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CINCINNATI -- One day after a controversial loss,?Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price wasnt backing down from his assertion the system cheated his team out of a victory while throwing a wrench into the wild-card race.I think Major League Baseball is going to have to take a hard look at these end-of-game situations, Price said on Friday afternoon. For it to end like that is a crime.The Reds were tied 3-3 with the St. Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday when Yadier Molina doubled to left field, scoring Matt Carpenter from first base with the winning run. But the ball actually bounced over the home run wall and off one behind it and then bounded back in the playing field.The correct call should have been a ground-rule double, sending Carpenter back to third base, but the umpires didnt see it and the noise in Busch Stadium prevented Price from hearing the phone ringing in the dugout -- a call from his video team. By the time they figured out what happened, the umpires had left the field. The game was declared over.We werent in the clubhouse sitting around in shorts looking whats in the kitchen to eat, Price said. We were still on the field. Were talking about 30 seconds after the play.My feeling now in retrospect is maybe he [third-base coach Chris Maloney] saw that the ball did go out of play and there was nothing to lose because if the runner was thrown out at the plate they could appeal it and its a ground-rule double. Maybe he saw something no one else did.Price has an advocate in Cubs manager Joe Maddon, who stressed its hard to see outfield plays from the sunken dugout at Busch Stadium while also agreeing it can be tough to hear the phone.The phone in Pittsburgh [for example] is kind of quiet, Maddon said. Its a buzz instead of a loud ring. We should have a blinker that comes on.Maddon often has criticized baseballs desire to speed games up, and he and Price agree that was part of the problem on Thursday. The Reds needed more than the allotted 10 seconds before the umpires left the field.The things that I read [on Friday], the manager wasnt out fast enough, Price said. He has to make an immediate call. The focus needs to be making sure the rule is adjusted to accommodate time to see the replay.Maddon simply added: I have no sympathy for the time element there at all.The outcome affected the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets more than the Reds as Cincinnati isnt in playoff contention. But the win by the Cardinals kept them closer to the two wild-card leaders.We want the game to end with a proper result, Price said. One that should be supported through replay. ... Whats the point of replay if you cant use it in every single circumstance? 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Every week, well mine the waiver wire for lesser-owned assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the re-draft format -- and well also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Categorized by position, the players are ranked in descending order by ownership percentage in ESPN leagues.Well also include some former go-to fantasy assets who may be overvalued -- in the short or long term -- for one reason or another.ForwardsRobby Fabbri, C/LW, St. Louis Blues Ownership percentage: 41.0If you werent a fan of Fabbri before, his latest assignment -- on a dynamite line with Vladimir Tarasenko and Jaden Schwartz -- should appeal to you. For his part, the Blues leading scorer (who is also tied for second in the league) isnt complaining about the latest configuration:We have a good line, Tarasenko told the media Monday. We should spend way more time offensively. Im used to playing with those guys before and we have some success, so try to build on it and play better tomorrow. We just have to try to have fun on the ice and play for each other.Important part: We should spend way more time offensively. DFS competitors should also keep Fabbri in mind, starting with Tuesdays tilt in Nashville. The Predators have had issue with keeping the puck out of their own net of late.Evander Kane, LW, Buffalo Sabres Ownership percentage: 35.2Since the return of center Jack Eichel, Kane has three goals and two assists in six games. As long as that duo remains intact, the shot-happy sniper should be spoken for in a greater percentage of ESPN leagues. Oft-criticized from all angles, the 25-year-old is still a great talent with a ton of potential.Jiri Hudler, RW, Dallas Stars Ownership percentage: 9.4One mysterious illness and 20 missed games later, Hudler is finally back in action. Relatively weak on the right side, the Stars need the veteran winger to rise to the occasion, particularly with Ales Hemsky out long term. Look for the 32-year-old to fill a regular top-six/power-play role once his strength is up. Keep in mind that Hudler was nearly a point-per-game player with the Flames only two seasons ago.Derek Ryan, C, Carolina Hurricanes Ownership percentage: 1.8Even with the anticipated return of Jordan Staal (concussion), Ryan finds himself treading in the Hurricanes top six, shifted to the wing alongside Viktor Rask and Jeff Skinner. The 29-year-old has three goals in his most recent two games, and six points in his past half dozen. The AHL standout could serve nicely as a temporary plug-in on your own roster in the short term.Jannik Hansen, RW, Vancouver Canucks Ownership percentage: 1.4Following a lengthy stint on IR (ribs), Hansen is back in Vancouvers lineup, skating on a line with Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin. While the Canucks are struggling as a whole, the Sedin twins are producing with consistency of late.Seth Griffith, C, Florida Panthers Ownership percentage: 0.1As discussed previously, Griffith is earning the chance to strut his scoring stuff in a more prominent role under interim coach Tom Rowe. It doesnt get more exciting than subbing in for Jonathan Marchessault (lower-body injury) on a line with Aleksander Barkov and Jaromir Jagr. Thats quite a leap from his recent gig as a healthy scratch in Toronto. The 23-year-old held his own -- one assist, three shots, plus-two, 17:21 time on ice -- in his top-line debut on Saturday. Give Griffith a speculative look in deeper leagues and DFS as long as the current combo remains intact.DefensemenIvan Provorov, Philadelphia Flyers Ownership percentage: 37.8While tuned-in Flyers fans have been high on this kid for a while, a larger percentagee of fantasy folk is due to catch up.dddddddddddd A high-caliber offensive defenseman in junior with the WHLs Brandon Wheat Kings, the 19-year-old has 14 points to date, including two goals and three assists in his past six games. Leading the Flyers in blocked shots with 58 (which is tied for 10th in the Eastern Conference), the former seventh-overall draft pick (2015) logged a new high of nearly 25 minutes (24:56) in Sundays victory over the Red Wings. And have we mentioned hes only 19?Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes Ownership percentage: 4.5Logging heavy minutes at even strength and with the man advantage, Slavin has an assist in four of his past five contests, including two helpers with the extra skater. The 22-year-old (sadly) leads the Hurricanes D with 10 points on the season, a group that includes struggling blueliner Justin Faulk. Slavins 56 blocked shots on the season serve as added bonus for leagues that use that stat.GoaltendersJimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings Ownership percentage: 31.7Back from a groin injury, Howard appears just as dominant as he was to start 2016-17. Perfect in relief of Petr Mrazek on Friday, the veteran goalie then stopped 35 of 36 shots for Sundays win over the Flyers. That earns Howard his second-straight start, Tuesday versus Arizona. Only the Sabres have scored fewer goals than the Coyotes this season, so hes certainly worth considering for your DFS lineups Tuesday night.Antti Raanta, New York Rangers Ownership percentage: 26.5Henrik Lundqvist may never tend net for the Rangers again! Just kidding, of course. But we are digging this sizzling run (one goal allowed in three straight wins) by the Rangers backup. Ride Raanta until the wheels fall off, at which point King Henrik should rightfully reclaim dominion of New Yorks crease.Anthony Stolarz, Philadelphia Flyers Ownership percentage: 2.3By following up a solid NHL debut with an outstanding, shutout performance in his second start, the 22-year-old proves he isnt too wowed by the large stage. Give Stolarz a thought in DFS play whenever No. 1 Steve Mason gets a rest. Dynasty owners should also give the promising, young netminder a long, hard look.Lowered expectationsMax Domi, C/LW, Arizona Coyotes Ownership percentage: 73.9Following hand surgery, Domi is expected to miss approximately six weeks of action. This is where we usually suggest an less-prominent, fantasy alternative from the clubs lineup; but frankly, theres little going on with Coyotes that inspires at present.Marc-Edouard Vlasic, D, San Jose Sharks Ownership percentage: 68.5Cold since mid-November, Vlasic has just one assist in 13 contests. The historically streaky D-man will undoubtedly snap out of it, but theres little point in fantasy owners suffering along in the meanwhile. Shelve him for now.Mike Smith, G, Arizona Coyotes Ownership percentage: 24.0Illustrating just how awful the Coyotes have performed defensively, Sportsnets Dimitri Filipovic points out goalie Mike Smith deserves buckets of credit for maintaining some sense of respectability in the desert:This years Coyotes are really, really bad. If it werent for Mike Smith being out of his mind the past 2+ weeks the results would be gross. pic.twitter.com/VccisZXBfj- Dimitri Filipovic (@DimFilipovic) December 12, 2016And then Smith failed