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Jake Neighbors was registered at 27% of the Yahoo League, up from 19% a week ago, and JJ Peterka jumped from 15% to 30%.
If you want to stream a goaltender, Kaapo Kahkonen (5% enrollment) could be a worthy option. New Jersey has two back-to-back situations this week, so Kahkonen and Jake Allen (37%) could get split starts. Colorado's Justus Anunen (12%) could make one or two starts this week, and he could also be picked up.
The best non-goaltenders are Nick Schmaltz (29%) and Alexis Lafreniere (46%). Schmaltz was featured in line changes in early March and finished the month with five goals and 21 points in 15 games. If Lafreniere is available, he would be worth acquiring, but time is probably running out to add him.
So let's consider this week's lesser-known proposals.
Jonathan Drouin, LW, Colorado Avalanche (27% enrollment)
Drouin just fell off the recommended pick-up list a week ago. He has five goals, 11 assists and 30 shots in his last 14 games. Drouin has had multi-point performances in four of his past six contests. He is just two points away from reaching the 50-point mark for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Drouin fits in well with prolific producers Nathan McKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. This trio should be able to stay hot throughout Colorado's four-game week.
Adam Henrique, C/LW, Edmonton Oilers (25% enrollment)
Enrique has scored three goals on eight shots in the last four games. He has been productive since moving up to the second line alongside Leon Draisaitl in an even situation. Enrique's fantasy stock has slumped since being acquired from the Ducks, but his new role and recent success make him an interesting short-term addition, and he is scheduled to play in four games for the Oilers this week. ing.
Tyler Bertuzzi, LW, Toronto Maple Leafs (19% enrollment)
Bertuzzi has scored 11 of his 18 points and 15 of his 37 points in the past 17 games. He gradually improved, posting six goals and two assists in eight games through March. Bertuzzi had 18 shots and 12 hits in those eight games. He's playing well alongside Auston Matthews and Max Domi.
Michael Granlund, C/RW, San Jose Sharks (18% enrollment)
Despite San Jose's struggles offensively in 2023-24, Granlund has been a fairly consistent scoring threat. Although limited to 60 games this season, the 32-year-old forward leads the team with 38 assists and 50 points. Fantasy managers shouldn't have to worry about using him, as he's averaging a career-high 20 minutes, 43 seconds of ice time per game. Granlund hasn't scored at least one point in at least one game since mid-February.
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During this period, he accumulated 7 goals and 21 points in 21 games. Granlund also has 10 power play points (one goal, nine assists) and 35 shots during that stretch. He enters the Sharks' four-game week on a four-game point streak with two goals and three helpers.
Nick Bjugstad, C, Arizona State Coyotes (12% enrollment)
Bjugstad is also a surprisingly productive player worth targeting. He needs three more goals to match his career-best 24 points set in 2014-15 and five more points to match his career-high 49 points from 2017-18. The 31-year-old forward has eight goals, five assists and 30 shots on goal in his past 12 appearances. Bjugstad had four goals and three helpers during a six-game winning streak. He has played between Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz on the Coyotes' top line.
Brandon Saad, LW, St. Louis Blues (2% enrollment)
Saad has been all over the scoresheet since mid-February, posting 11 goals, 17 points and 37 shots on goal over the past 22 games. His four-game scoring streak, which included four goals and two assists, ended in Saturday's disappointing 4-0 loss to the Sharks. Still, Saad should be considered as a flyer in a deeper pool ahead of St. Louis' four-game week.
