Looking Ahead 2015: Week 21
Mike Schmidt
2015-02-27
The most favourable schedules in Fantasy Hockey for Week 21.
March is the month that tries fantasy hockey owners' souls. The season is winding down, the stakes are high, and just about every lineup move has repercussions. So it's comforting for poolies to know the following four players should be available on waiver wires far and wide if their (admittedly somewhat modest) services are needed. Each and every one of them has been playing well as of late, and the cost to acquire them is pretty low. Take a shot on them. Who knows? It may pay off…
Zack Kassian, RW, Vancouver (Available in 93 percent of Yahoo leagues) – Is Kassian a well-rounded, versatile player? No. A viable top-six forward on an above-average NHL team? Maybe. A useful short-term fantasy asset? Definitely. The former Buffalo Sabre and 2009 first-round selection has evolved into a solid goal-scoring power forward, and his fantasy value has taken a significant turn for the better as of late. In addition to seeing action on the same line as the Sedins, Kassian has joined Henrik, Daniel and their former (for now) linemate Radim Vrbata on Vancouver's top power-play unit. Kassian's lack of ice time and limited skill set curb his potential some, but he will be a useful lineup option in deep leagues and a usable injury replacement in shallow formats as long as maintains his current role.
Nashville 4.21 – four games – NYR, NJD, NYI and WPG
Los Angeles 4.09 – four games – WPG, EDM, MTL and PIT
Steer Clear
Edmonton 1.70 – two games – LAK and CHI
Colorado 1.85 – two games – PIT and CBJ
Carolina 1.86 – two games – CHI and MIN
New York Rangers 2.05 – two games – NSH and DET
New Jersey 2.10 – two games – NSH and CBJ
Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8
Best Bets
Ottawa 4.46 – four games – MIN, WPG, BUF and CGY
Nashville 4.21 – four games – NYR, NJD, NYI and WPG
Minnesota 4.05 – four games – OTT, WAS, CAR and COL
Philadelphia 4.00 – four games – CGY, STL, BOS and NJD
Calgary 3.75 – four games – all on road
Steer Clear
Pittsburgh 2.57 – three games – all on road
St. Louis 1.95 – two games – both on road
Edmonton 2.70 – three games – LAK, CHI and CAR
Winnipeg 2.10 – two games – OTT and NSH
Colorado 2.80 – three games – PIT, CBJ and MIN
Tuesday, March 3 to Monday, March 9
Best Bets
Ottawa 4.46 – four games – MIN, WPG, BUF and CGY
Arizona 4.31 – four games – all at home
Detroit 4.16 – four games – NYR, CGY, BOS and EDM
Nashville 4.35 – four games – NJD, NYI, WPG and ARI
Anaheim 4.14 – four games – ARI, MTL, PIT and VAN
Steer Clear
New York Rangers 1.76 – two games – both on road
St. Louis 1.95 – two games – both on road
Chicago 2.10 – two games – EDM and NYR
Winnipeg 2.10 – two games – OTT and NSH
Carolina 2.15 – two games – MIN and EDM
Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10
Best Bets
Ottawa 4.46 – four games – WPG, BUF, CGY and BOS
Boston 4.31 – four games – CGY, PHI, DET and OTT
Detroit 4.16 – four games – NYR, CGY, BOS and EDM
Minnesota 4.10 – four games – WAS, CAR, CGY and NJD
New York Islanders 4.09 – four games – NSH, FLA, TOR and NYR
Steer Clear
Buffalo 1.95 – two games – both on road
Chicago 2.10 – two games – EDM and NYR
San Jose 2.10 – two games – VAN and PIT
Florida 2.15 – two games – DAL and NYI
Washington 2.31 – two games – MIN and BUF
Thursday, March 5 to Wednesday, March 11
Best Bets
Boston 4.31 – four games – CGY, PHI, DET and OTT
Toronto 4.21 – four games – TBL, STL, NYI and BUF
Minnesota 4.10 – four games – WAS, CAR, COL and NJD
New York Islanders 4.09 – four games – NSH, FLA, TOR and NYR
Philadelphia 3.84 – four games – STL, BOS, NJD and DAL
Steer Clear
Winnipeg 1.81 – two games – both on road
Chicago 2.10 – two games – EDM and NYR
San Jose 2.10 – two games – VAN and PIT
Florida 2.15 – two games – DAL and NYI
Pittsburgh 2.57 – three games – all on road