Frozen Forensics: Matt Beleskey

Derek Gibson

2015-07-03

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Matt Beleskey could have good fantasy value in Boston next season. 

Ah yes, July 1st. It's basically the last bastion of sanity for hockey fans. The Cup Final is completed, the draft is completed, and all that was left was that mighty July 1st: the beginning of free agency. This is the time when teams spend like drunken sailors in a foreign port call, lavishly throwing money at players, hoping they're the right fit for their club.

Fantasy owners watch with great anticipation as well. If you're in a keeper league, will one of your players who is an unrestricted free agent, jump ship for the money? Leave behind a great situation (fantasy-wise for you at least), for a less-than appealing set up? This July 1st spending spree was actually quite tame, in all honesty. There were not many "big" names that signed on the dotted line (Phil Kessel being dealt to Pittsburgh was obviously a huge deal). Lots of intrigue for sure, and no player seemed to garner as much anticipation heading into the turn of the calendar than forward Matt Beleskey, the former Anaheim Duck, who was signed to a five year, $19 million deal with the Boston Bruins. Perfect fit right? Rugged, tough winger, who comes in to replace the recently departed fan favorite, Milan Lucic. Will it work? Will he be fantasy relevant? Let's take a look.

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