The NHL trade deadline is on Friday, but no day this week will have fewer than five games. Fantasy hockey managers can win big as a result.

So, who’s left to trade at the deadline? With Sunday’s bombshell that Timo Meier is moving to the Devils, and with numerous big names already off the board, most of the remaining moves to make will likely be for added depth rather than acquiring someone who can make a significant impact.

As of Sunday night, Patrick Kane is available, but he’s only going to one place. Jakob Chychrun has been held out of action for seemingly forever, and there’s a chance he may not get moved at all during the season. It’s made for some tough weeks for fantasy managers trying to figure out who’s sitting out for trade reasons and who’s moving up and down the lineup with the constant roster shuffling.

Week 20 in head-to-head promises to be exciting because there are no fewer than five games on any day, including 10 each on Tuesday and Thursday and a massive 12-game slate on Saturday. 

The rare schedule quirk this week involves the Red Wings, who will play five games, starting with back-to-back games against the Sens in Ottawa, hosting the Kraken on Thursday and then hitting the road to play the Isles and Flyers over the weekend. The Isles and Flyers may be stiff challenges if only because both teams will be well-rested, getting a three-day break before their clash against the Wings.

Here’s your Week 20 schedule breakdown.

Legend:
P% = season points percentage
Opp. P% = opponents’ season points percentage
Diff. = difference between P% and Opp. P%

Pick players from teams at the top of the schedule matrix to maximize games and matchups. Green is good. Red is bad. All advanced stats courtesy naturalstatrick.com. All positions and rostered percentages are courtesy of Yahoo fantasy.

Top 10 Weekly Bangers (< 50 percent rostered on Yahoo, on teams with at least four games this week):

Blocked Shots (BkS/GP):

1. Alec Martinez, D, VEG (3.13)

2. David Savard, D, MTL (2.93)

3. Joel Edmundson, D, MTL (2.82)*

4. Zach Bogosian, D, TB (2.79)

5. Brayden McNabb, D, VEG (2.31)

6. Ben Chiarot, D, DET (2.28)

7. Adam Larsson, D, SEA (2.10)

8. Jake McCabe, D, CHI (2.09)

9. Mikhail Sergachev, D, TB (2.09)

10. Connor Murphy, D, CHI (2.09)

* Edmundson is expected to travel on the Habs’ road trip

Hits (Hits/GP):

1. Tanner Jeannot, RW, TB (3.80)

2. Michael Pezzetta, LW, MTL (3.73)

3. Keegan Kolesar, C/RW, VEG (3.65)

4. Liam O’Brien, LW/RW, ARI (3.65)

5. Jamie McBain, C, ARI (3.47)

6. Garnet Hathaway, RW, BOS (3.33)

7. Paul Cotter, C/LW, VEG (3.29)

8. Parker Kelly, LW/RW, OTT (3.06)

9. Robert Hagg, D, DET (2.95)

10. Artem Zub, D, OTT (2.93)

Goalies:

Filip Gustavsson and Marc-Andre Fleury, Wild

It’s been over a week since the Wild lost in regulation, largely thanks to some excellent goaltending. While Bill Guerin is busy brokering trades and adding picks for their future, Gustavsson and Fleury are doing their best to keep the Wild in the race for the division title. It’s shaping up to be a timeshare with Gustavsson as the 1A, and it’s a soft schedule coming up with a swing through the weak Pacific Division. Roster both goalies if you can.

John Gibson, Ducks

I’m more convinced that Gibson’s past three performances – 51 saves, 41 saves and 51 saves again – are more of a cry for help than a sign that his play this season has turned around. Gibson’s a talented goalie, and he’s totally capable of doing this a couple of times this season, but note that the Ducks are historically bad, and we might just see Gibson throw up his arms again the rest of the way. He’s not a goalie you want to roster in fantasy because the upside is too low.

Stuart Skinner, Oilers

Yup, Skinner’s back in. After reeling off two straight wins, the Oilers tossed Jack Campbell – who had lost three straight in extra time – a bone with a start against the Jackets, only to see him allow four goals on 10 shots. Skinner didn’t fare much better, but it’s a sign the Oilers should probably stick with him. It’s a tough schedule coming up with the Bruins and Leafs, followed by a back-to-back against the Jets where Campbell and Skinner will likely split, but the Oilers also have an easy schedule to finish the season. There’s still a lot of upside to be had with Skinner.

Cam Talbot, Senators

The big boost in fantasy value for Talbot is if he gets dealt to a playoff team that needs goaltending help. That points towards the Kings or Knights, and, at worst, he’ll step in as the 1B option behind Pheonix Copley and Logan Thompson/Adin Hill, respectively. From a fantasy standpoint, you could do a lot worse, and it’ll be relatively inexpensive to acquire Talbot.

Akira Schmid, Devils

Vitek Vanecek is approaching a career-high workload, and Mackenzie Blackwood was placed on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Feb. 21. That means Schmid is the backup for the time being. After acquiring Timo Meier, the Devils should be a powerhouse. Schmid shut out the Flyers in his previous start, and since the Devils’ playoff spot is all but assured, he should get a few more quality starts down the stretch, making him a fine streaming option.

Arturs Silovs, Canucks

Thatcher Demko is expected to return before the end of the season, which means the Canucks will have to make a decision between Silovs and Collin Delia to serve as the backup. Silovs is getting an extended look after a strong season with AHL Abbotsford, but he’s still a little green and needs plenty of playing time. In the meantime, Silovs is a low-end streaming option but with some upside due to the Canucks’ strong offense.

Short-Term Streamers (< 50 percent rostered on Yahoo):

T.J. Oshie, C/RW, Capitals

With the Caps likely gutting their roster in the short term, look for Oshie to mop up whatever minutes are left behind. He’s versatile and a trusted veteran, and he is also currently on a three-game point streak with four goals and two assists. At his best, Oshie was a multi-category contributor, and while age and injuries have limited his effectiveness, he remains a quality depth forward and a strong streaming option.

Jack Quinn, LW/RW, Sabres

Quinn moved up to the top line with Alex Tuch out multiple weeks with an injury and immediately responded with two assists and a major penalty. His production has been up and down this season, but he’s been picking it up lately, with two goals and four assists in his past six games. He's worth a speculative add as long as he plays alongside elite center Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner.

Mid-Term Holds (< 50 percent rostered on Yahoo):

Dawson Mercer, C/RW, Devils

The acquisition of Meier should boost Mercer’s production, not impede it. Mercer is now on a six-game goal streak, and if he ends up on the same line as Meier, Mercer could see a major upswing in fantasy value. There’s a reason the Devils refused to part with him in the trade for Meier – Mercer’s a good mid-term hold and a name to keep in mind for next year.

J.T. Compher, C/RW, Avalanche

Not sure what the Avs have in mind for the trade deadline beyond re-acquiring Jack Johnson, but with the big-name forwards already off the board, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Avs stand pat. Their big playoff acquisition, after all, would be having a healthy Gabriel Landeskog in the lineup. That means Compher and Evan Rodrigues will continue to play big roles. Compher’s versatility has been invaluable for the Avs, and he’ll rack up the points and faceoff wins as long as he gets tons of ice time. Over the past four games, he’s averaging over 20 minutes per contest with two goals and six assists.