NHL Fantasy Watch: Fantilli, Frost, Dobes, and Dorofeyev Shine as Top Picks Amid Player Injuries
January 20, 2025Another player to watch is Morgan Frost from the Philadelphia Flyers, who also has a scoring rate of 1.5 FPPG and is 92.7% available, thriving alongside Travis Konecny and Owen Tippett with four goals and two assists in six games.
John Klingberg, a veteran defenseman for the Edmonton Oilers, is returning from hip surgery and is 99.0% available, making him a player to monitor due to his strong history of offensive production.
Frederik Andersen of the Carolina Hurricanes is set to return from a knee injury and, with a scoring rate of 4.8 FPPG and 43.1% availability, could be a valuable fantasy asset if he regains full health.
Spencer Knight of the Florida Panthers is performing well as a goaltender, boasting a scoring rate of 2.2 FPPG and is 96.1% available, having made significant saves in recent games.
Jakub Dobes of the Montreal Canadiens remains undefeated in the NHL with a scoring rate of 6.4 FPPG and 84.0% availability, showcasing impressive performances against tough opponents.
Jordan Staal of the Carolina Hurricanes is currently on a scoring streak, recording five goals and five assists since the start of 2025, with a scoring rate of 1.3 FPPG and 89.4% availability.
Darren Raddysh of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been effective on the power play, contributing one goal and five assists over seven games, with a scoring rate of 1.2 FPPG and 98.3% availability.
Kaapo Kakko, now with the Seattle Kraken after his time with the New York Rangers, has a scoring rate of 1.2 FPPG and 91.5% availability, tallying three goals and seven assists in his last eight games.
The Winnipeg Jets are poised for a favorable schedule this week, making players like Gabriel Vilardi, Nino Niederreiter, and Adam Lowry attractive targets for fantasy rosters.
Pavel Dorofeyev of the Vegas Golden Knights is showing scoring potential with a rate of 1.7 FPPG and 73.6% availability, having scored five goals and two assists in just three games.
Finally, Mathew Barzal of the New York Islanders has been more productive since New Year's, achieving a scoring rate of 1.7 FPPG and 48.1% availability, with three goals and six assists in eight games while averaging nearly a shot per game.
Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets is making waves with a scoring rate of 1.5 FPPG and is currently 81.2% available, stepping up on the top line in the absence of Sean Monahan, contributing three goals and three assists over six games.
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ESPN • Jan 20, 2025
Fantasy hockey waiver picks - Morgan Frost heats up for Flyers - ESPN