Vitek Vanecek Back In Net For Capitals

Washington Capitals goaltender Vitek Vanecek will start Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The rookie netminder was stellar in his NHL debut on Friday, stopping 30-of-31 shots in a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Ilya Samsonov is the presumption No.1 goaltender in Washington, but that does not mean Vanecek has no value. The 25-year-old […]

Hurricanes-Predators Game Postponed Tuesday

Tuesday night's game between the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, according to NHL officials. Four members of the Hurricanes joined the COVID Protocol list, including Teuvo Teravainen and Jaccob Slavin. It is unclear when this game will be rescheduled, but for now, fantasy managers need to adjust their […]

Casey DeSmith Between The Pipes On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith will start Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old picked up a win against the Capitals on Sunday afternoon, stopping 20 -of-23 shots. DeSmith will continue to see playing time as long as Tristan Jarry keeps playing so poorly. Neither goalie can be relied on across season-long formats right […]

Kasperi Kapanen Debuting On Top Line Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Kasperi Kapanen will make his season debut on Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. The Finnish forward's start to 2021 got delayed by visa issues and a quarantining period, but he is ready now. This is good news for fantasy owners, as Kapanen gets to start the season alongside Sidney Crosby […]

Tim Stuetzle Sidelined With Injury Tuesday

Ottawa Senators left wing Tim Stuetzle (undisclosed) will miss Tuesday's game against the Winnipeg Jets because of an injury. The top prospect pocketed the first goal (and point) of his NHL career on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Stuetzle, who is labelled as day-to-day, remains a must-hold asset in any dynasty formats. In his […]

PGA DFS Vegas Report - The American Express (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy to be out of Hawaii would be an understatement after how the first two events transpired from a betting perspective. We never got much going in any sector of the market and came up extremely short in just about everything we touched. […]

Kenjon Barner Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers designated running back Kenjon Barner (groin) for return from Injured Reserve on Tuesday, allowing him to resume practicing with the team. The team also placed linebacker Jack Cichy (arm) on Injured Reserve after he broke his arm in the Divisional Round against the Saints and signed linebacker Deone Bucannon from the […]

Aaron Glenn To Become Lions Defensive Coordinator

New Orleans Saints secondary coach Aaron Glenn is headed to the Detroit Lions as their next defensive coordinator, according to sources. The two sides are closing in on a deal on Tuesday. Glenn will join Dan Campbell in Detroit after the two worked together in New Orleans. The former Pro Bowl cornerback played 15 seasons […]

Charges Against Mackensie Alexander Dismissed

A misdemeanor battery charge against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander was dismissed on Tuesday. The charge stemmed from last August in relation to the disappearance of his father. Alexander entered deferred prosecution on Dec. 8, which led to the charges being dismissed. Part of the terms of the agreement included 24 hours of community service […]

Patrick Mahomes Cleared Steps Monday

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (concussion) cleared "some big steps" on Monday, but he remains in the league's concussion protocol, and it's too early to say definitively that he will play in the AFC Championship against the Bills, according to sources. We'll have a better idea of Mahomes' chances of playing this Sunday once […]

Rams Focusing On Raheem Morris As Defensive Coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams are focusing on former Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator/interim head coach Raheem Morris as their new defensive coordinator, according to sources. It's looking like Morris will be the one to replace Brandon Staley, who was hired as the Chargers new head coach. Morris was Atlanta's interim head coach for the last 11 […]

Patrik Laine Set To Miss Second Straight Game

Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine will not suit up due to injury for the second consecutive contest as his team faces off against the Senators on Tuesday. Despite making an appearance at the Jets' morning skate on Monday, Laine was also absent in his team's 3-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs later that night. […]

Lonzo Ball Upgraded To Probable

New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He was able to practice on Monday and it sounds like his knee is feeling much better. His return would mean a limited role for Nickeil Alexander-Walker while Eric Bledsoe wouldn't see the ball in his […]

Joel Embiid Expected To Play Versus Boston

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is expected to suit up for Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics. The fact this game was pushed back gave Embiid time to rest his banged up knee. He was in and out of practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Doc Rivers. The Sixers would likely hold out […]

Robert Williams III Practices On Tuesday

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III was able to practice on Tuesday and is expected to play during Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams has been out two weeks due to the league's COVID-19 protocols. His return should cut into the playing time of Daniel Theis and Grant Williams. Williams will continue to be […]

Kyrie Irving Expected To Play On Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (personal) is expected to suit up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, according to head coach Steve Nash. It sounds like the Irving saga has finally come to an end after he missed seven games. It's unclear how Irving will mix with Kevin Durant and James Harden. His usage will […]

Seth Curry Misses Tuesday's Practice

Philadelphia 76ers guard Seth Curry was unable to suit up for Tuesday's practice due to COVID-19. However, it appears he's finishing up the final stages of the NBA's health and safety protocols. It's unclear if Curry will be able to play in Wednesday's game. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to game time. He […]

Serge Ibaka Will Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Clippers center Serge Ibaka (illness) will play in Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings, according to head coach Ty Lue. Ivica Zubac received the spot start in place of Ibaka on Sunday. Fantasy managers who are holding Zubac in hope of some streaming appeal can give up on that dream. He should return […]

Alexander Romanov Scores First Career NHL Goal In Victory

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexander Romanov scored his first career goal in Monday's 3-1 victory against the Oilers. The 21-year-old rookie opened the scoring with his shot from the blue line that beat goaltender Mikko Koskinen midway through the first period. Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber and left wing Artturi Lehkonen each scored a goal in the […]

Jacob Markstrom Defeats Former Team Once Again

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 of 27 shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 victory against the Canucks. The 30-year-old defeated his former team for the second consecutive game after the 3-0 shutout victory on Saturday night. Markstrom has started each of the first three games of the 2021 season in net for the […]

Blue Jays Targeting Kirby Yates

The Toronto Blue Jays are targeting free-agent relief pitcher Kirby Yates, according to a source. Yates is in Florida on Tuesday to meet with the team, and it comes a day after Toronto added right-hander Tyler Chatwood to their bullpen on a one-year deal. Yates had an excellent 1.19 ERA with 41 saves while striking […]

Mitchell Marner Buries Two Goals In Monday's Win

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner picked up a pair of goals, including the game-winner, as his team secured a 3-1 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Marner, who also logged a plus-two rating, three shots and one hit in 24:38 of ice time, is off to scorching start to the 2020-2021 campaign. […]

Michael Thomas Likely To Have Ankle Surgery

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (ankle) is likely to have surgery on the torn deltoid and other ligaments in his ankle this offseason, according to a source. Thomas knew it was likely quarterback Drew Brees' last year and didn't want to miss out on a possible Super Bowl run. A high-ankle sprain limited […]

Semyon Varlamov Posts Shutout Against Bruins

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov recorded his second consecutive shutout to begin the season in Monday's 1-0 victory against the Bruins. The 32-year-old was coming off of a sharp performance to open the season and he carried over the shutout streak with 27 saves in the latest contest. Varlamov is a quality option across […]

Bobby Ryan Lights The Lamp Twice On Monday

Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan registered a pair of goals on Monday as his team fell 3-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 33-year-old also contributed a plus-one rating, 17 penalty minutes, three shots on goal and two hits in the contest. Signed in the offseason as an unrestricted free agent, Ryan is off […]

Antonio Brown Considered Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (knee) did not suffer a serious knee injury in the Divisional Round win over the Saints, according to sources. Brown is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI exam on Monday. The 32-year-old should have a chance to suit up in the NFC Championship against the Packers on Sunday, […]

Oliver Bjorkstrand Tallies Two Points On Monday

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Oliver Bjorkstrand registered his first goal of the season and added a primary assist as his team defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Monday afternoon. The 25-year-old made his presence known across the board in the victory, also posting a plus-one rating, 15 penalty minutes, five shots on goal and […]

Falcons Name Terry Fontenot As New General Manager

The Atlanta Falcons officially named Terry Fontenot as their new general manager on Tuesday. Fontenot spent the last 18 years of his career with the New Orleans Saints, most recently completing his first season as the team's vice president/assistant general manager for pro personnel. He initially got his foot in the door as a marketing […]

2020 Schedule Outliers - AL East Starting Pitchers

One of the major changes MLB teams faced during the 2020 season was the lack of a diverse set of competition. Instead of playing around 20 other teams as they would in a normal season, teams played only nine different opponents in 2020. Additionally, two-thirds of each team’s games came against opponents within their own […]

Washington Finalizing Deal With Marty Hurney

The Washington Football Team is finalizing a deal with Marty Hurney on Tuesday to be its new general manager, according to sources. The move should be officially announced later in the day. Hurney will be reunited with head coach Ron Rivera after the two worked together in the early part of the last decade with […]