Fantasy hockey stock watch – Brock Faber, Cam Atkinson maintain strong run

Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyJan 24, 2024, 01:00 PM ET

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Ready to nail the last full fantasy week before the All-Star break on a high note? With seven games scheduled Wednesday, another nine Thursday, and four Friday, there’s ample chance to get a leg up before nearly everyone plays Saturday and very few do Sunday.

So, without further ado, here’s a heftier-than-usual handful of assets to consider — some more permanent than others — ahead of the upcoming run of inactivity. There will be plenty of time to take a greater in-depth look into your fantasy roster once we hit next week’s pause.

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Charlie Coyle, F, Boston Bruins: Competing with David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand, the Bruins’ top center has three goals and five assists in his past five games — every one of them a Boston victory. Coyle’s club hosts the Hurricanes Wednesday, before visiting the Senators Thursday and Flyers on Saturday. Lots of fantasy hay to be made before this week concludes.

Boone Jenner, F, Columbus Blue Jackets: He’s back after missing six weeks with a broken jaw. While the Columbus center isn’t going to wow you with sparkling production numbers, there’s additional value to appreciate via his taste for banging bodies and blocking shots. Before sustaining a busted face, Jenner averaged 2.2 fantasy points/game in ESPN.com standard leagues. Not too shabby.

Jeff Skinner, F, Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres winger is back, retucked in on top line and power play with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. Before suffering an upper-body injury this month, Skinner enjoyed a five-game run with three goals and five assists. Scooting up the state of California this week, Buffalo visits the fumbling Kings Wednesday and league-worst Sharks on Saturday.

Patrick Kane, F, Detroit Red Wings:…


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Author : Victoria Matiash

Publish date : 2024-01-24 18:49:08

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