Monthly Archives: January 2008

Top fantasy surprises

By |2008-01-31T08:25:32-05:00January 31st, 2008|The Dobotomy|

 Tomas Kaberle

 

The all-star break is behind us and there are just over four weeks until the trade deadline. Here’s a look back through the first 50 games (give or take) of the season for the top 15 surprises in fantasy hockey.
 

(Originally published by The Hockey News January 28)

 

January 31, 2008

By |2008-01-31T08:03:52-05:00January 31st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Facing the threat of going three-straight games without a goal for the first time this year, AO decides to make up for it by scoring four in one.   At least two games. That is how long Kovalchuk is on the shelf, according to TSN. He "likely won't" miss substantial time. Forsberg informed Modo of the SEL that [...]

January 31, 2008

By |2008-01-31T08:03:52-05:00January 31st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Facing the threat of going three-straight games without a goal for the first time this year, AO decides to make up for it by scoring four in one.   At least two games. That is how long Kovalchuk is on the shelf, according to TSN. He "likely won't" miss substantial time. Forsberg informed Modo of the SEL that [...]

A Capitals star not named Alex

By |2008-01-30T08:13:23-05:00January 30th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Nicklas Backstrom

 

With all the hype that accompanied Nicklas Backstrom prior to the season, it was surprising to see how many roto-league owners bailed on him so early in the year. Even some keeper-league owners had an itchy trigger finger.

He’s 20 years old and was hyped as a Calder Trophy candidate in the summer. He started off with nine points in 21 games and poolies figured he was stuck on the third line for the entire season.

Not so. 

(Originally published by The Hockey News January 25)

 

A Capitals star not named Alex

By |2008-01-30T08:13:23-05:00January 30th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Nicklas Backstrom

 

With all the hype that accompanied Nicklas Backstrom prior to the season, it was surprising to see how many roto-league owners bailed on him so early in the year. Even some keeper-league owners had an itchy trigger finger.

He’s 20 years old and was hyped as a Calder Trophy candidate in the summer. He started off with nine points in 21 games and poolies figured he was stuck on the third line for the entire season.

Not so. 

(Originally published by The Hockey News January 25)

 

January 30, 2008

By |2008-01-30T07:34:33-05:00January 30th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 For those of you in weekly leagues - A Roto-Look Ahead has been updated for the next week.  Henrik Zetterberg is probable for tonight's game. Eric Perrin strained his groin in practice and is questionable for tonight. Jonathan Toews hopes to return in about a week. He will resume skating today. The 'Hawks recalled Martin St. Pierre. Coach Savard [...]

January 30, 2008

By |2008-01-30T07:34:33-05:00January 30th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 For those of you in weekly leagues - A Roto-Look Ahead has been updated for the next week.  Henrik Zetterberg is probable for tonight's game. Eric Perrin strained his groin in practice and is questionable for tonight. Jonathan Toews hopes to return in about a week. He will resume skating today. The 'Hawks recalled Martin St. Pierre. Coach Savard [...]

January 30, 2008

By |2008-01-30T07:34:33-05:00January 30th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 For those of you in weekly leagues - A Roto-Look Ahead has been updated for the next week.  Henrik Zetterberg is probable for tonight's game. Eric Perrin strained his groin in practice and is questionable for tonight. Jonathan Toews hopes to return in about a week. He will resume skating today. The 'Hawks recalled Martin St. Pierre. Coach Savard [...]

January 29, 2008

By |2008-01-29T07:14:16-05:00January 29th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Hilarious link posted right here in the forum . It's a must see. hahaha TJ Hensick had four points in the AHL All-Star Game. The Avs called him up today.  Michel Ouellet was back in full practice yesterday for the Lightning. His return is imminent, but I don't know if it will be next game or the [...]

January 29, 2008

By |2008-01-29T07:14:16-05:00January 29th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Hilarious link posted right here in the forum . It's a must see. hahaha TJ Hensick had four points in the AHL All-Star Game. The Avs called him up today.  Michel Ouellet was back in full practice yesterday for the Lightning. His return is imminent, but I don't know if it will be next game or the [...]

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