Corey Abbott's weekly category targets feature goalie Jakub Dobes who could see the bulk of the starts during a four-game week for the Canadiens.
Your essential NHL preview for the week of December 8-14, featuring matchups, rookie standouts & goalie chaos in Toronto as the Maple Leafs try to get by without Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll.
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Mikko Rantanen was on the move once again ahead of the trade deadline and signed an extension with the Stars. Shawn Hutchinson outlines the fantasy implications of moves from around the league.
Mikko Rantanen is onto his third team of the year but has just two games on the schedule for his first full week in Dallas.
Thursday's FanDuel NHL picks before the trade deadline include Mackenzie Blackwood, who is set for his second matchup with his former team, the San Jose Sharks.
Steven Stamkos and the Predators take on the Sabres in puck action on Saturday. Daniel Dobish shares his expert NHL picks for this contest and the rest of his NHL best bets.
Tomas Hertl, whose 11-game point streak came to an end Sunday, is up to 20 markers and 21 apples in 53 games.
Jan Levine discusses this week's key pickups, including Pavel Dorofeyev, who's been hot lately, with seven goals and three helpers during the last eight games.
Connor McDavid is slated to return from suspension on Monday. Michael Finewax previews the week ahead in the NHL.
Veteran defenseman Cam Fowler will have three games on the schedule in his first week since being traded from the Ducks to the Blues.
New Ducks defenseman Jacob Trouba will hop straight into a four-game week for his new team, with all four coming on the road.
For those in deeper leagues, Jan Levine likes riser Vladislav Namestnikov, who has 11 points, including four goals and seven assists, in 15 games.
Brandon Montour scored a hat trick and an assist on Tuesday. He now has four goals and nine points this season and is a top defensemen option for Thursday FanDuel NHL DFS contests.



