Ottawa Deals Jean-Gabriel Pageau to Islanders

Forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau has been acquired by the New York Islanders in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick, a 2020 second-round pick, and a conditional 2022 third-round pick. Ottawa was able to cash in on Pageau's career-year and now has more pieces to aid in their rebuild. For the Islanders, Pageau gives them a solid […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/19/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are six games on the NHL schedule tonight, and with basketball still on the All-Star break, that’s the slate that offers props to play on Monkey Knife Fight. The New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks are in the national TV spotlight but both are, to be kind, on the very outer fringes of the […]

Anthony Beauvillier Scores Only Isles Goal

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier netted the team's only goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Coyotes, picking up his 18th marker of the season 6:42 into the final frame. Andy Greene and Ryan Pulock delivered the assists. Beauvillier, who has 37 points for the season, continues to blow hot and cold. He […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/17/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

There are five games on the NHL schedule today and the Presidents’ Day holiday in the United States brings afternoon hockey action starting at 4:05 ET. Get in on the action by playing props with Monkey Knife Fight. While the early hockey action is fine, there are a couple of premium matchups this evening. The […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 18 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 18 going forward. This […]

Mathew Barzal Produces Three Assists In Victory

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal recorded his second three-point performance of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 victory against the Flyers, as the 22-year-old logged three assists, three shots on goal and a plus-two rating in the productive effort. Barzal assisted on goals by Josh Bailey, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Pulock, while Matt Martin and […]

Anthony Beauvillier Riding 10-Game Hot Streak

New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier scored twice during Monday's 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals. The 22-year-old has been on a tear as of late, registering seven goals and six assists across his last 10 games. Beauvillier only has 36 points through 54 games this season, and he is not a part of […]

Josh Bailey, Brock Nelson Nab Three Assists In Monday's Win

New York Islanders forwards, Josh Bailey and Brock Nelson, were in the giving spirit on Monday night. Both players tallied three even-strength assists in a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals. Bailey has had a modest season, but Nelson is on pace to record a new career-high in points. The 28-year-old has 45 points in […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (2/11/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a large 11-game main slate with Florida in New Jersey, Arizona in Toronto, and a gong show clash between Chicago and Edmonton. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as […]

Sebastian Aho Scores 30th Goal In Victory

The Carolina Hurricanes overcame an early deficit to defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in the shootout by a score of 6-5 on Saturday night. Sebastian Aho had two points, including his 30th goal of the season. He’s now scored six goals in five games and has a six-game points streak. Teuvo Teravainen also had a […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (2/6/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Thursday features a big twelve game slate with Colorado in Ottawa, Nashville in Calgary, and a gong show clash between New Jersey and Philadelphia. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, as […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 17 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 17 going forward. This […]

Kieffer Bellows To Make NHL Debut On Tuesday

New York Islanders forward Kieffer Bellows will suit up for his National Hockey League debut on Tuesday versus the Dallas Stars. The 21-year-old, who was the 19th overall pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, will skate on the Islanders' third line alongside center Derick Brassard. After a very slow start in the AHL this […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (2/4/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features an immense 13-game main slate with Montreal in New Jersey, Nashville in Winnipeg, and a gong show clash between Los Angeles and Washington. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games at 6.5, […]

Brock Nelson Continues Career Pace in Saturday Loss

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson netted a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Canucks. Nelson now has 21 goals and 40 points in 50 games, giving him a 0.8 points per game pace, which is the highest of his career. Nelson has never broken 30 goals or 60 points in […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 16 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 16 going forward. This […]

Josh Bailey Collects Three Points In Tuesday's Win

New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey recorded his first three-point game of the season on Tuesday, finishing a 4-2 win over the Rangers with one goal and two assists. Mathew Barzal also had a multi-point outing with two assists, while Anthony Beauvillier, Anders Lee and Brock Nelson finished off the scoring for the Isles. […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/21/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a five-game main slate with a spotlight on games like New York and New York, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, plus even Florida and Chicago among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games […]

Devon Toews Notches Three Points Against Washington

New York Islanders defenseman Devon Toews had a big game on Saturday, finishing a 6-4 loss to Washington with three points. He scored the team's final goal and dished out two assists. Anthony Beauvillier also had a pair of helpers in the game, Brock Nelson, Casey Cizikas and Jordan Eberle took care of the other […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 15 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 15 going forward. This […]

Mathew Barzal Logs Two Points In Tuesday's Win

New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal registered a pair of primary assists as his team captured a lopsided 8-2 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. The 22-year-old skated just 15:21 as the Isles cruised to victory but he still contributed a plus-two rating and two shots in the contest. Barzal is […]

Noah Dobson Scores First NHL Goal

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson recorded the first goal of his NHL career in his team's 8-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. The 20-year-old, skating in just his 18th game of the campaign, found the back of the net on a seeing-eye floater from the point 2:40 into the second period. […]

FanDuel, DraftKings NHL DFS Lineup Picks (1/14/20): Daily Fantasy Hockey Advice

Tuesday features a big eleven-game main slate with a spotlight on games like New Jersey and Toronto, Nashville and Edmonton, plus even Pittsburgh and Minnesota among others. Remember, when looking around for plays, an over/under of 6 dictates offense, but an over/under of 5 or sometimes 5.5 tilts towards the goalies. There are several games […]

Brock Nelson Provides Punch For Islanders On Monday

New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson posted a goal and a primary assist in his team's lopsided 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Monday night. Not only did the 28-year-old figure into both of the Isles' goals on the night but he also added two penalty minutes, one shot and four hits in […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 1/13/20 - Monkey Knife Fight

The puck drops on five National Hockey League games tonight. Lots of chances to play props and win with Monkey Knife Fight. Even though the Montreal Canadiens snapped a winless streak last game, they figure to have their hands full with a Calgary Flames team that has won five in a row. The Boston Bruins […]

Top 200 Overall - Week 14 Fantasy Hockey Rankings for 2019-2020

We're back with fantasy hockey coverage at RotoBaller. Just like last year, over the course of the 2019-2020 NHL season, we'll be providing weekly updates to our fantasy hockey rankings - listing each player in terms of his rest-of-season value. Below you can find our top 200 player rankings from Week 14 going forward. This […]

Thomas Greiss Gets The Call On Tuesday

New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss will guard the cage as his team faces the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on Tuesday. The 33-year-old will make his first start since December 27th - a game in which he got yanked after giving up three goals on 11 shots in a 5-2 loss to […]

Semyon Varlamov Shuts Down Avalanche

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov recorded his second shutout of the season as his team captured a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Long Island on Monday. Facing his former team for the first time since signing a four-year contract with the Islanders this past summer, Varlamov was perfect, stopping all 32 shots […]

Anders Lee Scores Lone Goal In Monday's Win

New York Islanders forward Anders Lee buried the game's only goal as his team edged the visiting Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Monday. It took 46:54 for the Islanders' captain to solve Avs goaltender Pavel Francouz - beating him on an odd-man rush off a well placed wrist shot. Lee also contributed a plus-one rating, five […]

Semyon Varlamov Faces Former Team On Monday

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov will man the crease as his team takes on the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Monday. The 31-year-old, who spent the previous eight seasons with the Avalanche, will face his old team for the first time since signing a four-year contract with the Isles this past summer. Having started the […]