Looking Ahead 2014: Week 13

steve laidlaw

2014-12-26

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Looking ahead at the best schedules in the league for Week 13.

 

Let's take a look at what the future holds for some longtime NHL goaltenders and determine what actions their fantasy owners should take in the coming weeks.

 

Ryan Miller, G, Vancouver – The longtime Buffalo Sabre's inaugural campaign with Vancouver has not gone according to plan. While only four netminders have registered more wins than Miller's 18, his .906 save percentage and 2.59 goals-allowed average are among the worst in the league compared to other No. 1 goalies. Is the 34-year-old veteran in decline? Or is he just battling his way through a rough stretch? Miller's track record as an NHL goaltender suggests he's a little better than average, and that he has the capacity to raise his level of play beyond that from time to time.

 

Year

Save %

Even-strength save %

2009-10

.929

.928

2010-11

.916

.924

2011-12

.916

.922

2012-13

.915

.928

2013-14

.918

.923

2014-15

.906

.910

 

Miller's fantasy owners should try to remain patient with him and hope his numbers take a turn for the better as the season progresses, as he's clearly capable of better play. The fact that Vancouver continues to stick with Miller in net means his owners should remain optimistic about his short-term future.

 

Verdict: Hold

 

Steer Clear

Columbus 2.00 – two games – BOS and MIN

Ottawa 2.31 – two games – DET and BUF

Vancouver 2.65 – three games – ANA, SJS and LAK

Washington 2.75 – three games – PIT, NYI and CHI

Nashville 2.75 – three games – PHI, CHI and STL

Sunday, December 28 to Saturday, January 3

Best Bets

Toronto 4.89 – five games – FLA, TBL, BOS, MIN and WPG

Florida 4.34 – four games – TOR, MTL, NYR and BUF

Pittsburgh 4.30 – four games – three at home

Los Angeles 4.24 – four games – CGY, EDM, VAN and NSH

Buffalo 4.16 – four games – OTT, TBL, FLA and NYR

Steer Clear

Washington 1.89 – two games – NYI and CHI

Chicago 2.05 – two games – NSH and WAS

Columbus 2.10 – two games – MIN and ARI

Ottawa 2.12 – two games – BUF and BOS

Nashville 2.51 – three games -CHI, STL and LAK

Monday, December 29 to Sunday, January 4

Best Bets

Pittsburgh 4.30 – four games – NJD, CAR, TBL and MTL

Boston 4.25 – four games – DET, TOR, OTT and CAR

Los Angeles 4.24 – four games – CGY, EDM, VAN and NSH

Florida 4.19 – four games – MTL, NYR, BUF and WAS

New York Islanders 4.19 – four games – WAS, WPG, CGY and EDM

Steer Clear

Anaheim 2.99 – three games – SJS, STL and NSH

Vancouver 2.85 – three games – SJS, LAK and DET

Columbus 3.00 – three games -MIN, ARI and COL

San Jose 2.90 – three games – VAN, ANA and STL

Arizona 3.00 – three games – PHI, DAL and CBJ

Tuesday, December 30 to Monday, January 5

Best Bets

Florida 4.19 – four games – MTL, NYR, BUF and WAS

San Jose 3.95 – four games – VAN, ANA, STL and WPG

Pittsburgh 3.26 – three games – all at home

Edmonton 3.99 – four games – LAK, CGY, COL and NYI

Winnipeg 3.20 – three games – all at home

Steer Clear

Ottawa 1.91 – two games – BOS and TBL

Arizona 1.95 – two games -DAL and CBJ

Chicago 2.00 – two games – WAS and DAL

Washington 2.10 – two games – CHI and FLA

Detroit 2.20 – two games – NJD and VAN

Wednesday, December 31 to Tuesday, January 6

Best Bets

New Jersey 4.36 – four games – DET, MTL, PHI and BUF

Buffalo 4.21 – four games – TBL, FLA, NYR and NJD

New York Islanders 4.18 – four games – WPG, CGY, EDM and VAN

Edmonton 4.15 – four games – CGY, COL, NYI and DET

Philadelphia 4.05 – four games – COL, CAR, NJD and OTT

Steer Clear

Washington 2.10 – two games – CHI and FLA

Los Angeles 2.15 – two games – VAN and NSH

Calgary 2.21 – two games – EDM and NYI

New York Rangers 2.35 – two games – FLA and BUF

Nashville 2.77 – three games – LAK, ANA and CAR

Thursday, January 1 to Wednesday, January 7

Best Bets

New Jersey 3.41 – three games – MTL, PHI and BUF

Buffalo 3.16 – three games – FLA, NYR and NJD

Philadelphia 3.15 – three games – CAR, NJD and OTT

New York Islanders 3.14 – three games – CGY, EDM and VAN

Detroit 3.14 – three games – VAN, EDM and CGY

Steer Clear

Arizona 1.89 – two games – CBJ and STL

Florida 2.09 – two games – both on road

Winnipeg 2.10 – two games – TOR and SJS

New York Rangers 2.12 – two games – BUF and ANA

Los Angeles 2.15 – two games – VAN and NSH

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