Devante Smith-Pelly

The Caps need to clear $1 million in cap space as they eye a possible trade, presumably for a forward.

Fantasy Impact

Although he was a hero in last year's Stanley Cup run, Smith-Pelly has not performed well this season, with only six points in 54 games.

Smith-Pelly helped Chandler Stephenson in the second period of the Caps' 6-3 loss to Nashville.

Fantasy Impact

Points are few and far-between for Smith-Pelly (eight in 37 games), so do not play him in fantasy.

Smith-Pelly helped Brett Connolly in the first period as the Caps defeated the Sabres 4-3 in a shootout.

Fantasy Impact

This was DSP's first point after a ten-game drought. With only seven points in 32 games (-3), Smith-Pelly should not be played in fantasy.

Smith-Pelly sent a wrist shot into goal in the third period of the Caps 4-2 win on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

As a back-liner with only six points in 21 games (-3), Smith-Pelly should not be picked in fantasy.

Smith-Pelly's second-period wrist shot tied the game at 1-1 as the Caps went on to win 3-2 in overtime on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

With only five points in 19 games (-2) and averaging 10-12 minutes of ice time, Smith-Pelly is not a factor in fantasy.