Welcome back to Puck Picks! Each Thursday, I break down some of my favorite NHL bets, explain the reasoning behind them, and track performance transparently. This week, there are no Thursday games, so we’re having a Puck Picks Wednesday! The goal isn’t just to share picks, but to help you recognize why certain spots have [...]
In a strange twist for a Tuesday night, we only had one game on the schedule. Well, the scheduling quirks for the week don’t end there, as there is a full slate of 15 games both tonight and Friday night, while the Thanksgiving Football matches on Thursday are avoided completely with no NHL games. There’s [...]
We’ve reached a stage in the season where GMs are wondering if the scoring paces of skaters on their fantasy teams will be sustained, both for good and for bad. This poll looks at skaters who fall into the former category, namely those exceeding preseason expectations, with your votes to decide the ones whose strong [...]
Welcome fantasy managers to another edition of the Eastern Edge. This week we are going to dive into the Ottawa Senators resiliency, two pillars in Buffalo doing all they can to avoid another lost campaign, Carolina’s balanced attack as well as The New Jersey Devils making due without Jack Hughes. The Ottawa Senators were dealt [...]
The rookies have been added, with some of them making more of an impact than expected this early. Matthew Schaefer and Alexander Nikishin will be much higher in the next update if they keep these scoring levels up. In the meantime, just enjoy watching them play. Standard pre-rankings note: This isn’t meant to be a [...]
Happy Tuesday everyone and to our American readers, Happy Thanksgiving week! This is one of my favorite holidays because I am a big foodie and what my family prepares is always great. I also appreciate this holiday because it reminds me to be thankful for this life and how lucky we truly are. If one [...]
Kirill Marchenko was not in the lineup for Columbus on Monday night, having pulled a muscle during morning skate, according to Brian Hedger. The team doesn’t seem to think it’ll be a long-term absence so consider him day-to-day for now, but we should get a clearer update in the next day or two. Columbus ended [...]
For this week, we are going to look at some skaters and goalies in the AHL who have had good starts to 2025-26. I’m going to focus on players under the age of 25 who were highly-touted prospects, but will make note of any veterans or late-round pick prospects who might deserve a look in [...]
The NHL’s heavyweight scene is constantly evolving. Given the excruciating demands of life as an NHL enforcer, few manage to stick around long enough to become part of the league’s folklore. However, this year’s heavyweight list features a unique blend of veterans who have carried the mantle for years and newcomers who are quickly building [...]
Buffalo wrapped up their week with an early afternoon tilt against Carolina, and they handled it with the kind of structure and confidence we have not always seen from them this season. Since Nov. 15, the Sabres have quietly built some momentum, winning three of four games. Toss this one onto the win column, and [...]
