Monthly Archives: October 2009

Saturday’s NHL Picks – with Notch

By |2009-10-17T18:35:43-04:00October 17th, 2009|NHL Picks/Props|

John Tavares

My debut picks for the 2009/10 season went better than expected.  It is always tough to gauge a team by their preseason results (see Vancouver).  For my first week selections, I went with coaching matchups with a lot of my picks as well as goalies that seemed to be in midseason form (see Miller).  My record for the first week was 7-4.  Within those seven wins, I got two plus (+) predictions correct to hopefully increase your payouts if you wagered some of your hard earned cash.

October 17, 2009

By |2015-07-24T10:50:47-04:00October 17th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - last tidbit of the night: TB top line is Lecavalier centering Tanguay and St. Louis. I figured the Bolts would try this eventually - they need Vinny going more than they need Stamkos going, and Marty drives that team.   Tired of streaky players and want consistency for your fantasy squad? Be [...]

October 16, 2009

By |2015-07-24T10:50:49-04:00October 16th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Martin Havlat is OUT tonight with a groin injury. I'll be using that one a few more times this season...   PM Bouchard officially has a concussion. I don't see him returning for a while. The Wild may be forced to make a move for a forward pretty soon (or they could put a claim [...]

Top 100 Roto Players – Preseason 2009

By |2009-10-15T06:26:25-04:00October 15th, 2009|z-Archives (other articles)|

Patrick Kane

Please remember these rankings are the result of weighing all statistical categories equally, which rotisserie rankings do. Being number one in goal scoring is the same as being number one in penalty minutes. The top 100 favours skaters as they occupy 60 percent of the scoring categories, but dominant goaltenders are recognized.

October 15, 2009

By |2015-07-24T10:50:51-04:00October 15th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber's article for Puck Daddy is up, check it out here! Want your keeper league team featured on DobberNation? Read on to find out more!   Behind the Net has a page that counts for penalties drawn. I was curious and glad to see that it is being kept track of somewhere! Check it out [...]

Surviving the Annual Early Season Panic

By |2009-10-14T16:21:52-04:00October 14th, 2009|z-Archives (other articles)|

Carle

 

As reported in the Toronto Star recently, Ken Holland circles the American Thanksgiving on his calendar every year in red ink. By then, he says, a team has established its true winning percentage.

 

Not everyone takes so long a view of things as the Red Wings GM, but even on teams where an October overhaul is needed, many NHL GMs and coaches still often say they like to wait ten or twelve games to get a feel for their players.

 

High Five, Low Five

By |2015-07-24T10:50:53-04:00October 14th, 2009|z-Archives (other articles)|

Anze Kopitar

Every couple of weeks during the 2009-10 season I will roll out my High Five/Low Five. The list is open to teams, players, coaches, and fans – basically anything hockey-related qualifies. The High Five are five things that have impressed me (with an emphasis on recent games), and the Low Five are five things that have me shaking my head.

 

October 14, 2009

By |2009-10-14T03:20:29-04:00October 14th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Bruised shoulder for Liles - out for two weeks.   Regarding Bozak - I think because the Leafs play just once in the next 10 days, that he will be sent down, but called back up - and then sent down again. He needs game action.   Lindy Ruff is now stating that Vanek may [...]

Hot/Cold Starts to the NHL Campaign

By |2015-07-24T10:50:55-04:00October 13th, 2009|The Wild West|

quincey

 

We’re now into the second week of the NHL season and a lot has been happening. Similar to last week, I’ll walk you through the Western Conference to see what’s been happening and catch you up with the latest trends, plus this week’s hot pickups/cold starters.

 

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