A light Tuesday slate includes options such as Blue Jackets sniper Yegor Chinakhov, veteran Kraken right winger Jordan Eberle and Sharks top prospect William Eklund.
Johnny Gaudreau, LW, CLB at STL (49% rostered)
Boone Jenner, C/LW, CLB at STL (46% rostered)
Yegor Chinakhov, RW, CLB at STL (6% rostered)
Gaudreau and Jenner are two of the most reliable options for such a small slate. Gaudreau can be a source of assists while Jenner remains excellent if you need draws and hits, and slotting him in the LW position gives you a ton of flexibility. Gaudreau plays PP1 while Jenner and Chinakhov play PP2.
Note Adam Fantilli is not expected to play after suffering a cut from a skate, which means more ice time for Jenner.
Chinakhov's been a big bright spot for the Jackets recently with three goals and five points in his past three games. All of his points were scored at even strength, which bodes well for him because their second PP unit doesn't usually get a lot of ice time.
Jordan Eberle, RW, SEA at SJ (38% rostered)
Eberle's coming off a three-point game against the Jackets and in a previous matchup against the Sharks notched an assist. Eberle plays on a line with Jared McCann at both even strength and on the power play, and together they're the Kraken's most high-upside offensive option.
Logan Couture, C, SJ vs. SEA (36% rostered)
William Eklund, C/LW, SJ vs. SEA (3% rostered)
Eklund registered two assists against the Sabres in his previous game while Couture might play more minutes than usual since Tomas Hertl's status is questionable after missing Monday's practice.
Both Couture and Eklund play PP1, which offers some upside, but Eklund has the edge on offense due to his more dynamic skill and talent. Couture's a steady presence who will get faceoff wins and shots, but little else as he tends to draw the best matchups. The Sharks are at home, which means the matchups should be in their favor.