Erik Karlsson Aggravates Groin Injury In Loss

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (groin) aggravated his groin injury midway through Saturday's 4-0 loss at Columbus and he was unable to return. Head coach Peter DeBoer updated Karlsson's status after the game and indicated that the rearguard's timetable to return is unknown. The All-Star's wonky groin might compel the Sharks management to search […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/23/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are set to renew hostilities in Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The Penguins are clinging to a playoff spot, one point ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes for the second wildcard berth in the Eastern Conference. At the same time, they have the second-best goal […]

Tomas Hertl Tucks In Two Goals On Thursday

San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl buried a pair of goals (including the game-winner) to help give his team a 4-0 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. The 25-year-old's strong night ended a rare three-game pointless drought in an otherwise career season. After flashing offensive brilliance throughout his first five seasons, Hertl has […]

Martin Jones Blanks Penguins On Thursday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones was perfect in his team's 4-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday - stopping all 26 shots to earn his 29th win of the season. The strong performance highlights that Jones is beginning to turn things around in the month of February - winning six of eight starts […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 19) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Joe Thornton Picks Up First Hatty In Eight Years

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton posted three goals with a plus-2 rating across 14:48 of ice time over 21 shifts in Monday's 6-5 overtime loss against the Boston Bruins. It was his first hat trick since Oct. 27, 2010. He netted the three goals on just three shots, becoming just the ninth player in […]

Joe Pavelski Scores Game-Winner On Saturday

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski popped up with a game-winning goal on Saturday against Vancouver, helping the team to a 3-2 victory. He also collected an assist in the game. Pavelski's linemates Timo Meier and Logan Couture posted the same line as well. Martin Jones had 32 saves in his 28th win of the […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 18) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Erik Karlsson Able To Practice On Wednesday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (groin) was able to take part in Wednesday's practice session, although he wasn't ready to commit to playing in Thursday's game against the Washington Capitals just yet. He did say he was not hindered at all in practice by his lower-body injury. He has missed the past eight games […]

Evander Kane, Joe Pavelski Have Big Nights In Sharks Win

San Jose Sharks right wing Evander Kane tallied two goals in a 7-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Kane was a plus-three with four penalty minutes, five shots, and three hits in 18:25 of ice time. Likewise, Joe Pavelski put up a goal and an assist to go along with three shots […]

Martin Jones Facing Canucks On Monday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones will be in net against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday night. Jones has won four starts in a row. He has recovered from early season mediocrity and now owns a 26-10-4 record to go along with a 2.90 goals-against average and .899 save percentage. While the peripheral statistics remain […]

Erik Karlsson Out For Eighth Straight Game

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (lower body) will not suit up for Monday night's game against the Vancouver Canucks. It is possible that Karlsson may return on Thursday against the Washington Capitals. The slick Swedish rearguard has missed the past seven games after suffering an injury back on January 19. Karlsson has posted three […]

Joe Thornton Chips In With Two More Assists

San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton picked up a pair of assists with a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 5-2 road victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Thornton was playing in his 1,540th career game in the National Hockey League, tying him with Shane Doan and Johnny Bucyk for 15th-place on the all-time list. He'll break a […]

Kevin Labanc Registers First Career Hat Trick

San Jose Sharks right wing Kevin Labanc found the back of the net on each of his three shots for his first-career hat trick in Saturday's 5-2 road victory against the Edmonton Oilers. He finished with a plus-2 rating, a blocked shot and a hit, giving him five goals and 10 points across the past […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 17) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Joe Pavelski Nets OT Winner To Topple Jets

San Jose Sharks right wing Joe Pavelski recorded an assist in regulation and netted a shorthanded overtime winner to down the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night. The Sharks' captain has been solid this season with 29 goals and 19 assists through 54 games. He will likely break the 60-point plateau for the sixth consecutive […]

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home after suffering a road loss in Detroit Friday, and they get to face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins shuffled their decks yesterday, acquiring Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann in a trade with the Florida Panthers, before going out and beating the Ottawa Senators. Toronto has changed […]

Logan Couture Chips In Three Points Against Capitals

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture picked up a goal and two assists during a wild 7-6 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Couture has goals in three of his past four games. The Canadian pivot now has 19 goals and 28 assists through 52 games this season. He leads all Sharks' […]

Joe Pavelski Picks Up Four Points Against Capitals

San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski scored a goal and three assists during a 7-6 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Pavelski led all forwards with 25:16 of ice time in the contest. The American pivot has been his consistent self this season as he has 27 goals and 18 assists through […]

Tomas Hertl Nets Hat Trick In Back-And-Forth Affair

San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl completed his hat trick by scoring the overtime winner during a 7-6 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Two of Hertl's tallies came on the power play. The 25-year-old Czech is enjoying a fantastic 2018-19 campaign. He has 22 goals (tying his career high) and 45 points […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 16) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Evander Kane Scores Twice In Saturday's Loss

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane recorded his third multi-goal performance of the month on Saturday, finishing a 6-3 loss at Tampa with two goals. Kane helped the Sharks erase a two-goal deficit, but the defense let the team down again as they conceded six goals for a second consecutive game. Following a mediocre […]

Evander Kane Posts Three Helpers On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks left-winger Evander Kane produced a trio of assists on Tuesday night, playing a major role in his team's 5-2 defeat of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Kane's playmaking ability was on display throughout the contest as he helped set up linemate Tomas Hertl for his first hat trick of the season. The 27-year-old left […]

Tomas Hertl Records Hat Trick On Tuesday

San Jose Sharks forward Tomas Hertl found the back of the net three times in his team's 5-2 defeat of the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night. The breakout talent also contributed a plus-three rating, three shots on goal, a hit and a block for one of the most productive nights of his young career. […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 15) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Martin Jones Between The Pipes Against Golden Knights

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones will be in net on Thursday night against the Vegas Golden Knights. Jones made 22 saves during a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. The 28-year-old has a 19-8-4 record to go along with a 2.82 goals-against average and .899 save percentage. Jones has been […]

Erik Karlsson Has Three Assists In Another Outstanding Display

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson had three assists in Tuesday's 7-2 win over Edmonton, extending his point streak to 14 games. He became the 13th different defenseman in NHL history to record at least one point in 14 or more consecutive appearances within a season. Karlsson is also just the fifth d-man in history […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 14) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Martin Jones Earns Fifth Consecutive Win On Monday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones nailed down his 19th victory of the season with a 3-1 defeat of the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Monday. The 28-year-old allowed just one goal on 23 shots and cruised to his win by stopping all six shots against in the final frame. Jones has now picked up […]

Erik Karlsson Posts Three Assists On Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson registered a trio of assists in his team's 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday. It was quite the eventful night for Karlsson as he not only contributed on each Sharks goal but also added a power-play point, a plus-one rating, five shots on goal and two […]