Brad Marchand Expected To Miss Two Weeks

Florida Panthers left wing Brad Marchand (upper body) is expected to miss the next couple of weeks. General manager Bill Zito hopes that Marchand can make his Florida debut during their three-game homestand at the end of the month. On Friday, Marchand was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Panthers in exchange for a […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/8/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Saturday, March 8. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 8, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Evander Kane Out For Remainder Of Regular Season

Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (abdomen, knee) will be out for the remainder of the regular season, the team announced Friday. The power forward has yet to play in 2024-25 after undergoing several surgical procedures following the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Most recently, he had knee surgery on Jan. 9. He also had successful […]

Brandon Tanev Rejoins Jets At Trade Deadline

Veteran winger Brandon Tanev will finish the season with the Winnipeg Jets after being acquired from the Seattle Kraken for a second-round draft pick. It's a special move for Tanev, who started his NHL career with the Jets in 2016. The gritty forward initially left Winnipeg in 2019 to join the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he […]

Scott Laughton Lands In Toronto

Veteran forward Scott Laughton was traded by the Philadelphia Flyers to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday. The Maple Leafs gave up forward Nikita Grebenkin and a first-round draft pick for Laughton, a four-round pick, and a sixth-round pick. Laughton, a native of Oakville, Ontario, has so far played exclusively with the Flyers in the […]

Blue Jackets Acquire Luke Kunin

The Columbus Blue Jackets traded for forward Luke Kunin on Friday in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick. Kunin will move on from the Sharks after spending three seasons in San Jose. The 27-year-old was San Jose's leader in hits this season with 163 and has notched 18 points (11 goals, seven assists) in 63 […]

Casey Mittelstadt Joins Bruins

The Boston Bruins acquired center Casey Mittelstadt from the Colorado Avalanche at Friday's trade deadline. The team also obtained forward prospect Will Zellers and a second-round draft pick in the deal, trading away forward Charlie Coyle and a fifth-round selection. Mittelstadt spent just 12 months with the Avalanche, having joined in March 2024 as a […]

Charlie Coyle Shipped To Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche picked up forward Charlie Coyle in a trade with the Boston Bruins on Friday. The Bruins traded Coyle along with a 2026 fifth-round pick for forward Casey Mittelstadt, forward prospect Will Zellers, and a conditional 2025 second-round selection. Coyle, who had a career year in Boston last season with 60 points, has […]

Brad Marchand Traded To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired veteran winger Brad Marchand (upper body) in a trade with the Boston Bruins, who received a 2027 second-round pick that will turn into a 2028 first-round pick if certain conditions are met. Marchand, who turns 37 in May, moves on as a pending unrestricted free agent. He has so far […]

Logan Stankoven Shipped To Carolina

The Carolina Hurricanes are acquiring forward Logan Stankoven, two first-round picks, and two third-round picks from the Dallas Stars in exchange for superstar forward Mikko Rantanen. Stankoven made his NHL debut during the 2023 season and tallied 14 points across 24 contests. This season, the former 47th overall pick appeared in 59 contests and found […]

Mikko Rantanen Traded To Dallas

The Dallas Stars have acquired right wing Mikko Rantanen in exchange for forward Logan Stankoven and two first-round picks, and two third-round picks. Rantanen was traded to the Hurricanes earlier this season and will now play for his third club. The Stars also have an eight-year extension in place with Rantanen, as he was a […]

Luke Schenn Traded To Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenseman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a second- and a fourth-round selection. Schenn was traded to Pittsburgh earlier this week in a package that sent forward Michael Bunting to Nashville. Schenn will now move to the top team in the Central Division. Through 61 games in […]

Washington Acquiring Anthony Beauvillier

The Washington Capitals have acquired left wing Anthony Beauvillier from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2025 second-round selection. Beauvillier inked a one-year $1.25 million contract with the Penguins in the offseason and will now join one of the top contenders before the playoff push. During his time in the Steel City, Beauvillier found […]

Josh Norris Traded To Buffalo

The Buffalo Sabres have acquired center Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert, and a 2026 second-round selection. Josh Norris was initially drafted by the San Jose Sharks with the 19th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft and was then shipped to […]

Senators Acquire Dylan Cozens

The Ottawa Senators have acquired center Dylan Cozens, defenseman Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 second-round selection from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for forward Josh Norris and defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker. Cozens was selected with the seventh-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. Enjoyed a breakout season in 2022 when he tallied […]

Jake Guentzel Nets Hat Trick On Thursday

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Jake Guentzel scored a hat trick during their victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday evening. Guentzel would do all of his damage in the second period. His first two goals were scored during 5-on-5 play while his final was scored on the power-play. This performance extended his scoring streak […]

Cale Makar Has Career Game On Thursday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar tallied an impressive six points during their 7-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday evening. Makar began the evening by tallying two points in the opening frame. He first tallied the primary helper on Joel Kirviranta's shorthanded goal and then would add a power-play goal. In the second, […]

Jordan Greenway Exits Early On Thursday

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jordan Greenway (illness) exited Thursday's contest with an illness. Greenway was able to log just over 12 minutes of ice time before being sidelined. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Saturday evening against the Florida Panthers. Since returning from his undisclosed injury, […]

Victor Hedman Exits Thursday's Contest Early

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) exited Thursday's contest against the Buffalo Sabres. Hedman exited the game in the opening frame and did not return. After the contest, head coach Jon Cooper said "We'll see tomorrow. It's tough to lose him anytime. … hopefully, we'll see about Saturday." Fantasy managers should continue to monitor […]

Oilers Acquire Jake Walman

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defenseman Jake Walman from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for forward Carl Berglund and a 2026 first round selection. The first round pick is top 12 protected. In addition, if the Oilers were to trade their 2027 first round, the Sharks would then receive the 2026 pick. The 29-year-old […]

Brock Nelson Traded To Colorado

The New York Islanders have traded center Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a conditional 2028 third round pick, and a conditional first round selection. The Islanders also received 23-year-old William Dufour. Nelson has spent his entire NHL career playing with the New York Islanders. He was drafted […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/7/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed six-game slate on Friday, March 7. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you have questions […]

NHL DFS Picks and Heat Map (Premium Content) - March 7, 2025

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Each night, we will bring you our award-winning NHL DFS Heat Map with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet: Blue means ELITE, Green means GO (good for the player), Yellow means value/supplemental play, […]

Dougie Hamilton Remains Under Evaluation

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is still under evaluation and won't play on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets. Hamilton suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's loss to the Dallas Stars. Friday will mark Hamilton's first absence of the season. He has tallied 40 points (nine goals, 31 assists) across 63 games. Seamus […]

Mattias Ekholm, John Klingberg Out Against Canadiens

Edmonton Oilers defensemen Mattias Ekholm (illness) and John Klingberg (undisclosed) will not play in Thursday's showdown against the Montreal Canadiens. Both players missed Wednesday's practice and will come out of the lineup for at least one game. Troy Stecher and Cam Dineen will fill the gaps on the blue line, with Darnell Nurse and Brett […]

Brandon Tanev Will Not Play On Thursday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old is a trade piece for the Kraken and might be moved before Friday's trade deadline. Tanev should attract considerable interest as a hard-working grinder who can also contribute offensively. He has recorded nine goals […]

Colton Parayko To Miss Rest Of Regular Season

St. Louis Blues defenseman Colton Parayko (knee) will miss the rest of the regular season. Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said the 31-year-old will undergo a scope on his left knee and will be re-evaluated in six weeks. Parayko has had a big year with the Blues in 2024-25, scoring a career-high 15 goals and […]

Nico Sturm Picked Up By Panthers

The Florida Panthers have acquired center Nico Sturm in a trade with the San Jose Sharks. The team also received a 2027 seventh-round draft pick in the deal, while giving up a 2026 fourth-round pick. Sturm is in the final season of a three-year contract that carries a $2 million cap hit. He will bring […]

Reilly Smith Returns To Vegas

Veteran winger Reilly Smith has rejoined the Vegas Golden Knights after being acquired in a trade with the New York Rangers. In the deal, Vegas gave up forward prospect Brendan Brisson and a third-round draft pick. Smith ranks fifth on the Golden Knights' all-time scoring list, with 286 points (124 goals, 162 assists) in 399 […]