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It’s crunch time in the RotoWire Staff Hockey League. Final week of the regular season. With three days left, I’m facing a tough head-to-head to stay in the sixth and final playoff spot. If I win, I’m in. Wish me luck! (But not to my opponent! Just kidding. He’s a nice guy.)
My roster has recently experienced issues with a few players getting hurt and a couple of significant producers suddenly going cold. The bulk goalie streaming situation also isn’t working since I’ve consistently ended up selecting the wrong two. But the W is all that’s required this week. And then I can breathe a sigh of relief before immediately going back to worrying about another daunting matchup.
Should you also be facing similar roster decisions, we’ve listed a few players who could help you clinch a postseason berth.
(Rostered rates as of Mar. 22)
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Tyler Seguin, Dallas Stars (Yahoo: 43%)
Seguin had been enjoying a solid season before a lower-body injury would sideline him for almost a month. He came back on Wednesday and jumped back on a unit with familiar linemates Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment, where he potted the game-winner and produced four shots. Seguin also resumed his role on Dallas’ strong second power play alongside Duchene and talented youngsters Wyatt Johnston, Logan Stankoven and Thomas Harley. As he’s around the point-per-game average he regularly achieved during peak years and skates in favorable situations, more coverage should be coming his way.
Dylan Strome, Washington Capitals (Yahoo: 39%)
Life is always exciting as a Washington center because there’s always the chance of skating next to Alex Ovechkin. Strome has earned a significant share of that responsibility in recent seasons, yet Connor McMichael currently has dibs at even-strength while Hendrix Lapierre has secured a few chances. That hasn’t stopped Strome from accumulating 33 points in 34 games during 2024 while directing 65 pucks on net and winning 280 faceoffs. He and Ovi continue to participate on the top man-advantage, and he’s only three PPPs away from equaling a career-best of 21 set last year. That’s a lot of output for someone available in roughly 60% of Yahoo formats.
Viktor Arvidsson, Los Angeles Kings (Yahoo: 36%)
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