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 […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (2/18/25) - Champions League Soccer Matchweek 9

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 […]

Jake Sanderson Slots Into Team USA Lineup

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson will join the 4 Nations Face-Off action on Monday, as he is set to slot in the Team USA lineup against Sweden. Sanderson will replace Charlie McAvoy of the Boston Bruins. According to reports, McAvoy is being rested for the matchup and is not dealing with an injury. The Bruins […]

Adam Wilsby Signs Two-Year Extension With Nashville

Defenseman Adam Wilsby has signed a two-year extension with the Nashville Predators. This two-year contract begins in the 2025-26 season and is worth $1.55 million. However, the contract is a two-way deal for the first season but then becomes a one-way contract during the final season. The former fourth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft […]

Cale Makar Viewed As Game-Time Call

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Team Canada's game on Monday afternoon against Team Finland. The star defenseman was unable to suit up on Saturday evening to face Team USA. Claire Hanna of TSN noted that Makar said he will "do everything to play" and was able […]

Cale Makar A Game-Time Call Saturday

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off clash against Team USA on Saturday night. "I'm not going to confirm [Makar is in]," Canada head coach Jon Cooper said Saturday morning. "He'll be a game-time decision. But trust me, this won't be a decision where we […]

Thomas Harley Joining Team Canada

According to Elliotte Friedman, Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley is joining Team Canada before their contest against Team USA on Saturday evening. With Cale Makar (illness) missing Friday's practice, the team is allowed to add another defenseman to their roster. In addition, Shea Theodore (arm) has already been ruled out for the remainder of the […]

Cale Makar Expected To Play On Saturday

According to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is trending towards playing on Saturday evening against Team USA. Head coach Jon Cooper noted that he is "confident" the star defenseman will suit up. Makar was unable to practice on Friday due to an illness but is in a good position […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (2/15/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 25

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 25! The top favorite for this today is Aston Villa -240 vs Ipswich Town FC +600. I will guide you through […]

Shea Theodore Out Week-To-Week

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (upper body) was labeled as week-to-week by the team on Thursday. Theodore appeared to have hurt his arm in Team Canada's 4-3 overtime win against Team Sweden on Wednesday in the 4 Nations Face-Off. It's a bad blow for Theodore, who is having a very successful campaign in 2024-25 […]

Shea Theodore Out Of 4 Nations Tournament With Injury

According to Willie G Ramirez of the PHWA, Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (arm) has been ruled out for the remainder of the 4 Nations Tournament due to an arm injury. Theodore sustained this injury during the second frame of Wednesday's contest and did not return. Before exiting, Theodore logged just under seven minutes […]

Dante Fabbro Expected To Return After 4 Nations Face-Off

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (concussion) is expected to return to the lineup following the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic. Fabbro missed Columbus' last three games with a concussion before the NHL went on a hiatus. The 26-year-old struggled to make an impact in Nashville, but he has been […]

Gustav Forsling Moves Past Illness, Expected To Play On Wednesday

According to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (illness) has returned to practice with Team Sweden and is expected to be cleared to play Wednesday evening against Team Canada. Forsling was unable to participate during Monday's practice, but seeing him return to full participation on Tuesday is a great sign for his […]