Good time to buy low on Cam Talbot

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This week’s trade targets are highlighted by a struggling netminder, a future star defender and an intriguing buy-low blueliner. Additionally, it may be time to explore trades for some struggling talent, including a couple of forwards who have taken big steps backward.

TRADE FOR

Cam Talbot, G, Los Angeles Kings (83% rostered)

Talbot has hit a rough patch, going 2-7-4 with an .893 save percentage over his past 13 appearances. He has surrendered four or more goals four times during that stretch, which has led to David Rittich taking over the No. 1 job. However, the move may not last very long, especially if Rittich’s 4-3 shootout loss to San Jose on Monday is any indication. As a result, Talbot makes for a strong choice as a buy-low candidate.

Talbot went 12-4-1 with a .933 save percentage and two shutouts across 17 contests to begin the 2023-24 campaign. He held the opposition to two goals or fewer 12 times during that period. With an average draft position of 168.1, Talbot has been an outstanding value addition for fantasy managers behind a strong defensive group in Los Angeles. According to Natural Stat Trick, Los Angeles has surrendered the second-fewest high-danger scoring chances. The Kings also rank third in the league with only 27.6 shots against per game and have the sixth-best save percentage (.909) despite the team’s recent struggles. Talbot has plenty of bounce-back appeal behind that group.

Example of a completed deal from the Yahoo Trade Market: Talbot for Jake Sanderson

Brock Faber, D, Minnesota Wild (57% rostered)

Faber has provided plenty of category coverage during his 2023-24 rookie campaign. He has compiled three goals, 27 points, 70 shots on net, 89 blocked shots, 32 hits and 22 PIM through 46 appearances. In addition to…