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theScore will be giving out fantasy report cards discussing the fantasy value of key players on each of the 30 teams. This edition focuses on the Ottawa Senators.
ANA | ARI | BOS | BUF | CGY | CAR | CHI | COL | CLB | DAL | DET | EDM | FLA| LA | MIN | MTL | NAS | NJ | NYI | NYR | OTT | PHI | PIT | SJ | STL | TB | TOR | VAN | WAS | WPG
G Craig Anderson and Mike Condon
Anderson has been spectacular when he has played, but he has been away from the team at times during the season as his wife battles cancer. When he has been absent, Condon has filled in admirably. Both netminders have given the team, and fantasy owners, more than they could have asked for. Grade: A
LW Mike Hoffman
Hoffman should be well on his way to a season of around 30 goals and 30 assists - much like in 2015-16. He takes, on average, three shots a game, which keep his floor very high in daily fantasy. Grade: B
RW Mark Stone
Stone's ice time is slightly down, which would explain why he is taking fewer shots this year. He is still scoring, but his shooting percentage would indicate regression is coming. He isn't flashy, but the fact that he leads the NHL in takeaways is a big reason why he continues to get points. Grade: B
RW Bobby Ryan
Yikes. Ryan might be the biggest underachiever in the NHL. The former second overall pick has so much talent, but a lack of effort seems to hold him back at times. He has played much better of late, but overall his season has been a major disappointment. Grade: D-
C Kyle Turris
Turris had his worst season as a Senator in 2015-16, but playing though injuries was a major factor. He has bounced back in a big way this year, but an inflated shooting percentage explains why. He could still finish with around 60 points, but that doesn't guarantee fantasy ownership based on the depth of the center position and his lack of versatility. Grade: B-
C Derick Brassard
The Brassard-for-Mika Zibanejad trade is looking awful for the Sens right now. Both players have around the same number of points, but Zibanejad has played just half the games because of injury. Brassard's fantasy value has cratered this year after setting a career high in goals in 2015-16. He escapes an F rating with stronger play over the last two weeks. Grade: D-
LW Ryan Dzingel
Dzingel wasn't anywhere close to the fantasy radar heading into the season, so his production has been a pleasant surprise. He is still nothing more than a streaming or daily fantasy option, but there's always the possibility the 24-year-old could improve as the season goes on. Grade: B+
D Erik Karlsson
Those who drafted Karlsson in the first round expecting point-per-game production have not been disappointed. He has also improved his +/- and has contributed more blocked shots this season. He has cemented his status as a top-5 fantasy player, regardless of position, in any scoring format. Grade: A+
D Dion Phaneuf
It doesn't look like Phaneuf will reach the 40-point plateau, but he is still a valuable fantasy asset in the right league. He is on pace for his highest shot total since 2011-12, produces a healthy amount of power-play points and is good for roughly two hits and blocks apiece per game. Grade: B
Player to watch - LW Clarke MacArthur
Concussions have derailed MacArthur's career. He hasn't played in an NHL game since Oct. 14, 2015, but he is hoping to return sometime in January. It might be a long shot, but there's always a chance he returns to his 50-point form.
