DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/18/24): NHL DFS Lineups
Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels and know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy the deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]
Andrew Peeke Returns To Practice Sunday
Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke (upper body) was back in practice on Sunday and appears close to returning to the lineup. Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery labeled him as doubtful for Monday's game against Columbus. Peeke has missed five games with an upper-body injury. He has recorded two assists, seven shots, 21 blocks, and 18 […]
Ryan Reaves Suspended For Five Games
Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse. Reaves delivered a big hit with his shoulder to Nurse's head in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win, which forced Nurse to exit the game with an upper-body injury. Reaves was […]
Seth Jones Added To Injured Reserve
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He logged over 26 minutes of action against Seattle on Wednesday but also injured his right foot in the contest. Jones will be unavailable for at least three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against Vancouver. Jones' absence leaves a huge gap in the […]
Kris Letang Remains Out On Saturday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against San Jose. He exited the lineup due to an illness on Friday versus Columbus and isn't ready to return just yet. Jack St. Ivany filled in for Letang on Saturday. He recorded four blocks and two hits with one shot in 18:40 […]
NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/16/24) - Today's Top Value picks
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 […]
Cam Fowler To Miss 2-4 Weeks
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. He has already been out for four games, and it looks like we won't be seeing him until December. The veteran defenseman has been limited to two assists in 12 games with 10 shots. However, he's averaged close to two blocks per […]
Urho Vaakanainen Out On Friday
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (undisclosed) will not be available for Friday's clash with Detroit. He missed Thursday's practice and is expected to be replaced in the lineup by Drew Helleson, who was called up from the minors earlier in the week. Vaakanainen has skated in five contests with the Ducks this season, recording one […]
Kris Letang Won't Play On Friday
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (illness) will miss Friday's game against Columbus. He will exit the lineup due to an illness and should be regarded as questionable for Saturday's matchup versus San Jose. With nearly a quarter of the season gone, Letang has been a disappointment for fantasy managers. The offensively gifted rearguard has amassed […]
NHL DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/15/24) - Today's Top Value picks
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 […]
Alec Martinez A Game-Time Call On Thursday
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (groin) has been labeled as a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against Seattle. He has missed a month of action with a groin injury. However, it appears as though Martinez will be ready to return on Thursday, as the team has activated him from Injured Reserve. Before suffering the injury, […]
Caleb Jones Hurt On Wednesday
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Caleb Jones suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday's clash with Colorado. Jones returned to the lineup after missing seven games as a healthy scratch, but his comeback lasted less than six minutes. He registered two hits and a minus-one rating in 5:56 of ice time. Jones' role has been very limited […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/14/24)
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 […]
Mattias Samuelsson Out Indefinitely
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) has been ruled out indefinitely by head coach Lindy Ruff. Following a three-game spell as a healthy scratch, Samuelsson was back in action against Montreal on Monday, but he sustained a lower-body injury. It's a fresh blow for the 24-year-old, whose season hasn't gone well. Samuelsson has registered […]
Jonas Brodin Considered Questionable For Thursday
Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's tilt against Montreal. He suffered an undisclosed injury against Chicago on Sunday and sat out Wednesday's practice. Brodin is a shot-blocking machine at the back for the Wild and occasionally also contributes offensively. He has recorded six points (one goal, five assists) with […]
Hampus Lindholm Expected To Miss "Weeks"
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) will be absent for an extended period. Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery said Wednesday that Lindholm will be out for "weeks." The Swedish rearguard suffered a lower-body injury against St. Louis on Tuesday when he blocked a shot late in the first period. Lindholm has posted solid numbers […]
Jani Hakanpaa Available On Wednesday
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (knee) has been activated from long-term Injured Reserve and appears ready to make his team debut on Wednesday versus Washington. After recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery, Hakanpaa has skated in a pair of AHL games during a conditioning stint in the minors. However, he last saw action in the […]
Neal Pionk Records Three Assists In Historic Win
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk came away with three assists as the team beat the Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday, becoming the first side in NHL history to win 15 of its first 16 games in a season. Pionk has been an integral part of the success, totaling 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in 16 […]
Hampus Lindholm Taken Out By A Lower-Body Injury
Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over St. Louis. He left the game in the first period after logging 8:17 of ice time. Lindholm appeared to have suffered the injury when he blocked a shot. Losing Lindholm for an extended period would be a bad blow for the […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/13/24)
Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have another action-packed Wednesday slate. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Be sure to keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have any questions […]
Dante Fabbro Makes Blue Jackets Debut Tuesday
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro will make his team debut in Tuesday's matchup against Seattle. The 26-year-old was picked up from waivers at the weekend. He was limited to six appearances with the Nashville Predators this season and hasn't seen any action in November. Fabbro has logged 72 points (16 goals, 56 assists) in […]
Logan Stanley Added To Injured Reserve
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He's played in 11 consecutive games but will come out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers and will miss at least three games. Stanley has tallied three points (one goal, two assists) this season with nine shots, 17 blocks, and 12 hits. […]
Cam Fowler Placed On Injured Reserve
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Tuesday. He's set to miss a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus Vegas. Even when he was healthy, Fowler struggled to make an impact and has only two assists in 12 games to his name, with 10 shots and 20 blocks. Urho Vaakanainen […]
Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (11/12/24)
Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. 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 […]
Mattias Samuelsson Injured On Monday
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson (lower body) was limited to 6:49 of ice time in Monday's 7-5 loss to Montreal. He was back in the lineup after sitting out three games as a healthy scratch, but unfortunately, Samuelsson's day at the office was very brief. The Swedish rearguard has managed one goal, 15 shots, 14 […]
Jamie Drysdale Placed On Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale (upper body) has been placed on Injured Reserve. He was already ruled out for Monday's game against San Jose, with Flyers head coach John Tortorella saying that Drysdale is "dinged up." Now it's clear that Philadelphia will be without Drysdale for at least three games. He's eligible to return to […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (11/11/24): NHL DFS Lineups
Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels and know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in the MLB and NHL. I enjoy the deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, […]
Jake Walman Remains Out On Sunday
San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (upper body) will miss a third consecutive game on Sunday versus New Jersey. He was initially regarded as a game-time decision for the matchup. It's been a productive campaign for Walman, who has recorded nine points, 35 shots, 22 blocks, and 16 hits in 12 appearances. Rookie Jack Thompson […]
Declan Chisholm Sits Out Sunday's Action
Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm will be a healthy scratch against Chicago on Sunday. The young blue-liner heads to the pressbox despite producing assists in back-to-back games. Overall, Chisholm has tallied three assists in 10 appearances this season. Chisholm's spot in the lineup will go to Jon Merrill, who makes only his second appearance in […]
Dante Fabbro Claimed By Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have claimed defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Nashville Predators. Fabbro, a former first-round pick, was waived by Nashville on Saturday after he became redundant on the team. The 26-year-old has featured just six times this season, last skating on Oct. 28 versus Tampa Bay. Fabbro has no points to […]