DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Mon 9/18/17 2:31 PM
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Tkachuk (hip) will miss each of Calgary's two games against Edmonton on Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Last year's sixth-overall pick exited Sunday's practice with the injury, so the team is holding him out of game-action for the time being. Tkachuk isn't expected to miss an extended period of time with the injury, but Kris Versteeg will skate in his place in Calgary's top-six for the time being.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Sun 6/4/17 10:40 PM
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Tkachuk had a productive rookie campaign, putting up 13 goals and 48 points -- 13 of which came on the power play -- in 76 games.
EDGE Analysis
Furthering the delight of fantasy owners savvy enough to roll with the 19-year-old, Tkachuk also put up a whopping 105 PIM. All that production came in just an average of 14:40 of ice time, so there's a massive amount of growth potential for the 2016 first-rounder as he further adjusts to life in the NHL.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Fri 3/24/17 11:26 AM
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Tkachuk's two-game suspension for throwing an elbow to the face of Kings defenseman Drew Doughty has come to an end.
EDGE Analysis
Per Sportsnet's Mark Spector, the Flames have reassigned Garnet Hathaway to AHL Stockton with Tkachuk back in tow. The rookie winger -- who was selected sixth overall in the 2016 draft -- has been as advertised with his skills playing a 200-foot game. Forty-six points (13 goals, 33 assists) with a plus-14 rating and 12 power-play points has him on the redraft radar in just about any league format.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Mon 3/20/17 11:03 PM
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Tkachuk was handed a two-game ban Monday for his elbow to the face of the Kings' Drew Doughty on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
The NHL was swift in issuing its discipline to the rookie, who unleashed a vicious elbow in the first period of what ended up as a 5-2 victory for the Flames. The 19-year-old will sit out a pair of what should be difficult contests, first against the Capitals on Tuesday then versus the Predators on Thursday. Tkachuk will be eligible to return Saturday in St. Louis.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Sat 3/18/17 9:36 AM
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Tkachuk scored a goal, added an assist and registered a plus-3 rating during Friday's win over Dallas.
EDGE Analysis
The forgotten man in the rookie sweepstakes, Tkachuk is turning in an impressive freshman campaign. He's up to 13 goals and 46 points while providing solid peripheral numbers with 94 PIM and a plus-14 rating. His offensive upside and cross-category profile will make Tkachuk a fantasy star sooner than later, and he's likely underappreciated in some circles.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Wed 3/15/17 8:54 PM
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Tkachuk (lower body) was on the ice for warmups and will dress for Wednesday's game against the Bruins, according to the NHL Roster Report.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk was considered a game-time call due to a recently-surfaced lower-body injury, but will apparently give it a go Wednesday. The sixth-overall pick in the 2016 NHL draft has produced immediately for the Flames, notching 44 points (12 goals, 32 assists), a plus-11 rating and 127 shots on goal through 65 contests this season. He's gone a bit dry recently, tallying just three points in his last seven games, but will look to get things back on track against Tuuka Rask and a Bruins club allowing just 2.61 goals per game on the road this season.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Wed 3/15/17 1:41 PM
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Tkachuk has sustained a lower-body injury, leaving him as a game-time decision for Wednesday's home tilt with the Bruins, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The FAN reports.
EDGE Analysis
With 44 points (12 goals, 32 assists) in 65 games, Tkachuk finds himself as a darkhorse candidate to claim the Calder Trophy, so hopefully this ailment doesn't turn into a bigger issue.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Sat 2/25/17 9:41 AM
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Tkachuk recorded two assists during Friday's win over Florida.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie is having a fantastic cross-category season and is particularly hot of late. While he has just five goals over his past 32 games, Tkachuk has stuffed the other stat columns with 29 points, 60 shots, 45 PIM, 34 hits and a plus-9 rating. There have been plenty of noteworthy freshman this year, so Tkachuk's excellent campaign might be flying under the radar. He could be undervalued in keeper/dynasty settings, and he's currently presenting excellent value in daily contests. Fantasy stardom might not be too far away considering his multi-category upside.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Thu 2/16/17 12:55 PM
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Tkachuk lit the lamp and garnered an assist in a 3-1 win over the visiting Flyers on Wednesday. He also skated to a plus-3.
EDGE Analysis
The Arizona native has been having a great rookie season in relatively quiet fashion, as he's now up to 36 points while averaging a modest 14:21 of ice time. Tkachuk is currently slotted on the team's second line next to Mikael Backlund and Michael Frolik and skating on the secondary power-play unit, so he should have a solid shot at 50-plus points as long as he remains in a scoring role.
DTDMatthew Tkachuk W FLA Mon 2/6/17 1:15 AM
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Tkachuk scored his 10th goal of the season and had an assist in Sunday's loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Tkachuk's strong rookie season continues, as he's now up to 33 points in 51 games. He isn't piling on the goals, but his 92 PIM and steady point production make him an attractive fantasy option. The 19-year-old is locked into a top-six role, playing on the power play and is only going to get better, so use him well.