Thanks to DobberHockey reader Mike J. for the heads up on Alex Steen. Since December 20th, he has 28 points in 31 games, 84 shots on goal, 20 PIM, and 10 power play points. Those numbers prorate to 74 points, 222 SOG, 52 PIM, and 26 PPP over a full season. He had only [...]
A change of scenery can often be the catalyst for improved production among NHL players. There were several young forwards that changed addresses at the deadline this season, and a few of them in particular stand to benefit. Players coming up through the ranks with certain teams often get caught up in a numbers game, and can find it difficult, if not impossible, to break through to the NHL. As well, young forwards are often put into defensive, checking roles without ever being given the opportunity to play consistent minutes on a scoring line. It is tough to show what you can do with less than 10 minutes of ice time per night, and the following players can probably attest to that.
Ville Leino is starting the game on a line with Jeff Carter and Daniel Briere tonight. I figure it will last about a period or so. I have yet to receive word from the runner up in the DobberHockey Olympic Pool. Poor guy is going to miss out on a beautiful Jaromir Jagr autographed [...]
A tough decision can be made easier with these charts showing you the best five and worst five schedules for upcoming seven-day periods. Some of you used them last year but for the benefit of new readers here is a refresher. The number next to the team indicates the 'multiplier' to use on a player's point-per-game pace to give you an idea how many points to expect for that week.
Welcome to the final of three parts looking at Eastern Conference teams games remaining and subsequent fantasy breakdown.
At the Olympic break, all NHL teams had between 19 and 22 games remaining in the regular season. But not all games are created equal. In the Eastern Conference, one team (Atlanta) had 14 home games remaining, while another had only seven (Ottawa). One team had ten games remaining against teams that have 75 points or more, while another had only four left against the top teams.
Tuukka Rask will be out day-to-day with a minor knee injury. Only 17 followers away from 500 on twitter... start following me! Does anyone expect Mueller to get cheered tonight as his Avalanche pay a visit to Phoenix? I'll toss my hat on the "no" side. Sidney Crosby has the most goals [...]
Fantasy Analysis: Edmonton sends Lubomir Visnovsky to Anaheim for Ryan Whitney and a sixth-round draft pick.
Fantasy Analysis: Toronto sends Lee Stempniak to Phoenix for a fourth and seventh round draft pick along with Matt Jones.
Fantasy Analysis: Calgary has sent winger Dustin Boyd to Nashville for a fourth-round draft pick.
Fantasy Analysis: Columbus sends winger Fredrik Modin to Los Angeles for future considerations.
