Move over Brian Campbell, there’s a new sheriff in town. Over the past 6 games, Mike Weaver has led the Panthers in scoring from the blueline with 4 assists including two against Tampa Bay on Saturday, only his 4th career multi-point night in 516 career games. After a training camp concussion and inconsistent play in his first games back, Weaver has found a new constant in his play; offense. Weavs has also racked up 14 shots in 13 games, a torrid pace that may see him set a new career high in that category in a shortened season. Fantasy team gold, kids.
To add to his offense, Weaver has strung together several good defensive efforts on a blueline corps desperately needing stability in the last few contests. Add in 27 blocked shots(1st on the team), 31 hits(3rd) and 3:45 SHTOI/G (1st) at the quarter mark of the season and you’ve got another outbreak of WeaverFever on the rise. Don’t feed him to your pets…or they shall die.
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