Offseason Bargain Hunting Part 2
Chris Pudsey
2015-05-21

Adam Lowry is among the cheap salary cap forwards fantasy managers should be looking at.
In Capped last week, we took a look at some bargain defensemen to help fill your salary cap roster; defencemen that some lazy General Managers might overlook and assume they don't hold much value. Hopefully you were able to find a few of those gems available on your waiver wire, or even in a trade for next to nothing.
In this edition of Capped, I am going to take a look at some forwards who might "fly under the radar" so to say and could very well be available for you, should you be in need of a cheaper fill-in to help stay under the cap, and still provide value.
In no particular order, here are some forwards to hopefully help you heading into next season:
Adam Lowry – WPG – $828,333, one year remaining
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A |
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PIM |
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HITS |
PPG |
PPP |
SHG |
BLKS |
PPTOI |
%PP |
%SH |
TOI/G |
%TOI |
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LOWRY, ADAM |
80 |
11 |
12 |
23
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0.29 |
1 |
46 |
104 |
256 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
32 |
00:35 |
10.4 |
10.0 |
13:45 |
22.5 |
The 22 year-old son of former NHLer Dave Lowry has really impressed the coaching staff with his hard work ethic and grit. In his rookie season this past year, the versatile forward has seen time at both wing and center and even saw some time on the top line after an injury to Bryan Little. His 6'5", 205 pound is a perfect fit for finding its way in front of opposing goalies and causing havoc at both ends of the rink.
He could end up being a top six winger but will more than likely excel as a third line center. Either way, this is a kid you don't want to wait on. His value will only go up as his experience grows.
Luke Glendening – DET – $628,333, two years remaining
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%TOI |
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GLENDENING, LUKE |
82 |
12 |
6 |
18 |
0.22 |
5 |
34 |
104 |
147 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
73 |
00:09 |
2.5 |
58.9 |
14:43 |
24.1 |
To me, this guy is the "Rudy" of the NHL. The 26 year-old wasn't blessed with great skill, or size for that matter, but makes up for those deficiencies with his heart and hard work.
The undrafted center was signed as an unrestricted free agent out of the University of Michigan and has worked his way through the organization to where he is today. He's more known as a defensive specialist on the team and fills the fourth line role to a tee. If your league has FOW, then his value goes up even more. He won't get you a ton of points but his 12 goals this past season was a pleasant surprise to fantasy owners. He was also one of the best forwards in the leagues when it came to blocking shots.
Cody McLeod – COL – $1,333,333M, three more years
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A |
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PntPG |
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PPG |
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BLKS |
PPTOI |
%PP |
%SH |
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%TOI |
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MCLEOD, CODY |
82 |
7 |
5 |
12 |
0.15 |
-2 |
191 |
94 |
268 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
43 |
00:27 |
8.7 |
26.8 |
11:11 |
18.3 |
The recently re-signed McLeod is exactly what we think he is; he's a brute on the ice. He won't get many points but will rack up the PIMs and hits. If your league counts those types of peripherals, then McLeod is a solid fantasy asset to own.
Tobias Rieder – ARI – $853,333, one year remaining
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PPG |
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PPTOI |
%PP |
%SH |
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%TOI |
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RIEDER, TOBIAS |
72 |
13 |
7 |
20 |
0.28 |
-20 |
14 |
189 |
123 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
37 |
01:24 |
31.0 |
22.3 |
16:54 |
27.8 |
The fourth round pick of the Edmonton Oilers back in 2011 had a breakout year this past season.His 13 goals were the most for a Coyote rookie since Mikkel Boedker sniped 11 back in 2011.