Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the surprising blockbuster that sent Jamie Drysdale to the Flyers, an injury bug hitting centers across the league and pick the goalies they would roster for the rest of the season.
In the 17th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato catch up on a bunch of news, starting with a trade that sent top prospect Cutter Gauthier to the Ducks and Jamie Drysdale to the Flyers.
Episode 17 covers:
- Drysdale's new role with the Flyers and the impact on his fantasy value, as well as what it means for the remaining Ducks' defensemen, including Pavel Mintyukov and Cam Fowler
- Injuries to Jack Eichel, Mark Scheifele and Josh Norris, and how Nicolas Roy/Chandler Stephenson, Adam Lowry/Cole Perfetti and Shane Pinto may benefit for their respective teams
- The Kings' goaltending situation with Cam Talbot suddenly struggling and the team mired in a losing streak
- Is Elvis Merzlikins the answer for teams with goaltending woes?
- Taking stock of Max Pacioretty's return to the lineup following two Achilles' injuries and his fantasy value going forward
- The red-hot Flames top line with Jonathan Huberdeau and Yegor Sharangovich
- The Islanders splitting up Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal with Casey Cizikas injured
- And a quick rundown of goalies we'd rather have for the rest of the season, running from Anaheim to Washington
- Sleeper picks including the Devils' Nico Daws and Mike McLeod, and the Kraken's Jaden Schwartz; keeper picks including the Wild's Ryan Hartman and the Habs' Samuel Montembeault
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