NHL Fantasy on Ice Week 2 pickups; Schaefer's early prowess
Oct 14, 2025
Delve into Lane Hutson's contract extension and the Montreal Canadiens' promising young core. Explore Matthew Schaefer's impressive stats and his surge in Calder Trophy discussions. Discover top fantasy waiver pickups, featuring Anaheim's rising stars, Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke. Discuss team concerns like the slow starts of the Atlantic Division and the goaltending landscape. Plus, find out about intriguing betting angles, especially for high-scoring games involving the Ducks and Wild.
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Hutson Contract Is A True Value
- Lane Hutson's contract under $9M is a bargain relative to peers and secures Montreal's core for years.
- Nick Alberga and Chris Meaney argue this could become a top-value defenseman deal if Hutson hits his ceiling.
Avoid Early-Season Overreactions
- Do not overreact to three-game slow starts for young players like Hutson or Slavkovsky.
- Hold or buy selectively; short early slumps often resolve after contract distractions clear.
Buffalo's Fanbase Has Lost Optimism
- Buffalo's early struggles feel persistent and fan optimism has faded according to hosts.
- Jake Hahn and Chris Meaney see limited fantasy targets there beyond Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin.