Fantasy Hockey: Week 5 Preview and Waiver Pickups
How's it going hockey nerds, vizioN back again with this week's preview and waiver pickups. I'm sorry I couldn't get this week's edition out earlier. I was a bit busy with some life and school stuff, so I apologize for that. Also big thanks to those who read my Zibanejad post a few days ago, I hope he turns it up for you guys! Going to cut straight to the chase now, so without further adieu, here is this week's edition.
Week Preview
Before I start, keep an eye out on EDM. Jesse Puljujarvi was placed on the COVID-19 protocol list last week but was cleared yesterday. Mikko Koskinen was also held out as a precaution but there has been no update regarding his status. The incubation period for COVID-19 is 2 weeks so there is a chance Puljujarvi and other EDM players may have COVID-19. EDM played OTT and MTL last week so those 2 teams may be a risk.
16 teams play 4 games this week. 10 teams play 3 games this week. 5 teams play 2 games this week. Those 5 teams are BOS, COL, MTL, PHI, and VGK. So make sure to stay away from these 5 teams.
WPG is the lone team with 3 off-day games. CGY, CAR, CHI, DET, EDM, FLA, NYR, OTT, VAN, and WSH have two off-day games.
TOR has 3 games against OTT this week. TOR is 4th in scoring an average of 3.53 goals per game. OTT is last in the league allowing an average of 4 goals per game. Expect some fireworks in their three-game series.
WIN, ranked 9th for Goals For per game at 3.36, has 4 games against teams in the bottom 10 for Goals Against per Game. Their opponents include EDM and VAN. Those 2 teams are ranked 23rd and 30th with 3.25 and 3.72 GA/G, respectively.
CHI and FLA both have 2 games against DET, ranked 22nd with 3.19 GA/G. Dallas, ranked 10 with 3.33 GF/G has 2 games against NSH, ranked 26th with 3.47 GA/G.
Number of Games for Each Team
| Number of Games | Teams |
|---|---|
| Four Games | BUF, CGY, CAR, CHI, DAL, DET, EDM, FLA, NSH, NYI, NYR, OTT, TOR, VAN, WSH, WPG |
| Three Games | ARZ, ANH, CBJ, LA, MIN, NJD, PIT, SJS, STL, and TBL |
| Two Games | BOS, COL, MTL, PHI, and VGK |
Number of Off-Day Games
| Number of Games | Teams |
|---|---|
| Three Games | WPG |
| Two Games | CGY, CAR, CHI, DET, EDM, FLA, NYR, OTT, VAN, and WSH |
| One Game | BOS, BUF, COL, LA, MIN, NSH, NJD, NYI, PHI, PIT, TOR, and VGK |
Teams With Back-to-Back Games
| Teams |
|---|
| CGY, CAR, CHI, DAL, DET, EDM, FLA, MTL, NSH, NYR, OTT, TOR, and WSH |
Number of Games for Each Day
| Day | Number of Games |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10 games |
| Tuesday | 6 games |
| Wednesday | 5 games |
| Thursday | 10 games |
| Friday | 4 game |
| Saturday | 13 game |
| Sunday | 4 games |
Week 4 Pickups
1. Zach Hyman - C/W (62%)
Hyman has 10 points in 15 games this season, with 8 in his last 6 games. Hyman is getting top-line minutes with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and is also on the first power-play unit. TOR plays OTT three times this week. Other targets include Ilya Mikheyev (3%). Mikheyev is on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, and is on the second power-play unit.
2. Jack Roslovic - C/W (43%)
Roslovic has found himself on CBJ's top line centering Patrik Laine and Cam Atkinson. Since arriving in CBJ, Roslovic has 9 points in 9 games. Prior to last night's game, Roslovic was on a 6 game points streak, scoring 4 goals and tallying 5 assists. CBJ has 2 games against NSH who is ranked 26th with 3.47 GA/G.
3. Roope Hintz - C/W (42%) and Denis Gurianov - W (52%)
Hintz has 10 points in 10 games while Gurianov has 11 points in 12 games this season. Both are featured on DAL's first power-play unit. Hintz is averaging 2.30 SOG, 7.80 FW, and 1.30 HIT per game. Gurianov is averaging 2.83 SOG and 1.25 HIT per game this season. DAL has 2 games against NSH who is ranked 26th with 3.47 GA/G.
4. Andrew Copp - C/W (53%)
Copp has been a fixture on WPG's top line which features Mark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers. Copp has 12 points in 14 games this season and is averaging 2.86 SOG, 1.50 FW, and 1.29 HIT per game. WPG plays EDM and VAN who are ranked 23rd and 30th with 3.25 and 3.72 GA/G, respectively.
5. Patric Hornqvist - W (67%)
Hornqvist has 11 points in 12 games this season. He's on their second line but is on their first power-play unit. Hornqvist is averaging 3.5 SOG and 1.58 HIT per game. FLA has 2 games against DET, ranked 22nd with 3.19 GA/G. Hornqvist has 4 points in 4 games against DET this season.
6. Conor Garland- W (66%)
Garland is 14 points in 14 games this season while averaging 3.71 SOG per game. ARZ plays LAK twice this week, who is ranked 25th with 3.31 GA/G.
7. Pius Suter - C/W (11%)
Suter has 9 points in 16 games this season with 5 points in his last 7. He is currently centering the top line with Patrik Kane and Alex DeBrincat. CHI play 2 games this week against DET who is ranked 22nd with 3.19 GA/G.
8. Josh Morrissey - D (27%)
Morrissey may have 6 points in 14 games this season, but he is featured on a power-play that is ranked 13th in the league. Unfortunately, this season has not been so kind to Morrisey. Morrisey has an IPP of 50 on PP, while his IPP in the past 2 seasons was 92.31 and 66.67. WPG plays EDM and VAN who are ranked 23rd and 30th with 3.25 and 3.72 GA/G, respectively. Additionally, EDM features a PK that is ranked 23rd in the league.
9. Kevin Lankinen - G (68%)
In 11 games this season, Lankinen is 6-2-3 with a 2.49 GAA and .925 SV%. CHI has two games this week against DET who is ranked 30th with 2.06 GA/G. Lankinen is 2-0-0 with a 1.50 with a .948 SV% in 2 games vs DET this season.
10. Jake Oettinger - G (27%)
In 6 games this season, Oettinger is 2-0-3 with a 2.31 GAA and .910 SV%. DAL has two games this week against NSH who is ranked 26th with 2.33 GA/G.
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