Ilya Kovalchuk Stays in New Jersey!
Fantasy Analysis: The Devils have re-signed Ilya Kovalchuk, with details to trickle out as Tuesday's press conference approaches. The move is a shocker, as Kovalchuk was rumored to be quite close with Los Angeles.
Angus Audits Your Team: Thai Sticks
Today I'll take a look at a team in a league with some complex scoring categories and rules.
July 19, 2010
According to Philly beatwriter Frank Seravalli, the Flyers have traded Simon Gagne to Tampa Bay. The Kings were brilliant to stand firm. No need to put Doughty and JJ at risk. Now their current core can remain in place and grow together. Meanwhile, they could bring in lesser lights at a small cap [...]
July 18, 2010
The Edmonton Sun reports that the Leafs will not be signing Bill Sweatt. Full story here, but essentially they have 48 contracts (with the recent Marcel Mueller signing) and the CBA allows 50. They don't want to close the doors on any trades/UFA's to come. Hat tip to kbooks in the forum. The [...]
A Skill-Filled Danish
We all enjoy trying to find the next great sleeper in fantasy hockey. Every year there are at least a half dozen players who rise from relative obscurity to NHL (and fantasy hockey) stardom. How many of you can say that you expected Craig Anderson to be one of hockey’s best goaltenders in 2009-10? How many saw Patric Hornqvist score 30 goals, 15 times his goal output in 2008-09?
I will be profiling many of my favourite sleeper picks in the DobberHockey Fantasy Guide. (Out August 1st, in case you haven’t heard!) I have decided to share my (unofficial) favourite sleeper for the 2010-11 season with you all today. Peter Regin, Ottawa’s 3rd round draft selection from way back in 2004, played three full seasons in the SEL before making the trip over to North America. His first season in North America saw him record 47 points in 56 games for the Binghamton Senators. Regin only scored once in 11 games at the NHL that season, and he was considered an afterthought in Ottawa Senators heading in to the 2009-10 season.
Angus Audits Your Team: London Aviators
Another simple audit. Points-only, no goalies. Some interesting keeper questions, including the likes of Frolik, Vanek, Gagner, Wolski, and Derek Roy. Thanks to DobberHockey reader Andy for sending this one in.
Angus Audits Your Team: Kinnaird Krunks
A pretty straightforward audit - helping to pick keepers as the 2010-11 season approaches. Niclas Bergfors or Michael Frolik? Erik Johnson or a forward? DobberHockey reader Jarret wanted some help, and I was glad to oblige him!
July 17, 2010
I have been reading last year's guide for reference, and it has been interesting to look back at all of the projections. I was astounded after reading Justin Goldman's "Goalies to Watch" section - he was on the money. Dobber here - I'll be taking your fantasy hockey questions throughout the day in [...]
Angus Audits Your Team: The Penguins
DobberHockey reader Justin sent me his team to be audited. Upon first glance, I wondered why he was asking about the likes of Nigel Williams and Keith Aucoin, until I saw the size of rosters in this league (60). I find a bench of five or six is more than sufficient, so needless to say this was an interesting audit to conduct.
July 16, 2010
Kovalchuk to the Kings is inching closer. Emphasis on inching. It sounds like Modano will be a Red Wing this season. If Todd Bertuzzi can play for Calgary, anything is possible, but this will take some getting used to. Elliotte Friedman's final 30 Thoughts of the season is posted. Arguably the best [...]