Keep up with updates on Scott Wedgewood, Justin Faulk, and other popular players.

Hey there! How's everything going? It's always good to check in, right? Starting this piece with a casual question might seem a bit unusual, but let's dive into something exciting.

We'll be looking into the latest player roster changes during this season. By examining roster percentages, we can get a better understanding of which players fantasy managers have been investing in or dropping recently.

Feel free to go your own way, but sometimes following the crowd can lead to some interesting discoveries you might have missed.

Let's dive in: Goalies | Power Play | Drops

Players Most Added Since Season Start

Scott Wedgewood, Goalie, Colorado Avalanche (now at 85.2%, up by 74.8% since season start)
Dawson Mercer, Right Wing, New Jersey Devils (now at 78.0%, up by 73.1%)
Shane Pinto, Center, Ottawa Senators (now at 76.3%, up by 70.5%)
Leo Carlsson, Center, Anaheim Ducks (now at 89.7%, up by 67.0%)
Spencer Knight, Goalie, Chicago Blackhawks (now at 79.1%, up by 66.0%)
Artturi Lehkonen, Left Wing, Colorado Avalanche (now at 73.7%, up by 57.7%)
Matthew Schaefer, Defenseman, New York Islanders (now at 90.5%, up by 55.9%)
Justin Faulk, Defenseman, St. Louis Blues (now at 68.7%, up by 54.3%)
Jakub Dobes, Goalie, Montreal Canadiens (now at 54.5%, up by 52.5%)
Troy Terry, Center/Right Wing, Anaheim Ducks (now at 62.9%, up by 48.4%)

The most significant surges in player pickups this season happened right at the beginning. Pinto, Nazar, and Wedgewood exploded in Week 1 with impressive jumps as fantasy managers rushed to strengthen their teams. Dobes made a notable move on Oct. 28, firmly cementing his place on the radar with a 36.4% surge.

It's interesting to note that Mercer's rise might slow down a bit due to Jack Hughes' absence for several weeks. This absence could impact Mercer's value, mainly tied to his top-line opportunities. Nevertheless, these roster additions show managers chasing after early opportunities and role shifts successfully.

Even if you missed the initial wave, there's still time to catch up on some of these players. Lehkonen and Terry, for instance, are available in over a quarter of leagues, and their performance trends suggest upward momentum. So, it's not too late to ride the second wave of player pickups.

Players Most Added Since Start of November

Justin Faulk, Defenseman, St. Louis Blues (now at 68.7%, up by 47.8% since start of November)
Troy Terry, Center/Right Wing, Anaheim Ducks (now at 62.9%, up by 47.1%)
Jake McCabe, Defenseman, Toronto Maple Leafs (now at 50.9%, up by 42.3%)
Tyler Bertuzzi, Left Wing, Chicago Blackhawks (now at 51.7%, up by 40.9%)
Leo Carlsson, Center, Anaheim Ducks (now at 89.7%, up by 34.1%)
Morgan Geekie, Center/Left Wing/Right Wing, Boston Bruins (now at 77.1%, up by 28.8%)
Spencer Knight, Goalie, Chicago Blackhawks (now at 79.1%, up by 28.5%)
Simon Nemec, Defenseman, New Jersey Devils (now at 31.7%, up by 28.3%)
Lukas Dostal, Goalie, Anaheim Ducks (now at 74.3%, up by 28.2%)
Jack Roslovic, Center/Right Wing, Edmonton Oilers (now at 27.3%, up by 26.6%)

Faulk remains a popular player addition due to his valuable contributions on the Blues' top power-play unit. Despite competition for his spot, Faulk's all-around performance stats keep him relevant in most fantasy formats. While Nemec gained attention with a hat trick, his position as the third defenseman on the Devils' depth chart might limit his potential. Keep an eye on players like McCabe, who offer reliable shot-blocking and consistent contributions to Toronto's fantasy lineup.

Players Most Dropped Since Season Start

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Center, Washington Capitals (now at 21.4%, down by 39.3% since start of October)
Gabriel Landeskog, Left Wing, Colorado Avalanche (now at 37.8%, down by 36.8%)
Matt Duchene, Center/Left Wing, Dallas Stars (now at 38.6%, down by 32.4%)
Kaiden Guhle, Defenseman, Montreal Canadiens (now at 37.1%, down by 30.1%)
Sam Montembeault, Goalie, Montreal Canadiens (now at 51.9%, down by 29.3%)
Adin Hill, Goalie, Vegas Golden Knights (now at 68.7%, down by 29.1%)
Sean Durzi, Defenseman, Utah Mammoth (now at 39.9%, down by 29.0%)
Kent Johnson, Center/Left Wing, Columbus Blue Jackets (now at 22.3%, down by 28.4%)
Jordan Binnington, Goalie, St. Louis Blues (now at 57.6%, down by 27.6%)
Linus Ullmark, Goalie, Ottawa Senators (now at 43.4%, down by 27.4%)

Injuries explain some of the drop-offs, while underperforming goaltenders account for most of the rest. Landeskog and Duchene's diminishing fantasy value is evident as other players step into more prominent roles. Despite these drops, some injured players could still be valuable options later in the season. Keep an eye on Guhle (expected back in January) and Dubois (set for a March return) for potential late-season reinforcements. Durzi struggled to secure a power-play role, and Johnson has faced a decline in his gameplay.

Goalie Updates

Here are the latest updates on goaltending performances, including crease shares, fantasy production, and important insights where applicable.

Columbus Blue Jackets in 19 games (five last week):

Jet Greaves (crease share season/week: 63.5%/100.0%, fantasy points season/week: 22.4/11.4, 88.9% available, 1.84 FPP60)
Elvis Merzlikins (crease share season/week: 36.5%/DNP, fantasy points season/week: 15.6/DNP, 71.8% available, 2.23 FPP60)

The Blue Jackets had a packed five-game week, with Greaves taking charge of the crease throughout. Despite a rough start with five goals conceded in the first game, Greaves seems to be a reliable option moving forward, especially with Merzlikins set to return to action.

Colorado Avalanche in 19 games (three last week):

Scott Wedgewood (crease share season/week: 74.3%/66.7%, fantasy points season/week: 52.8/16.6, 14.8% available, 3.7 FPP60)
Mackenzie Blackwood (crease share season/week: 15.9%/33.3%, fantasy points season/week: 2.4/1.6, 28.5% available, 0.79 FPP60)
Trent Miner (crease share season/week: 9.8%/DNP, fantasy points season/week: 2.0/DNP, 99.9% available, 1.06 FPP60)

Wedgewood, the highly sought-after player, is getting rewarded with significant time in the crease by the Avalanche. Initially the backup, Wedgewood's impressive performance has turned this into a shared goaltending situation with Blackwood.

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