Weekly Wrap: Week 17 of Fantasy Hockey in Review

The Ottawa Senators, through Capital Sports Development Inc. (CSDI), have signed an agreement with the National Capital Commission (NCC) for the purchase of an 11-acre site at LeBreton Flats, intended for a new major events centre and arena district. This agreement follows a previous in-principle agreement and allows both parties to advance to zoning and design phases, aiming to revitalize the downtown area. Want More Context? 🔎

The Nashville Predators' contracts have been criticized by The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn, who ranked them 30th in contract efficiency, citing a $63 million surplus value deficit and concerns over the age and performance of key players like Steven Stamkos and Brady Skjei. The team's strategy of signing older players to long-term contracts raises questions about future performance, especially given the struggles of goaltender Juuse Saros and the need for a bounce-back season across the roster. Want More Context? 🔎

If the New York Islanders want to reach the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they need starting goaltender Ilya Sorokin to bounce back from two subpar seasons, particularly improving his performance on the penalty kill. With his GAA and SV% declining, the team hopes new strategies under Bob Boughner will enhance Sorokin's game, keeping him fresh as Semyon Varlamov recovers from surgery. Want More Context? 🔎