Between the Lines: Week 15
Chris Wassel
2015-01-13

The hottest lines in fantasy hockey for Week 15.
This week saw a new illness enter the picture. Okay, who called mono? Oops. Keep in mind, some leagues consider this an extended week. Now it is time to go "Between The Lines".
Lead Us Forwards
Nick Foligno–Ryan Johansen–Scott Hartnell (Columbus) – You thought the crooked point total weeks were over and yet that answer would be wrong. When one sees an 18-point week, they stand up and take notice. LA's "Million Dollar Line" did this last month. However, Nick Foligno and Ryan Johansen have been incredibly consistent this season. With Scott Hartnell in the mix, they are that much more dynamic. This is also a rare case where the line was together for 100% of their points in Week 14. This line has to score for Columbus to be effective so they are must starts for this Week 15.
Marian Hossa–Brandon Saad–Jonathan Toews (Chicago) – The Blackhawks scored some goals this week, didn't they? The Jonathan Toews line racked up 13 points together on the week. Marian Hossa and Toews had six points each and Chicago once again looked like that unstoppable force that just keeps producing offense, especially at even strength. Chicago did not have one player in the top 30 for ice time on the power play this week. That was a bit surprising but no matter, their schedule was gold. This week, play them again and watch for a few power play points.
Patrick Kane–Bryan Bickell–Brad Richards (Chicago) – What the hell? Yes Brad Richards had seven points on the week, including two goals and five assists. More stunning was that Bryan Bickell had four goals. Yes, Patrick Kane had a very nice week with six points but that does not surprise fantasy owners. Frequency percentages (10% first and second lines) are quirky with Chicago in the last week as lots of combinations were tried so wait a week and see if these lines actually stay together before stacking in daily leagues. In the meantime, enjoy the production.