Tuesday fantasy hockey tips - NHL picks, matchups, more

Following a flurry of weekend trades, we're set to see a few more new faces in their respective new places this Tuesday. Ready to rock following Sunday's deal from Nashville, Tanner Jeannot — rostered in 54.5% of ESPN.com leagues — is expected to slide in alongside Ross Colton and Nicholas Paul on Tampa's third line. Always good for a hefty number of hits, the Sophomore will see an uptick in scoring in Tampa, while also benefiting from a much-needed fresh start. Meanwhile, fellow former Predator Nino Niederreiter makes his anticipated debut with the Jets. More below on how the physical winger's new role offers fresh fantasy promise as well.

Later, the new-look Timo Meier-less Sharks host the slightly re-shaped Canadiens. I'm keen to see what ex-Dallas Star Denis Gurianov makes of his crisp opportunity on a No. 1 line with Nick Suzuki and Mike Hoffman, while former Devil Fabian Zetterlund is worth monitoring in San Jose. A top-six role — alongside Tomas Hertl? — in a torn apart Sharks lineup is a possibility for the young winger.

Elsewhere, in must-win mode, the Flames host Linus Ullmark and the mighty Bruins, who are coming off a tight 3-2 win in Edmonton the previous evening. After experiencing the birth of his first child, Jacob Markstrom is considered a 'maybe' in this contest. Detroit and Ottawa play their second in as many nights, but this time with Ville Husso and Mads Sogaard expected to start in their respective nets. And the Panthers will be in tough, trying to repeat their impressive 7-1 winning performance over the Lightning from Feb. 6 without both Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov. Mind, don't forget Matthew Tkachuk scored two goals and three assists that formidable evening.

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