NHL Waiver Wire Adds: Week of 10/30 to 11/05

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will suggest some potential waiver wire adds that will help your fantasy team win your matchup this week, if you were able to grab any of the players from last week's article you did well. I will give you an […]

Alexander Barabanov Out With Broken Finger

San Jose Sharks winger Alexander Barabanov has broken a finger and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. He was injured in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Florida, and Sharks head coach David Quinn noted after postgame that he expects Barabanov to be out for "a while." Barabanov has gone scoreless in six appearances this season, […]

NHL Waiver Wire Adds: Week of 10/23-10/29

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Sean Goodwin, also known as "Goody". In this article, I will suggest some potential waiver wire adds that will help your fantasy team win your matchup this week. I will give you an option at forward, defense, and a goalie who might be available on your waiver wire. Be sure […]

Mikael Granlund Traveling With The Team

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) has joined the team for its current five-game road trip. He was injured in San Jose's season opener on Oct. 12, and Sharks head coach David Quinn labeled Granlund as week-to-week. It's still unclear when the Finnish forward will be able to return to action, but the […]

Thomas Bordeleau Comes Out Of Sharks Lineup

San Jose Sharks center Thomas Bordeleau will have a night off on Saturday against Nashville, sitting out the contest as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old hasn't been very productive early in the campaign, logging only one point across four outings with five shots on goal. Jacob Peterson will slide back into the lineup after being […]

Kevin Labanc To Make Season Debut Thursday

San Jose Sharks forward Kevin Labanc will suit up for his season debut Thursday night at home against the Boston Bruins. It was reported earlier on Thursday that Labanc would be placed on waivers after being a healthy scratch for the club's first three games of the season but in a turn of events, Labanc […]

NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for October 19th, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The NHL has the second 12-game slate of the season for us and once again it features some of the heaviest hitters in the league. Toronto, Colorado, Edmonton, Boston, and Tampa Bay all have noteworthy matchups on this slate and each will […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Won't Play Against Hurricanes

San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (lower body) will be sidelined for Tuesday's game against Carolina. He lasted less than four minutes against Colorado at the weekend and missed Monday's practice. Vlasic was able to make it back on the ice Tuesday morning, but he will still need some more time to recover. Henry Thrun […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/17/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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 […]

NHL DFS Picks and Analysis for October 17th, 2023 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It’s Tuesday night and we’ve got an eight-game slate on tap for us. As there have already been a few times this year, tonight’s slate is loaded with premium teams such as Edmonton, Colorado, and Tampa Bay. These are all highly public […]

Marc-Edouard Vlasic Taken Out By Lower-Body Injury

San Jose defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss against Colorado. The 36-year-old logged only 3:15 of ice time in the contest, finishing with a plus-one rating. Vlasic needs to recover by Tuesday if he doesn't want to miss any games. Father Time hasn't been kind to Vlasic and he […]

Anthony Duclair Promoted To First Line

San Jose Sharks winger Anthony Duclair will move to the first line for Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche. The Sharks lost Mikael Granlund (lower body) from their top six in Thursday's battle with the Golden Knights and were already without Logan Couture (lower body), so head coach David Quinn has decided to shake things up. […]

Mikael Granlund Placed On Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve Friday. He reaggravated a lower-body injury in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Vegas. The 31-year-old will now be forced to miss at least three games, starting with Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche. This is a big setback personally for Granlund, who's hoping to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/13/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (10/12/23): Today's Top NHL DFS Lineups

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 […]

Quentin Musty Signs Entry-Level Deal

San Jose Sharks forward prospect Quentin Musty signed an entry-level contract with the team on Wednesday. Musty was selected 26th overall in the first round of this year's NHL entry draft. He has had back-to-back 70-point seasons with the Sudbury Wolves of the OHL and will look to build on that this upcoming year. If […]

Logan Couture Status Questionable For Sharks First Contest

San Sharks forward Logan Couture (lower body) sustained an injury during offseason training and was initially labeled as week-to-week. However, per head coach David Quinn, Couture is making strides in his recovery, but his availability for the beginning of the regular season appears to be in serious doubt. Last year, the 34-year-old played in all […]

Radim Simek Doubtful For Sharks Season Opener

San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek (lower body) suffered an injury during a preseason game in late September and is questionable to play in the Sharks season opener. Simek hasn't started skating again, making it unlikely that he'll be in the lineup versus the Golden Knights next Thursday. The 31-year-old played 44 regular season games […]

NHL Betting Futures: 2023-2024 Point Total Over/Under Predictions

The NHL regular season kicks off in less than a week as we have a plethora of betting futures to comb through over the next several days. One of the more interesting NHL futures categories is the point total over/under department. It gives us an opportunity to cash in on our sleeper clubs while taking […]

Kaapo Kahkonen Blanks Golden Knights Tuesday

San Jose Sharks goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen notched a shutout on Tuesday night as part of a 2-0 victory over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. He wasn't overly busy on the evening, turning aside all 18 shots he faced at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. It was his second win of the preseason while he lowered […]

Radim Simek's Opening Night Availability In Doubt

San Jose Sharks defenseman Radim Simek appears unlikely to be available for the club's regular-season opener on Oct. 12 against the Vegas Golden Knights due to a lower-body injury. He was expected to take part in practice on Monday but did not end up skating, as per head coach David Quinn. The 31-year-old was injured […]

Mikael Granlund Skates For 30 Minutes Thursday

San Jose Sharks forward Mikael Granlund (shoulder) took a step forward by skating for half an hour Thursday, as per head coach David Quinn. The veteran has been limited in camp due to his shoulder ailment but was able to get a mild skate in Thursday with his club's Oct. 12 season opener versus the […]

Shakir Mukhamadullin Likely To Begin Season In AHL

San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin is likely to begin the season with the San Jose Barracuda, as per head coach David Quinn. Quinn noted he would like to see the 2020 first-rounder play with more confidence while playing bigger minutes with the club's farm team. Acquired last season in the trade that sent 40-goal […]

Filip Zadina Exits With Injury Wednesday

San Jose Sharks right wing Filip Zadina was hurt in Wednesday's preseason encounter with the Ducks and was forced to leave the game in the third period. This was a tough night all around for the Czech winger, as he finished the contest with a minus-two rating and had very little impact on the ice, […]

Logan Couture Unlikely To Play Opening Night

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture remains week-to-week with a lower-body injury suffered while training and appears likely to miss the club's season opener on Oct. 12 versus the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. Sharks head coach David Quinn said there's still no clear sign as to when Couture will skate again and the club […]

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 […]

Alexander Barabanov Prefers To Remain In San Jose

San Jose Sharks winger Alexander Barabanov would like to stay in San Jose but does not want to think about his next contract. The 29-year-old began his NHL career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2020-21 season but was moved to the Sharks where his career took off. Barabanov notched seven points in nine […]

Logan Couture Week-To-Week With Lower-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture is week-to-week after sustaining a lower-body injury. The veteran pivot will obviously not be participating in training camp for some time while his status for opening night on Oct. 12 is up in the air. The Sharks' captain is coming off a season that saw him tally 27 goals […]

Filip Zadina Eager To Prove Himself In San Jose

San Jose Sharks right wing Filip Zadina is confident he can ignite his NHL career following his offseason move from Detroit. "I've just got to stay healthy," Zadina said at the NHL European Player Media Tour. "Once I stay healthy the whole season, for the future, it will come. I believe I'm a good player. […]

Joonas Donskoi Forced To Retire Due To Concussions

Finnish forward Joonas Donsoi has announced his retirement from professional hockey, citing multiple concussions. The 31-year-old missed the entire 2023-23 campaign after colliding with a teammate in a preseason game and suffered a concussion. He became a free agent this summer after completing a four-year, $15.6 million deal as a member of the Seattle Kraken. […]