NHL Player News - Fantasy Hockey (2024)

Broberg notched an assist and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Broberg was brought up from AHL Bakersfield on Tuesday to give the Oilers an option to rest defensem*n. Cody Ceci and Darnell Nurse were rested Wednesday, and Broberg stepped into the lineup, setting up a Warren Foegele tally in the third period. This was Broberg's first point over 11 NHL appearances this season, and he's added five shots on net, nine blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. He could be in the lineup again Thursday versus the Avalanche if the Oilers opt to cycle other players out of the lineup.

Ekholm logged an assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Ekholm snapped a three-game dry spell by setting up a Sam Carrick tally in the first period. The 33-year-old Ekholm played in his 100th game as an Oiler on Wednesday -- he has 59 points and a plus-72 rating with the team. This season, he's at 45 points, 177 shots on net, 136 hits, 93 blocked shots and a plus-44 rating through 79 appearances. It is unclear if he'll play or receive rest Thursday versus the Avalanche.

Bouchard posted an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Bouchard is up to two goals and four assists through nine outings in April. The 24-year-old defenseman has actually slowed down a bit compared to his season pace, which has seen him rack up 82 points (35 on the power play) with 220 shots on net, 105 blocked shots, 71 hits and a plus-34 rating through 81 appearances.

Carrick scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Carrick snapped a 10-game goal drought with his first-period tally. The 32-year-old center is up to five points over 15 games with the Oilers, a slightly better pace than he showed with the Ducks. He's produced 16 points, 91 shots on net, 166 hits, 102 PIM and a minus-11 rating through 76 outings overall, mainly in a fourth-line role.

Foegele scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes.

Foegele reached the 20-goal mark for the first time in his seven-year career with his third-period tally. The 28-year-old winger has added 21 helpers, 194 shots on net, 89 hits, 47 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 81 contests. If the Oilers opt to rest their star players Thursday versus the Avalanche, Foegele could be in line for a larger role, making him an attractive option for DFS formats.

Pickard allowed four goals on 23 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Coyotes. The fifth goal was an empty-netter.

Pickard has lost four of his last six outings, giving up 19 goals in that span. The 32-year-old dropped to 12-7-1 with a 2.48 GAA and a .908 save percentage through 22 appearances this season. The Oilers are locked in to the No. 2 spot in the Pacific Division, so they have no motivation to play starter Stuart Skinner versus the Avalanche on Thursday in the regular-season finale, but the team has not announced its goaltending plans yet.

Moser closed 2023-24 on a 14-game point drought, going minus-9 over that span.

Moser had generally put together a solid campaign before stumbling late. The 24-year-old defenseman finished with 26 points, 78 shots on net, 100 hits, 112 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 81 appearances. Moser will be a restricted free agent this summer.

Kolyachonok notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Kolyachonok posted four points over the final four games of the campaign after a call-up from AHL Tucson. The 22-year-old defenseman will likely head back to the Roadrunners to bolster their defense for the Calder Cup playoffs. Kolyachonok is set to be a restricted free agent this summer, though he should have a chance at a full-time NHL gig in 2024-25.

Kesselring notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Kesselring finished the campaign with an assist in three straight contests. The 24-year-old defenseman held his own pretty well with 21 points, 76 shots on net, 66 PIM, 106 hits, 59 blocked shots and a plus-11 rating over 65 appearances this season. He's a restricted free agent this summer after completing his entry-level contract.

Valimaki supplied an assist, two hits and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

Valimaki picked up three helpers over the last nine games of the campaign. The 25-year-old defenseman's play took a step back this year with 17 points through 68 appearances. He shored up his defense a bit with a plus-12 rating and 90 blocked shots. Valimaki is set for restricted free agency this summer. The team has no NHL-level defensem*n under contract for 2024-25, but it has five RFAs to negotiate with.