Many fantasy hockey managers are currently on their quest to win championship gold in their respective leagues, but the owner who prevails will likely do so without carrying any underperformers to the end. Listed below are three players that fantasy hockey managers should drop to the waiver wire before they cost them an opportunity at competing in the finals.
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Week 21 Fantasy Hockey Cold List
Stuart Skinner – Pittsburgh Penguins
Although Stuart Skinner has been better than Tristan Jarry, the netminder that the Pittsburgh Penguins traded him for, his numbers have not been good enough to provide managers with consistent goaltending. Since the Olympic break, Skinner has only picked up two wins and has an average save percentage of .897 throughout March. Additionally, it’s rare that Skinner doesn’t allow three or more goals against, which can be detrimental if an opposing team fails to accumulate a high number of shots. Going forward, it’s best for managers to stay away from Skinner, as his recent play can quickly sink goaltending categories for any head-to-head matchup.
Mason McTavish – Anaheim Ducks
Despite the Anaheim Ducks being one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference right now, Mason McTavish has failed to produce offensively, unlike his teammates. Throughout his last 10 games, McTavish has only collected one point and has not contributed to any peripheral categories outside of hits. Furthermore, McTavish’s poor play has led Anaheim Head Coach Joel Quenneville to make him a healthy scratch for two games in a row. At this point, McTavish isn’t a reliable fantasy option in the playoffs, especially if the Ducks continue to place him in the press box.
Alex Ovechkin – Washington Capitals
It’s hard to believe that Alex Ovechkin would ever find himself on the Cold List, but he’s been too inconsistent for managers to start him on a nightly basis. Since the Olympic break, the 40-year-old has only recorded 3 points and has been on the ice for too many goals, with his plus/minus rating taking a hit. There’s no doubt that Ovechkin’s shot volume has always been impressive, but his physical game has started to diminish, making him less reliable for hits. Although Ovechkin can have a multi-point game on any given night, he’s been too quiet to depend on down the stretch.
Moving ahead, fantasy managers need to be mindful of every add or drop they make, as an uneducated move can be the difference between winning the gold and being eliminated. Stay tuned for more fantasy hockey advice when our list of playoff sleepers drops this week.
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