Fantasy hockey managers looking to tinker with their rosters will benefit from zeroing in on specific categories. Whether you are looking for long-term fits or short-term options, there should be a plethora of potential pickups to help your fantasy squad.
Let’s get into this week’s suggestions for your consideration, featuring plenty of bounce-back players.
Pavel Buchnevich, C/LW/RW, Blues (38% rostered) for Assists/Points/Shots
After posting two assists in eight games to finish January, Buchnevich’s fantasy stock has been rising. He has one goal, 12 shots and six assists in his last six outings, including one goal and four helpers during a three-game point streak. Buchnevich will be hard-pressed to achieve the 60-point mark for a third straight season, but he could still surpass 50 points in 2024-25. He has been logging big minutes on the top line and occupies a spot on the first power-play combination. Buchnevich has considerable upside ahead of a four-game week for St. Louis and could be a solid addition for the remainder of the year.
Jackson LaCombe, D, Ducks (31% rostered) for Assists/Points/Shots/Hits/Blocks
LaCombe has been a pleasant surprise on the Anaheim blue line this season, generating nine goals, 27 points, 103 shots on net, 86 blocked shots and 39 hits in 49 contests. He has earned one goal and six helpers in his last eight outings. LaCombe has averaged a career-high 21:03 of ice time per game.
Getting consistent production out of members of the Ducks hasn’t been easy in 2024-25. However, the 24-year-old defender’s category coverage and increased role make him a solid pickup option going into a three-game week.
Sean Durzi, D, Hockey Club (28% rostered) for Assists/Points/Shots/Blocks
Following a 52-game absence due to his surgically repaired shoulder, Durzi returned to the lineup on Saturday against his ex-Los Angeles teammates. He earned an assist, four shots and two blocks in 21:37 minutes of playing time. Durzi has three helpers, nine shots and 16 blocks in six appearances this season.
As expected, Mikhail Sergachev’s arrival to the organization has hurt Durzi’s fantasy value. Still, the 26-year-old Durzi should contribute in several categories for potential managers down the stretch. Utah has three games on tap for this week.
Marc-Andre Fleury, G, Wild (20% rostered) for Starts/Saves/Wins
Fleury has gone 6-3-0 in his…