Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 10, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As is usual for a Saturday, we have a manageable slate of only seven games tonight. Your big decision point, as usual, is going to be if you want to roll with the Oilers or if you want to fade them. The […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/10/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 8, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As is usual for a Saturday, we have a manageable slate of only seven games tonight. Your big decision point, as usual, is going to be if you want to roll with the Oilers or if you want to fade them. The […]

Adam Fantilli Out For Eight Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (calf) has been ruled out for eight weeks. The talented rookie was injured on Sunday against Seattle when his left calf was cut by a skate. The injury is a big blow for Fantilli's hopes of capturing the Calder Trophy as the top rookie in 2023-24. He has exited […]

Jack Roslovic Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Jack Roslovic will return to the lineup for Tuesday's road contest against the St. Louis Blues, the team's final game before the All-Star break and subsequent bye week. The former first-round pick of the Jets was a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets' 4-2 loss to the Kraken on Sunday but […]

Adam Fantilli Ruled Out Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (leg laceration) has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against the St. Louis Blues. Fantilli was cut on the leg by a skate against the Seattle Kraken on Sunday and did not return after skating just 7:30 in the contest. It's been a successful rookie season for the 2023 […]

Elvis Merzlikins Back In The Net Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins will be back between the pipes for Tuesday's road game in St. Louis. It's been a rocky road for the 29-year-old this season as the club gave an extended look to the younger Daniil Tarasov of late, leading Merzlikins to demand a trade out of Columbus. He then received […]

Yegor Chinakhov Pots Two Goals Sunday

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Yegor Chinakhov was the team's lone scorer in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Seattle. He hit two goals in the third period, reaching 14 markers for the campaign. Only Kirill Marchenko (15) has scored more times for Columbus in 2023-24. Four of Chinakhov's goals have come over the last six games, […]

Adam Fantilli Considered Questionable For Tuesday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli is considered questionable for Tuesday's game against St. Louis after he suffered a lower-body injury on Sunday versus Seattle. The 19-year-old talent was limited to 7:30 of ice time in another losing effort by the Blue Jackets. Fantilli sits on 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists) through 49 contests, […]

Patrik Laine Enters Player Assistance Program

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (collarbone) has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. After sitting out 17 games with a fractured clavicle, Laine will now be unavailable for an indefinite period of time. 2023-24 has been a miserable campaign for Laine, who's played in just 18 games. The former 40-goal scorer has featured in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/27/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 27, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. his is it for big NHL slates until after the All-Star Break; ten days from now on Tuesday, February 6. There are one and two-game slates for the next few days, but the prize pools will likely be lower until we get […]

Zach Werenski Set To Play Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (ankle) was activated off IR on Thursday and is expected to play against the Calgary Flames. Werenski has been out since December 27 with a high-ankle sprain, missing 10 games in that time. Before his injury, the 26-year-old blueliner was having a solid campaign, registering 25 points (one goal, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/25/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/23/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for January 23, 2024 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday! It’s the biggest day of the hockey week with the biggest prize pools. Tonight we have a nine-game slate, which is one of the smaller Tuesday slates that we’ve seen this year. Even with the smaller slate, there are more […]

Boone Jenner Returning For Blue Jackets Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner is returning to the lineup for Friday's game against the visiting New Jersey Devils. The veteran pivot took a puck to the face in a game against the Blues on Dec. 8 and suffered a broken jaw as a result, missing the next five-plus weeks of action. The injury […]

Patrik Laine, Zach Werenski Skating Friday Morning

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine (clavicle) and defenseman Zach Werenski (ankle) were both on the ice for Friday's morning skate ahead of an evening game against the visiting New Jersey Devils. Laine broke his clavicle during a Dec. 14 6-5 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and was given a six-week timeline to […]

Free NHL Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (1/19/23)

It's Friday and the NHL presents us with a four-game slate this evening. Let's comb through the action and grab some value while padding those bankrolls heading into the weekend! Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports […]

Spencer Martin Hits Waivers Thursday

The Columbus Blue Jackets waived goalie Spencer Martin on Thursday. With the Jackets trying to give playing time to Daniil Tarasov and also having Elvis Merzlikins on the roster, Martin just didn't have a chance to get much playing time. Adding to that, Martin posted a subpar 3-8-1 record with a 3.65 GAA and .887 […]

Boone Jenner On Track To Return Friday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner (jaw) is expected to return to the lineup Friday versus the Devils. He's missed 15 games with a fractured jaw. Jenner has been among Columbus' top goal-scorers this season with 13 markers in 29 games and boasts 18 points in total. He's set to center a line with Jack […]

Elvis Merzlikins Confirms Trade Request

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins has confirmed that he's requested a trade from the team. The Latvian netminder has been frustrated by the lack of playing time and said he is "not a back-up" last week. Merzlikins hadn't played since Dec. 29 before facing Vancouver on Monday. He helped the team to a 4-3 […]

Sean Kuraly Expected Back On Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly (ribs) is on track to rejoin the lineup on Monday versus Vancouver. The 30-year-old has been activated from Injured Reserve following an eight-game absence. Kuraly has practiced on the fourth line and will look to add to his 11 points on Monday. He's posted six goals and five assists […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/13/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/9/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Adam Boqvist On Track To Rejoin Action On Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Adam Boqvist (shoulder) is expected to rejoin the lineup Saturday versus Minnesota. He missed his 13th straight game on Thursday versus Philadelphia due to a shoulder strain. The Swedish blue-liner has made 17 appearances in 2023-24, recording three assists with 14 shots and 17 blocks. Boqvist is set to take Jake […]

Yegor Chinakhov Battling An Illness

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Yegor Chinakhov in doubt for Thursday's clash with the Flyers due to an illness. He's officially regarded as a game-time decision after missing Wednesday's practice session with the illness. Chinakhov opened 2024 with a scoreless effort against Boston, but he had a very strong finish to December with a run of […]

Ivan Provorov A Game-Time Call Thursday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (illness) is considered a game-time call on Thursday against Philadelphia. Provorov missed practice on Wednesday with an illness, and it's unclear if he's feeling well enough to play. The Russian blue-liner has not missed any games so far this season since getting traded by the Flyers to Columbus in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (1/4/24): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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Sean Kuraly Out For Two Weeks

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Kuraly (abdomen) will likely miss two weeks of action. He has already been unavailable for three games after needing hospitalization following an incident in a clash with the Maple Leafs on Dec. 23. Kuraly had the butt end of the stick jam into his abdomen, and he collapsed behind the […]