Welcome to Week 8 of Fantasy Hockey Pickups. Here are some players that you may want to consider this week to help give your lineup that extra boost to get you that win this week.
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Kristian Huselius - LW - (CLS): Kristian Huselius had 2G, 3A, 4PPP, 1SHG, 1GWG, and 12 SOG last week. Overall he has 16 points in 17 games with 7PPP and 2GWG. Huselius has been a consistent producer this year and would be a good addition to any lineup. He is available in 34% of Yahoo Leagues.
Nathan Horton - C,RW - (FLA): Nathan Horton had 2G, 3A, 1GWG and was a +3 last week. Overall he has 6G, 11A, 20PIM, and is a +2. Horton is a great fantasy player because he can provide points in all fantasy categories and also can be used as both a center and winger. He is available in 41% of Yahoo Leagues.
Maxim Afinogenov - RW - (ATL): Maxim Afinogenov had 2G, 1A, 1PPP, 6PIM, 9 SOG, and was a +4 last week. Overall he has 9G, 11A, and 7PPP. Afinogenov is on a point per game pace so far and has really gotten into a grove with Atlanta. Afinogenov is poised to have a breakout season this year and should be a strong consideration for any league. He is available in 44% of Yahoo Leagues.
James van Riemsdyk - LW - (PHI): James van Riemsdyk had 2G, 1A, 1PPP, 2GWG, and 11SOG last week. Overall he has 18 points in 17 games. van Riemsdyk is having a phenomenal rookie campaign, and if available should be strongly considered. He is available in 47% of Yahoo Leagues.
Tomas Plekanec - C - (MON): Tomas Plekanec had 1G, 4A, 8SOG, and was a +4 last week. Overall he has 22 points in 23 games with 56 SOG. Plekanec leads the Canadiens in points and has been a consistent point scorer so far this year. He is available in 49% of Yahoo Leagues.
Ryan Clowe - LW - (SJ): Ryan Clowe had 2G, 2A, 1PPP, 2PIM, and 9SOG last week. Overall he has 4G, 11A, 39PIM, and 54 SOG so far this year. Clowe is on a hot streak and seems to be getting out of a slump after a slow start this year and should be considered in deeper leagues.. He is available in 50% of Yahoo Leagues.
Stephen Weiss - C - (FLA): Stephen Weiss had 2G, 3A, 2PIM, 1PPP, and was a +2 last week. Overall he has 7G and 7A this year. Weiss is currently on a scoring streak and should be a good fill-in for an injury. He is available in 66% of Yahoo Leagues.
Jarret Stoll - C - (LA): Jarret Stoll had 2G, 1A, 2PPP, and 4PIM last week. Stoll has 7G, 11A, and 7PPP so far this year. Stoll is tied for third on the Kings for the points lead and has been able to put up some good numbers. He is available in 71% of Yahoo Leagues.
Claude Giroux - RW - (PHI): Claude Giroux had 2G, 5A, 1PPP, 7SOG, and was a +3 last week. Overall he has 3G, 12A, 30SOG, and is a +6. Giroux seems to be on a scoring streak now and could be a good consideration. He is available in 77% of Yahoo Leagues.
Defensemen
Lubomir Visnovsky - D - (EDM): Lubomir Visnovsky had 1G, 4A, 3PPP, and was a +1 last week. Overall he has 5G, 11A, 9PPP, and is a +4. Visnovsky sees plenty of time on the PP and that is where most of his points have been scored this year. He is available in 30% of Yahoo Leagues.
Stephane Robidas - D - (DAL): Stephane Robidas had 2G, 3A, 3PPP, and was a +1 last week. Overall he has 14 points with 5 on the powerplay. Robidas sees plenty of time on the PP and provides good +/- points. He is available in 45% of Yahoo Leagues.
Tobias Enstrom - D - (ATL): Tobias Enstrom had 1G, 3A, 1PPP, and was a +3 last week. Overall he has 3G, 13A, and 6PPP. Enstrom has had another strong week and should be considered as an everyday starter on your blue-line. He is still available in 52% of Yahoo Leagues.
Keith Ballard - D - (FLA): Keith Ballard had 4A, 2PPP, 8PIM, and was a +4 last week. Overall he has 7A and 27 PIM. Ballard seems to be finally getting out of the slump he's had since the beginning of the year. He is available in 83% of Yahoo Leagues.
Anton Stralman - D - (CLS): Anton Stralman had 2G, 2A, 4PIM, and 3PPP. Overall he has 3G, 10A, 9PPP, and 32SOG. Stralman has already tied his total point production from last year with the Maple Leafs. He has produced well offensively, especially with assists, on the blue-line with Columbus. He is available in 90% of Yahoo Leagues.
Goalies
Brian Elliott - G - (OTT): Elliott came in to relieve Pascal Leclaire on Saturday. It is uncertain the extent of the injury Leclaire suffered so it may be wise for Leclaire owners to consider picking him up.
Notable Injuries
Arron Asham - RW - (PHI): Strained Left Oblique - IR as of 11/17. Impact: Looks to be out 2 weeks. Place him on your IR and look for a short-term replacement.
Shean Donovan - RW - (OTT): Knee - DTD as of 11/21. Impact: It is unknown how long he will be out at this time, but it looks serious and could be out for a long time.
Scott Gomez - C - (MTL): Lower Body - DTD as of 11/21. Impact: It is unclear how long he will be out at this time.
Martin Havlat - RW - (MIN): Hamstring - DTD as of 11/20. Impact: It doesn't look serious and should be back in action this week.
Niklas Kronwall - D - (DET): Sprained MCL - DTD as of 11/21. Impact: He will be out 4-8 weeks. Look for a replacement.
Pascal Leclaire - G - (OTT): Lower Body - DTD as of 11/22. Impact: His status is unknown at this time.
Jay McKee - D - (PIT): Infected Finger - DTD as of 11/17. Impact: He looks to be out 2-4 weeks.
Alexander Semin - RW - (WAS): Right Wrist Injury - IR as of 11/17. Impact: It is uncertain when he will return. Place him on your IR.
Ryan Smyth - LW - (LA): Upper Body - DTD as of 11/17. Impact: He looks to be out for about a month so look for a replacement.
Good Luck with your match-ups this week!
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