A Case for the Defense
We are starting to see a little bit of the potential from a handful of solid fantasy blue-chip defensemen these past few weeks. Nicklas Lidstrom, Sergei Gonchar and Scott Niedermayer won’t be around forever you know.
How to Not Make a Mockery of Your Mock
You've seen a thread somewhere on your favorite messageboard. "Mock Draft Signup!". Odds are good you've seen several of these threads by now. Some promise seven rounds, others three, others just the first thirty. But it doesn't matter. You're hungry to take the ropes of a team at the (fictional) draft table. But before you go and book your social calender solid with twenty mocks, here are some tips- good for both participants and commissioners alike.
Quietly Productive Down the Stretch
Martin Gelinas is not a player that I would normally recommend for your fantasy squad. In fact, taking the season as a whole, Gelinas’ 37 points are not exactly eye-catching. Why should it be? That is a 45-point pace, which is useless in most pools.
The good part about that is – your competitors probably haven’t noticed him.
Proline Sports Select NHL picks – March 10, 2007
Notch won for the first time in several weeks last Saturday, but the biggest surprise was the excellent showing of the quarter. Statistically, a coin toss accurately predicting whether the home team or the road team would win is under 50 per cent. This is because there are overtime and shootout losses to consider - those count as ties...
The quarter actually beat several forum members who dared challenge it.
06-07 Dark Horse Winner
There is still six weeks of hockey left to play this season, but I have seen enough to name my fantasy dark horse of the year. Yes, Carolina’s Ray Whitney has been a pleasant surprise, but his production has slipped a little and he is now on the shelf with a sprained ankle.
(This was originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 5)
The Deadline Fantasy Fallout
A ton of deals on Tuesday and it is time to analyze the fantasy impact of some of the player movement, starting with the biggest changes (not necessarily for the better, either).
(This article was originally submitted to, and published by, The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on February 28.
A Former Heavyweight, a Dark Horse and a Happy Goalie
While Detroit was consistently winning, they were paying the physical price for it. Many of their top players have taken a beating throughout the season. The repeated hits have taken its toll on the team. The latest injury was to Tomas Holmstrom, who is reported to be out indefinitely. At the trade deadline, the Red Wings added the infamous power forward Todd Bertuzzi in the hopes that he adds the much needed muscle to fight back.
How Are The Deadline Acquisitions Fitting In?
It has been a week since the trading deadline, and already several of the trades are impacting the playoff positions in the Western Conference.
Dobber’s XM Radio Appearance
Every Monday at 8:45 am Dobber is on XM Satellite Radio 204 to talk fantasy hockey. Here is his latest appearance (March 5). CLICK HERE
Fantasy Hockey Potpourri
Some thoughts and other odds and ends in the wonderful world of fantasy hockey…