With Noah Dobson expected to miss an extended period of time, Ryan Pulock is the most likely candidate to be the Islanders' new power play quarterback.
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Michael Kesselring, D, UTA at WPG (13% rostered)
Kesselring didn't score a point Thursday against the Wild but he led all defensemen with three shots on goal and 3:14 PP TOI. It was supposed to be a tough matchup but Utah passed with flying colors. This will be another tough one, especially as a back-to-back, but Kesselring's spot as their PP QB is safe despite posting just one goal in his past four games.
Ryan Pulock, D, NYI vs. PHI (7% rostered)
With Noah Dobson unavailable, look for Pulock to be a top candidate to quarterback their power play. Pulock's fantasy value is usually derived from his defense - blocks and hits - and not his offense, but the Isles are so thin on the blueline they don't have any better candidates. Dennis Cholowski is a threat, but he sat out their most recent two games as a healthy scratch, and it's hard to see Patrick Roy give Cholowski first crack at the job before Pulock. Even with the promotion, Pulock is a low-upside fantasy option, but there aren't many PP QB's available on the wire.
Darren Raddysh, D, TB at CHI (18% rostered)
Raddysh has ceded PP1 back to Victor Hedman, but they're playing together on the top pairing at even strength. Raddysh has six points with plenty of shots and hits in his past five games. This is a good matchup for the Lightning, and Raddysh should have a high floor because he can contribute in so many areas.
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