Jacob Bryson Exits Early On Wednesday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bryson (upper body) exited Wednesday's contest early. Bryson took a hard hit in the third period and left the game shortly after. Before the injury, the 27-year-old logged just over 16 minutes of ice time. He tallied two shots, two blocked shots and a +1 rating. Fantasy managers should continue to […]

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Mattias Ekholm To Miss Three-Game Road Trip

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) is likely to miss three more games. He has already been sidelined for three games and will miss at least a few additional contests, as the Swedish veteran did not travel with the team for a three-game road trip. The positive news for the team is that John Klingberg […]

Chris Tanev Could Return To Action Thursday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev (upper body) practiced on Wednesday and might be ready to rejoin the action on Thursday against the Florida Panthers. He has missed six games due to an upper-body injury. "I don't know, it's day to day here," Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said Wednesday. "We will make a […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/12/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (3/12/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 11, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

Adam Boqvist Exits Early On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Boqvist (undisclosed) exited Tuesday's contest early. The 24-year-old took a hard hit in the second period and did not log a shift during the final frame. Before exiting, Boqvist saw just under eight minutes of ice time. He did not get on the scoresheet. Fantasy managers should monitor his status […]

Drew Doughty Expected To Play Tuesday Night

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty is expected to remain in the lineup on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The star rearguard missed Tuesday's morning skate. However, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports that Doughty will play against the Islanders. The 35-year-old is expected to take more maintenance days moving forward. Doughty […]

Quinn Hughes Still Out On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) will remain sidelined on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens, marking his fourth consecutive absence. However, he is making progress, and Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet told reporters on Monday that Hughes is getting closer to a return. "He's progressing, and he could surprise us any time when he's ready […]

Victor Hedman A Game-Time Call On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's contest against the Carolina Hurricanes. Hedman was able to participate during Tuesday's morning skate, which is a good sign he should be cleared to return to action. The 34-year-old sustained this injury during Thursday's contest. He was initially in line to […]

Cam Fowler Returns To Practice On Tuesday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Cam Fowler (personal) returned to practice on Tuesday. Fowler was unable to play in their previous contest on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings due to the birth of his child. However, it appears Fowler is in line to return to the starting lineup on Thursday evening to face the Pittsburgh […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (3/11/25)

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 […]

Alec Martinez Sustains Injury On Monday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Alec Martinez (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Monday's loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Martinez logged just over three minutes of ice time before exiting the contest. He logged one blocked shot and hit before exiting. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Thursday evening […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (3/11/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 11, Day One

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 Champions League season! The Champions League is back, and with domestic play at the weekend, squad rotation is inevitable!  Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances. Can Borussia Dortmund make back-to-back appearances in the final? Can Bayern Munich […]

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Henry Thrun To Miss Time With An Upper-Body Injury

San Jose Sharks defenseman Henry Thrun (upper body) will exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Nashville Predators and is not expected to make a quick return. Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky said on Monday that Thrun will be out "for a little bit." After missing four games due to an upper-body injury, Thrun rejoined […]

John Klingberg Out On Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman John Klingberg (undisclosed) will miss Monday's game against the Buffalo Sabres. He remains day-to-day with a minor injury, missing a third straight game. Since linking up with the Oilers in January, Klingberg has registered four points (one goal, three assists) while blocking 12 shots in 10 games. With Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) also […]

Aaron Ekblad Suspended 20 Games For Violating Drug Policy

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for 20 games due to a violation of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. He will begin the suspension on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. With only 18 games left on the regular-season slate, the Panthers will begin the playoffs without Ekblad. The 29-year-old defenseman has recently […]

Mattias Ekholm Remains Out Monday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (undisclosed) will miss a third consecutive game on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. He is nursing a minor injury and has been battling an illness. With Ekholm out, Jake Walman will join Evan Bouchard on the first defensive pairing for Monday's game. Following his arrival from San Jose, Walman debuted […]

Juuso Valimaki To Miss 8-9 Months Following Knee Surgery

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Juuso Valimaki (knee) will be sidelined for 8-9 months after undergoing ACL surgery. Due to the lengthy recovery process, Valimaki is set to miss the start of next season. He finishes this campaign with five points (two goals, three assists) in 43 games. The Finnish blue-liner made his last appearance on […]

Jacob Bernard-Docker Not Playing On Monday

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker (non-injury related) will not be available to play on Monday evening when the Sabres host the Edmonton Oilers. Bernard-Docker was unable to play in their previous contest due to visa issues. Bernard-Docker was traded to Buffalo alongside forward Josh Norris from Ottawa at the trade deadline. Bernard-Docker has appeared in […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (3/10/25)

Hey, RotoBallers! I want to introduce myself formally. My name is Jon Irvin. Some of you may know me from the Discord channels, and you know I love breaking down DFS slates, especially in MLB and NHL. I enjoy deep dumpster diving, so to speak, and look forward to helping find the low-owned, overlooked, and […]

Dmitry Orlov Out On Sunday

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov (upper body) will not play in Sunday's contest against the Winnipeg Jets. He is dealing with an upper-body injury and will miss a second consecutive game. Scott Morrow will play instead of Orlov. Carolina recalled Morrow from the minors on Saturday. The 23-year-old has had an impressive campaign with the […]

Carson Soucy Makes Rangers Debut Saturday

New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy will make his first appearance for the team in Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. Soucy joined the Rangers only a couple of days when he was picked up from the Vancouver Canucks for a conditional 2025 third-round draft pick. This season, Soucy has recorded 10 points (three goals, […]

Cam York Sits Out Saturday's Game

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. Emil Andrae will replace him in the Flyers defense. York has had a tough time throughout the 2024-25 season and is currently on a six-game point drought. Overall, he has managed four goals and 13 points in 49 […]

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 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (3/8/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 28

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 28! The top favorite for today's match is Liverpool FC -850 vs Southampton +1700. I will guide you through this three-match […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]