I used to be extraordinarily bullish on Jakob Chychrun final season after his transfer to Washington, and was a bit above consensus this season. He’s now blowing my expectations out of the water. Chychrun scored two extra targets on Thursday, serving to the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 4-0. He now has a incredible 14 targets on the season and has firmly performed his manner into the Olympic image. He’s the #2 total defenseman on the season for fantasy functions, and whereas I wouldn’t rank him there for the remainder of the season, Chychrun is crushing throughout the board. He’s a transparent #1 in all codecs. Let’s check out what else occurred on Thursday evening:
Kirill Kaprizov – Objective and two assists, as did Matt Boldy. I had Kaprizov as a transparent high 10 participant going into the season, and Boldy within the high 20. If there was any doubt, the arrival of Hughes eliminates that.
Joel Eriksson Ek – Objective and an help with two pictures. It’s not fancy, however JEEK is a maintain all over the place.
Zach Werenski – Two targets on eight pictures. I’ve run out of superlatives for Werenski. What a monster.
Logan Thompson – 22 save shutout for the Caps. He’s clearly one of the best Canadian goalie, so I stay up for him being left of the roster for Binnington due to politics.
John Carlson – Objective and two assists with two pictures. Chychrun is hoggin the headlines, however Carlson is having a giant bounceback. He’s pushing in the direction of a high 10 defenseman once more.
Justin Sourdif – Two assists. The Caps gave up so much for him out of nowhere. He’s been a fantastic fourth liner, however doesn’t matter for fantasy.
Anton Forsberg – 31 saves on 32 pictures within the 2-1 win over Tampa. Regardless of this massive recreation, Forsberg stays a dangerous streamer.
Adrian Kempe – Two targets with 4 PIM. Shockingly, it was his first multi-goal recreation of the season. Even with that, Kempe is crushing throughout the board.
Linus Ullmark – 24 save shutout within the 4-0 win over the Pens. The regression fairies are discovering Pittsburgh actually shortly. Ullmark’s numbers are ugly, however we’re holding for a turnaround.
Brady Tkachuk – Two targets on 5 pictures, each assisted by Drake Batherson. The Sens are grateful their captain is again within the fold, and so am I for fantasy.
Jakub Dobes – 14 saves on 15 pictures within the 4-1 win over Chicago. Dobes is on the perimeter for wins, however this recreation reveals extra about what Chicago is with out Bedard. Woof.
Lane Hutson – Three assists with a shot. All of the assists, on a regular basis.
Nick Suzuki – Objective and an help with two pictures. It certain seems like he’ll be on Workforce Canada, and to be frank, it could be a joke if he’s not. He’s a stable defensive participant who pushes 90 factors now. Name him a celebrity.
Zachary Bolduc – Two targets. Middling streamer.
Tristan Jarry – 12 saves on 13 pictures earlier than leaving injured. I didn’t perceive this commerce to start with, however this damage solely means one factor. Calvin Pickard is your brief time period reply.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – Objective and an help with three pictures, as did Connor McDavid. This isn’t fantasy associated, but when I needed to choose a darkish horse Workforce Canada choice, it’s RNH. He can play the fourth line and each particular groups, or transfer onto a wing with McDavid.
Igor Shesterkin – 26 saves on 27 pictures within the 2-1 win over the Blues. The Rangers are a large number, however Igor’s ground remains to be a high 10 goalie.
Rasmus Andersson – Three assists with three pictures. It’s a rally from Andersson I didn’t see taking place. A commerce in all probability hurts, however proper now, he’s a transparent maintain all over the place.
Mikael Backlund – Two targets on 4 pictures. Backside finish to middling streamer at this level.
Nazem Kadri – Objective and an help with 5 pictures. I can’t assist however surprise if Kadri waives his no commerce clause to maneuver on. For now, he’s a transparent maintain in all codecs.
Collin Graf – Two targets on 4 pictures, each assisted by Macklin Celebrini (8 SOG). So long as Graf is with Celebrini, he’s a stable streamer. Graf has eight factors in his final seven video games.
Esa Lindell – Two assists with a shot. He stumbles into factors together with his minutes, however there’s not a lot right here for fantasy.
Wyatt Johnston – Two targets on 4 pictures. Roope Hintz had a purpose and an help, whereas Mikko Rantanen dished two assists. Arduous to high the studs on Dallas proper now outdoors of Colorado.
Bobby Brink – Two assists with a shot and two PIM. Middling streamer.
Mattias Samuelsson – Two assists with a shot and two PIM. Sammy going from a buyout candidate to an excellent defenseman in actual life is gorgeous. For fantasy, he has actual deep league worth. For 12’ers, he’s a backside finish streamer.
Zach Benson – Two assists with 4 pictures. He’s nice in actual life, however in fantasy, Benson isn’t changing sufficient to have massive worth. He’s a stable streamer due to the assists. AAGNOF!
