Could you get Igor Shesterkin at a slight discount?

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Among the candidates to acquire this week are players who haven’t quite lived up to lofty expectations this season. They all have plenty more to give, which could make them available for the right price. That opens the door for moves to be made if fantasy managers are creative enough.

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Igor Shesterkin, G, Rangers (99% rostered)

Shesterkin has had an up-and-down season to date, which could allow fantasy managers to make an offer and possibly add him at a bit of a discount. Through five games in December, he has posted a 2-3-0 record with a 3.82 GAA and an .877 save percentage. The good news is that Shesterkin should be able to bounce back. The Rangers sit near the top of the overall standings despite some spotty goaltending from their usually reliable No. 1 netminder.

Shesterkin’s numbers have taken a bit of a hit before in his previous seasons, but he has managed to get back on track before. Even though Jonathan Quick has played well this campaign, he isn’t likely to steal starts from Shesterkin. The Rangers will no doubt continue to show faith in him. It may be difficult to pry Shesterkin away from fantasy managers, especially from those who prefer to exercise patience, but he should be targeted if you are looking to significantly upgrade your crease situation.

Example of a completed deal from the Yahoo Trade Market: Shesterkin and Matthew Tkachuk for J.T. Miller and Elvis Merzlikins

Tim Stutzle, C/LW, Senators (99% rostered)

Stutzle has managed to pile up assists this season, collecting 23 over 26 games, but his goal-scoring woes have been a source of disappointment for some fantasy managers. After producing 39 markers in 2022-23, he has found the back of the net just six times so far this campaign. He’s on pace for only 19 goals, but the talented 21-year-old should be able to find his range and correct that…