Jonas Brodin Deemed Week-To-Week

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is out week-to-week, the team announced on Sunday. The Swedish rearguard sustained a lower-body injury in Friday's matchup against the Colorado Avalanche. Brodin was playing in only his seventh game since recovering from a previous lower-body injury. Health issues have restricted Brodin to just 38 games this season, […]

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) exited Saturday's contest early with an injury. Joseph logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting. He tallied one hit and did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Sunday afternoon. However, given the quick […]

Jake Sanderson Exits Early On Saturday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (upper body) exited early during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday evening. Sanderson sustained a hit near his neck and exited shortly after. After the game, the team did not provide an update on his status. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor him leading up to their […]

Quinn Hughes Set To Be Evaluated

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is set to undergo further evaluation. The defenseman "tweaked something" during their loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday evening. The 25-year-old logged just over 20 minutes of ice time and was given more rest during the final frame. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up […]

Seth Jones Traded To Florida

The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for goaltender Spencer Knight and a 2026 conditional first-round pick. The 30-year-old is still under contract for five seasons so fantasy managers should expect Jones to have a significant role in the Florida defense. Through 42 […]

Roman Josi Placed On Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) was placed on Injured Reserve Saturday. He is now considered week-to-week after being initially regarded as day-to-day. Josi missed a second consecutive game on Saturday against the New York Islanders. With Josi out, Brady Skjei has taken over as the Predators' No. 1 defenseman. He led all skaters […]

Darnell Nurse Remains Sidelined Saturday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) will remain out on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes, missing a second consecutive game. Earlier in the week, Nurse was labeled day-to-day, indicating that he isn't dealing with anything serious. However, he isn't game-ready quite yet. Nurse's next chance to return will come on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks. […]

Ryan Lindgren Traded To Colorado

The Colorado Avalanche have added defenseman Ryan Lindgren for their blue line in a trade with the New York Rangers. Veteran forward Jimmy Vesey also moved to Denver as part of the deal, while forward Juuso Parssinen, defenseman Calvin de Haan, and two draft picks were sent in the opposite direction. Lindgren has spent his […]

Jonas Brodin Exits Early On Friday

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (undisclosed) exited Friday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche early. After the contest, head coach John Hynes did not provide an update on his status. Before exiting, Brodin logged just over 15 minutes of ice time. He logged four blocked shots, one shot on goal, with two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/1/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have an action-packed slate on Saturday evening. 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 about further […]

Drew Doughty Ready To Return To Kings Lineup

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (lower body) will rejoin the lineup for Friday's road game against the Dallas Stars. Doughty, whose season debut was delayed until late January due to a broken ankle, missed Wednesday's clash against the Vancouver Canucks with a lower-body injury. On Friday, Doughty noted that he will have to "manage" […]

K'Andre Miller A Game-Time Decision Against Maple Leafs

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) is a game-time decision for Friday's contest against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. On Thursday, Miller wore a non-contact jersey in practice. However, he returned to a regular jersey for Friday's optional morning skate, which […]

Lian Bichsel Will Not Play On Friday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (concussion) will remain sidelined during Friday's contest when the Stars host the Los Angeles Kings. Bichsel was unable to suit up on Tuesday evening and will now miss his second straight contest. However, the 20-year-old was able to skate on Friday, which is a promising sign. Seeing him steadily progress, […]

Philip Broberg Strikes Twice On Thursday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg found the back of the net twice during their victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday evening. Broberg found the back of the net twice in the opening, during even strength play. He also held a +2 rating in this contest but did not tally a hit or a […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/28/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we have a three-game slate on Friday evening. 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 about further […]

Noah Juulsen Likely Out For The Rest Of The Season

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen (lower body) is set to have hernia surgery and is expected to miss the rest of the 2024-25 campaign. There are six weeks left of the regular season, and Juulsen will likely need more time to recover from the procedure. He will complete the season without any points, though Juulsen […]

Timothy Liljegren Available Against Canadiens

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. He sat out Monday's meeting with the Winnipeg Jets due to an upper-body injury and was initially regarded as a game-time decision for Thursday. Liljegren has made 44 appearances with the Sharks this season, scoring […]

Darnell Nurse Not Playing On Thursday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (undisclosed) will not suit up on Thursday night to face the Florida Panthers. Head coach Kris Knoblauch noted that the defenseman is viewed as "day-to-day." The 30-year-old was absent during Thursday's morning skate and hopes to return to the starting lineup on Saturday to face the Carolina Hurricanes. Over his […]

Roman Josi Not Suiting Up On Thursday

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) will not suit up on Thursday evening against the Winnipeg Jets. Head coach Andrew Brunette noted that the star defenseman is viewed as "day-to-day." Josi suffered this injury during Tuesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. He was evaluated following the game and appears to have potentially avoided a […]

Quinn Hughes Tallies Game-Winning Helper In Return

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) tallied a game-winning primary assist in his return on Wednesday evening. Hughes has been sidelined over their previous six contests due to an oblique injury. However, the defenseman saw his typical workload as he logged over 21 minutes of ice time and over three minutes on the power play. […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/27/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. It is the return of the NHL season, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the info you […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 27, 2025 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools and Content can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I aim to help you narrow your plays to get the most bang for your DFS buck. Be sure to check out all of our NHL articles and NHL DFS tools, including our daily NHL Heat Map. NHL Premium members can find […]

Roman Josi Considered Day-To-Day

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) has been labeled day-to-day after he was injured in Tuesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. It appears that Josi avoided a serious injury, but he may still have to sit out Thursday's clash against the Winnipeg Jets. With the team struggling, Josi has not performed at his best […]

Noah Dobson Expected To Return On Thursday

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) is poised to return to action on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. He has sat out 11 games due to a lower-body injury. Dobson is a two-way force for the Islanders at the back, having registered 24 points (six goals, 18 assists) in 46 games while blocking […]

Adam Fox Heading To Injured Reserve

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) will miss at least three games, as The Athletic's Arthur Staple has reported that the team will place him on Injured Reserve. Fox was hurt in Tuesday's Battle of New York against the Islanders. According to Staple, there is "optimism" that Fox will be available for the […]

Quinn Hughes May Return On Wednesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) has been labeled a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. An oblique injury has kept Hughes sidelined for six games, and he wasn't able to play for Team USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. However, he appears to have made strides in his recovery recently […]

Chris Tanev Viewed As Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (upper body) is not expected to play on Friday evening against the New York Rangers but is not expected to miss a significant amount of time. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, as Tanev may only be […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (2/26/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 27, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 2024-2025 season! Fixture congestion is here to stay! Rotation will continue to be a factor until fixtures start spreading out again. Let’s kick off Matchweek 27! The top favorite for today's match is Manchester United -200 vs. Ipswich Town FC +500. I will guide you through […]

K’Andre Miller Exits Early On Tuesday

New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (lower body) exited Tuesday's contest early. Miller sustained this injury in the second period and did not return. New York's top defenseman, Adam Fox (upper body), also exited this contest early and could leave their blue line shorthanded for their next game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday […]

Roman Josi Injured On Tuesday

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (upper body) sustained an upper-body injury during Tuesday's contest against the Florida Panthers. Josi took a hard hit in the second period and did not return following the second intermission. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening against the Winnipeg […]