Colton Parayko To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (knee) will miss the rest of the regular season. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the 31-year-old will undergo a scope on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Parayko has had a big year with the Blues in 2024-25, scoring a career-high 15 goals and […]

Josh Manson Returning On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) is set to return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening against the San Jose Sharks. Manson has been sidelined for the past seven contests with this injury. As a result, Oliver Kylington will likely move out of the starting lineup. Fantasy managers should expect Manson to return […]

Brian Dumoulin Traded To New Jersey

The Anaheim Ducks have traded defenseman Brian Dumoulin to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection and forward prospect Herman Traff. Dumoulin has spent the entire 2024 campaign with the Ducks. Across 61 contests, Dumoulin has tallied 16 points (two goals) with 57 shots on goal and 10 penalty minutes. Dumoulin […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/6/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]

Vincent Desharnais Shipped To San Jose

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a 2028 fifth-round selection. Desharnais was traded to the Penguins earlier in January in a deal that sent Marcus Pettersson to the Vancouver Canucks. Desharnais appeared in 10 games during his time in Pittsburgh but did not get on […]

Thomas Novak, Luke Schenn Traded To Pittsburgh

On Wednesday evening, the Pittsburgh Penguins traded left wing Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for Nashville Predators center Thomas Novak and defenseman Luke Schenn. Novak has been deployed as a middle-six center in Nashville. This season, he has tallied 22 points (13 goals, nine helpers) with five of the points coming […]

Thomas Chabot Exits With Illness

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (illness) exited Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks early. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday afternoon against the New York Rangers. He was only able to log 14 minutes of ice time before exiting. He did not get on the […]

Mattias Ekholm Iffy For Thursday Due To Illness

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (illness) did not practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Due to an illness, Ekholm was unable to finish Tuesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks, exiting the game with 13:12 remaining in the third period. According to Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Ekholm has […]

Quinn Hughes Not Playing On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) will not be in the starting lineup on Wednesday evening when the Cancuks face the Anaheim Ducks. Hughes sustained an injury during their previous game on Saturday evening. Hughes was sidelined for six games in February and may have faced a setback. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/5/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody." In this article, I will share with you some plays and matchups that may not be on the public radar. I will provide you with the best tools to succeed and the information you need to create the optimal lineups for your GPP and […]

Thomas Harley Lifts Dallas Over New Jersey

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley tallied two points, including the game-winner during their 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening. Harley tallied the secondary assist on Roope Hintz's power-play goal in the second frame. In the third, Harley played the hero as he scored the game-winner with just three seconds remaining. In […]

Dougie Hamilton Sustains Lower-Body Injury

New Jersey Devils goaltender Dougie Hamilton (lower body) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Hamilton logged just over five minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied two blocked and held a -1 rating. After the contest, head coach Sheldon Keefe said he did not have an update on his status. Fantasy […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (3/5/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 10, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

Darnell Nurse Rejoins Oilers Lineup Tuesday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) has been cleared for action on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. He has been unavailable for a couple of games due to an undisclosed ailment. Nurse has gone eight straight games without registering any points, but he has seen some offensive success in 2024-25, collecting 22 points (four goals, […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (3/4/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 10, Day One

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/4/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for March 4, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Jake Sanderson Good To Go Monday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (neck) will play in Monday's matchup against the Washington Capitals. Sanderson left Saturday's game against the San Jose Sharks earlier due to a neck injury. However, he was on the ice Monday morning and will not miss any further time. Sanderson is a huge part of the Senators defense, having […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/3/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]

Jonas Brodin Deemed Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is out week-to-week, the team announced on Sunday. The Swedish rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Friday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Brodin was playing in only his seventh game since recovering from a previous lower-body injury. Health issues have restricted Brodin to just 38 games this season, […]

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) exited Saturday's contest early with an injury. Joseph logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied one hit and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Sunday afternoon. However, given the quick […]

Jake Sanderson Exits Early On Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) exited early during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. Sanderson sustained a hit near his neck and exited shortly after. After the game, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor him leading up to their […]

Quinn Hughes Set To Be Evaluated

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is set to undergo further evaluation. The defenseman "tweaked something" during their loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old logged just over 20 minutes of ice time and was given more rest during the final frame. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up […]

Seth Jones Traded To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 conditional first-round pick. The 30-year-old is still under contract for five seasons so fantasy managers should expect Jones to have a significant role in the Florida defense. Through 42 […]

Roman Josi Placed On Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Saturday. He is now considered week-to-week after being initially regarded as day-to-day. Josi missed a second consecutive game on Saturday against the New York Islanders. With Josi out, Brady Skjei has taken over as the Predators' No. 1 defenseman. He led all skaters […]

Darnell Nurse Remains Sidelined Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) will remain out on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes, missing a second consecutive game. Earlier in the week, Nurse was labeled day-to-day, indicating that he isn't dealing with anything serious. However, he isn't game-ready quite yet. Nurse's next chance to return will come on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. […]

Ryan Lindgren Traded To Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche have added defenseman Ryan Lindgren for their blue line in a trade with the New York Rangers. Veteran forward Jimmy Vesey also moved to Denver as part of the deal, while forward Juuso Parssinen, defenseman Calvin de Haan, and two draft picks were sent in the opposite direction. Lindgren has spent his […]

Jonas Brodin Exits Early On Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) exited Friday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche early. After the contest, head coach John Hynes did not provide an update on his status. Before exiting, Brodin logged just over 15 minutes of ice time. He logged four blocked shots, one shot on goal, with two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/1/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed slate on Saturday evening. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions about further […]

Drew Doughty Ready To Return To Kings Lineup

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Doughty, whose season debut was delayed until late January due to a broken ankle, missed Wednesday's clash against the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. On Friday, Doughty noted that he will have to "manage" […]