Free Agents For the Stretch Run
With under 7 weeks left in the NHL regular season, it's time for fantasy owners to examine their team and shore up any weaknesses for the stretch run. Below are some of the hottest players from the last month that are also available in most leagues.
C Tomas Plekanec-Last Month 12 points (7 G, 5 A, -1, 10 PIM) Plekanec has picked up his play over the last month. Big things were expected after scoring 69 points last year (29 G, 40 A). Plekanec is skating with the first power play unit, and playing much better than he did in the first part of the season. If he's still available Grab him because he won't be for much longer.
C Tim Connolly Last Month 16 points (6G, 10A) Connolly’s been on fire since recovering from a broken rib. He’s been outstanding with 26 points (11G, 15A) in 27 games so far this season. His next injury always seems to be just around the corner, but if he’s available grab him, and enjoy his great play.
C Sergi Federov- Last Month 9 points (1 G, 8 A, +4, 8 PIM) Fedorov has been hot over the last 2 weeks, scoring 6 points (1 G, 5 A) in his last 7 games with a 6+ rating. Fedorov is always a risk due to injury and age, but his play of late is tempting.
C Dominic Moore-Last Month 14 points (2G, 12 A, +1 28 PIM) Playing on a line with Jason Blake and Nik Hagman, Moore, has picked up his scoring of late. He hasn’t scored a goal since January 29th, but does have 10 assists in his last 12 games, and of late, has been a good source of PIM.
RW Eric Fehr Last Month 11 points (6 G, 5A, +7). The youngster has played much better of late. He’s scored 9 points (5G, 5A) in his last 10 games, and should remain on the second line for the remainder of the season. Fehr could be a good source of points from here on out.
LW Antoine Vermette: Last Month 11 points (4 G, 7A 0+/-) A disappointment after last season’s 53 point campaign, Vermette’s been hot lately, scoring 10 points (3G, 7A) in his last 9 games. Also Vermette’s mentioned in several trade rumors, so keep an ear open as the trade deadline approaches.
LW/RW Steve Sullivan-Sullivan has recorded points in 6 of his last 8 games (3G, 5A) and seems to be regaining his form. It’s hard to expect the point per game pace he had put up in previous seasons, but something just below that is reasonable. Sullivan could be a nice option for the remainder of the season.
LW/RW Eric Cole-Cole has been a huge disappointment for Edmonton this season, scoring just 25 points in 60 games (after averaging 57 points his previous three seasons). Rumors have been swirling for weeks that he will be moved before the deadline. Watch the situation closely, because a trade to a contender (he’s been linked to the Bruins) could help to rejuvenate Cole for the stretch run.
LW Riley Cote-If you’re in need of Penalty Minutes-and only Penalty Minutes, Cote’s your man. He ranks third in the NHL with 148 PIMs on the season, and racked up 51 PIM last month-more than anyone else in the game. The drawback: Cote offers no help in any other category (he has 3 points and is a -4 on the season). Deploy with caution.
D Roman Hamrlik- Hamrlik has 7 points in his last 10 games (1 G, 9A) along with 8 PIM. Hamrlik is a decent option if you’re desperate for a defenseman.
C Tomas Plekanec-Last Month 12 points (7 G, 5 A, -1, 10 PIM) Plekanec has picked up his play over the last month. Big things were expected after scoring 69 points last year (29 G, 40 A). Plekanec is skating with the first power play unit, and playing much better than he did in the first part of the season. If he's still available Grab him because he won't be for much longer.
C Tim Connolly Last Month 16 points (6G, 10A) Connolly’s been on fire since recovering from a broken rib. He’s been outstanding with 26 points (11G, 15A) in 27 games so far this season. His next injury always seems to be just around the corner, but if he’s available grab him, and enjoy his great play.
C Sergi Federov- Last Month 9 points (1 G, 8 A, +4, 8 PIM) Fedorov has been hot over the last 2 weeks, scoring 6 points (1 G, 5 A) in his last 7 games with a 6+ rating. Fedorov is always a risk due to injury and age, but his play of late is tempting.
C Dominic Moore-Last Month 14 points (2G, 12 A, +1 28 PIM) Playing on a line with Jason Blake and Nik Hagman, Moore, has picked up his scoring of late. He hasn’t scored a goal since January 29th, but does have 10 assists in his last 12 games, and of late, has been a good source of PIM.
RW Eric Fehr Last Month 11 points (6 G, 5A, +7). The youngster has played much better of late. He’s scored 9 points (5G, 5A) in his last 10 games, and should remain on the second line for the remainder of the season. Fehr could be a good source of points from here on out.
LW Antoine Vermette: Last Month 11 points (4 G, 7A 0+/-) A disappointment after last season’s 53 point campaign, Vermette’s been hot lately, scoring 10 points (3G, 7A) in his last 9 games. Also Vermette’s mentioned in several trade rumors, so keep an ear open as the trade deadline approaches.
LW/RW Steve Sullivan-Sullivan has recorded points in 6 of his last 8 games (3G, 5A) and seems to be regaining his form. It’s hard to expect the point per game pace he had put up in previous seasons, but something just below that is reasonable. Sullivan could be a nice option for the remainder of the season.
LW/RW Eric Cole-Cole has been a huge disappointment for Edmonton this season, scoring just 25 points in 60 games (after averaging 57 points his previous three seasons). Rumors have been swirling for weeks that he will be moved before the deadline. Watch the situation closely, because a trade to a contender (he’s been linked to the Bruins) could help to rejuvenate Cole for the stretch run.
LW Riley Cote-If you’re in need of Penalty Minutes-and only Penalty Minutes, Cote’s your man. He ranks third in the NHL with 148 PIMs on the season, and racked up 51 PIM last month-more than anyone else in the game. The drawback: Cote offers no help in any other category (he has 3 points and is a -4 on the season). Deploy with caution.
D Roman Hamrlik- Hamrlik has 7 points in his last 10 games (1 G, 9A) along with 8 PIM. Hamrlik is a decent option if you’re desperate for a defenseman.
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