Earlier this season, I came down pretty hard on the Ottawa Senators franchise, so much so that I was accused of being a Toronto Maple Leaf fan! While I definitely do not bleed blue and white, one has to be impressed by the Senators confidence level and work ethic during their current seven game winning streak. To me, that is directly attributable to the coaching staff led by Cory Clouston.
There are rumors circulating that the Hurricanes have called a press conference for later this afternoon. I doubt it is a trade, and I doubt Maurice is going to be fired. Brind'Amour retiring? Maybe the press conference is to praise the recent play of Joni Pitkanen?! Chris Connor is playing tonight for the [...]
Fantasy question on your mind today? Ask me here! I'll get to everything asked before 10pm EST/7pm PST tonight. Jack Hillen is going to be out for 6-8 weeks with a fractured jaw. No kidding. Tomas Plekanec had a great goal last night, but I can't find a video of it. Link would [...]
Brian Burke told reporters over the past weekend that making the playoffs this season is still his priority.
The Leafs have the 28th most wins in the NHL with 17. Their average offence (2.60 goals per game has them sitting in 18th) is completely overshadowed by an abysmal 3.40 goals against. Heading in to the season, the defence that Burke constructed was supposed to be among the stingiest in the league. However, due in large part to a combination of abysmal goaltending and an unfathomably bad penalty kill, the Leafs simply can’t keep the puck out of their own net.
Sure, we believe you Brian.
The trade deadline is fast approaching, so I figured now might be a good time to take an in depth look at each of the Western Conference teams to see who might be have the possibility of changing addresses at the trade deadline on March 3rd. This week we’ll examine all of the players in Anaheim, Calgary, Chicago, and Colorado to see what could be in store for them come deadline time.
Dobber is off in Vegas for a few days at the Fantasy Sports Trade Association Conference, so the website is mine to run this week! Don't forget - the funniest team name in the DobberHockey Olympic Pool gets an autographed Eric Staal Team Canada photograph - so get to it comedians! Pittsburgh has [...]
Ilya Kovalchuk has been the face of the Atlanta Thrashers since he came into the league close to a decade ago. The Thrashers have seen their share of star players come and go (most notably Dany Heatley and Marian Hossa), but Kovalchuk has been there through thick and (mostly) thin. However, it appears that his time in Atlanta is running out, especially with Bob McKenzie stating last week that he is completely confident that Kovalchuk will get moved at the deadline. When rumour mongers mention Kovalchuk’s name in passing, it doesn’t hold much weight, but Bob McKenzie’s word is about as good as it gets in the hockey world.
What teams could realistically acquire Kovalchuk? What will it take to land the former Rocket Richard winner? How will a potential deal impact the fantasy values of both players on Kovalchuk’s new team?
Of all the topics that surface while discussing goalies, maybe the most intriguing one to ponder is Demeanor. In fact, if I had to give you one piece of solid fantasy scouting advice, it just might be to never underestimate the revealing power a goalie’s demeanor has on their fantasy value.
Some quick notes - Patrice Cormier is suspended for the season and the playoffs for his much- talked about dirty hit. Also, Ales Kotalik and Erik Christensen will be scratched by the Rangers tonight. Dennis Wideman was a minus-4 yesterday and is minus-12 on the campaign. I really don't recommend him and I've been [...]
Spezza vs. Toews
What started as an innocent email from a reader has grown into a full-blown debate. In a keeper league that counted only points, who would you rather own? Jason Spezza of the Ottawa Senators or Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks. It is my position that Spezza is the better player to own, but that is clearly the opinion of the minority, given the overwhelming response.
One of the dissenters was McKeen’s contributor and old friend of DobberHockey Gus Katsaros. He suggested creating a piece on the subject, giving our different viewpoints. I thought it was a good idea, and so without further ado – Spezza vs. Toews…
