Darren Raddysh has become the hot commodity in fantasy hockey lately.
On every game day this season, THN Fantasy will highlight players and goalies for fantasy managers to stream or roster for the rest of the season. The recommended players and goalies can be used in standard fantasy leagues or for daily fantasy games.
Filip Hronek, VAN vs. WSH (42% rostered)
We're buying low on Canucks stock right now, but what's appealing about Hronek is his usage. With Tyler Myers suspended, Hronek has picked up some of Myers' minutes and seen his ice time increase to 24:52 from 20:50 in his first game back from injury. Hronek also scored a goal in his previous game, just his second of the season, but he looks far more in rhythm than he did a week ago. Hronek still takes shifts with Quinn Hughes and quarterbacks their second PP unit.
Cam Fowler, STL vs. DAL (32% rostered)
Fowler had a game to forget with a bad giveaway in his own zone that led to a Mark Stone goal, and he finished with just one shot in a 4-2 loss. While the Stars are an intimidating opponent, note they are expected to start Casey DeSmith, which should make scoring easier for the Blues.
Darren Raddysh, TB at DET (21% rostered)
Raddysh continues his hot streak with an assist Friday in Chicago, giving him seven points in his past six games. He also dished out two hits, blocked a shot and put six shots on goal. With the Lightning spreading out their talent across two power play units, Raddysh is reaping the benefits of sharing the ice with Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov. He can be a wonderful multi-category option and he has plenty of ROS value if he keeps this up. No defenseman has been picked up with more frenzy than Raddysh lately - don't miss out.
Kaiden Guhle, MTL vs. NJ (12% rostered)
Guhle can be hit-or-miss in fantasy because offense really isn't his game, but it's worth noting he's scored three points in his past four games. He adds shots, blocks and hits for multi-category value. This matchup is less intimidating than usual because the Habs have been on a roll while the Devils have really struggled and will be forced to start backup Jake Allen given the injury to Jacob Markstrom.
Mason Lohrei, BOS vs. COL (11% rostered)
Charlie McAvoy is not expected to return just yet, which means Lohrei remains PP1 QB. He's more of a facilitator - passes the puck fine, shoots well but doesn't do it and walks the blue line alright - than a scorer, which dampens his fantasy value. But he's exposed to the Bruins' top scorers, and the Avs may be shorthanded as Martin Necas may not join the team in time after getting traded late Friday.
Ryan Pulock, NYI vs. CAR (9% rostered)
Dennis Cholowski, NYI vs. CAR (0% rostered)
The Isles are splitting PP duties between Cholowski and Pulock, with the edge going to Cholowski, but the truth is neither of them will be there long term. The Isles signed Tony DeAngelo on Friday, and it's expected that he'll get a chance to quarterback their PP if he clears waivers. (DeAngelo played in the KHL earlier this season). Pulock is still the better option even if Cholowski gets PP1 because he plays far more minutes and supplies more value in other categories.
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