FANTASY FRIDAY: Career Ressurection

Forward- Buy Low

Thomas Vanek has resurrected his career in Detroit, as he has registered 20 points in 25 games and has helped Detroit stay out of the bottom of the league. He is just getting off an injury that sidelined him, but he hasn’t missed a beat since returning. He is shooting at just over 11% which is bellow his career average of 14.3%. He seems to have found chemistry with Henrik Zetterberg, as they are both producing at around a 60-65-point pace. Which is tremendous at their age. He is a low risk high reward option for your fantasy team.

Defenseman – Buy Low

Dmitry Orlov has been a steady point producer for the Washington Capitals. He is playing behind bigger names like Matt Niskanen and John Carlson, which is why he is overshadowed most of the time. He has 15 points in 34 games which is on pace to break his career high. He is shooting at 1.8% which there’s a possibility where it goes up, especially if he starts to see an increased role on the power play. On average his shooting percentage is 5.9%, so look for an increase in points as his shooting percentage increases. He is a valuable pickup in Fantasy Leagues that have lots of players involved and your looking for a depth pickup.

Goalie-Buy Low

Andrei Vasilevskiy

Andrei will be looked to play some valuable minutes for the Lighting as Ben Bishop recently suffered an injury that will see him sidelined for 3-4 weeks. With a very good Lightning team in front of him he’s worth taking a chance on if your suffering in the goaltender position. In 16 games his record is 9-5-2. He has a GAA of 2.57 and SV% .915. Stellar numbers for a young and promising goalie, who has the potential to play well with Bishop hurt and carry the load when he gets back as well. He is a valuable option for those struggling in the goaltending department.

Buyer Beware

Kevin Hayes-Forward

Kevin Hayes has 27 points in 38 games and which is on pace to shatter his career high and is shooting at 17.2% which is unrealistic for him to keep it up. He is a player that could have a career year but is over producing by a lot now and if you have him in fantasy should try and move for an upgrade while you can.

Nick Holden-Defenceman

Nick Holden is the definition of overachieving. He has 20 points in 38 games which is on pace to obliterate his career high, but has lots to do with the Rangers outstanding offensive start to the year. Holden is shooting at 21.2% while his career average is 9.1%. He is bound to go down and would not be worth trading someone for him who holds significantly more value because of Holden’s point totals now.

Chad Johnson-Goaltender

Johnson was on a hot streak for a while there but has seen his ice time decrease and has fell back down to earth recently. He will be on lots of fantasy peoples radar as someone you could swap and gain some value in the trade. Thanks to the points he picked up during his hot streak earlier this month which helped the Flames get back into contention in the Western Conference. Johnson is someone that is a big risk and you should try to move ASAP.

Waiver Wire

Matt Murray-Goaltender

Murray has been put onto the IR with a week to week injury but can be a steal because he will be back in the crease for the defending Cup and has put up great numbers this season.  Murray sits fifth among NHL goaltenders with a 9.28 save percentage and ninth in GAA. Murray is worth waiting on and could pay diligence in the long run.

Garyn S

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