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For a guy that will be among the NHL leaders in both hits and PIM, his cap hit is excellent. While he does
not set the world on fire offensively, it is much more than what your typical goon will provide. Every
small boost counts.
Dan Carcillo (LW – Chicago)
825,000 / 2 years
Strengths: PTS, PIM, Hits
One of the most hated players in the world is actually a decent fantasy contributor in multi-category
leagues. Daniel Carcillo provides excellent contributions in the hits and PIM categories. He is not great in
either goals or assists, but collectively his point totals offer good support for your team. So far he
compares favorably to Dorsett, however that is where the comparisons end.
Carcillo has not had a power play point over the last two years and has never scored a shorthanded
point. Over the last three years, he has a combined 40 blocked shots. He has also regressed in shots on
goal, finishing under one per game on average over the last two seasons.
Even more concerning is Carcillo’s health and risk for suspensions. Over the last two campaigns, he has
missed a total of 79 games, which is not reassuring in leagues with a limited bench or limited roster
moves. Still, for his cap hit he provides great value in hits and PIM on a per-game basis.
Zenon Konopka (C – Minnesota)
925,000 / 2 years
Strengths: PIM, Hits, BkS
Out of all the forwards highlighted in this article, Zenon Konopka offers the least offensively. Over the
last three seasons, he has just 19 points, averaging one point every 11 games. While this flaw does hurt
his value tremendously, his contributions in other categories (including being a two-time PIM champion)
make him a nice depth addition in multi-category leagues
If he is a regular in the lineup, he will finish around 300 PIM and 100 hits. Depending on his ice time, he
could even get you 40-50 blocked shots. He won 620 faceoffs in 2010-11 for the Islanders but will likely
not see such opportunities with Mikko Koivu and Matt Cullen on the roster. Expect 300-400 faceoff wins
and a percentage between 57 and 62 (based on his last three seasons).
Deryk Engelland (D – Pittsburgh)
566,667 / 2 years
Strengths: A, PIM, Hits, BkS, SOG
Deryk Engelland is a rugged depth defenseman who is a surprisingly good contributor in fantasy hockey.
He has back-to-back seasons with a double-digit point total, finishing last year with 17 in 73 games. He
only had 56 PIM last season but has 196 in 145 career games. He added 77 blocked shots and 86 SOG
last season.
All in all, Engelland is a good PIM/Hits/BkS combo player that also gives a small boost in offensive
categories. With the Penguins dealing Zbynek Michalek this offseason, Engelland could receive
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