"As we approach the final third of the season, here are a few nuggets that may help you to a top-three finish:

You might recall I sung the praises of Craig Anderson in my last column. Well, it seems I may have jinxed the Senators' netminder in the process. Since coming off a stretch that saw him win six of seven starts, Anderson has now gone six straight games without earning a victory. What's worse is the fact that he has allowed fewer than three goals only twice during that dreadful span. If you're asking for my opinion, I actually think it's a good time to buy low. Anderson leads the NHL in games played and stands fourth in wins, despite barely winning 50-percent of his starts. Opportunity is often as important as talent, folks.

With the trade deadline only a few weeks away, we'll soon begin to hear a lot about pending unrestricted free agents and the possibility of them being traded, but one such player who is unlikely to change teams is Zach Parise, as the Devils are in the thick of the playoff chase. If you're looking to make a run at first place in your fantasy league, Parise is an excellent target. Because of his less-than-stellar start to the season, his statistics aren't exactly eye-catching, but if you look a little more closely you'll see he has been on a tear since the start of December. In 29 games since December 1st, Parise has been the player fantasy owners expected, as he has recorded 14 goals and 19 assists for 33 points. Use his current 70-point pace as an argument to pry him away from his current owner and get yourself an 80-point guy at a discounted price. "