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Victoria Matiash, Fantasy Hockey 9y

Fantasy Grapevine for Week 9

Envision gifted offensive defenseman Keith Yandle playing for a team that averages more that 2.29 goals per game. It could happen, and in the not-too-distant future.

Unlike the Yandle-related trade rumors of yesteryear, TSN’s Bob McKenzie suggests an actual, real-life deal may be in the cards for the Arizona Coyotes here. If so, the potential fantasy fallout is scintillating.

As he has the past two seasons, Yandle once again leads the Coyotes in points -- an uncommon feat for a defenseman (see also: Shea Weber, before the Nashville Predators traded for/signed some scoring). For selfish fantasy-related reasons, we’d love to see what he could accomplish with a squad where he doesn’t have to do the heavy lifting on offense. Say, with the Detroit Red Wings, who are believed to be exceptionally keen on the 28-year-old blueliner.

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