| Dec. 29, 2024 |
Blake scored a power-play goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils. - Blake has enjoyed playing the Devils this year, earning three points over the four-game season series. The 21-year-old forward is up to eight goals, four assists, 56 shots on net, 18 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 36 outings overall. He has a point in each of the last two contests and may be gaining a bit of momentum near the midpoint of the season, though his fourth-line role will likely continue to limit his output. |
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| Dec. 27, 2024 |
Blake was credited with an assist in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Devils. - Blake registered the primary helper on Eric Robinson's ninth goal of the season which opened the scoring in the first period. It was Blake's first point across 11 games in December. The 21-year-old has a spot on the No. 2 power-play unit, but his lack of consistent production lately can be attributed to his fourth-line role. Blake's 16:21 of ice time Friday was the most he has received since Nov. 20. The North Dakota native has recorded seven goals and 11 points through 35 outings. Blake will attempt to keep the positive momentum rolling in Saturday's rematch against the Devils. |
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| Dec. 25, 2024 |
Blake has gone 11 games without a point dating back to Nov. 30. - The 21-year-old remains in a fourth-line role, but the absence of Jack Drury (hand) appears to have taken the wind out of Blake's sails. Blake isn't a huge part of the Hurricanes' offense anyway, but he has done alright with 10 points, 49 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through 34 appearances. He does not appear to be at risk of losing his spot in the lineup, as the team is carrying just 12 healthy forwards. |
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| Nov. 27, 2024 |
Blake scored the go-ahead goal in the third period of Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers. - He took a feed from Jack Drury between the circles and beat Igor Shesterkin clean with a wrister by the blocker. It came on the power play. Blake has seven goals and two assists in 22 games in a fourth-line role, which limits his fantasy value even if he has two snipes in his last three games. |
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| Nov. 23, 2024 |
Blake scored a goal on four shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets. - Blake's goal in the second period put the Hurricanes up 4-3, but they squandered the lead late in the third. This was his second goal in the last five games. The 21-year-old rookie is up to six goals, two assists, 38 shots on net, 12 PIM and a plus-2 rating through 20 appearances. While's he impressed to begin his first full campaign, his chances are limited by a fourth-line role, so his utility in fantasy is limited to deep formats and dynasty leagues at this time. |
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| Nov. 16, 2024 |
Blake scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Senators. - Blake's goal stretched the Hurricanes' lead to 3-0 in the third period. The 21-year-old rookie is getting an opportunity on the top power-play unit while seeing fourth-line usage at even strength, so he's worth consideration in deeper formats. He snapped a four-game point drought with his first career power-play point, and he's now at five goals, two assists, 30 shots on net and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 6, 2024 |
Blake scored a goal in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers. - The goal was Blake's fourth point in the last five games, as the Hurricanes' fourth line got them on the board at 14:25 of the first period. The 21-year-old rookie has done well in a limited role with six points, 18 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 11 appearances. He's picked up at least one shot on goal in all but one game so far, and he remains on the second power-play unit despite failing to record a point with that group. |
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| Nov. 1, 2024 |
Blake scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Bruins. - Blake tipped home a Dmitry Orlov shot at 17:52 of the first period as part of a stretch of three goals in 52 seconds for the Hurricanes. Blake has gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games (one goal, two assists). The 21-year-old rookie is up to five points, 16 shots on net, six PIM and a plus-1 rating through nine outings. He's averaged 10:48 of ice time, but he's firmly in a fourth-line role with the Hurricanes carrying just 12 healthy forwards. |
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| Oct. 26, 2024 |
Blake produced an assist in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Kraken. - Blake set up a Jack Drury tally in the second period, which stood as the game-winner. Through seven contests, Blake has three points, 14 shots on net, six PIM and a minus-2 rating. The 21-year-old forward has held onto a fourth-line role so far and is likely to continue to do so since the Hurricanes are not carrying an extra forward on the roster. |
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| Oct. 21, 2024 |
Blake was recalled from AHL Chicago on Sunday. - As expected, Blake's demotion to the minors was a temporary move. He has recorded two goals, 12 shots on net and one hit in four appearances with Carolina this season. Blake will likely occupy a fourth-line role and get time on the second power-play unit against Edmonton on Tuesday. |
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| Oct. 20, 2024 |
Blake was loaned to AHL Chicago on Sunday. - It could very well just be a paper move, as Blake has two goals in his first four NHL games. The 21-year-old winger could rejoin Carolina ahead of their next contest Tuesday in Edmonton. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Blake scored a goal on three shots while adding four penalty minutes and a hit in Friday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh. - Blake evened things up midway through the first period, roughly one minute after the Penguins opened the scoring via Drew O'Connor, and this was the youngster's second goal in as many games. A fourth-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, Blake has two goals in four NHL games throughout his career, and while the small-sample size rule applies here, he's undoubtedly opening the season in a good run of form. |
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| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Blake scored his first NHL goal Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Devils. - The goal stood as the game winner. Blake deflected Dmitry Orlov's wrist shot past Jacob Markstrom at 10:06 of the third period. Blake, who is the son of former NHLer Jason Blake, was drafted in the fourth round (109th) in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. It was his third NHL game. |
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| Oct. 8, 2024 |
Blake was brought up from AHL Chicago on Tuesday. - Blake is back on the Carolina roster ahead of the team's season-opening contest against Tampa Bay on Friday. However, it's unclear if he will be in the lineup for Opening Night. Blake made his NHL debut in 2023-24, recording two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in 15:18 of ice time against Columbus on April 16. |
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| Oct. 7, 2024 |
Blake was loaned to AHL Chicago on Monday. - Before turning pro, Blake produced 22 goals and 60 points in 40 games during his sophomore season with the University of North Dakota in 2023-24. He logged 15:18 of ice time against Columbus on April 16 during his NHL debut, posting two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating. Blake should see plenty of ice time in the minors this campaign and could be a call-up option for the Hurricanes at some point. |
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| April 10, 2024 |
Blake signed a three-year, entry-level contract Wednesday. The 2023-24 campaign will count as the first season of that agreement. - Blake scored 22 goals and 60 points in 40 NCAA games with the University of North Dakota this season. His superb play at the college level has resulted in him being a top-three finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. The Hurricanes took him with the No. 109 overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, but given Blake's growth, he might prove to be a steal at that draft position. It wouldn't be surprising if Blake makes his Hurricanes debut next season or even gets his first taste of NHL hockey in one of the last contests of the 2023-24 campaign. |
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