Kevin Labanc RW FA Tue 5/1/18 4:23 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc set up Tomas Hertl's game-tying goal, but his side still fell 4-3 in overtime on Monday to the Golden Knights in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc was known as a pass-first player in the regular season, and that's continued in the playoffs, with four assists and no goals to his name. The goals should come eventually, but for now, his assists are providing enough for his owners.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Sun 3/18/18 2:43 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc scored a power-play goal and added an assist at even strength in Saturday's win over Vancouver.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc has scored in three of his last four games and is up to 11 tallies in 67 games on the season. He's currently playing on the third line, but 15 of his 38 points have come with the man advantage. Labanc has some sweet hands and his role on the first power-play unit makes him worth owning in some deep leagues.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Sat 2/3/18 3:48 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc notched a goal and an assist Friday, helping his team to a 3-1 win over Columbus.
EDGE Analysis
With Logan Couture playing very well right now, things are set up for his linemates to score along with him. Labanc now has nine points in his past eight games and six in his past four, which has him close to doubling last year's assist total. He's a good value play because of the Sharks' production and his wealth of opportunities playing with San Jose's scorers. So far, he's stepped up well.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Thu 2/1/18 12:17 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc scored the Sharks' only goal on three shots with two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Red Wings.
EDGE Analysis
He's now got two goals and seven points in the last seven games, as Labanc has thrived alongside Logan Couture on San Jose's top line and top power-play unit. The 22-year-old will likely to continue to experience peaks and valleys in his production, but his current role should give him a solid fantasy floor.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 1/26/18 1:27 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc garnered a trio of assists Thursday in a 6-5 loss to the visiting Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc was instrumental in what probably should have been a win for the Sharks, as all three of his apples were of the primary variety. With 26 points in 43 games in his second NHL season, the Brooklyn native has been a solid source of secondary scoring in the Bay Area and a serviceable fantasy asset in the deepest of leagues.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 1/19/18 5:42 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc collected two assists and fired seven shots on goal in Thursday's loss to the Avalanche.
EDGE Analysis
They were the first points in seven games for Labanc, who had gone cold after a hot stretch in December. The 22-year-old has four goals and 18 assists through 39 games, including 11 points with the man advantage. Labanc is worth owning in deeper leagues, but he's fairly inconsistent and his minimal shot totals won't lead to many goals.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Wed 1/3/18 1:55 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc had two assists in Tuesday's win over Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc has been producing steadily of late, racking up a goal and 12 points in his last 10 games. The 22-year-old is currently skating on the third line, but Labanc has been dynamite on the power play and is up to 20 points through 32 games. He's got some slick offensive skills and could be worth a look on a streaking San Jose team which is 7-2-2 in its past 11 games.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Fri 12/22/17 1:21 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc scored the overtime winner after dishing out three assists -- two on the power play -- in Thursday's 5-4 win over Vancouver.
EDGE Analysis
Labanc's enjoying life on the top power-play unit alongside Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski and Brent Burns. The Brooklyn native's been in a giving mood during the holiday season, dishing out five helpers in the past two games. In 23 appearances between this one and the last time he lit the lamp back on Oct. 14, Labanc had been held to a meager nine assists.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Tue 12/19/17 12:49 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc recorded two assists, three shots and a two PIM during Monday's 5-3 loss to Edmonton.
EDGE Analysis
The eye test consistently affirms Labanc's offensive track record at the lower levels is legit, as the Brooklyn, NY native showcases the upside of a gifted scorer and playmaker possessing high-end offensive IQ. It hasn't yet translated fully at the highest level, and there are no guarantees he's going to provide consistent fantasy value in the near future. However, natural talent usually rises to the top in the long run.
Kevin Labanc RW FA Sun 12/10/17 9:27 AM
Kevin Labanc
RW FA
Labanc dished out a pair of helpers in Saturday's win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
With ten points through 23 contests, Labanc has been a decent depth contributor this season. The 21-year-old plays on the fourth line, but his fantasy value comes from his spot on the first power-play unit. The youngster was a 100-point scorer in the OHL and his offensive skills at least make him worth a look in some deeper formats.