NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for October 14th, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the first monster slate of the season. The NHL has loaded up 12 games that feature some of the league’s best offenses. Toronto, Edmonton, and Colorado all feature on this slate and it’s going to be hard to fade all […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/11/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for October 11th, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Opening Night has come and gone, and now we find ourselves facing the first big slate of the season. There are many premium teams on tonight’s slate, headlined by the ever-dangers Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers heading to Vancouver to face […]

Andrei Svechnikov Likely Out For Season Opener

Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov (knee) is set to sit out the team's season opener and is unlikely to join the Hurricanes on their upcoming six-game road trip. The timeline for Svechnikov's return remains uncertain, but it's increasingly likely that he will be sidelined for at least the first six games. Last season, Svechnikov recorded […]

Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2023-2024 Drafts - Top 300 for Points Leagues

The 2022-2023 NHL season has come and gone in the blink of an eye with some calling the playoffs ‘the most exciting playoffs in a long time’ due to the numerous upsets and teams who caught fire at the right time. Eventually, the Vegas Golden Knights returned to the Stanley Cup Finals, the second trip […]

Tony DeAngelo Ready To Battle For Ice Time

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo finds himself part of a stacked blue line for the 2023-24, but he is looking forward to the challenge of battling for ice time. "I think everybody should want to battle for ice time. There's nothing given to you," DeAngelo told Cory Lavalette of The Athletic. "When you come in, […]

Martin Necas Wants To Take Another Step In 2023-24

Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas is eager to develop further in 2023-24 after enjoying a career year last term with 71 points. "It was a nice bounce-back season, I would say, after a year that was disappointing for everyone," Necas said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "I was pumped to prove myself a […]

Andrei Svechnikov Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Season

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (knee) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2023-24 NHL campaign. The 23-year-old had knee surgery in March and was given a six-month timeline for recovery. According to Hurricanes general manager Don Waddell, Svechnikov has been recovering well and might even be ahead of schedule. "He […]

Hurricanes Announce Caleb Jones Signing

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Caleb Jones to a one-year, $775,000 contract. The team is adding further quality to what already looks like the strongest blue line in the NHL. "Caleb is a reliable, two-way defenseman," said Hurricanes president and general manager Waddell. "His NHL experience will help boost our depth on defense." Jones […]

Hurricanes Lock Up Sebastian Aho With Eight-Year Extension

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho has signed an eight-year extension, general manager Don Waddell announced Wednesday. The Finnish star forward, who celebrated his 26th birthday on Wednesday, will be paid $78 million over the course of the deal, giving him a $9.75 million cap hit. "Sebastian has developed into one of the best two-way centers […]

Tony DeAngelo Rejoins Hurricanes

Defenseman Tony DeAngelo has rejoined the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent, signing a one-year, $1.675 million deal. DeAngelo was traded to Philadelphia only last July when he had spent just one season in Raleigh, but he is making a quick return after the Flyers bought out his two-year, $10 million contract that had one […]

Sebastian Aho Closing In On Long-Term Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho is closing in on a long-term contract extension with the team, according to general manager Don Waddell. The Finnish star has one season remaining on a five-year, $42.27 million contract he signed in 2019 when Carolina matched an offer sheet he received from Montreal. Aho has been killing it throughout […]

Michael Bunting Signs Three-Year Deal With Hurricanes

Winger Michael Bunting has agreed on a three-year, $13.5 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes. The 27-year-old has nicely cashed in on a couple of seasons spent with Toronto, as the average annual value of his contract jumps from $950,000 to $4.5 million. Bunting had 46 goals and 112 points in 161 games with the […]

Dmitry Orlov Strikes Two-Year Deal With Hurricanes

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov has joined the Carolina Hurricanes on a two-year deal that is worth $15.5 million in total. He will carry a cap hit of $7.75 million. Orlov was the biggest defensive piece on the open market and he should be a great pickup for Carolina. The 31-year-old split last season between Washington and […]

Hurricanes Re-Sign Frederik Andersen And Antti Raanta

The Carolina Hurricanes have re-signed goaltenders Frederik Andersen and Antti Raanta. Andersen has been brought back on a two-year deal that has a $3.4 million cap hit and Raanta earned himself a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Both players enjoyed good campaigns in 2022-23, although they were troubled by injuries and Andersen ended up playing in […]

Jordan Staal Inks Contract Extension With Carolina

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal has re-signed a four-year contract extension that breaks down to $2.9 million annually to stay in Raleigh. The veteran centerman scored 17 goals, added 17 assists, recorded 124 shots on goal, and carried a plus-7 rating across 81 games in the 2022-23 season. He logged two markers and six assists […]

Hurricanes Ready To Part With Brett Pesce If Extension Isn't Signed

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce could be heading out of town this summer. TSN's Pierre LeBrun has reported that the Hurricanes will look to move Pesce if the 28-year-old doesn't sign an extension with the club. Pesce is set to enter the final season of a six-year contract that has a $4.025 million cap hit. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/24/23) - Showdown Slate: Daily Fantasy Hockey

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/20/23) - Showdown Slate: Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Seth Jarvis Bags Two Points In Game 1 Loss

Carolina Hurricanes winger Seth Jarvis tallied a team-high two points in Thursday's Game 1 loss to Florida. Both of his points came in power-play situations as Jarvis opened the scoring 19:48 into the first period and helped Stefan Noesen tie the game at two early in the third. The contest then had nearly 80 minutes […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/18/23) - Showdown Slate: Daily Fantasy Hockey

Welcome, RotoBallers! If you do not know me, my name is Brandon and I write both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer, respectively. If you have not checked those out, make sure you do! It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake […]

Teuvo Teravainen Expected To Return For Eastern Conference Final

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (hand) is expected to return to the lineup for the Eastern Conference Final against the Panthers. Teravainen suffered the injury when he blocked a shot in Game 2 of the first-round series against the Islanders, and the forward underwent surgery on April 20. Teravainen wore a regular jersey in […]

Jordan Martinook Matches Franchise Record With Another Assist

Carolina Hurricanes winger Jordan Martinook wrapped up the second-round series against New Jersey by matching a franchise record on Thursday, posting an assist in a fifth consecutive game. He helped to set up Jaccob Slavin for his second postseason goal. Martinook joined Sebastian Aho and Cory Stillman as the only players in franchise history with […]

Jesper Fast Sends Hurricanes Into The Next Round

Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jesper Fast scored the game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime victory against New Jersey, which sent the team into the Eastern Conference Finals with a 4-1 series win. Fast was on target in a power-play situation 7:09 into overtime. The 31-year-old had a very successful series, scoring three goals and recording […]

Frederik Andersen Likely In Goal For Game 5 Versus Devils

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen will guard the cage in Game 5 against New Jersey Thursday. In Game 4, Carolina dominated the Devils with a convincing 6-1 victory, giving them a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Andersen was outstanding, making 21 saves out of 22 shots for the win. The 33-year-old veteran has delivered, […]

Brent Burns Enjoys A Multi-Point Night Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brent Burns completed Tuesday's big 6-1 win over New Jersey with two points. The 38-year-old became the oldest blue-liner in franchise history to score a playoff goal and Burns added an assist. The productive night ended a five-game scoreless spell for Burns. The veteran now boasts seven points, 35 shots, 14 hits […]

Martin Necas Scores Two Goals In Game 4 Victory

Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas finished with a multi-goal performance in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Necas got the Hurricanes on the board with his late first period goal to tie the game at one, and he scored once again in the second period to […]

Jordan Martinook Leads Team With Three Points In Game 4 Victory

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook finished with a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Martinook recorded his fourth consecutive multi-point performance and became the first player in franchise history to achieve the feat in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Martinook has […]

Frederik Andersen Has Bounce-Back Performance In Game 4 Victory

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen stopped 21-of-22 shots on goal in Tuesday's 6-1 victory against the Devils in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series. Andersen responded well in the victory and finished with another game of only one goal allowed, following his first poor start of the playoffs in the Game 3 loss. […]

Jesse Puljujarvi A Healthy Scratch Tuesday

Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesse Puljujarvi will not be playing in Game 4 against New Jersey on Tuesday, as he has been listed as a healthy scratch. Throughout the playoffs, Puljujarvi has recorded one assist, 12 shots on goal, and has a minus-3 rating across seven games. Replacement winger MacKenzie MacEachern will take Puljujarvi's place on […]