DAILY PRIME- FEBRUARY 6, 2014: STAMKOS A NO-GO FOR SOCHI; DARK-HORS... primepucks.com Thu 2/6/14 5:51 AM

After undergoing a CT Scan that revealed a not fully healed tibia, superstar Steven Stamkos has not been cleared to play for Team Canada in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Bad news for Stamkos, as he was doing everything in his power to make it back and represent his country in Sochi. As a Stamkos fantasy owner, I am breathing a sigh of relief knowing that he will be ready to resume after the Olympic Break, 100% intact and and less prone to being re-injured. We all act out of selfish interests, but look an "unfulfilled" Stamkos to take out his disappointment on the rest of the NHL in a few weeks. Dark-Horse Alert: Albeit in a lop-sided 5-1 loss to Pittsburgh, Winger Drew Stafford scored his 5th goal in 6 games for Buffalo. The incredibly inconsistent forward is enduring a miserable season with just 19 points in 47 games, but he has the offensive arsenal to put huge numbers over a short period of time. In '10/11, the impending UFA scored 31 goals and ended the '11/12 with a point-per-game pace over the last 20 games. The streakiest of forwards that drives fantasy owners nuts, but one of the only few left on the waiver-wire that has the ability to be a difference-maker. Watch him. Hold On To Niskanen: I know, I know.. I clearly advocated for "Sell High" time on Matt Niskanen when all the Penguins defensemen are in "house", but there seems to be something more wrong with Kris Letang than just your "average" cold. He has missed 4 games with a mystery ailment, so Niskanen continues to reap the rewards of playing point on the best power-play on the planet. With his assist last night, he has collected 10 points in the last 10 games. Hold onto him as we learn more about what is ailing Letang.