Danil Yurtaikin

October 2019 – The 22 year old Russian, who went undrafted and signed with the Sharks as a free agent back in April, has landed himself a top-six role in San Jose. Yurtaikin has been practicing on the top line with Timo Meier and captain Logan Couture, which strongly increases his fantasy potential. The winger stands only 5’11” and weighs 165 pounds, meaning he will need to rely heavily on his speed and playmaking ability to be successful in the NHL. If the Sharks top line can find some chemistry this season, Yurtaikin could benefit from his skilled line-mates. Keep an eye on the waiver wire, as Danil Yurtaikin could be the sleeper that you need in some deeper fantasy formats. Alex Howes

June 2019 – The Sharks signed Yurtaikin as a free agent in April of 2019. Yurtaikin is one of several free agents the Sharks have added on entry-level deals. The Russian winger spent last season playing in the KHL where he posted 19 points in 40 games. He likes to beat defenders wide with his speed and isn’t afraid to take pucks to the net. He will need to bulk up however if he wants to do the same in North America. For now, Yurtaikin can be penciled in on the Barracuda line up. Chris Legg