Last call for Nazem Kadri

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Let’s get past those initial inconsistencies and Halloween hangovers. Time to shape up your rosters and prepare for the heart of the schedule.

We have a fairly good idea which NHL clubs carry deep lineups, though there are a few that may get overlooked due to slow starts. The Kraken, Panthers and Stars were all top-10 offenses last season and currently find themselves in the bottom half. And it appears they’ve recently started to deliver again.

Here are a few players rostered in half of Yahoo leagues whose hard work and opportunities should translate to improved fantasy results.

(Rostered rates as of Nov. 10)

Forwards

Nazem Kadri, Calgary Flames (Yahoo: 47%)

We’re going just below the halfway threshold with a player who probably hasn’t been this available in a long time. Some may characterize Kadri’s first season with the Flames as disappointing following an 87-point effort to end his time in Colorado, but recording 56 points — including 19 on the power play — on top of 267 shots, 56 PIM and 99 hits doesn’t sound like a letdown. And he wasn’t receiving a lot of love after only generating one assist from the opening eight games, though that’s sure to turn around as he’s racked up six points over four to go with 18 shots and a continuing premium role within Calgary’s top six.

Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Carolina Hurricanes (Yahoo: 34%)

Great production and solid linemates will often get you far in fantasy, even if the individual’s history doesn’t necessarily suggest any massive return. Take Kotkaniemi, for example. The third-overall pick from 2018 didn’t really get much of a chance in Montreal and has never received a decent amount of ice time, but broke through last year with 18 goals and 25 assists while not missing any action. And in Carolina’s deep…