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 […]

Cale Makar Scores Twice On Sunday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar tallied two goals and an assist during their victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Makar would score his first goal of the game in the afternoon on a snap shot. Later in the frame, Makar would strike again, but this time on the power-play. Then in the […]

Seth Jones Returns To Action Sunday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (illness) will return to the lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Wild. Jones sat out Friday's contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning and didn't practice on Saturday due to an illness. However, Jones is ready to rejoin the action on Sunday, taking TJ Brodie's spot in the lineup. Operating as […]

Kevin Bahl Out On Sunday

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (undisclosed) will not play against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Bahl suffered an apparent injury when he absorbed a hit from Minnesota Wild forward Jakub Lauko in Saturday's 5-4 win. The 24-year-old is having a solid campaign in the Flames defense. He has posted a career-high 14 points (two goals, […]

Ryan Pulock Suffers Upper-Body Injury On Saturday

According to Andrew Gross of Newsday, New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (upper body) suffered an injury during Saturday's overtime victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Pulock sustained this injury during the first period. Before exiting, Pulock logged just one shift and did not get on the scoresheet. If the 30-year-old were to miss time, fantasy […]

Denton Mateychuk Cleared To Play Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk (illness) is ready to rejoin the action on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings. The talented blue-liner has been unavailable for three games due to an illness. Mateychuk will link up with Ivan Provorov on the second defensive pairing, and the two are also expected to skate with the […]

Aaron Ekblad Back For Panthers Saturday

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (upper body) is good to go for Saturday's game against the San Jose Sharks. After missing eight of the last nine games, Ekblad came through Friday's practice session without any issues. On Saturday morning, Panthers head coach Paul Maurice confirmed that Ekblad will be re-inserted into the lineup for the […]

Jake Sanderson Returns To Senators Lineup

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (lower body) will return to action on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 22-year-old missed Thursday's loss to the Boston Bruins due to a lower-body injury, but luckily for Ottawa, Sanderson's absence will be limited to only one game. Sanderson has played a significant role for the Senators in […]

Aaron Ekblad Returns To Practice

According to Jameson Olive of NHL.com, Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (upper body) practiced with the team on Friday. Olive noted that head coach Paul Maurice said the star defenseman "has a chance" to play against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. The 28-year-old has missed eight of his previous nine games with this […]

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

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 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (1/25/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 23

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-Three! The top favorite for this today is Liverpool -1050 vs Ipswich Town FC […]

Ryker Evans A Game-Time Decision On Saturday

Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. His status is uncertain after missing Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury. Evans has had a strong season with the Kraken, recording 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 47 games, along with 71 blocks and 77 […]

Noah Dobson Heads To Injured Reserve

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) has been placed on IR due to an injury suffered on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dobson will be sidelined week-to-week, but his injury will not require surgery. The Islanders already have trouble scoring goals, so missing their powerplay quarterback and top offensive defenseman will hurt […]

Tony DeAngelo Signs One-Year Deal With Islanders

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a one-year, league-minimum contract for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. DeAngelo was playing for St. Petersburg SKA in the KHL earlier this season, scoring 32 points (six goals, 26 assists) in 34 games before being released from his contract due to locker room issues. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/24/25)

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 […]

Moritz Seider Tallies Two Helpers In Victory

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider tallied two helpers during their victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday evening. Seider tallied the secondary assist on Alex DeBrincat's 20th goal of the season in the opening frame. Later in the second, Seider would add another secondary assist, this time on the power-play on Dylan Larkin's tally. […]

Noah Dobson Considered Week-To-Week

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is week-to-week. The team has announced that Dobson will not require surgery to fix a lower-body injury he sustained on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. However, the squad will still need to spend a stretch without him. Dobson has tallied 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) […]

Jared Spurgeon Back For Wild Thursday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He has been out for nine games due to a lower-body injury. The Wild captain will work with Declan Chisholm on the second defensive pairing. He is also expected to join the first power-play unit. Travis Dermott […]

Josh Morrissey Tallies Two Helpers On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey tallied two assists during their overtime victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. In the second frame, Morrissey would tally the secondary assist on Morgan Barron's fifth goal of the season. Later in the period, Morrissey would dish out the primary assist on Gabe Vilardi's 20th goal of the […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (1/23/25)

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 January 23, 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 […]