Looking Ahead 2014: Week 17

Mike Schmidt

2015-01-23

BraydenSchenn

The best schedules in fantasy hockey for Week 17.

Every NHL player needs a little bit of help to provide fantasy-relevant production, and some benefit from a more talented supporting cast or a more advantageous role in the lineup. Let's take a look at a few widely-available players who are in position to help fantasy owners based on how they are being deployed by their respective teams.

Brayden Schenn, C/LW, Philadelphia (available in 64 percent of Yahoo leagues) – The former elite prospect has failed to develop into the star player he once seemed destined to become, but the 23-year-old is firmly entrenched in Philadelphia's top six and is seeing time on the team's top line with two game-breaking offensive talents, Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek. The former fifth overall pick seems poised to break the 50-point barrier for the first time in his young career, largely due his linemates and his inclusion on the Flyers' top power-play unit. Spectacular offensive production isn't imminent, but Schenn is a very solid player blessed with prospect pedigree and an enviable role in his team's lineup.

Minnesota 2.09 – two games – both on road

Colorado 2.10 – two games – NSHx2

Monday, January 26 to Sunday, February 1

Best Bets

Pittsburgh 4.25 – four games – WPG, WAS, NJD and NSH

Montreal 4.16 – four games – DAL, NYR, WAS and ARI

Arizona 3.94 – four games – PHI, TOR, OTT and MTL

Washington 3.74 – four games – CBJ, PIT, MTL and STL

Nashville 3.56 – four games – COLx2, STL and PIT

Steer Clear

Boston 1.89 – two games – NYI and LAK

Los Angeles 1.75 – two games – CHI and BOS

Colorado 2.10 – two games – NSHx2

San Jose 1.84 – two games – ANA and CHI

Ottawa 2.21 – two games – DAL and ARI

Tuesday, January 27 to Monday, February 2

Best Bets

Calgary 4.57 – four games – all at home

Edmonton 4.31 – four games – MIN, BUF, CGY and SJS

Pittsburgh 4.25 – four games – WPG, WAS, NJD and NSH

New York Rangers 4.41 – four games – NYI, MTL, CAR and FLA

Montreal 4.16 – four games – DAL, NYR, WAS and ARI

Steer Clear

Los Angeles 1.75 – two games – CHI and BOS

Boston 1.89 – two games – NYI and LAK

Colorado 2.10 – two games – NSHx2

Ottawa 2.21 – two games – DAL and ARI

Chicago 2.57 – three games – all on road

Wednesday, January 28 to Tuesday, February 3

Best Bets

Montreal 4.37 – four games – NYR, WAS, ARI and BUF

New Jersey 4.36 – four games – all at home

Toronto 4.15 – four games – NJD, ARI, PHI and NSH

Winnipeg 4.14 – four games – PHI, DAL, CGY and VAN

St. Louis 4.10 – four games – NSH, CAR, WAS and TBL

Steer Clear

Boston 1.89 – two games – NYI and LAK

Colorado 2.05 – two games – NSH and DAL

Detroit 2.05 – two games – TBL and NYI

Philadelphia 2.26 – two games – WPG and TOR

Carolina 2.65 – three games – STL, NYR and ANA

Thursday, January 29 to Wednesday, February 4

Best Bets

Montreal 4.37 – four games – NYR, WAS, ARI and BUF

New York Rangers 4.36 – four games – all at home

Calgary 4.31 – four games – all at home

Edmonton 4.20 – four games – BUF, CGY, SJS and PIT

Winnipeg 4.14 – four games – PHI, DAL, CGY and VAN

Steer Clear

Los Angeles 1.81 – two games – both on road

Colorado 2.05 – two games – NSH and DAL

Detroit 2.05 – two games – TBL and NYI

Philadelphia 2.26 – two games – WPG and TOR

Carolina 2.65 – three games – STL, NYR and ANA

UPCOMING GAMES

	May 23 - 20:05	DAL	vs	EDM

Starting Goalies

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Top Skater Views

	Players	Team
	SAM BENNETT	FLA
	ANDREI SVECHNIKOV	CAR
	ALEXANDER NIKISHIN	CAR
	SAM REINHART	FLA
	PIUS SUTER	VAN

Top Goalie Profile Views

	Players	Team
	MACKENZIE BLACKWOOD	COL
	SAM MONTEMBEAULT	MTL
	JEREMY SWAYMAN	BOS
	FREDERIK ANDERSEN	CAR
	PYOTR KOCHETKOV	CAR

LINE COMBOS

	Frequency	NSH Players
	21.0	RYAN O'REILLY LUKE EVANGELISTA MICHAEL BUNTING
	20.3	MATTHEW WOOD JAKUB VRANA FEDOR SVECHKOV
	20.0	STEVEN STAMKOS JONATHAN MARCHESSAULT FILIP FORSBERG

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