I just confirmed with the Anaheim organization that Joakim Lindstrom's contract is a two-way deal. Barring a phenomenal camp, I doubt he'll stick for the full season, as a result of this news. The Toronto Star is speculating that Mats Sundin may not make a decision until midway through the season a la Scott Niedermayer. He [...]
The Ducks have signed newly-acquired Joakim Lindstrom to a one-year deal. I will try and find out if it is one-way or two-way. If a one-way, look for Lindstrom to get an opportunity on the second line. He is ranked 91st on my Fantasy Prospects List, but with the new team he moves up and [...]
Those of you with a lot of Avs holding their breath can rest easy now. Joe Sakic will be back for one more year. Essentially, that means that the likes of Stastny, Smyth, Hejduk and Liles will see the offense expected of them. Without Sakic, it may have meant a 5% drop (or more). The [...]
The once vaunted trio of Markus Naslund, Brendan Morrison, and Todd Bertuzzi are now all located on different NHL clubs – none of them being Vancouver. From 2002-2004, they dominated the Western Conference and the rest of the NHL on a nightly basis. All three are coming off disappointing seasons and are looking to rebound in new environments. Will it happen? Read on…
The Flyers have invited Bryan Berard to training camp. This is not a situation like in Long Island last year. On the Flyers, Berard would have to unseat a pretty good player to make it. Barring an injury, I doubt it will happen. The Blackhawks have signed prospect Akim Aliu to a three-year entry-level deal. He [...]
J’encourage souvent les poolers à construire leurs alignements avec plusieurs joueurs de la même équipe – surtout ceux qui sont dans des ligues qui ont un élément de séries éliminatoires. En 2005 et 2006, je moussais les Penguins pour vous, croyant non seulement qu’ils allaient performer en séries année après année, mais ils ont aussi plusieurs jeunes vedettes qui vont accumuler des bonnes statistiques et qui vont hausser la valeur de beaucoup de leurs coéquipiers.
What to Watch For: An Introduction Pt.I
What to Watch For: Six Sources of Struggle Pt. II
What to Watch For: Mental Focus and Strength Pt. III
Take a look at current rankings for the upcoming season and Roberto Luongo’s name is almost always atop the pecking order for goalies. Nothing less than 40 wins from him on the season – that’s what they say you can expect. The usual analysts all say the same thing - Luongo will bounce back from last season’s dismal final stretch because his minutes will be better managed by having Curtis Sanford play more games. This will ultimately keep Luongo primed for better numbers and more playoff success, or so they think. But please, before you cement him as your No.1 goalie of choice, take this week’s lesson into account as we dissect his game and evaluate his mental blueprint for the upcoming season.
The Leafs have signed rearguard Josef Boumedienne to a two-way contract. He'll help out the Marlies this year. Tyson Nash has been invited to the Lightning camp on a tryout basis. The competition for a winger spot on this team will be fierce. Starting in mid-September, every Wednesday at 5:40 pm I will be a guest on [...]
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I often encourage fantasy owners to build their rosters with several players from the same team – especially those in leagues that also have a postseason element. In 2005 and 2006 I pushed the Penguins on you, believing that not only will this team compete deep into the playoffs year in and year out, but they have several great young players who will post big numbers and subsequently boost the numbers of their teammates.
In 2007 I pushed the Los Angeles Kings and this year I have been pretty vocal about the Coyotes and the Blackhawks. These are great young teams that will easily have 10 players who will be highly coveted in fantasy leagues and if you wait too long to acquire them, you will be paying out the yin-yang. But which team is so weak that poolies are going out of their way to not acquire their players? Which team carries such a stigma that the mere mention of a player in that organization immediately shuts down trade talks?
The LA Daily News is reporting that Jack Johnson has fully recovered from his broken foot and ready for camp. He'll get an immediate shot on the top PP this year. That being said, temper your expectations as he is still young. Zdeno Chara will be ready to go for training camp, according to the Boston [...]
