![]() ![]() Well Aman hits that list, and upon some quick research, he looks like a depth forward at best that has come over from Sweden. Nils Aman – It is extremely rare that we get to the point of NHL teams releasing their opening rosters, and someone makes the list that I have never once heard of. He may get a push back if Derek Stepan is given a regular lineup spot, but in the meantime there is lots of rope before Max Pacioretty returns around the All-Star break. Jamieson Rees – Currently one of 13 forwards on the Carolina roster, the former second-rounder has a chance to make a mark and stick in the NHL. He could have some irregular exposure to the big guns, while the consolation prize in the meantime is Ross Colton and Vlad Namestnikov. HIGH TOR PLAYERS FULLHe's maybe not someone to hold on your roster full time, but he makes an excellent streaming option, and is a must grab in the event Kuemper misses any time.Ĭole Koepke – Played last night on the third line for the Lighting, and we have seen how much they like to mix up their top-nine throughout the season and within single games. He should fill in while there are some injured forwards, and may be able to keep his spot in the top-nine even after most return.Ĭharlie Lindgren – Lindgren won all five of his starts last season, and was given a three-year deal to back up the injury-prone Darcy Kuemper on a possible playoff team in Washington. The hulking centreman has some very light hands for his size, and makes an ideal complement to the top-six core missing Tom Wilson and T.J. His limited ice time is a looming red flag for the time being though.Īliaksei Protas – Lining up on the second line for the Capitals in their most recent practice, Protas made the team out of camp las year too, but looks a lot more NHL-ready this time around. He shot the lights out in the AHL last year, and can hold his own in the corners. He's up on the second line for the Preds at the moment, and impressed in camp. Kieffer Sherwood – After scoring the first goal of the 2022-23 season, Sherwood is providing some reason for optimism for those dozen of us that picked him up as a streamer for those first few NHL games. He's penciled in on the third-line already, and with how injury-prone the top-six is, there's a little room to move up and round out his production on top of his base of lofty hit totals. Greer – The sizeable winger plays a bruising style which has endeared him to the braintrust in Boston. Speaking of sticking with the roster, I'm going to run through some quick-hits in no particular order of first-year players that I find noteworthy that they made their respective NHL teams.Ī.J. ![]() Adin Hill and Brossoit should also be able to combine as a reliable-enough tandem to put the Golden Knights in the playoff picture, so Thompson is going to have to make his play earn him a permanent spot on the roster, and fast. What is working against Thompson is his "waiver-exempt" status, meaning that he's the easiest one to send down to the minors without risk of losing him. ![]() HIGH TOR PLAYERS UPDATEHe may only be a couple weeks away now, and Brennan DeSouza should have a better update on him for you in his Injury Ward column later today. Laurent Brossoit was spotted at practice for the first time today as he returns from an injury. Likely Vegas wants to see what they have in Thompson first, as his time with the team may be cut short, by no fault of his own. If you own Petersen in a keeper, be patient.Īt the other end of the rink, Logan Thompson got the start in favour of offseason acquisition Adin Hill. He will take over as soon as Quick leaves though, and this is a team on the rise. Noteworthy to me was Jonathan Quick getting the start for LA over Cal Petersen, showing that the goalie split is likely still going to favour Quick's experience and contract, despite this being year two of Petersen's $5.0 AAV contract. With only five more days now in our first week of fantasy hockey, make sure you check the schedule and adjust as necessary to get some extra man-games in by Sunday in leagues where you can. ![]() The late game saw the Kings and Golden Knights square-off in what was probably a slightly less anticipated matchup. Last night started with two games, seeing the Rangers take on the Lightning in the battle of the fantasy first-round goalies. Regular season games in North America are underway, and the full-fledged fantasy season is upon us! Fantasy Hockey Guide Immediate download!. ![]()
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