Eastern Edge

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll discuss a few veterans that have rebounded from slow starts this season. Boone Jenner Heading into the season, Columbus’ centers were a popular topic of conversation. Fantasy managers wanted to know who would get a shot between star wingers Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine on the top line, but [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll discuss how Charlie McAvoy’s return has affected Hampus Lindholm, the beginning of a breakout in Buffalo, and Filip (not that one) filling up the net.   Hampus Lindholm Since Charlie McAvoy returned to the lineup on November 10th, Lindholm has posted five points in eight appearances. A closer look [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll highlight a couple of players you may be able to acquire at a discounted rate, as well as a few players you may want to trade away. Buy Low Sam Reinhart With eight points in 19 games, Reinhart is on pace for just 35 points this season – a [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll discuss players who have recently entered more favourable situations, thereby increasing their fantasy value for the foreseeable future.  Jake Bean The Blue Jackets’ blueline has taken a few significant hits recently. Zach Werenski is slated to miss the rest of the season, while Adam Boqvist and Nick Blankenburg are [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll focus on netminders in New Jersey, but I’ll also share a few quick thoughts on two other goaltending situations in the conference. New Jersey’s Netminders Advanced stats suggest that the Devils have been one of the league’s best teams so far this season. Their strong offensive numbers shouldn’t come [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll discuss two players off to slow starts this year: Teuvo Teravainen and Sam Reinhart. We’ll also highlight an under-the-radar name to keep an eye on. Teuvo Teravainen The 28-year-old winger has established himself as a strong fantasy asset in recent years, scoring at or around a 70-point pace in [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll focus on the goaltending situation in Boston. We’ll also highlight two players worth grabbing from the waiver wire this week. Don’t be Swayed, Man The Bruins have only played six games, but a gap has already emerged between their two goaltenders. Linus Ullmark boasts a 4-0 record, with a [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll discuss an early fantasy headline for each team in the conference. Boston Bruins – David’s Krejci Value Since the 36-year-old center played in the Czech league last season, the ‘out of sight out of mind’ phenomenon caused him to fly under the radar in fantasy drafts this year. He’s [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll discuss a player to watch early on for each team in the conference. Some players are on this list because monitoring early deployment will help us gauge season-long outlook. Other players are on this list because injuries should result in increased opportunity to start the season. Boston Bruins – [...]

In this week’s Eastern Edge, we’ll identify a player that’s worth targeting from each team in the conference. These players should provide value that outweighs the cost to acquire them in fantasy drafts. Boston Bruins – Jake DeBrusk Since posting a 50-point pace in his rookie campaign and a 30-goal pace in his sophomore season, [...]