Michael Bunting
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Michael Bunting was able to find the back of the net for the Hurricanes Friday night, scoring one goal in a 5-1 win over the Coyotes.
Fantasy Impact
Bunting has struggled to remain involved in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in three of his last eight games (two goals, one assist) for the Hurricanes. The feisty winger continues to be a frustratingly inconsistent forward option for fantasy managers, recording just 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists) to go along with 23 hits in 52 games so far this season.
Michael Bunting was able to light the lamp for the Hurricanes Thursday night, scoring one goal in a 5-2 win over the Avalanche.
Fantasy Impact
Bunting has found a way to make an impact in the offensive zone of late, picking up points in four of his last seven games (two goals, three assists) for the Hurricanes. The winger has provided fantasy managers with a gritty lineup option on both ends of the ice, posting 32 points (11 goals, 21 assists) to go along with 18 hits in 49 games so far this season.
Michael Bunting was able to find the back of the net for the Hurricanes Sunday, scoring one goal in a 5-2 loss to the Wild.
Fantasy Impact
Bunting has been fairly reliable in the offensive zone of late, tallying points in eight of his last 14 games (four goals, seven assists) for the Hurricanes. The forward offers fantasy managers decent value despite fighting through consistency issues at times, picking up 30 points (10 goals, 20 assists) to go along with 39 penalty minutes so far this season.
Michael Bunting has agreed to a three-year, $13.5 million deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Fantasy Impact
Bunting joins a Carolina squad in need of the forward’s combination of finishing ability and toughness as part of a forward group lacking the latter. The 27-year-old will look for a third consecutive 20-goal season as Carolina head coach Rod Brindamour looks to push his squad deep into the playoffs this upcoming season.
Michael Bunting picked up two points for the Maple Leafs Saturday night, scoring one goal and adding one assist in a 7-1 win over the Canadiens.
Fantasy Impact
Bunting has not offered much consistency in the offensive zone of late for the Maple Leafs, posting points in just four of his last nine games (three goals, two assists) for the club. The 27-year-old winger has been a disappointment after a breakout 2021-22 season for fantasy owners, notching 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 79 games so far this season.