Jason Zucker and Matthew Knies Get Hats Off for Hat Tricks

In a game between the Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche, Jason Zucker of the Sabres controlled the puck in the first period at Ball Arena. Zucker and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Knies have both had hat tricks recently and are popular waiver wire adds. Zucker is a short-term option with recent success tied to the Sabres’ improved performance, while Knies may be a longer-term gamble playing with elite linemates on a successful Maple Leafs team. Zucker has good potential to reach 50 points and receives first powerplay unit time, but his success is tied to the team’s performance. Knies benefits from playing with top players like Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, but his production may suffer if Matthews is injured. Both players have average peripherals. Toronto goaltender Jack Campbell is also a popular add, but he may not see as many starts this week due to the team’s schedule and goalie rotation with Petr Mrazek. Campbell had a solid recent performance with a .938 save percentage and a win.

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