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Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for depth pieces to supplement their roster for the second half of the season. This week’s trade suggestions feature a couple of undervalued producers, a surprising success story and a potential buy-low candidate.
TRADE FOR
Blake Coleman, C, RW, Calgary Flames (80% rostered)
Coleman is having a career year offensively, amassing 19 goals and 37 points through 43 contests in 2023-24. He is on pace to surpass the 35-goal mark and reach the 70-point plateau for the first time. The 32-year-old forward also has 103 shots on net and 50 hits going into Tuesday night’s action. Along with his career-high 18.4% shooting, Coleman seems like the type of player who would be a great sell-high candidate, but his consistency has made him someone to believe in during the second half. Just make sure that the asking price isn’t too high to acquire him.
Coleman hasn’t been held off the scoresheet for more than two straight games since Nov. 7. He has compiled 17 goals and 34 points in 32 games during that stretch. Coleman has failed to pick up at least one point in just two of his past 18 outings, registering 13 tallies and 11 assists over that span. He’s also currently tied for first overall with six shorthanded points (four goals, two assists) and is tied for the league lead among forwards with a plus-23 rating.
Example of a completed deal from the Yahoo Trade Market: Coleman and a fourth-round pick for Oliver Bjorkstrand and a fifth-round pick
Evander Kane, LW, Edmonton Oilers (7% rostered)
Kane has compiled 14 goals, 25 points, 114 shots on net, 120 hits and 52 PIM over 38 appearances this season. He hasn’t had the breakout bounceback campaign that many were hoping for, but he’s still a valuable multi-category contributor. He has hit a rough patch offensively, picking up just three goals and five points over a 17-game span going into Tuesday night’s action, which could make him a very good buy-low option.
Kane’s recent deployment on the third line has held back his fantasy value. Still, he has managed to hit the scoresheet during the portions of games when he has played alongside Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. Kane filled in for Ryan McLeod, who was out with an illness, on a combination with Draisaitl and Warren Foegele in last Saturday’s…