Fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss how much goalie goals should be worth, Andrei Vasilevskiy's subpar return, Dougie Hamilton's injury and more.
Welcome to the 13th episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast. As we enter Week 9 of the NHL season, check out the weekly primer and strength of schedule here.
Fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato look over the best, the worst, and the surprising during the first quarter of the NHL season:
- How much should goalie goals be worth in fantasy hockey? Tristan Jarry scored the first goal by a netminder in Pittsburgh Penguins history on Thursday.
- The Penguins are also making an interesting change on the power play, adding Kris Letang back to the top unit and dropping Bryan Rust.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is struggling in his return to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- With Dougie Hamilton out of the lineup, who are potential fantasy hockey replacements from the New Jersey Devils defense?
- With one-quarter of the NHL already over, Jason and Michael also discuss who’s been the best, the worst and the most surprising of the fantasy season before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week.
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