Semyon Varlamov stopped 20 of 23 shots to pick up the win in the Avalanche's 6-3 victory over the Boston on Wednesday.
Fantasy Implications: Varlamov has played well to start the season, recording a 3-0 record
with a 1.67 GAA and .945 save percentage (86 saves on 91 shots).
The 29-year-old goalie is considered Colorado's No. 1 netminder, with Jonathan Bernier being his backup. Injuries limited Varlamov to only 24 games last season, and he will probably make less then the 55-plus starts he has been accustomed to in the past. Though Varlamov is capable of a bounce-back campaign, fantasy owners should not expect top-tier numbers, as the Avalanche did not make major improvements from last campaign's dreadful club.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Cory Schneider makes 47 saves
Cory Schneider stopped 47 of 50 shots to pick up the win in the Devils 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Fantasy Implications: Schneider has been superb to start the season, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.00 GAA and .948 save percentage making 110 saves on 116 shots. The 31-year-old goalie is New Jersey's unequivocal No. 1 netminder, and should be making his usual 60-plus starts. Behind a revitalized club, look for Schneider to improve on last year's 20-27-11 record, 2.82 GAA and .908 save percentage.
Fantasy Implications: Schneider has been superb to start the season, recording a 3-0 record with a 2.00 GAA and .948 save percentage making 110 saves on 116 shots. The 31-year-old goalie is New Jersey's unequivocal No. 1 netminder, and should be making his usual 60-plus starts. Behind a revitalized club, look for Schneider to improve on last year's 20-27-11 record, 2.82 GAA and .908 save percentage.
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Brandon Saad nets goal on Tuesday
Brandon Saad scored a goal in Chicago's 3-1 win over the Canadians on Tuesday. He finished the night with a plus-1 rating and two blocked shots.
Fantasy Implications: Saad's return to Chicago after a two-year stint with the Blue Jackets has been nothing short of sensational. He has seven points (five goals and two assists) and a plus-7 rating through four games. The 24-year-old left wing has thus far been a key member of Chicago's formidable first line along with Jonathan Toews and Richard. His 18:51 average time on ice and 3:35 average power-play time on ice bodes well for a productive 2017-18 campaign. Fantasy owners should expect Saad to have no problem registering a fourth straight 50-plus point season.
Fantasy Implications: Saad's return to Chicago after a two-year stint with the Blue Jackets has been nothing short of sensational. He has seven points (five goals and two assists) and a plus-7 rating through four games. The 24-year-old left wing has thus far been a key member of Chicago's formidable first line along with Jonathan Toews and Richard. His 18:51 average time on ice and 3:35 average power-play time on ice bodes well for a productive 2017-18 campaign. Fantasy owners should expect Saad to have no problem registering a fourth straight 50-plus point season.
Corey Crawford earns third straight win
Corey Crawford allowed only one goal on 42 shots in the Blackhawk's 3-1 win over Montreal on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Crawford was outstanding as he outdueled Canadian's netminder Carey Price. Crawford slammed the door shut on Montreal after surrendering an early goal at 1:15 of the first period to Tomas Plekanec, and despite being outshot 42-to-15. The 32-year-old goalie has won each of his first three games to start the season, and sports a stellar 1.00 GAA and .971 save percentage. He now has a career 8-0-2 record against Montreal.
Fantasy Implications: Crawford was outstanding as he outdueled Canadian's netminder Carey Price. Crawford slammed the door shut on Montreal after surrendering an early goal at 1:15 of the first period to Tomas Plekanec, and despite being outshot 42-to-15. The 32-year-old goalie has won each of his first three games to start the season, and sports a stellar 1.00 GAA and .971 save percentage. He now has a career 8-0-2 record against Montreal.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Brian Elliott pinned with loss
Brian Elliott surrendered six goals on 31 shots in the Flyers' 6-5 loss against Nashville on Tuesday.
Fantasy Implications: Elliott was staked with a 5-3 lead one-third of the way through the third period, but allowed three goals the rest of the way to take his first loss of the 2017 campaign. The 32-year-old goalie won his first two games, making 53 saves on 58 shots (.914 save percentage). The Flyers have started the season with four games on the road, and will look forward to their home-opener on Saturday. Moose is considered the No. 1 netminder for the Flyers, but how he will split time with Michal Neuvirth has yet to be determined.
Fantasy Implications: Elliott was staked with a 5-3 lead one-third of the way through the third period, but allowed three goals the rest of the way to take his first loss of the 2017 campaign. The 32-year-old goalie won his first two games, making 53 saves on 58 shots (.914 save percentage). The Flyers have started the season with four games on the road, and will look forward to their home-opener on Saturday. Moose is considered the No. 1 netminder for the Flyers, but how he will split time with Michal Neuvirth has yet to be determined.
Guillermo Heredia udergoes right shoulder surgery
Guillermo Heredia underwent surgery on his right shoulder on Monday in Miami. He should be ready for Spring Training in February.
Fantasy Implications: Heredia had surgery to repair a tear of his shoulder labrum that resulted in a chronic shoulder separation during the course of the 2017 campaign. According to Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto, Heredia had to have the dislocated shoulder put back in place on at least four separate occasions during the course of the year, which likely effected his performance offensively. The 26-year-old Cuban outfielder finished the season with a .249/.315/.337 slash line with 43 runs, six homers and 24 RBIs in 386 at-bats. He is expected to compete for the starting center field role next season.
Fantasy Implications: Heredia had surgery to repair a tear of his shoulder labrum that resulted in a chronic shoulder separation during the course of the 2017 campaign. According to Seattle general manager Jerry Dipoto, Heredia had to have the dislocated shoulder put back in place on at least four separate occasions during the course of the year, which likely effected his performance offensively. The 26-year-old Cuban outfielder finished the season with a .249/.315/.337 slash line with 43 runs, six homers and 24 RBIs in 386 at-bats. He is expected to compete for the starting center field role next season.
Trent Taylor with only one catch in Week 5
Trent Taylor hauled in one of the two passes thrown his way, gaining only six yards in the 49ers' 26-23 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday.
Fantasy Implications: It was disappointing to fantasy owners to see Taylor play second fiddle to tight end George Kittle as Brian Hoyer's primary possession receiver in Week 5. Taylor had seen a gradual increase of utilization up until then. The 23-year-old Louisiana Tech alumnus was on the field for only 35 of his club's 70 offensive snaps, and targeted just twice. He will need to see more targets on a consistent basis to gain any sort of fantasy value.
Fantasy Implications: It was disappointing to fantasy owners to see Taylor play second fiddle to tight end George Kittle as Brian Hoyer's primary possession receiver in Week 5. Taylor had seen a gradual increase of utilization up until then. The 23-year-old Louisiana Tech alumnus was on the field for only 35 of his club's 70 offensive snaps, and targeted just twice. He will need to see more targets on a consistent basis to gain any sort of fantasy value.
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