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

Mar 18 - 19:03	MTL	vs	OTT
Mar 18 - 19:03	WSH	vs	DET
Mar 18 - 19:03	NYR	vs	CGY
Mar 18 - 19:03	PIT	vs	NYI
Mar 18 - 20:03	DAL	vs	ANA
Mar 18 - 20:03	NSH	vs	STL
Mar 18 - 20:03	CHI	vs	SEA
Mar 18 - 21:03	EDM	vs	UTA
Mar 18 - 22:03	VAN	vs	WPG