The Philadelphia Flyers are just in a bad state right now as they lost for the 8th time in their last 9 games, losing again to the New York Rangers in the back end of a home-and-home series. The Story for the Rangers offense was their depth as Derick Brassard scored twice and Jesper Fast and J.T. Miller potted their first of the season with Fast's being his first NHL goal with both adding assists as well. I wouldn't be surprised if Philadelphia didn't make some sort of move like replacing Craig Berube behind the bench or pulling off a big trade to shake things up..... For those lucky enough to draft Tyler Bozak, you have been rewarded with the best start to a season in his career. With 22 points in 23 games this season, Bozak is on pace to obliterate his season high of 49 points last year, and that was in 58 games.  Playing alongside Phil Kessel (2A) doesn't hurt. James van Riemsdyk (2A), who after a somewhat slow start to the season, now has 13 points in 13 November games. All three should be in your starting lineups... Don't look now but the Buffalo Sabres are thundering back into legitimacy as they won for the 5th time in the past 6 games with a 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens, who lost both ends of the home-and-home series. Jhonas Enroth was the story as he stopped 41 of 44 for his 4th win in past 5 starts. The Sabres now will face Tampa Bay in a home-and-home series this week so the schedule doesn't lighten up.... Speaking of Tampa, G Ben Bishop raised his record to 14-3-2 with a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators, where he had played briefly in 2012-13, to keep him apace with the league leaders. Bishop has developed into a go-to guy in fantasy circles playing with the Bolts..... Jaroslav Halak has won for the ninth straight time defeating the New Jersey Devils 3-1, making Halak a must-start in fantasy circles as the Islanders are for real this season. When you have a superstar like John Tavares leading the way, and back that up with some steady goaltending, you know you have a chance every night.... It's time to take notice of Calgary's Jiri Hudler, carried the offense with a goal and two assists in their 3-0 win in Arizona. The 30-year old extended his point streak to four games and has been basically a point-per game producer with 23 points in 24 games. Coming off a 54-point effort in his second year with Calgary, Hudler has become the veteran centerpiece of a young but talented forward corps, so give him a look. His 50.5 % ownership ...

Fast, 22, has one goal and eight assists in 11 games with Hartford this season. He will be in the Rangers fourth line with Dominic Moore and Tanner Glass. He has yet to record a point in three games with the Rangers.

Fast was a healthy scratch in each of the Rangers last two games. He had zero points with three shots and minus-1 rating in the first three games of the year.

Columbus Blue Jacket Center Boone Jenner sustained a broken hand and will be sidelined for the beginning of the season. Nathan Horton is also out with back issues, so Columbus will be without 3 of their top key performers if they don't sign Ryan Johansen before the season starts. Expect the Blue Jackets to sign the RFA Johansen as expectations are riding high this year in Columbus....Speaking of high expectations, Tyler Seguin potted 3 goals and an assist in Dallas' 5-4 win over Florida. Some people are saying that Seguin could possibly battle for the NHL Scoring title this season.  I wouldn't bet against that....The New York Rangers' future looks bright and we are not talking about another run a the Stanley Cup this season.  The Rangers' young guns scored 5 of the 6 goals in last night's exhibition tilt against Philadelphia.  Jesper Fast (2G). Ryan Haggerty (2G, A) and Anthony Duclair (G, A) were the main components of the 6-3 victory. Kevin Hayes pitched in with 2 assists. The Rangers need not look very far to find some offensive spark this year if they need it...Jason Pominville had a natural hat trick last night scoring three straight goals in the third period of Minnesota's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh. Pominville should benefit from the arrival of one-time Buffalo team mate Thomas Vanek, so keep Pommer in mind in those mid-to-late rounds of your draft. Darcy Kuemper was solid in net for the Wild....Edmonton defeated Winnipeg by a score of 3-1 as G Viktor Fasth turned aside 27 SOG to earn the win.   For those who are thinking Ben Scrivens is a lock to be the Number 1 starter for the Oil, you better have Fasth as a handcuff just in case he steals the job. Edmonton needs to win now as the faithful are getting a bit restless in Alberta.

Fast has no points in eight games with the Rangers this season. He made the team at the start of the year, but was sent back and this is his first recall. He has recorded 17 goals and 17 assists (34 points) in 48 games with Hartford.