Hurricanes Land Ehlers But His Opening Line Role Raises Eyebrows

Hurricanes Land Ehlers But His Opening Line Role Raises Eyebrows

When the Carolina Hurricanes inked Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year deal this summer, they weren’t just adding a skilled winger-they were unlocking a chessboard of line combinations with a piece that can make plays at full speed. Ehlers brings something Carolina’s been coveting: speed that bends defenses and hands that don’t just keep up with his feet-they put the puck where defenders can’t reach and goalies don’t want it. Carolina paid for top-six …

Eastern Edge: Dominant Line Combinations in Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, Carolina, and More

Hello everyone and welcome to the latest edition of Eastern Edge! I'm Eli Feldman. While there's potential value to roster diversification in fantasy hockey (namely, maximizing games played), nothing hits quite like monopolizing a group of teammates, sitting back, and watching them tear it up together for the benefit of your beloved fantasy team. With this in mind, let's examine a few of the most effective (fantasy-relevant) forward lines in the…