MLSE Dinosaurs – August 30, 2009
Dobber Sports
2009-08-30
Fantasy Guide can be found here.
Minnesota hockey writer Michael Russo and Edmonton hockey writer Jim Matheson are both very clear in the fact that Mike Comrie will not sign with their city. Comrie’s agent is very certain that he will sign within two weeks, but I think we can be safe assuming it won’t be with the Oilers or Wild. I think he is waiting to see what happens in Ottawa – if Heatley is moved, then they will have room for Comrie.
Excellent article by James Mirtle, found here, regarding the little-reported fact (I know it’s “allegation”, but I’M saying that it is “fact”) that the Leafs are standing in the way of any sale. As I’ve been saying since the Nashville sale attempts, the Leafs are the powerhouse behind stopping him. They don’t say a word and they pull their long, thick strings with the Toronto media as a “favor” to play down their involvement or stay away from the story entirely, but it is the MLSE’s greed putting a stop to any move – and they’ll keep doing it until a team actually arrives in Southern Ontario. The entire thing is happening behind the scenes, so MLSE looks like angels to many, but mark my words – the MLSE is the most powerful organization in the NHL and not only will Gary Bettman do whatever he can to please them, I think he’s literally frightened of the consequences of failure. MLSE won’t stand for a move and they carry a big stick. And the funny thing is – the Leafs would profit from a move. Like the Yankees vs. Mets, a Leafs vs. Hamilton rivalry would take hockey to new heights – not just driving up television earnings, but merchandise sales. But that’s why billionaires boast only average intelligence and above-average luck: they can’t see the forest through the trees. Dinosaurs. They’ll die off and the forward-thinkers will take over. Eventually.
Related Posts
UPCOMING GAMES
| Jan 10 - 19:01 |
 DET
| vs |
 CHI | |
| Jan 10 - 19:01 |
 WSH
| vs |
 MTL | |
| Jan 10 - 19:01 |
 CAR
| vs |
 VAN | |
| Jan 10 - 20:01 |
 WPG
| vs |
 L.A | |
| Jan 10 - 21:01 |
 UTA
| vs |
 S.J
| |
Starting Goalies
Top Skater Views
CBJ
ANA
STLTop Goalie Profile Views
EDM
TOR
COL
BOS
T.B
LINE COMBOS
| Frequency |
L.A Players
| |
|---|---|---|
| 23.4 | ALEX LAFERRIERE KEVIN FIALA PHILLIP DANAULT | |
| 18.9 | ALEX TURCOTTE ANZE KOPITAR ADRIAN KEMPE | |
| 17.2 | TREVOR MOORE WARREN FOEGELE QUINTON BYFIELD | |
DobberHockey Podcasts
Keeping Karlsson Short Shifts – Thanks for Vejmelkmories
Elizabeth and Lewis reunite to bring you all the latest fantasy news and strategy, such as how our siblings would fare if called on to fill our roles like Owen Sillinger did for bro Cole. Then it’s onto news including coverage of the postponed CGY/LAK game and defensive injuries piling up in MIN and putting some strain on Gustavsson’s performance. Injuries and outjuries include a pair of goalies returning to their teams in Ingram and Shesterkin, as well as how Monahan’s wrist injury opens the door for big minutes for Fantilli. Finally, the pair touch on Voronkov and PLD’s hot streaks, and discuss John Carlson’s rollercoaster in light of Chychrun’s production.
Keeping Karlsson: Tuch Hunch
On this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian tour every team, ranking a slate of the least bad goalies, noticing the wind in some Red Wings’ and Stars’ sails, dangling snoozer status above a pair of commonly rostered power-play quarterbacks, and rushing or strolling, accordingly, to some skaters on the up and up.
Fantasy Hockey Life: Listener Questions and Skid Game
Today is Jesse and Victor talking dynasty strategy. First we take listener questions about trading prospects, sell-now pieces and more. In the second half it is the express edition of the Skid Game. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email [email protected] and ask to join […]
Keeping Karlsson: Matchup Maximizer Week 14
Jeremy looks at the schedule for the upcoming week of NHL action and recommends some players with good schedules that you should consider streaming in to win your head to head matchups.
Keeping Karlsson: Short Shifts – New Year News
Jeremy and Shams are back to bring you up to speed on what happened in the Fantasy world during New Year’s Eve and Day. They cover all the injury news headlined by Nichushkin and a couple of starting goalies and close with hot and cold streaks that include two big name defensemen that might be […]