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 […]

Adam Fox Sustains Upper-Body Injury

New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (upper body) exited Tuesday's contest early. The defenseman sustained a collision in the third period and landed on his arm. He left the ice in pain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before […]

Kevin Bahl Rejoins Flames Lineup Tuesday

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl (illness) will be back in action on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. After missing seven games with an upper-body injury, Bahl was sidelined on Sunday against San Jose due to an illness. His return will bump Jake Bean out of the lineup. Bahl will eat up minutes on the top […]

Matt Grzelcyk Good To Go Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) will be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers. Due to an upper-body injury, Grzelcyk was limited to only five minutes of action on Sunday against the New York Rangers. However, he will not miss any additional time, rejoining Erik Karlsson on the second defensive pairing […]

Noah Dobson Not Ready To Return On Tuesday

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) will remain sidelined for Tuesday's clash against the New York Rangers. He has been out for 10 games with a lower-body injury. Last week, Dobson returned to practice in full capacity, but he will sit out at least one more contest. Dobson has taken a step back […]

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

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 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings And FanDuel (2/25/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 27, Day 1

Welcome back to The Kick-Off, and welcome to the 2024-25 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 Brighton & Hove Albion +110 vs. AFC Bournemouth +230. I will guide you […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 25, 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 […]

Josh Morrissey Available On Monday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will be back in action on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. After falling sick, Morrissey missed Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final and was also unavailable as Winnipeg continued its season on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. However, Morrissey has been cleared for action on Monday, replacing Ville […]

Timothy Liljegren Sitting Out On Monday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will not play on Monday evening against the Winnipeg Jets. Liljegren exited Sunday's contest early with this injury and will now miss at least one game. Prior to exiting, Liljegren logged just over 10 minutes of ice time and logged two shots and one blocked shot. With […]

Lian Bichsel Departs Early On Sunday

Dallas Stars defenseman Lian Bichsel (upper body) exited early during Sunday's contest against the New York Islanders. Bichsel sustained a hit in the second frame. Before exiting, Bichsel logged nine minutes of ice time and held a -1 rating with three hits and one shot on goal. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Bichsel's status […]

Matt Grzelcyk Sustains Upper-Body Injury

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk (upper body) sustained an injury during their loss on Sunday evening against the New York Rangers. The defenseman took a hard hit from New York forward Matt Rempe and did not return to the contest. He logged only five minutes of ice time before the injury and did not get […]

J.J. Moser Back In Action Against Kraken

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (lower body) is ready to return from a 28-game absence on Sunday against the Seattle Kraken. He hasn't played in any games since suffering a lower-body injury on Dec. 12 in a matchup against the Calgary Flames. Moser has done a decent job for the Lightning in defense, tallying […]

Ryan Pulock Returns To Islanders Lineup Sunday

New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (upper body) is expected to hop back into action on Sunday against the Dallas Stars. An upper-body injury has kept Pulock sidelined for seven games. The team plans to pair Pulock with Scott Perunovich on the second defensive pairing. Although Pulock is inconsistent offensively, he remains a key component […]

Hampus Lindholm Unlikely To Return To Action This Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (knee) appears to be done for the season. On Sunday, Bruins general manager Don Sweeney said that Lindholm is "unlikely" to return to action in 2024-25. He has been out since Nov. 12 due to a fractured patella tendon. According to Sweeney, Lindholm is scheduled to have another surgery next […]

Dante Fabbro Back For Blue Jackets Saturday

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (concussion) will re-enter the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Prior to the international break, he missed three games due to a concussion. Following a disappointing spell with the Nashville Predators, Fabbro has found a new lease of life in Columbus. He has recorded 13 points (four goals, […]

Sean Durzi Returns From 52-Game Absence

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Sean Durzi (shoulder) will rejoin the lineup for Saturday's tilt against the Los Angeles Kings. The versatile blue-liner injured his right shoulder early in the season and has missed 52 games. A season ago, Durzi led all Arizona Coyotes defensemen with 41 points (nine goals, 32 assists), and he opened the […]

Cale Fleury Promoted To NHL

The Seattle Kraken have promoted defenseman Cale Fleury to the NHL roster. In a corresponding move, the team transferred center Yanni Gourde (lower body) to long-term injured reserve. Fleury has operated as a depth piece in the lineup when on the NHL roster earlier in the season. Across his seven contests, the 26-year-old tallied one […]

Quinn Hughes Not Expected To Play On Saturday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (oblique) is not expected to play on Saturday when the Canucks travel to Vegas to face the Golden Knights. Hughes missed the entire 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament and the previous four contests leading up to it. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 25-year-old's status leading up to their next […]

NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/22/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! With the international break behind us, we are in the second half of the season and have another action-packed Saturday slate. 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 […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 22, 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 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (2/22/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 26

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off,” and welcome to the 24-25 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 26! The top favorite for this today is Arsenal FC -380 vs West Ham United +1000. I will guide you through […]

Jeremy Lauzon Ruled Out For Rest Of Season

Nashville Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (lower body) will not return to play in 2024-25. The physical rearguard has yet to see any action in 2025 after suffering a lower-body injury, and the team has announced that Lauzon will be sidelined for 4-6 months. The 27-year-old, who set an NHL single-season record with 383 hits last […]

Josh Morrissey Will Not Play On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Team USA. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Morrissey is battling an illness. The Canadians lost Shea Theodore (upper body) early in the tournament, and Morrissey's absence is another setback for the blue line. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars will join […]

Jared Spurgeon Battling Illness

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (illness) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Spurgeon's status leading up to their game on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings. Spurgeon will have several days to return to practice before this contest. The 35-year-old has been a strong contributor to their offensive attack […]

Charlie McAvoy Develops Shoulder Infection

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy sustained a shoulder injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off. He was held out of action during their contest against Team Sweden on Monday evening. McAvoy suffered an AC joint injury in his shoulder. However, he then developed an infection in that shoulder. He underwent a debridement procedure and remains in […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (2/19/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 9, 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 […]