dallas Stars player to hit a double-digit home point streak since John Klingberg in 2017-2018. 

  • Tomas Hertl erased a 2-0 deficit for the Sharks, completed the Natural hat trick with the OT winner. Hertl is in a contract year, on-pace for 45 goals, 71 points. 

  • The Colorado Avalanche came back from a 3-goal deficit to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs and extend their home win streak to a franchise-record 11 games. 

  • Cale Makar became the 3rd defenceman to require 27 games or fewer to reach the 15-goal mark. The others were Bobby Orr and Dave Ellett. 

  • Zach Fucale has set an NHL record for the longest streak without allowing a goal to start a career. 👀
  • Marc-Andre Fleury became the 1st goaltender to defeat all 32 NHL teams! 

January 9
  • Evander Kane cleared unconditional waivers and is now a free agent. Expect the NHLPA to file a grievance, according to Elliott Friedman. 
  • The St.Louis Blues mounted an unlikely comeback Sunday, scoring 2 PPGs in the final minute. 

  • Joel Eriksson Ek was activated from IR. Marco Rossi and Matthew. Okay we’re both reassigned to the AHL.

  • Dylan Larkin left Sunday’s game against ANA with an upper-body injury, will not return.

Ask The Hacks

  • Bennett, Svechnikov, or Laine for the rest of the season? Hits and BLKs included. (Cannabliss, IG)
  • Would you trade David Pastrnak for Andre Burakovsky and Ryan Johansen? 
  • I have Huberdeau in a 13-Category (FW,HITS…) H2H keeper league. Would you trade Huberdeau for JT Miller? 
  • What do you think I should do with Alex Debrincat? Should I trade him for Kaprisov? Chicago just sucks so bad this year…And it looks like they are rebuilding. Kane just hasn’t looked the same this season, and I think that hurts Debrincat’s value. 
  • Pacioretty has been amazing when he’s healthy, but is a lost cause at this point in my redraft league. I’m going to cut him. Who do you think would be a good replacement?
  • If you had to cut one, who would it be: Robert Thomas, Jesse Juljujarvi, or Andrew Mangiapane? 
  • My goalies are James Reimer, Linus Ullmark, Anthony Stolarz, and Tuuka Rask. Would it make sense to trade Stolarz for Swayman and have all 3 Boston goalies? 
  • I’m trying to buy low on Kevin Fiala, is this a good idea? I initially offered Mats Zuccarello he countered with Viktor Arvidsson. I also have Nino Niederrieter, Paul Stastny, and Mikheyev that I’d move for Fiala.
  • I’ve been riding the Timo Meier and Nazem Kadri train, and they have both treated me very well. I’m starting to toss around the idea of trading them. With how they have played, would you trade them? If so, who would you go after? I could use a quality D man or goalie. 

Edge Work | NHL Schedule, Week 14

Need To Know:

Assuming there are no further postponed or rescheduled games, the NHL schedule is a fairly typical one in terms of 4 light days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday). Sunday features one matchup – Washington vs. Vancouver. The Canucks are on a back-to-back, so if you’re looking for a goalie to start late in the week, Halak will likely see one of those 2 games. Boston, Colorado, Seattle, and Washington all offer multiple games on light days; so target players on those clubs to optimize your roster for games played. 

  • Monday – 3 Game
  • Tuesday – 8 Games
  • Wednesday – 3 Games
  • Thursday – 11 Games
  • Friday – 3 Games
  • Saturday – 13 Games
  • Sunday – 1 Game
Teams With 4 Games: BOS, COL, SEA, VAN
Team Of Interest | Boston Bruins (Strength of Schedule: -18) 
  • As mentioned, Boston has games on Monday and Wednesday to help optimize your roster for starts. Boston rolled over Montreal 5-2 in the first game of the season series. Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist, Charlie Coyle scored twice. Boston has split the season series with Philadelphia so far, the teams have combined for 16 goals (Hall, Smith, Coyle, Haula all contributed in those games) in 2 games so lots of offence in that matchup. Swayman had a shutout in the first game of the season against Nashville. Lots to like about Boston for next week! Taylor Hall is rolling right now and available in 35% of leagues. Erik Haula is in a 4-game point streak centering Hall and Pastrnak. Players To Consider: Taylor Hall (65%), Erik Haula (2%), Craig Smith (8%), Charlie Coyle (11%) Matt Grzelyck (18%), Jeremy Swayman (60%).
Team Of Interest | Colorado Avalanche (Strength of Schedule: -33) 
  • Over the last month the Avalanche are 3rd in the league with a Win % of .875 (7-1-0); and lead the league at 4.50 GF/GP! The PP is 10th (26.5%) overall, and the team’s schedule for next week is very favourable with games against Seattle, Nashville, and 2 home games against Arizona to finish off the week. Note, Colorado plays 2 games on light nights this week (Monday and Friday), which will help optimize starts for your roster. The Avs crushed Seattle 7-3 in their first meeting on November 19th. Erik Johnson and Valeri Nichushkin scored in that game, while Andre Burakovsky scored twice – all are available in 30% of leagues or more. Nashville has been more of a challenge for Colorado as the two teams have split the season series so far with a combined 15 goals. Again, Johnson and Nichushkin put up points in that series, as did Bowen Byram.  Players To Consider: Andre Burakovsky (68%), Valeri Nichushkin (23%), Erik Johnson (41%), Bowen Byram (36%), Pavel Francouz (13%).
Teams With 3 Games: ANA, ARI, BUF, CAR, CBJ, CHI, DAL, DET, FLA, LAK, NSH, NYR, PHI, PIT, SJS, TOR, TB, WSH
Team Of Interest | Carolina Hurricanes (Strength of Schedule: -13) 
  • The Carolina Hurricanes are currently tied for 3rd overall in NHL standings, and have a strong schedule for next week with matchups against Philadelphia, Columbus, and Vancouver. The Canucks lead the league in Point % (.929, 6-0-1) over the past month, so that obviously presents a challenge (Carolina lost the first game of the season, 2-1). However, Philadelphia and Columbus are both strong matchups, having given up the 7th (36 GA) and 6th (37 GA) most goals against over the past month respectively. Columbus also has the 31st ranked PK and PP over the last month. The Canes have split the season series with the Flyers, scoring 12 combined goals through 2 games played. Carolina has owned the Blue Jackets so far this year, having outscored them a combined 12 to 5 through 2 games, and the PP was converting at 33%. Players To Consider: Seth Jarvis (5%), Martin Necas (60%), Nino Niederreiter (35%), Jordan Staal (21%), Jesperi Kotkaniemi (11%), Brady Sjkei (13%), Jacob Slavin (55%), Antti Raanta (13%).
Team Of Interest | New York Rangers (Strength of Schedule: -12) 
  • The New York Rangers are the other team currently tied for 3rd overall in NHL standings, and have quite a favourable schedule for the upcoming week. New York has already beaten both San Jose (1-0) and Philadelphia (4-1) this season; and San Jose has given up the 2nd most goals against in the league over the past month with 41, while Philadelphia has given up the 7th most with 36. Players To Consider: Kappo Kaako (10%), Alex Lafreniere (30%), Barclay Goodrow (21%), Jacob Trouba (80%), Alex Georgiev (35%)
Teams With 2 Games: MTL, NYI, STL
Team Of Interest | St.Louis Blues (Strength of Schedule: -4) 
  • The St.Louis Blues are 6-2-1 in their last 9 games played, and have at least one favourable matchup next week against the Seattle Kraken; the other with the Maple Leafs.The Blues are currently 6th in the league in goals for at 3.49/GP, and the power play is ranked third at 29.6%. Players To Consider: Robert Thomas (39%), Brandon Saad (17%), Ivan Barbashev (67%), Justin Faulk (65%).
Teams With 1 Games: CGY, MIN, NJD, OTT, VGK, WPG
Team Of Interest | Calgary Flames (Strength of Schedule: -43) 
  • The Calgary Flames have just one game next week, but they have one of the strongest schedules, facing off against the Ottawa Senators. The Sens will be rested, as they’ve played just 1 game in the past two weeks (a 6-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs); but the Flames took down the Senators earlier in the season with a 4-0 shutout. Coleman, Andersson, and Kylington all had points in the first meeting of the season; while Vladar posted a 27-save shutout. NOTE: Ottawa is giving up the second-most goals in the league at 3.69 GA/GP. Players To Consider: Blake Coleman (31%), Mikael Backlund (14%), Noah Hanifin (10%), Rasmus Andersson (44%), Oliver Kylington (20%).
Teams With 0 Games: EDM

 

Edge Work | NHL Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets

Waiver wire targets will be focused on players with ownership ~50% or less. 

Top Waiver Wire Targets

📈 Alexander Barabanov (LW/RW), SJS | Rostered: 4% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (Vs.DET, Vs.NYR, Vs.PIT) | Line: 1 (w/ Meier & Hertl, PP2) 
  • Alexander Barabanov is playing with Meier and Hertl on the top line, and seeing time on PP2. On-pace for 53 points and 16 goals, Barabanov could be a valuable addition to the bottom-end of your roster. The Sharks forward has 10 points (3 goals) in his last 12 games played. San Jose does not have the easiest schedule next week, but the volume is there with 3 home games. 
📈 Marco Rossi (C), MIN | Rostered: 10% (Yahoo) | GP: 1 (Vs.ANA) | Line: 2 (w/ Foligno & Boldy, PP1) 
  • Marco Rossi and Matthew Boldy were both recalled by the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday. Both were immediately practicing on the power play – Rossi on PP1, Boldy on PP2. Rossi was held off the scoresheet in his first NHL game, but he did play 16:19 TOI, and a healthy 6:22 PPTOI (54% PP share)!  ALSO: Matthew Boldy (3%) – scored his first NHL goal earlier in the week. Recently lined up with Marco Rossi and Marcus Foligno.
📈 Travis Konecney (C), PHI | Rostered: 32% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (Vs.CAR, @BOS, Vs.NYR) | Line: 1 (w/ Couturier & Giroux, PP1) 
  • Travis Konecney had a career-high 61 Pts in 2019-20 (76 Pt-pace), but he has struggled since – posting 34 points last season, on-pace for 47 this season. However, iSH% (5.4%) is well below his career average (12.0%), tEVSH% is just 6.1% (league avg. is ~8.5%), he is shooting more (9.7 SOG/60), IPP (63.3%) is low, A2/60 low (0.13). Watch closely! ALSO: Cam Atkinson (61%)
📈 Tanner Jeannot (C), NSH | Rostered: 45% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (Vs.COL, Vs.BUF, @BOS) | Line: 3 (w/ Scissons & Trenin, PP2) 
  • Tanner Jeannot is currently tied for the NHL goal-scoring lead among all rookies; has 10 points (5 goals) in 10 games, and is on-pace for 50 points. Better yet, Jeannot is on-pace for 260 hits (6th in the NHL) and 141 PIMS! Hard to find such incredible category coverage on the waiver wire, and Jeannot plays 3 games next week. Note: iSH% (20%), tEVSH% (10%), and IPP (81.5%) are elevated.  
📈 Alex Kerfoot (C/LW/RW), TOR | Rostered: 13% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (@VGK, @ARI, @STL) | Line: 1 (w/ Matthews & Bunting, PP2) 
  • 8 Points (2 goals) in his last 3 GP. Great streaming option while Marner is out of the lineup, potentially beyond given his level of play. tEVSH (13.1%) is high, playing a career-high 15:31 TOI. 
📈 Tomas Tatar (LW/RW), NJD | Rostered: 4% (Yahoo) | GP: 2 (Vs.TB, @NYI) | Line: 1 (w/ Hughes & Bratt, PP2) 
  • It’s been a down year for the former Hab, having posted just 17 points (8 goals) in 32 games played. However, Tatar has recently been bumped up to play with Jack Hughes (12 points last 5 games played) and Jesper Bratt (8 points last 5 games played) – both of which have been on absolute fire lately. Tatar himself has posted 5 points (3 goals) in his last 6 games played. Receiving PP2 time, ~45% PP share. 
📈 Jamie Benn (LW), DAL | Rostered: 65% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (Vs.SEA, @FLA, @TB) | Line: 1 (w/ Seguin & Gurianov, PP2) 
  • Talk of Jamie Benn’s demise has been greatly exaggerated, maybe. Benn has posted 8 points (4 goals) in his last 10 games, and most recently found himself playing with Seguin and Gurianov. Benn’s tEVSH% (5.8%) is low, and his iSH% (12.2%) is right around his career average (13.1%), so the potential for more is there. 
📈 Blake Coleman (LW/RW), CGY | Rostered: 31% (Yahoo) | GP: 1 (Vs.OTT) | Line: 1 (w/ Tkachuk & Lindholm, PP2) 
  • The Calgary Flames decided to go back to a couple lines they used earlier in the season, which included Blake Coleman on the top line alongside Matthew Tkachuk and Elias Lindholm. The Flames lost to Carolina Friday night, but Coleman had an impressive showing with 1 G, 1 A, 2 PIMS, 5 SOG, and 2 Hits in 16:49 TOI. Just one game for Calgary next week, but Coleman could be a valuable add in deep leagues that count hits and PIMS. 
📈 Damon Severson (D), CBJ | Rostered: 24% (Yahoo) | GP: 2 (Vs.TB, @NYI) | Pair: 2 (w/ Siegenthaler, PP1) 
  • With Dougie Hamilton on IR with a broken jaw, expect Severson to take on an expanded role with the Devils, including PP1. Severson is playing the most minutes of his career (26:23 ATOI last 10 GP), and has posted 8 points (2 goals) in his last 10 games played. tEVSH% is just 4.9%, and there are no significant red flags when reviewing the underlying metrics.  
📈 Shayne Gostisbehere (D), ARI | Rostered: 39% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (Vs.TOR, @COL, COL) | Pair: 1 (w/ Mayo, PP1) 
  • We’ve discussed Shayne Gostisbehere on the show in previous episodes, but he continues to produce for the Coyotes – with or without Chychrun in the lineup. Gostisbehere is on-pace for 57 points and 15 goals – solid production for a defenceman that is just 39% owned. iSH% (9%) and shot volume (2.0 SOG/GM) are exactly where we would expect, based on 3-year and career averages. IPP (77%) is high, so there is an element of luck when it comes to his production. A2/60 (secondary assist rate) is a real area of concern at 0.76, as his previous two seasons were 0.29 (2019-20) and 0.27 (2020-21).  ALSO: Jakob Chychrun (52%)
📈 Noah Dobson (D), NYI | Rostered: 26% (Yahoo) | GP: 2 (Vs.NJD, Vs.WSH) | Pair: 1 (w/ Chara, PP1) 
  • We mentioned Noah Dobson last week, although the Islanders did not play during the past week. Well, the Islanders are back for the upcoming week, and it’s going to be a difficult one with a matchup against Washington and a home game against New Jersey. Dobson has 10 points (5 goals), 27 SOG, 10 hits, and 18 blocks in his last 10 games; and is seeing 2:52 PPTOI (73% PP share)! iSH% (8.9%) is a bit high, but no other real concerns when reviewing the metrics. 
📈 Josh Morrissey (D), WPG | Rostered: 51% (Yahoo) | GP: 1 (@DET) | Pair: 1 (w/ Schmidt, PP1) 
  • The Jets have just 1 game next week, but Morrissey could provide a nice return with a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Morrissey has been good of late, posting 5 points (1 goal) in his last 6 games played. Playing an average of 22:16 TOI, and 1:54 PPTOI (34% PP share) on PP2 with Ehlers, Schmidt, Lowry. Not a huge offensive contributor, but does cover hits (64, 1.9/GM) and blocks (41, 1.24/GM). 
📈 Brady Skjei (D), CAR | Rostered: 12% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (@PHI, Vs.CBJ, Vs.VAN) | Pair: 2 (w/ Pesce) 
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have a favourable schedule next week, and Brady Skjei could be a great option if you need help on defence. In his last 5 games played, Skjei has produced 8 points (4 goals), 19 SOG, +7, 5 hits, 5 blocks, and has played nearly 21 minutes per game. iSH% (7%) is slightly elevated compared to his 3-year average (5.1%), but no other concerns when reviewing underlying metrics. 
📈 Kaapo Kähkönen (G), Min | Rostered: 35% (Yahoo) | GP: 1 (Vs.ANA) | Role: Backup (28% Net Share)
  • With Cam Talbot DTD with a lower-body injury, fantasy managers are finally getting an “extended” look at Kähkönen, who has been impressive in limited starts recently. In his last 4 games, Kähkönen is 3-1-0 with a 1.93 GAA, .943 SV%, and 4.54 GSAA. He will start Saturday against the Washington Capitals, but won’t see game action again until January 14th due to postponed games. Talbot could be back at that point, so monitor the situation. 
📈 Anthony Stolarz (G), ANA | Rostered: 26% (Yahoo) | GP: 3 (Vs.PIT, @MIN, @CHI) | Role: Backup (28% Net Share)
  • With John Gibson placed in COVID protocol on Thursday, Anthony Stolarz is a great short-term option. The Ducks have 3 games next week, but two of them are going to be a real challenge – one against the white-hot Penguins, and the other against the Wild (they’ve lost 2 games against them this season). Still, Stolarz has a 6-2-1 record on the year; along with a 2.13 GAA, .932 SV%, and 6.08 GSAA. 

ALSO: Pavel Francouz (13%), Alexander Georgiev (31%), Ville Husso (8%), Martin Jones (13%)

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