Eddie Lack G FA Thu 2/22/18 12:18 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack has drawn a home start versus the Wild on Thursday, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old netminder dropped jaws in his road start against the Eastern Conference-leading Lightning on Saturday, as he was faced with a whopping 51 shots and managed to turn away all but three of them en route to his first victory with New Jersey. Lack reportedly will be countered by Alex Stalock in the upcoming contest, while fielding shots from a team that ranks 13th in road scoring. Even though he caught the Lightning in a bottle his last time out, we're wary of him based on a career save percentage of .909 between the Canucks, Hurricanes, Flames and Devils.
Eddie Lack G FA Sat 2/17/18 10:32 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack made 48 saves in a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday night.
EDGE Analysis
Lack absolutely stymied the Bolts time and time again to earn his first win as a Devil. But as good as he was, Lack may not be in the league for long. He will likely be headed back to the AHL when Cory Schneider returns from the IR.
Eddie Lack G FA Sat 2/17/18 1:15 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack will patrol the crease as a road starter against the Lightning on Saturday, Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's an ugly matchup for Lack, as the Lightning feature the league's top offense, as well as a deadly power play that ranks second overall (24.3 percent). Lack's made two appearances with New Jersey since his trade from Calgary on Dec. 30, losing one of those in regulation and not even factoring into the other since it was a relief showing. All things considered, you'd have to be very brazen to roll him out in fantasy Saturday.
Eddie Lack G FA Mon 2/12/18 4:27 AM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack allowed four goals on 26 shots in Sunday's loss to the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Boston is an Eastern Conference powerhouse and Lack didn't have the answer in what was his first start as a Devil and just his second NHL appearance since mid-November. The 30-year-old has only appeared in six games this season, posting a 1-3-0 record with an ugly .833 save percentage and 4.55 GAA. The former Canuck is not worthy of a look in fantasy right now.
Eddie Lack G FA Sun 2/11/18 5:03 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack will man the crease Sunday against the Bruins, Amanda Stein of the Devils official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
This will be Lack's first start for New Jersey since being acquired from Calgary in December. He owns a 2-1-2 record in the NHL this season despite a hideous .829 save percentage and 4.70 GAA. He's not a reliable option for the Devils, and certainly not for fantasy purposes.
Eddie Lack G FA Wed 2/7/18 3:41 AM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack stopped 11 of 12 shots after entering in the second period of Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
This was Lack's first appearance in the NHL since Nov. 15, and he doesn't project to stick with the Devils once Cory Schneider (groin) is healthy. Still, the veteran Swede is worth a look as a streaming option or low-priced flier in daily contests if he receives the starting nod against a favorable opponent.
Eddie Lack G FA Sun 2/4/18 12:24 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack was recalled to the Devils on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Lack will put a Devils jersey on for the first time since being traded by the Flames on Dec. 30, but it's unclear if he'll get a start since his call up was due to a Cory Schneider groin injury. Lack has appeared in just four NHL games this season, accruing a troubling .813 save percentage and 5.29 GAA, winning just one matchup. It's tough to judge from such a small sample size, but the 30-year-old hasn't been trusted as a consistent starter anywhere lately, so fantasy owners should follow suit.
Eddie Lack G FA Sat 12/30/17 6:22 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
The Flames traded Lack to the Devils on Saturday in exchange for blueliner Dalton Prout.
EDGE Analysis
Lack was immediately reassigned to AHL Binghamton, which is the top development affiliate of the Devils. The Flames have been extremely pleased with David Rittich as the new backup to workhorse Mike Smith, so Lack was deemed expendable by the Canadian club. Obviously, Lack -- who posted an awful 1-2-0 record with a 5.29 GAA and .813 save percentage for Calgary -- won't have fantasy value in his new digs as he'll remain a third-string goalie behind Cory Schneider and Keith Kinkaid.
Eddie Lack G FA Fri 11/24/17 12:16 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack was sent down to the AHL's Heat on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reports.
EDGE Analysis
The start of Lack's season has been a disaster, as he posted a 5.29 GAA and a .813 save percentage before getting demoted. David Rittich was recalled to serve as Mike Smith's new backup.
Eddie Lack G FA Thu 11/23/17 12:32 PM
Eddie Lack
G FA
Lack was waived Thursday by the Flames, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
In his most recent start, Lack gave up five goals in just 25 minutes of ice time before being yanked. Now, with regular starter Mike Smith back from an upper body injury, the Flames will look elsewhere for a backup goalie.