Episode #4 - Hockey News, Waiver Wire Targets, Quest For The Calder - Kaprizov or Robertson - April 26, 2021

The Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast

In episode 4 of the Fantasy Hockey Hacks Podcast, Devon and Bruce discuss the latest hockey news; including Connor McDavid's highlight reel goal against the Montreal Canadiens, Jakub Vrana's 4-goal performance, and inconsistent officiating. The team also looks at waiver wire pickups for the semi-final week, and who should win the Calder Trophy - Kaprizov or Robertson? See full show notes on our website at FantasyHockeyHacks.com. Fantasy Playoffs Continue – Thoughts & Schedule NotesWeekly HockeyNewsConnor McDavid’s Performance Against Montreal on Monday/WednesdayThoughts on officiating inconsistency???Jakub Vrana’s 4-goal performance against the Dallas StarsKirill Kaprisov’s goal against the Los Angeles Kings on FridayBuffalo Sabres bring the Boston Bruins down to earth on Friday night. Hat Trick, 7 SOG for Sam Reinhart!!Nashville Predators take 4 points from the Chicago Blackhawks, and take 4 point hold on final playoff spot. Schedule Overview For The Coming Week (April 26 - May 2)Check out Frozen Tools Scheduling Tool | https://bit.ly/3tITdxo 0GAR Weekly Off-Night Tool | https://0gamesabovereplacement.com/schedule ESPN Fantasy Forecaster | https://es.pn/3nlfrD9 14 Teams play 4 games next weekColumbus is the only team to play 2 gamesInjury ReportFilip Forsberg (77% ESPN, 83% Yahoo)Forsberg is officially week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Not much information has been revealed about his status, but Nashville Predator’s GM, David Poile, did say recently that Forsberg could play next week. Eeli Tolvanen (13.6% ESPN, 18% Yahoo)Returned from injury on Wednesday against Chicago, and did SCORE. Solid in-house replacement option for Forsberg.Tyler Seguin, DAL (30% ESPN, 64% Yahoo)Off-season hip surgeryTravelling with the Dallas Stars this week, expected back sometime next weekCarey Price, MTL (77% ESPN, 85% Yahoo)Will miss at least a week. Looked like he tweaked his neck on incidental contact from Alex Chiasson. Chiasson had to answer the bell, fought Corey Perry on Wednesday. Jake Allen worth a pick-up for the next week or so. Linus Ullmark (30% ESPN, 15% Yahoo)The Sabres netminder is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Considering there are just three weeks left in Buffalo's 2021 campaign, it seems unlikely he'll be back before the season ends.Chris Driedger (47.3% ESPN, 55% Yahoo)Day-to-day with a lower-body injuryDylan Larkin (71.8% ESPN, 52% Yahoo)Done for the season after suffering an upper-body injury late in the third period of Tuesday’s game versus the Dallas StarsEvgeni Malkin (82.7% ESPN, 88% Yahoo)Malkin skated in a non-contact jersey this past Tuesday, and skipped practice on Wednesday. Keep an eye out for the return of the skilled Russian. Mikko Rantanen (99.9% ESPN, 99% Yahoo)COVID Protocol. Expected to join the team later in the road trip (Wednesday was mentioned).Waiver Wire Adds For Semi-FinalsConnor Brown (OTT), LW/RW | (37% Owned ESPN, 21% Owned Yahoo)Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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