In this second part of the series focusing on the Western Conference, key players from each team are analyzed for their performance so far. Notable mentions include Neal Pionk of the Winnipeg Jets showing a significant increase in points, Joel Eriksson Ek of the Minnesota Wild struggling with decreased minutes and shots on goal, and Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars experiencing a decline in power play production but still holding promise. Additionally, Casey Mittelstadt of the Colorado Avalanche has impressed with a strong start that may be impacted by changes in line combinations and power play time, while Justin Faulk of the St. Louis Blues has underperformed despite ample ice time. In Utah, Connor Ingram’s poor goaltending stats contrast with his previous success, leading to potential interest in his backup, Vejmelka. Lastly, Jonathan Marchessault of the Nashville Predators has faced challenges but shows promise with his high shot volume suggesting future improvement.
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Frederik Andersen, a solid goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, has had a mix of strong and injury-plagued seasons recently. With impressive stats in 2021-22, including a 35-14-3 record, he is a legitimate No. 1 option when healthy, but his injury history is a concern for fantasy owners. Andersen's workload has been a point of contention, with high expectations for him to bounce back and deliver better numbers if load management is addressed by his team....
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