Quinn Hughes To Remain Out On Thursday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) has not traveled with the team for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks, meaning he will be out for a third straight contest. Hughes has been hurt with the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament just around the corner, raising understandable fears that he might also not be able […]

Josh Manson Sustains Lower-Body Injury

According to Brennan Vogt of Mile High Hockey, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (lower body) sustained an injury during Tuesday's contest against the Vancouver Canucks. Manson suffered this injury during the second period and did not take the ice in the final frame. Before exiting, he tallied two hits and two penalty minutes. Fantasy managers […]

Ilya Lyubushkin Exits Early On Tuesday

According to Robert Tiffin, Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) exited early during Tuesday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Tiffin noted that the team did not provide an update on Lyubushkin's status after the game. The 30-year-old was sidelined during the entire third period. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to […]

NHL DFS Lineups: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks (2/5/25)

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 […]

Nick Leddy Back For Blues Tuesday

St. Louis Blues defenseman Nick Leddy (lower body) has been activated from Injured Reserve and will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Edmonton Oilers. Leddy hasn't played since Oct. 15, missing 49 games. He began the campaign on St. Louis' first defensive pairing, although Leddy went scoreless in four appearances. On Tuesday, Leddy […]

Miro Heiskanen Out Month-To-Month

Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen (knee) is considered month-to-month after undergoing surgery. Dallas will be without its No. 1 defenseman for a third consecutive game on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks and won't have him back anytime soon. The knee injury will also force Heiskanen to skip the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Heiskanen is […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson A Game-Time Call Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Calgary Flames. The Swedish blue-liner sustained an injury over the weekend during a game against the Edmonton Oilers. Ekman-Larsson has had a productive campaign with the Maple Leafs, currently holding a career-best plus-15 rating and totaling 21 points […]

Quinn Hughes Out On Tuesday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (lower body) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche. A lower-body injury has put Hughes' fantastic season to a halt. The Canucks star leads all blue-liners with 59 points and has been held off the score sheet only five times since December. Hughes has posted […]

Zach Werenski Will Not Play On Tuesday

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Zach Werenski (undisclosed) will not play against the Buffalo Sabers on Tuesday evening. Werenski sustained this injury during their loss to the Dallas Stars on Sunday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Thursday evening when […]

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Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/4/25)

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 […]

Rasmus Ristolainen Labeled As Day-To-Day

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (upper body) is considered day-to-day by the team. The Finnish blue-liner sustained an upper-body injury during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Colorado. However, he is not expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Philadelphia returns to action on Tuesday night against the Utah Hockey Club. Ristolainen ranks third in both […]

Scott Mayfield Considered Day-To-Day

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) is considered day-to-day. He sustained a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday and missed Sunday's clash against the Florida Panthers. The day-to-day status suggests that Mayfield is not dealing with anything serious, but he could still remain out on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden […]

Jonas Brodin Expected To Return On Tuesday

According to Sarah McLellan of Star Tribune Sports, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (lower body) is expected to return on Tuesday evening to face the Boston Bruins. Brodin has been sidelined during the previous 12 games due to this injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Tuesday's contest, as he […]

Hampus Lindholm Unlikely To Return Before International Break

According to Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic, Boston Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower body) is unlikely to return before the international break. The Bruins have three games remaining before the Four Nations Face-Off. Lindholm has been sidelined since the middle of November. He has returned to practice over the previous week but has yet to […]

Dante Fabbro Expected To Miss Time

According to Jeff Svoboda of the Columbus Blue Jackets, defenseman Dante Fabbro (upper body) exited early during Sunday's loss to the Dallas Stars and is expected to miss time. Head coach Dean Evason noted that the defenseman "is not going to be available to us." The Blue Jackets have three remaining games before the international […]

Scott Mayfield Exits Early On Saturday

According to Ethan Sears of the New York Post, New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (lower body) exited early during their victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday evening. Mayfield sustained this injury during the second period. Before exiting, he logged just over 10 minutes of ice time with one blocked shot. Over his […]

Quinn Hughes Questionable For Sunday

According to Harman Dayal of The Athletic, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (undisclosed) is questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Detroit Red Wings. Hughes was unable to practice Saturday morning. The star defenseman is currently riding an impressive eight-game point streak. During this stretch, the 25-year-old has found the back of the net five times […]

Premium: NHL DFS Picks, Stacks, Goalies Analysis for February 1, 2025 (Premium Content)

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Danton Heinen Returning To Pittsburgh

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Pittsburgh Penguins are acquiring Danton Heinen, Melvin Fernstrom, Vinny Desharnais, and a conditional first-round selection in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. Heinen spent time in Pittsburgh during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Across 141 games, the left […]

Marcus Pettersson, Drew O’Connor Traded To Vancouver

According to Frank Seravalli of DailyFaceoff.com, the Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Marcus Pettersson and left wing Drew O'Connor to the Vancouver Canucks. The Penguins received Danton Heinen, Vinny Desharnais, and Melvin Fernstrom and a conditional first-round selection in exchange. Pettersson has been a reliable top-four defenseman during his tenure in Pittsburgh. He joined Pittsburgh […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (2/1/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL season is in full swing, and we 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 you have questions about further strategy and […]

Connor Murphy Set To Return Saturday

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (groin) has been cleared to return to the lineup. He will end a 13-game absence in Saturday's clash against the Florida Panthers. Nolan Allan will come out of the lineup to make room for Murphy, who has recorded 13 points (one goal, 12 assists) in 38 games. Additionally, he has […]

Adam Boqvist Claimed By Islanders

The New York Islanders claimed defenseman Adam Boqvist off waivers on Friday. Boqvist was waived by the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He made only 18 appearances with the Panthers this season and hasn't played since Jan. 6. Injuries have hit the Islanders defense hard, and Boqvist will provide an extra option at the back for […]

Connor Clifton Will Not Play On Friday

According to Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio, Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton (illness) will remain out of the lineup on Friday evening when they face the Nashville Predators. The 29-year-old has missed the previous two games and has not recovered from his illness. Hamilton noted that Clifton has lost a lot of weight while […]

Egor Zamula Placed On Injured Reserve

According to Brandon J. Sommermann of The Brother Bullies, the Philadelphia Flyers are placing defenseman Egor Zamula (upper body) on Injured Reserve, retroactive to Jan. 24. The 24-year-old has missed their previous four contests. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he is eligible to return at any time since he has already […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (2/1/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 24

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 23-24 season! Holidays are over, but we are still in the thick of fixture congestion! Rotation will continue to be a factor until fixtures start spreading out again. Let’s kick off Matchweek Twenty-Four! The top favorite for this today is Liverpool -145 vs AFC Bournemouth +360. […]

Mattias Ekholm Good To Go Thursday

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (illness) is on track to play on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. He missed Wednesday's practice due to an illness, but the Oilers will have him in the lineup on Thursday. Ekholm enters the contest riding a season-best three-game point streak. He hasn't had a point streak of at […]

Charlie McAvoy Returns To Action Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (upper body) will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets. Boston has been without its No. 1 defenseman for seven games as McAvoy has been recovering from an upper-body injury. McAvoy will join Mason Lohrei on the first defensive pairing and is set to skate with the […]

Ryker Evans Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

According to Alison Lukan of the Seattle Kraken, defenseman Ryker Evans (upper body) is day-to-day with an injury. Evans was unable to participate in Thursday's morning skate. In their recent contest on Tuesday evening against the Anaheim Ducks, Evans saw his ice time drop significantly, which could suggest he sustained this injury during the game. […]