Scott Mayfield Exits Early On Saturday

According to Ethan Sears of the New York Post, New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) exited early during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday evening. Mayfield sustained this injury during the second period. Before exiting, he logged just over 10 minutes of ice time with one blocked shot. Over his […]

Quinn Hughes Questionable For Sunday

According to Harman Dayal of The Athletic, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Detroit Red Wings. Hughes was unable to practice Saturday morning. The star defenseman is currently riding an impressive eight-game point streak. During this stretch, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net five times […]

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Danton Heinen Returning To Pittsburgh

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Pittsburgh Penguins are acquiring Danton Heinen, Melvin Fernstrom, Vinny Desharnais, and a conditional first-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. Heinen spent time in Pittsburgh during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Across 141 games, the left […]

Marcus Pettersson, Drew O’Connor Traded To Vancouver

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson and left wing Drew O'Connor to the Vancouver Canucks. The Penguins received Danton Heinen, Vinny Desharnais, and Melvin Fernstrom and a conditional first-round selection in exchange. Pettersson has been a reliable top-four defenseman during his tenure in Pittsburgh. He joined Pittsburgh […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/1/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Saturday slate. 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 strategy and […]

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has […]

Adam Boqvist Claimed By Islanders

The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers on Friday. Boqvist was waived by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He made only 18 appearances with the Panthers this season and hasn't played since Jan. 6. Injuries have hit the Islanders defense hard, and Boqvist will provide an extra option at the back for […]

Connor Clifton Will Not Play On Friday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (illness) will remain out of the lineup on Friday evening when they face the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old has missed the previous two games and has not recovered from his illness. Hamilton noted that Clifton has lost a lot of weight while […]

Egor Zamula Placed On Injured Reserve

According to Brandon J. Sommermann of The Brother Bullies, the Philadelphia Flyers are placing defenseman Egor Zamula (upper body) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 24. The 24-year-old has missed their previous four contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he is eligible to return at any time since he has already […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (2/1/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 24

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 23-24 season! Holidays are over, but we are still in the thick of fixture congestion! Rotation will continue to be a factor until fixtures start spreading out again. Let’s kick off Matchweek Twenty-Four! The top favorite for this today is Liverpool -145 vs AFC Bournemouth +360. […]

Mattias Ekholm Good To Go Thursday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (illness) is on track to play on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. He missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but the Oilers will have him in the lineup on Thursday. Ekholm enters the contest riding a season-best three-game point streak. He hasn't had a point streak of at […]

Charlie McAvoy Returns To Action Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Boston has been without its No. 1 defenseman for seven games as McAvoy has been recovering from an upper-body injury. McAvoy will join Mason Lohrei on the first defensive pairing and is set to skate with the […]

Ryker Evans Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

According to Alison Lukan of the Seattle Kraken, defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) is day-to-day with an injury. Evans was unable to participate in Thursday's morning skate. In their recent contest on Tuesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks, Evans saw his ice time drop significantly, which could suggest he sustained this injury during the game. […]

Miro Heiskanen Deemed Week-To-Week

According to Lia Assimakopoulos of the Dallas News, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) has been deemed week-to-week. Assimakopoulos noted that the top defenseman underwent an MRI and will see a specialist later on Thursday to determine the extent of the injury. The 25-year-old is currently "doubtful" for the 4 Nations Face-Off but could […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/30/25)

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 […]

Quinn Hughes Extends Point Streak On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes tallied two helpers during their 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday evening. Hughes tallied the primary assist on Nils Hoglander's opening goal. Later in the second frame, Hughes added the secondary assist on Linus Karlsson's tally. Hughes also added two shots on goal with a +2 rating in […]

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Kevin Bahl Week-To-Week

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (upper body) is considered week-to-week. He has missed two games with an upper-body injury, and Calgary is set to spend a few more contests without him. Bahl has improved his game significantly in 2024-25, posting 14 points (two goals, 12 assists) in 47 outings with 51 shots, 79 blocks, and […]

Kaiden Guhle Out Indefinitely Following Surgery

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is expected to miss significant time following surgery to repair a lacerated quadriceps muscle. The team has ruled him out indefinitely. Guhle sustained the injury in Tuesday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He made his 44th appearance of the season in the game. The 23-year-old has tallied four goals and […]

Drew Doughty Set For Season Debut Wednesday

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (ankle) will make his first appearance of the season in Wednesday's matchup against the Florida Panthers. Doughty's season debut has been delayed due to a broken ankle. Last season, Doughy averaged nearly 26 minutes of ice time, but the team will likely ease him back into action, limiting his […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/29/25)

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 […]

Miro Heiskanen Exits Early On Tuesday

According to Brien Rea of BallySportsSW, Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (lower body) exited Tuesday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights early. Heiskanen was involved in a collision in the final frame with Vegas wing Mark Stone. Head coach Peter DeBoer did not provide an update on his status after the game. Before exiting, Heiskanen […]

Kevin Bahl Remains Out Tuesday

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (undisclosed) will miss a second consecutive contest on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. He remains under evaluation for an undisclosed injury. Bahl has been impactful at both ends of the ice in 2024-25, recording 14 points (two goals, 12 assists), 79 blocks, and 67 hits in 47 games. With Bahl […]

Brandon Carlo Iffy For Tuesday

Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo (illness) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. Carlo is bothered by an illness and skipped the morning skate. The Bruins are already without Charlie McAvoy (upper body) and Hampus Lindholm (lower body), so they could be missing half of their regular backline on Tuesday. If […]

Mikhail Sergachev Viewed As Game-Time Decision For Wednesday's Contest

According to Cole Bagley, Utah Hockey Club defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (upper body) is expected to be a game-time decision for Wednesday's contest against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 26-year-old defenseman has missed the previous five contests with this injury. If he were to remain sidelined on Wednesday, fantasy managers should expect Oli Maata to move up […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/28/25)

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 […]

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Emil Lilleberg Suspended For Two Games

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has received a two-game suspension. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Lilleberg has been suspended for two games for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher in Saturday's 2-0 loss. The suspension will keep Lilleberg sidelined for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks and Thursday's tilt […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/27/25)

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 […]