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The Wire Troll: Mikkel Boedker Shows Signs of Life

January 16, 2017 | by Dakota Case | Comments Comments Off on The Wire Troll: Mikkel Boedker Shows Signs of Life
Mikkel Boedker is starting to enjoy life on the second line for the San Jose Sharks.
Mikkel Boedker is starting to generate a lot more chances. (nhl.com)

Hey, everyone, NHL Editor Dakota Case here. My entry into the wonderful world of hockey coincided with my entry into the frightening world of congestive heart failure (CHF) in the Spring of 2010. My sport had always been hunting, but heart failure meant less and less time and ability to be out in the field. I hated watching others “play” my sport while I was out of commission, and hockey ended up being a substitute, which soon turned into a passion.

I finally crashed in May 2015, and have spent much of the time since in the hospital. Now, with a new heart, I’m healthy and am finally able to get on with life. With that in mind, as I re-enter the workforce in a career field completely different from my schooling or professional experience, I have less time to spend on my hobbies. It is with great sadness that I must announce my retirement from sports writing, at least for the time being.

It has been an amazing five years spent covering the world’s best sport, and I’ve made so many great connections and met even more outstanding people. I especially want to thank RotoRob for being flexible and understanding with my health issues. Fantasy hockey is a little different than covering hockey itself, but it’s been a blast!

I’ve got one more Troll to go, so let’s take a look at this week’s picks for old times sake, eh?

[Editors’ Note: We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Dakota was all his amazing contributions to the site and to wish him well in his future career.]

Mikkel Boedker, LW/RW, San Jose Sharks (ESPN: 12.7 per cent; CBS: 30 per cent): Boedker put up a hat trick Tuesday in San Jose’s victory over Edmonton (including a real beauty in which he flashed great feet and a deft touch as you can see in the video below). However, be very cautious: those three goals account for half of his season total. He has just 13 points this season to go with a minus-3 rating. That said, with four goals, five points, a plus-3 rating, a game-winning goal and nine shots in three games, last summer’s free agent acquisition may finally be heating up.

Radek Faksa, C, Dallas Stars (ESPN: 3.4 per cent; CBS: 6 per cent): Faksa hasn’t lived up to the hype of draft day, but he’s coming off a solid week. The young Czech had five assists and a plus-4 rating in four games last week. He has 18 points so far this season.

Artturi Lehkonen, LW, Montreal Canadiens (ESPN: 2 per cent; CBS: 9 per cent): Our “Rookie of the Week” just over a month ago, Lehkonen is coming off a pretty good week for the Atlantic-leading Habs. In four games, the Finn had three goals, five points, a plus-1 rating, two power play points and eight shots on goal. He’s definitely more of a goal scorer than a playmaker, and his 10 goals make up a huge chunk of his point total this season. Lehkonen could be a stud in a few seasons, so keep him in mind when you make your keeper selections in dynasty formats.

Oscar Klefbom, D, Edmonton Oilers (ESPN: 18.7 per cent; CBS: 47 per cent): Unless the wheels fall off, Edmonton is in line for its first playoff berth since the magical run to the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals. It’s all thanks to young talent stepping up, and they’re stepping up on the blue line, too. In four games last week, Klefbom had a goal, three points, a power play point, a whopping 18 shots on net and three defensive points, depending on league formats. He has seven goals and 16 points this season, while averaging just over 21 minutes of ice time.

Mike Condon, G, Ottawa Senators (ESPN: 31.9 per cent; CBS: 44 per cent): Condon has done some bouncing around this year between Montreal, Pittsburgh and Ottawa. He seems to have found a home with the Sens, posting two wins, a 1.68 goals against average and a .943 save percentage in three appearances last week. His season totals suggest he should’ve been on your roster yesterday, so, go get him!

Rookie of the Week

Aside from the odd surprise (like Lehkonen above), this segment usually trades hands between Toronto rookies Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander. This week, it’s Marner with five assists in two games. The Leafs’ 2015 top pick has clearly separated himself from Nylander and now sits third in the league in rookie scoring with 34 points (including 10 goals) in 40 games. Marner is two points behind Matthews and three behind currently concussed Winnipeg Jets winger Patrik Laine.

Now it’s your turn. Let us know in the comments below who your favourite Fantasy hockey waiver wire pick of the week is.

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The Wire Troll: Anthony Mantha Lifts Red Wings

January 1, 2017 | by Dakota Case | Comments Comments Off on The Wire Troll: Anthony Mantha Lifts Red Wings
Hagelin isn’t a real prolific scorer. However, he serves his role as a secondary scorer quite well for the Pens. Hagelin had two goals, five points, a plus-3 rating, a game-winning goal and six shots on goal in three games last week.
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The Wire Troll: Mike Fisher Hitting the Notes in Music City

December 18, 2016 | by Dakota Case | Comments Comments Off on The Wire Troll: Mike Fisher Hitting the Notes in Music City
The former Tampa Bay top pick is doing just fine with his fellow rookies in Arizona. The Coyotes may be hanging out in the league’s cellar, but the youngsters are receiving quality minutes of top development. DeAngelo is one of those benefiting from it, and so are his Fantasy owners. He had a goal, two points, a minus-2 rating, two power play points and 10 shots on goal in four games last week. The former Sarnia Sting star has three goals, nine points and a minus-1 rating in 16 games while averaging 19:18 of ice-time. As you can see, he’s far from sheltered.
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The Wire Troll: Sam Gagner Pacing Columbus Blue Jackets

December 11, 2016 | by Dakota Case | Comments (1)
So, a fire sale should be starting any time now in Colorado. The mighty Habs systematically dismantled the Avalanche 10-1 Saturday in what was just the latest of an unusually large amount of high scoring games this season. Seriously, some of these scores are getting ridiculous. Anyway, on to this week’s Fantasy hockey waiver wire picks.
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The Wire Troll: Bryan Little Coming up Big

December 4, 2016 | by Dakota Case | Comments Comments Off on The Wire Troll: Bryan Little Coming up Big
Stalberg has always been more of a “meat and potatoes” role player, but could the offense be coming to life for him? Maybe. He has just seven goals on the season, but he potted four of them last week. Proceed with caution.
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