NHL Hockey Player News

Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the Kraken morning skate.

Seattle has won two of their last three, all with Grubauer between the pipes, and will likely turn to him for a fourth straight game on Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes. Grubauer has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four (3-1-0), including his most recent outing when he saved 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Seattle enters action as a -138 home favourite.

Philipp Grubauer
Blackwood was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

The Sharks have lost three of their last four (1-3-0) and will turn to Blackwood for the second straight game on Tuesday night against the Calgary Flames. Blackwood has lost three straight, with his worst performance coming in his most recent outing where he allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks enter action as +191 home underdogs.

Mackenzie Blackwood
Luukkonen is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

The Sabres will turn to Luukkonen between the pipes for a fifth straight game on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Lukkonen has been solid lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0), but was on the short end of a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in his last outing, allowing three goals on 21 shots (.875 SV%). The Sabres enter action as +205 road underdogs.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
Rantanen (concussion) skated in a non-contact jersey Tuesday and is hopefully to return on Saturday vs. Winnipeg.

Rantanen took part in a skate before Colorado's practice on Monday, participated in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday, and is nearing a return to the lineup. His 102 points in 77 games in 2023-24 marks his second straight 100+ point campaign.

Mikko Rantanen
Faulk (upper body) is week-to-week and likely done for the 2023-24 season.

Faulk exited Saturday's 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks after playing only 13:20 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. Before his injury, Faulk had three points (0G / 3A) in two games. He is likely out for the remainder of the season.

Justin Faulk
Morrison is expected to draw back into Seattle's lineup on Tuesday vs. Arizona.

Morrison has not played since March 30th, missing three games, but will re-enter the lineup on Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes. The 21-year-old Morrison has spent most of the season in the AHL, scoring 40 points (15G / 25A) in 60 games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds.

Logan Morrison
Mrazek will start on Wednesday in St. Louis.

The Blackhawks have won five of their last eight and will return to Mrazek in net on Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues. Mrazek has been stellar lately, allowing two or fewer goals in four straight (2-2-0), including saving 42 of 44 shots (.955 SV%) in his most recent outing, an impressive 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars.

Petr Mrazek
Georgiev will start on Tuesday vs. Minnesota.

The Avalanche have been outscored 13-6 in their last two games (0-2-0) but will turn to Georgiev for a third straight time on Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild. Georgiev allowed six goals in his last two contests (0-2-0), including a 7-4 loss to the Dallas Stars in his most recent outing when he saved 30 shots (.833 SV%). Colorado enters action as a -195 home favourite.

Alexandar Georgiev
Saros will start on Tuesday vs. Winnipeg.

The Predators will ride with Saros in the crease for the fourth time in the last five games (2-3-0). Saros has been solid in his last three contests (2-1-0), allowing three or fewer goals in each, highlighted by saving 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 shootout victory over the New Jersey Devils. The Predators enter action on Tuesday as slight -108 home favourites against the Winnipeg Jets.

Juuse Saros
Hellebuyck will start on Tuesday vs. Nashville.

After losing six straight, the Jets are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes for the third straight time. Hellebuyck has been solid lately, allowing two goals in his last two contests (2-0-0), including a 25-save outing (.926 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Jets enter action on Tuesday as slight -102 road underdogs against the Nashville Predators.

Connor Hellebuyck
Greaves will start on Tuesday in Tampa Bay.

The Blue Jackets will turn to Greaves between the pipes for the third time in the last four games on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Greaves has been stellar in two games since his most recent call-up, allowing two or fewer goals in each contest, including saving 37 of 39 shots (.949 SV%) on Saturday in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. That said, the Blue Jackets enter action as significant +292 road underdogs.

Jet Greaves

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Who are the top NHL players to watch this season?

There’s never been more talent scattered across the NHL than there is this season. With living legends like Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin still setting records left-and-right, alongside today’s current superstars such as Connor McDavid and Nathan Mackinnon, the level of talent in the NHL is at an all-time high. Along with these established stars, there’s plenty of budding stars emerging every season such as Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matvei Michkov.

What are the latest updates on NHL player suspensions or disciplinary actions?

Already this season we’ve seen the hammer brought down by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Notable suspensions and fines include Ryan Reaves of the Toronto Maple Leafs who was given a five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers, and Los Angeles Kings forward Tanner Jeannot who was dealt a three-game suspension, also for an illegal hit to the head.

In the 2023-24 season, there were a total of 14 suspensions and 17 fines issued throughout the NHL. The longest suspension served was dealt to former-Detroit Red Wing David Perron at six-games after a cross-checking penalty dealt ironically against his current team in the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators. Additionally, Perron was fined $148,437.48 for his actions.

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NHL player performances make a direct impact on the outcome of any fantasy hockey matchup. Staying up to date with the latest news and performances of your team’s players can be the difference between winning and losing.

Some notable fantasy hockey performers that flew under the radar in most drafts this year include Martin Necas (123 ADP) of the Carolina Hurricanes and Kiefer Sherwood of the Vancouver Canucks. While sleeper picks are always a great get, nothing is worse than a bust taken early on. Some of the most disappointing players of the fantasy hockey season includes Zach Hyman (28 ADP) of the Edmonton Oilers and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars (33 ADP).

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Which NHL players are having breakout or comeback seasons?

Every season there are several players who have breakout years, establishing themselves as some of the best up-and-coming stars in the league. In the 2024-25 season early breakout candidates have emerged such as Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals (on-pace for his first 100-point season) and Ivan Barbashev of the Vegas Golden Knights (on-pace for career-high in points).

Additionally, nothing beats a comeback story, and that can be said about surging veterans such as Anze Koipitar of the Los Angeles Kings, and Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars.

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