JESPER FAST NEWS

Earns assist in win Fast notched an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Fast has warmed up a bit with three points over his last eight games. He went seven contests without a point in mid-January after returning from an upper-body injury. The winger has gotten a look on the top line at even strength lately, but he likely won't score enough to maintain that spot. He's at 14 points, 60 shots on net, 49 hits and a minus-1 rating through 52 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Thursday Fast (upper body) is good to play Thursday versus Anaheim, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Fast missed Carolina's previous three games because of the injury. He has four goals, 11 points, 24 hits and 10 blocks in 37 appearances this year. Vasily Ponomarev, who played in the Hurricanes' previous two contests, was reassigned to AHL Chicago on Sunday, which opened a spot in the lineup for Fast's return.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Fat (upper body) won't play Saturday versus the Blues, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Impact Fast will miss his third straight game. He had six points over 11 games prior to the injury, though he's mainly been limited to bottom-six usage this season. With Fast and Martin Necas (upper body) both out, Brendan Lemieux and Vasily Ponomarev are expected to remain in the lineup Saturday. The Hurricanes' next game is Thursday versus the Ducks.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Fast (upper body) is unavailable Friday versus Washington, per Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal.

Impact Fast also missed Tuesday's 6-1 win over the Rangers because of the injury. He has four goals and 11 points in 37 appearances this season. With Fast out Friday, Brendan Lemieux is likely to remain in the lineup.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Fast (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Rangers, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Fast didn't practice Monday after being injured in Saturday's 3-2 win over Toronto. He has provided four goals, 11 points, 43 shots on net and 24 hits over 37 games this campaign. Brendan Lemieux is projected to replace Fast in the lineup Tuesday.

JANUARY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains upper-body injury Fast (upper body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

Impact Fast took a hard hit in the first period and will not be able to finish the contest. If he misses time, Brendan Lemieux will likely take his place on the fourth line. The Hurricanes' next game is Tuesday versus the Rangers.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp twice in win Fast scored two goals in Thursday's 5-3 win over Montreal.

Impact He beat Cayden Primeau in the first and second periods, accounting for the only Carolina tallies on the night that weren't scored by Andrei Svechnikov. Fast snapped a 17-game goal drought in the process while doubling his goal total on the season, and the veteran winger is up to 11 points through 36 contests.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Svechnikov and Fast help the Carolina Hurricanes top the Montreal Canadiens 5-3

Andrei Svechnikov scored three times and Jesper Fast had two goals, helping Antti Raanta and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Provides helper Saturday Fast notched an assist in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Fast snapped a five-game point drought when he set up Jordan Martinook's second-period tally. Points have come few and far between for Fast this season -- he's at six points, 34 shots on net, 19 hits and a minus-1 rating through 27 appearances. He's gone at least two games between each point, a level of inconsistency that's too high for most fantasy managers to tolerate.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

One assist in win Fast recorded an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact The 31-year-old has been on a nice stretch in his past seven games recording a goal and an assist. Fast has also registered nine shots and four hits in this span. The third-liner has averaged 13:09 minutes of ice time in the past seven games and will continue to play with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces with assist Fast delivered an assist in Friday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Fast was mired in an eight-game point drought before getting off the schneid Friday. He remains an important role player on the penalty kill, though it should be known that he's averaging just 13:52 of ice time, his lowest mark since joining the Hurricanes ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pots goal in loss Fast scored a goal in Thursday's 7-4 loss to the Kraken.

Impact Fast's first goal of the season came at 7:35 of the first period, just 19 seconds after Yanni Gourde opened the scoring for Seattle. Playing on the third line, Fast has been a secondary contributor on offense with two points through five games. He's added nine shots on net, five hits, two PIM and a plus-3 rating while often skating alongside Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes sign F Jesper Fast to 2-year deal The Carolina Hurricanes are bringing back forward Jesper Fast on a two-year, $4.8 million contract

JULY 1, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Two-year contract extension The Hurricanes re-signed Fast to a two-year contract extension on Saturday.

Impact Fast will average $2.4 million per season. He had 10 goals and 29 points in 80 regular-season games in 2022-23. Look for Fast to spend time as a bottom-six forward with the Hurricanes.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores sixth goal of playoffs Fast tallied a goal in a 4-3 loss to Florida in Game 4 on Wednesday.

Impact Fast provided at least a point in all five contests of the Hurricanes' second-round series, but he didn't score over the first three contests of the Eastern Conference Finals. Although Carolina was eliminated from the playoffs with its loss Wednesday, Fast at least gave the Hurricanes a chance when he scored late in the third period to tie the contest at 3-3. He's finished the playoffs with six goals and nine points in 15 outings.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' 'Quickie' makes Fast work of Devils, making up for blunder with OT winner Canes forward Jesper Fast, after some big misses in Game 5 against New Jersey, ended the second-round series with a tip-in goal in overtime.

MAY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Hurricanes eliminate Devils on Jesper Fast's OT power-play goal Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi on a power play at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-...

MAY 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jesper Fast sends Hurricanes to conference final with OT winner vs. Devils Jesper Fast, who shot high on a wide-open net earlier in Game 5, didn't miss on an overtime deflection as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2...

MAY 12, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Jesper Fast scores in OT, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5 Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over t...

MAY 12, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Jesper Fast scores on OT deflection, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5 Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over t...

MAY 12, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jesper Fast scores on OT power play, Hurricanes eliminate Devils in Game 5

Jesper Fast deflected in a shot by Jesperi Kotkaniemi on a power play at 7:09 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a series-ending 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on...

MAY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Shines with overtime heroics Fast scored the overtime winner to win the second-round series as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 3-2 on Thursday.

Impact Fast is an interesting depth player heading into the conference finals. He put up a point in each of Carolina's five games against New Jersey. He finished the series with three goals and three assists. On the other hand, he had just two points through six games in the opening round. You hope you're getting the player who showed up against the Devils when the 'Canes come back in the next round.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE