Cory Emmerton has signed a three-year entry level deal with Detroit. He will report to Grand Rapids for the end of this season.Matt Schneider expects to be back in the Detroit lineup tonight, but Henrik Zetterberg is doubtful. Zetterberg is also doubtful for the weekend. He will slip in your playoff draft...but is worth taking [...]
This column, and all of Dobber's work, can also be read on The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca.
It is no secret that the power play is the most important element of offense in the playoffs. This makes the participants of the power play the most fantasy worthy in terms of playoff pools. Defensemen who quarterback the PP actually see their production rise by as much as 40 per cent. This makes moving them up your draft list a no-brainer. Today, FPL will take a look at the Western Conference quarterbacks. Wednesday I will take a look at the East.
This column, and all of Dobber's work, can also be read on The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca.
It is no secret that the power play is the most important element of offense in the playoffs. This makes the participants of the power play the most fantasy worthy in terms of playoff pools. Defensemen who quarterback the PP actually see their production rise by as much as 40 per cent. This makes moving them up your draft list a no-brainer. Today, FPL will take a look at the Western Conference quarterbacks. Wednesday I will take a look at the East.
Andrew Ladd missed yesterday's game with food poisoning. Petr Prucha was a healthy scratch last night. He is a bit of a risk for your playoff pool. Chris Campoli left last night's game with a sore foot. Matt Schneider missed yesterday's game with an injured elbow. It is not serious and he will not miss any postseason time. Alexander [...]
Andrew Ladd missed yesterday's game with food poisoning. Petr Prucha was a healthy scratch last night. He is a bit of a risk for your playoff pool. Chris Campoli left last night's game with a sore foot. Matt Schneider missed yesterday's game with an injured elbow. It is not serious and he will not miss any postseason time. Alexander [...]
The flowers are out, the birds are chirping, and the beers are being chilled. Playoff hockey is every hockey fan’s favourite time of the year. Can’t beat watching multiple hockey games a night, hanging with your friends and enjoying a cold one. This year in the West looks to be potentially the best hockey since the Vancouver Canucks improbable run during the 1994 Stanley Cup. From Nashville right through to Calgary, every team looks to have a shot at earning the title of Western Conference Champion. Let’s break down each team – four this week and four next – and certain players to keep a close eye on for your playoff pools.
The flowers are out, the birds are chirping, and the beers are being chilled. Playoff hockey is every hockey fan’s favourite time of the year. Can’t beat watching multiple hockey games a night, hanging with your friends and enjoying a cold one. This year in the West looks to be potentially the best hockey since the Vancouver Canucks improbable run during the 1994 Stanley Cup. From Nashville right through to Calgary, every team looks to have a shot at earning the title of Western Conference Champion. Let’s break down each team – four this week and four next – and certain players to keep a close eye on for your playoff pools.
Fantasy defensemen rankings are updated... Fantasy Player Rankings are finally updated for Apri. Hey - it was my birthday yesterday - 33. So this past weekend there were celebrations to be had, hangovers to recover from, and of course April Fool's Day jokes to be played. I just plain forgot... Alexei Kaigorodov has just 17 points [...]
Fantasy defensemen rankings are updated... Fantasy Player Rankings are finally updated for Apri. Hey - it was my birthday yesterday - 33. So this past weekend there were celebrations to be had, hangovers to recover from, and of course April Fool's Day jokes to be played. I just plain forgot... Alexei Kaigorodov has just 17 points [...]
Sami Salo will most likely be returning to the lineup on Tuesday against the Kings, while Mattias Ohlund has his sights set on the Canucks game on Thursday against the Avalanche. Lindy Ruff believes that one or both of Tim Connolly and Maxim Afinogenov will be in the lineup before Sunday finale against the Flyers. He [...]
