Canucks Acquire Zeev Buium From Wild

The Vancouver Canucks acquired defenseman Zeev Buium from the Minnesota Wild on Friday. The Wild traded away Buium, along with center Marco Rossi (lower body), left wing Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick, to land defenseman Quinn Hughes. Buium is in the middle of his rookie campaign and has flashed potential by recording 14 […]

Quinn Hughes Traded to WIld

The Minnesota Wild acquired defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday in exchange for center Marco Rossi (lower body), defenseman Zeev Buium, left wing Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. Due to Vancouver's poor season, Hughes' name has frequently been in trade rumors, and he will suit up for a new team […]

Victor Hedman to Be Out Until February

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery on Monday and will be out until February. Hedman has already missed significant time this season and will be sidelined once again after aggravating a previous injury. He made just three appearances after a 12-game spell out. Hedman is expected to be fully […]

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Sustains Lower-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) may have to miss time after getting hurt during Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss against the San Jose Sharks. He suffered a lower-body injury during a collision with Sharks forward Adam Gaudette early in the third period. Ekman-Larsson finished the game with zero points in 13:44 of ice […]

Victor Hedman Placed on Injured Reserve

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) will miss at least one week of action after he was placed on Injured Reserve. Hedman only recently returned from a 12-game absence. Now, he must sit out at least three games due to an undisclosed injury he sustained during Tuesday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. Hedman's absence […]

Charlie McAvoy Set to Return Thursday

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is set to return to action on Thursday against the Winnipeg Jets after he was activated from Injured Reserve. McAvoy has missed 11 games due to a facial injury. He needed surgery after being struck in the face by a puck. The star defenseman hasn't scored in 19 appearances this […]

Vince Dunn Caps Off Three-Point Performance With Overtime Winner

Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn had a hugely impressive performance against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, factoring in all of his team's goals in a 3-2 overtime win. Dunn sent out a pair of power-play assists during regulation and finished the game with a power-play goal 1:21 into overtime. Playing in his 303rd contest […]

Simon Edvinsson Makes Early Exit Wednesday

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson (lower body) didn't complete Wednesday's 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. He suffered a lower-body injury, taking only a couple of shifts in the second period and missing the third. Edvinsson has been an all-around contributor for the Red Wings, totaling nine points (three goals, six assists), 33 shots, […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/11/25)

Tonight’s 13-game slate is an absolute monster. Almost every potent offense in the NHL is featured, and many of them have favorable matchups for fantasy production. That makes this one of the harder slates to navigate in recent memory; just too many choices. Thankfully, on a slate this large, value starts to emerge. That will […]

Dakota Mermis to Miss a Month

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will miss a month, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports. He was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, retroactive to Dec. 8. Mermis sustained a lower-body injury in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs recalled Henry Thrun from the minors on Wednesday, […]

John Carlson Could Return Thursday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and could rejoin the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Carolina Hurricanes. Washington has been without Carlson for three games after he sustained an upper-body injury. His presence has been missed at both ends of the ice, as Carlson boasts 23 […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (12/10/25) - UEFA Champions League Soccer Matchweek 6, Day Two

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 25-26 season! Happy Holiday season from the Rotoballer Family! With the typical domestic fixtures on the weekend, starting XI rotation is expected. Let's kick off Matchweek Six, Day Two!! The top favorite for today is Juventus FC (-650) vs. Pafos FC (+1600). I will guide you […]

Victor Hedman Suffers New Injury Blow

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) picked up another injury in Tuesday's win over the Montreal Canadiens. He was playing his third game after a nearly month-long injury layoff. Tampa's defensive star may now have to miss more time. Hedman's injury issues this season have given a massive boost to Darren Raddysh's fantasy stock. […]

Thomas Harley Returns to Stars Lineup Tuesday

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will rejoin the lineup on Tuesday against the Winnipeg Jets. He has missed 12 games due to a lower-body injury. Harley is projected to skate on the second defensive pairing and the second power-play unit. Compared to the previous campaign, Harley's scoring rate had dropped in 2025-26, but […]

Cam York Out on Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) will miss Tuesday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. He will be out for a second straight game due to an upper-body injury. York is tied for fourth on his team with 11 assists and has scored one goal in 23 games this season. Due to York's absence, […]

UCL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (12/9/25) - UEFA Champions League Soccer Matchweek 6, Day One

Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 25-26 season! Happy Holiday season from the Rotoballer Family! With the typical domestic fixtures on the weekend, starting XI rotation is expected. Let's kick off Matchweek Six, Day One!! The top favorite for today is FC Barcelona (-700) vs. Eintracht Frankfurt (+1300). I will guide you […]

Dakota Mermis to be Evaluated Tuesday

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dakota Mermis (lower body) will be evaluated on Tuesday after he was injured in Monday's win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mermis was forced to exit the game early in the third period due to a knee-on-knee hit from Lightning forward Gage Goncalves, who received a major penalty and a game […]

Jacob Middleton Hurt in Monday's Win

Minnesota Wild defenseman Jacob Middleton (undisclosed) was injured in Monday's victory over the Seattle Kraken. He left the contest in the third period due to an undisclosed injury. Before his exit, Middleton recorded an assist on Minnesota's first goal. This gives Middleton six assists for the season. He has yet to score a goal with […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/9/25)

It’s Tuesday night, and that means we get an incredible slate of NHL action. Tampa Bay and Carolina are two high-powered offenses that will start the night in the early window. Both are in line for big games, and how you choose to deploy them could determine your outlook for the night.  The evening ends […]

Jake Walman to Miss at Least Two More Weeks

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) is set to miss at least two more weeks of action. Per Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Walman will remain out this week and is unlikely to return next week. Initially, Walman was on track to return to the lineup last week, but his injury is worse than expected. […]

John Carlson a Game-Time Decision Sunday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) is regarded as a game-time decision on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has missed two games with an upper-body injury. Declan Chisholm has filled in for him and will presumably exit the lineup if Carlson is ready to return against Columbus. Carlson is having a fantastic […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/6/25)

Tonight’s 10-game slate looks to be very fun, as some of the best offenses in the league have excellent matchups. The Lightning host the Islanders in the early window, and they look to be in a position to continue their strong play from Thursday night. Boston and New Jersey also play during the early window, […]

Victor Hedman Expected to Return Saturday

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) has been labeled as probable for Saturday's matchup against the New York Islanders, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports. The star rearguard has missed nearly a month of action due to an undisclosed injury. Hedman had a four-game assist streak before exiting the lineup. Overall, he has dished out […]

Pierre-Olivier Joseph Out With Illness Friday

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Pierre-Olivier Joseph (illness) won't play on Friday night against the Utah Mammoth. After making two consecutive appearances, Joseph is forced to exit the lineup due to illness. The 26-year-old has been a bit-part player for the Canucks all season, making 11 appearances. He has recorded one assist, 10 shots, eight blocks, and […]

Thomas Harley Could Be an Option Next Week

Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley (lower body) will remain out for an 11th consecutive game on Friday against the San Jose Sharks. However, Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan delivered some good news on Friday morning, noting that Harley could return to action next week. Nils Lundkvist (lower body) might also be back on the Dallas' […]

John Carlson Misses Second Consecutive Game Friday

Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday versus the Anaheim Ducks. He exited the lineup earlier this week due to an upper-body injury, opening a spot for Declan Chisholm. In his return to action, Chisholm recorded an assist in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings And FanDuel (12/6/25) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 15

Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Happy World Cup Draw Day! A round of midweek fixtures will cause certain rotation for this weekend. Let's knock off Matchweek Fifteen! The top favorite for this week is Manchester City FC (-425) vs. Sunderland AFC (+1100). I will guide you through this six-match […]

Lightning Sign Ryan McDonagh to Three-Year Extension

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) signed a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension on Thursday. The veteran rearguard was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026. McDonagh has made close to 400 appearances with the Lightning over two stints at the club, including 15 this season. He has missed […]

Cam York Exits Win Early

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) was injured during the second period of Wednesday's 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports. He sustained an upper-body injury late in the period during a scrum. York has been a regular in the Flyers lineup after missing the first three games of the […]

NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings: Goalies, Value Plays, Stacks, and Power Plays Picks (12/4/25)

10 NHL games await us tonight, with the early window highlighted by the Toronto Maple Leafs heading to Carolina to take on a potent Hurricanes offense. Other premium teams in the early window include Colorado facing the Islanders in New York and Tampa Bay hosting Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. The late window of games […]