Fantasy Hockey Spotlight: Grab Them Now

We're in the depth of the 2015-2016 NHL season and there are still sleeper fantasy hockey players to add to your lineup. rnIf you follow this weekly column, then you already know what's coming in this week's edition.rnrn[caption id="attachment_41052" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) keeps the puck as Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) leans in during the third period at Barclays Center. New York Islanders won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rnrnThese three players should be added immediately to any fantasy hockey lineup.rnrn[nextpost teaser="Galchenyuk" slider="true"]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_41054" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 28, 2015; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Alex Galchenyuk (27) celebrates his goal against New Jersey Devils during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rn Alex Galchenyuk, Canadians, C-LW rnThe loss of Carey Price shouldn't affect the play of Habs forwards like Galchenyuk. Condon has been great for them over recent weeks. They are the best team in the Eastern Conference.rnrnTheir depth is incredible. One name that has been on the score card a lot recently has been Galchenyuk. Currently on a four game goal streak, Gally also has points in five straight.rnrnHe doesn't shoot much, but when he does, they tend to count. 15.6% of his shots are goals so far this year. That is a ridiculous rate, and it could get better with the absence of Price.rnrnSince their top goalie is out, this may cause Montreal to need more goals night to night in order to get a victory. Cue: Galchenyuk. Fantasy hockey owners - swoop him up.rnrn Yahoo Fantasy Owned: 72% rnrn[nextpost teaser="Smith" slider="true"]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_41055" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) defends during the first period against the Calgary Flames at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rn Mike Smith, Coyotes, G rn10-5-1, 2.81, and .909 are Smith's stats. Arizona has surprised many by playing good hockey. The young roster is relying heavily on their veteran netminder to stay competitive in the division.rnrnIn the month of November, Smith lost just twice. Both loses coming against good teams: Columbus and the Rangers. His record for the month was 6-2. As of today (Nov 30), Smith sports a three game win streak.rnrnThe Coyotes upcoming schedule isn't very favorable. In fact, the next five are all on the road: Nashville, Detroit, Buffalo, Carolina, and St. Louis. Add Smith to your fantasy hockey watch list. He has a chance to prove himself here in the next five games.rnrn Yahoo Fantasy Owned: 63% rnrn[nextpost teaser="Johansson" slider="true"]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_41057" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 28, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lines up between defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) and left wing Marcus Johansson (90) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre. The Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rn Marcus Johansson, Capitals, C-LW-RW rnJohansson started the year slowly. Since the beginning of November, he has completely turned it around. His full-forward flexibility in fantasy hockey formats is beneficial as well.rnrnJohanssonis on a three game point streak, and has points in four of his last five. The Capitals will most likely take the Metro, barring any major injuries. Johansson is in good hands. He plays on the PP and has a decent +/- with a plus-nine.rnrnOh yeah, and he plays with Ovi and Backstrom.rnrn Yahoo Fantasy Owned: 15% rnrn[nextpost teaser="Nielsen" slider="true"]rnrn rnrn[caption id="attachment_41058" align="aligncenter" width="590"] Nov 25, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen (51) carries the puck during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]rn Frans Nielsen, Islanders, C rnNielsen has always been a reliable player for the Isles. Now, he can be a reliable player for your fantasy hockey team.rnrnCapuano is always shuffling the Islanders lines around on a nightly basis. Therefore, his linemates are always different. He typically plays with Strome, Grabovski, Kulemin, and Bailey.rnrnNielsen has a three game point streak. Points in six of the last seven games. Eight points in that span. Frans plays on the Islanders second PP unit, but sometimes gets bumped to the first.rnrnOcassionally he plays with Tavares. Need I say more?rnrn Yahoo Fantasy Owned: 33% rnrn --All stats and numbers recorded from Yahoo.com rnrn[recentposts align="center" thiscategory="no"]

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Fantasy Hockey Spotlight: Grab Them Now

We’re in the depth of the 2015-2016 NHL season and there are still sleeper fantasy hockey players to add to your lineup.

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