J.T. Miller Records Four Points in Wednesday's Win

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller picked up a goal and three assists as his team defeated the visiting Los Angeles Kings 8-2 on Wednesday. While skating just 14:57 in the lopsided victory, the 26-year-old also registered a plus-three rating, two shots, two hits and a block. Acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning via trade in […]

Quinn Hughes Scores First Career Goal

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes registered his first career NHL goal in Wednesday's blowout 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The rookie blue-liner also added an assist, a plus-three rating and two shots on goal in 16:25 of ice time in the memorable contest. After jumping right into the NHL from the University of […]

Corey Perry Resumes Skating

Dallas Stars right-winger Corey Perry has begun skating on his own as he gears up to make his debut with his new team sometime this month. Having suffered a small fracture in his foot shortly before the start of training camp, Perry's skating session on Tuesday marked his second time on the ice (his first […]

Patrick Marleau Returns To San Jose

San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau agreed to an undisclosed contract to return for a second stint with the organization on Tuesday. The 40-year-old, now set to lace up his skates for his 22nd NHL season, is coming off a tumultuous summer in which he was traded from Toronto to Carolina and subsequently bought out […]

Patric Hornqvist Suffers Injury In Tuesday's Loss

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist suffered a lower-body-injury in his team's eventual 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. The 32-year-old skated just 2:50 of ice time in the contest, departing early after getting struck by a slap shot from Penguins defenseman Kris Letang. The blast resulted in Hornqvist immediately falling to the ice […]

Brent Burns Tallies Two Points In Losing Affair

San Jose Sharks defenseman posted his first goal of the season and picked up an assist but it wasn't enough for his team to escape a 5-2 loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. Putting aside his team's winless start to the season, Burns' production was a welcome sight for fantasy owners as he made […]

Roman Josi Scores Two Goals In Tuesday's Victory

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi buried his first two goals of the season as his team defeated the visiting San Jose Sharks 5-2. Coming into the contest with one assist in his first two games, Josi opened the scoring just 6:16 into the opening frame and then added a power-play marker in the second period. […]

Mike Hoffman Posts Two Helpers In Loss

Florida Panthers forward Mike Hoffman picked up a pair of assists in his team's 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday evening. Despite his team's rough performance on the night, Hoffman was noticeable throughout the contest - also producing a power-play point, an even-rating, six shots on goal and a hit while leading all […]

Teuvo Teravainen Records Two Points In Win

Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen notched a goal and added an assist as his team took down the Florida Panthers by the score of 6-3 on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old, who has now registered a point in each of his first four games, also contributed a plus-one rating, four shots on goal and a block […]

Vladislav Namestnikov Traded To Senators

Ottawa Senators forward Vladislav Namestnikov was acquired from the New York Rangers in exchange for defenseman Nick Ebert and a 2021 fourth-round draft pick on Monday. The 26-year-old had been relegated to a bottom-six role in New York to start the season and had registered no points, a minus-two rating, two penalty minutes and three […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 1 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 1 going forward. This […]

Dougie Hamilton Records Two Points In Win

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton registered a goal and added an assist in his team's 4-3 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night. The 26-year-old picked up both points on the man advantage and also added two penalty minutes, three shots and one hit while leading all Carolina blueliners with 25:19 of […]

Petr Mrazek Back In Net On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek will take the crease as his team completes the second game of a back-to-back set against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday. The Czech native is fresh off an opening-night victory against the Canadiens on Thursday in which he turned aside 33 of 36 shots against for the shootout win. […]

Anthony Mantha Registers Three Points On Saturday

Detroit Red Wings forward Anthony Mantha picked up a goal and two assists en route to his team defeating the Nashville Predators by a score of 5-3 on Saturday night. The 25-year-old was noticeable throughout the contest - also registering a plus-three rating, four penalty minutes and five shots on goal while skating 21:26 in […]

Tyler Bertuzzi Collects Four Points In Saturday's Win

Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi registered two goals and a pair of assists on Saturday, leading his team to the a 5-3 road win against the Nashville Predators. The 24-year-old also ended the night with a plus-four rating and two shots on goal in 19:48 of time on ice in the contest. Bertuzzi appears […]

Jake Gardiner Pots Game-Winner On Saturday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Gardiner deposited the game-winning goal in overtime on Saturday, giving his team a 3-2 victory over the visiting Washington Capitals. It was Gardiner's first goal in a Hurricanes uniform - having signed with Carolina via free agency over the summer. The 29-year-old also finished the contest with the plus-one rating, two […]

James Reimer To Make First Start For Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender James Reimer will get the nod for the first time in his new uniform on Saturday, set to take on the visiting Washington Capitals. Acquired from the Panthers via trade in the offseason, Reimer will look to make a good impression in his new role as the team's backup netminder. The 31-year-old […]

Andreas Athanasiou Listed As Game-Time Decision

Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou will be a game-time decision ahead of his team's matchup with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Athanasiou is currently recovering from an undisclosed injury but did manage to practice with the Wings yesterday. The 25-year-old is coming off a career-season in Detroit in 2018-2019 - establishing personal bests in […]

Ilya Samsonov Earns First NHL Victory

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov picked up his first career NHL win as his team defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Friday. The 22-year-old stopped 25 of 26 shots against, with his only goal allowed resulting from a fluky bounce off his own defender's skate. Samsonov looked poised and in control throughout the contest […]

Nikita Gusev Scores In NHL Debut

New Jersey Devils left-winger Nikita Gusev recorded his first career NHL goal as his team came up short to the Winnipeg Jets by the score of 5-4 on Friday. Making his debut on the Devils' third line with fellow rookie Jack Hughes, the 27-year-old Russian looked comfortable throughout the contest - also registering four shots […]

Blake Coleman Buries Two Goals In Loss

New Jersey Devils forward Blake Coleman potted a pair of goals in his team's 5-4 shootout defeat at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The 27-year-old picked up both of his markers in the second frame - including a one-handed tuck from his back on a rush. Coleman is picking up right where […]

Timo Meier Suiting Up On Friday Versus Vegas

San Jose Sharks left wing Timo Meier has been confirmed to play ahead of his team's Friday contest against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 22-year-old departed Wednesday's season opener versus Vegas in the third period and did not return, having appeared to get pegged with a shot in his midsection. Meier getting the green light […]

Ilya Samsonov To Make NHL Debut On Friday

Washington Capitals goaltender Ilya Samsonov is set to make his first career NHL start on Friday versus the New York Islanders. The 22-year-old is considered one of the top goaltending prospects in the game today and could very well take over the reigns in Washington should Braden Holtby depart via free agency this summer. Samsonov […]

Laurent Brossoit To Start On Friday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit will get his first start of the new campaign as his team takes on the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The 26-year-old draws the second leg of a back-to-back set with the Jets having fallen to the Rangers by a 6-4 score on Thursday. Brossoit served as an excellent goaltender […]

Carter Hutton Stands Tall In Win

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton picked up his first victory of the season in his team's 3-1 defeat over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. The 33-year-old was beat on just one shot, a power-play tally, throughout the game - turning aside 28 of 29 shots against. After a rocky debut season in Buffalo last […]

Alex Galchenyuk Listed As A Game-Time Decision

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Alex Galchenyuk is classified as a game-time decision (lower-body injury) for Thursday night's season opener versus the Buffalo Sabres. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan stated the 25-year-old's status is "encouraging" following the team's morning skate. Acquired via trade in the offseason from Arizona, Galchenyuk will likely line up on the left-wing on […]

Brandon Montour Out With A Hand Injury

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour will be sidelined for the next three to four weeks after suffering a hand injury during preseason action. The 25-year-old, acquired from the Ducks in February of last season, is expected to hold down a top-four defenseman role in Buffalo when he returns in either late October or early November. […]

Alex DeBrincat Inks Three-Year Contract Extension

Chicago Blackhawks forward Alex DeBrincat signed a three-year, $19.2 million contract extension ($6.4 million average annual value) to remain in the Windy City for the next four seasons on Thursday. Previously set to become a restricted free agent in the summer of 2020, the 21-year-old cashes in after a breakout campaign last year - having […]

Mike Smith Wins First Start In Edmonton

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mike Smith picked up his first win in his new uniform on Wednesday night, turning aside 24 of 26 shots faced en route to his team's 3-2 defeat over the Vancouver Canucks. The 37-year-old, who signed a one-year deal with Edmonton over the summer, is currently battling fellow Oilers netminder Mikko Koskinen […]

Leon Draisaitl Tallies Three Points In Opener

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl registered a goal and added two assists as his team defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks by the score of 3-2 on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old, who also contributed six shots on goal and a plus-two rating, is picking up right where he left off in 2019-2020, leading the league in […]