How to use your injured reserve slots without hurting your team
The IR slot is one of the most useful and most misused tools in fantasy hockey. Here is a better way to think about it.
By Aaron Author · · 1 min read
An injured reserve slot is free roster space, and free space is the rarest thing in a competitive league. Too many managers use it only when forced. The ones who plan ahead treat it as a chance to hold a valuable player while still adding a useful one.
Start by checking the rules in your league. Some allow only players listed on injured reserve, while others accept anyone listed as out. Knowing the difference is what lets you move first when a player such as Jonathan Huberdeau or Igor Shesterkin lands on the list.
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Maya Rempel · 1 hour ago
Let us know how it turns out.
Ike Maggio replying to Maya Rempel · 1 hour ago
I had the opposite experience, but my league's scoring is unusual.
Anita Dicki replying to Ike Maggio · 47 minutes ago
How deep is your league? That changes things a lot.
Jeramie Hickle · 3 days ago
I've been on the fence for days, and I think this finally pushed me over.
Riley Reader · 3 days ago
Fair points. I am still not selling, though.
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Tito Thiel · 2 hours ago
Tough call, but I think you have it right.