Weekly Wrap: Pre-Season Recap – FantraxHQ

The Vancouver Canucks made NHL history by erasing a three-goal deficit in the final minutes to defeat the Dallas Stars in overtime, becoming the first team to accomplish such a feat. Despite being down 5-2, the Canucks rallied with late goals and ultimately secured a crucial victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. The stunning comeback mirrored a night of comebacks, as the Milwaukee Bucks also overcame a 23-point deficit in the NBA, showcasing the...

This week marks the final opportunity for fantasy hockey managers to add impactful streamers to their teams, with forwards Boone Jenner, Morgan Geekie, and Kiefer Sherwood emerging as top choices. Jenner of the Columbus Blue Jackets has been a standout performer with six goals and nine points in his last eight games, offering consistency and production. Geekie, now with the Boston Bruins, has excelled with seven goals and 16 points in his last 10 games,...

Pavel Buchnevich has been a standout player for the St. Louis Blues, scoring 26 goals and 41 assists in just 63 games in 2022-23, with a strong track record of power-play production. His versatility allows him to play on any line and contribute on special teams, making him a solid mid-round fantasy pick with over a point-per-game pace in the last three years. Despite some ups and downs, Buchnevich has shown promise as a top-six...

Charlie Coyle has seamlessly integrated into the Avalanche lineup as the third-line center, showcasing excellent five-on-five impacts despite modest point production. Adin Hill's improved performance in net has helped the Golden Knights maintain their lead in the Pacific division, while Mikko Rantanen has been a dominant force for the Stars since joining the team. The Maple Leafs are banking on Matthew Knies' increased goal-scoring prowess to bolster their offense in the playoffs, while Mark Scheifele's...

Ray Shero, a longtime NHL executive and Stanley Cup-winning general manager, passed away at the age of 62. Shero spent three decades working in NHL front offices, beginning as an assistant general manager with the Ottawa Senators and Nashville Predators before being hired as the Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager in 2006. He won a Stanley Cup with the Penguins in 2009 but was later fired after the team struggled in the playoffs. Shero went on...