Atlanta has added free agent pivot Marty Reasoner. A little injury prone, he does have some offensive skill - he just hasn't been asked to use it since he was practically a rookie. In Atlanta, if Little falls flat... what choice would they have? If he can have a 75-game year, he'll probably set career [...]
Maxim Mayorov had a strong development camp and has given his notice to his Russian team. He will be able to negotiate a contract with Columbus on August 1. Look for him in junior this season. The Islanders have re-signed Jeff Tambellini to a two-year contract. With Ted Nolan out of the mix, Tamby will [...]
Now that the dust from the UFA season has pretty much settled, many of the rosters around the league are beginning to take form. There is still one big fish left in the open market (Mats Sundin), but who knows when he will decide whether he wants to eat poutine or sushi next season. There are numerous players whose fantasy values have risen and fallen based on what has happened since July 1st. Here are a few of the players who will benefit from new situations or teammates.
Martin Hanzal will have surgery this week on a herniated disk in his back. He will reportedly have enough time to recover and rehab by the start of training camp. Kudos to MikeD in the forum for digging this up. The Penguins have signed unrestricted free agent Bill Thomas. As a goal-scoring winger, he has [...]
Complacency breeds inconsistency - a lesson Ryan Miller was forced to learn the hard way last year. Don’t get me wrong, he played remarkably well, even heroic at times. But with no big guns in the lineup, he found out exactly what level of work ethic and focus it actually takes to carry a mediocre team for an entire season. Nevertheless, a vital lesson was learned, and it is with this “transition” year under his belt that I feel Miller is primed to have a great fantasy season.
Certains d’entre vous sont restés les mains vides alors que votre joueur a quitté la communauté de la LNH et a signé un gros contrat dans la nouvelle ligue Russe, la KHL. Voici quelque chose qui doit être proposé au commissaire de votre ligue.
Peter Forsberg will need at least several months to rehab his foot, once again throwing into doubt whether or not he can even play 40 games next season. Dallas coach Dave Tippett has been extended for two years. The Islanders have fired Ted Nolan. He did not get along well with his GM (again), but kept a [...]
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Some of you in keeper leagues have been left holding the bag as your player has flown the NHL coop and signed for big money in the Russian upstart KHL. Here is something that needs to be proposed to your league’s commissioner.
The Senators have signed rearguard Brendan Bell. I found confirmation that Krog has indeed signed with Vancouver. His contract in the KHL has been cancelled. He is a dark horse for 55 points on the second line, but he needs to play on the second line.Branislav Mezei has signed to play in Europe next season. The Boston [...]
Bugg's back from his vacation, and just in time. Reviews are starting to filter in from team rookie camps around the league, and some names you should know have risen to the top.
