Earlier this week, my Western counterpart covered some early season success stories and discussed whether or not they were likely to continue lighting the lamp or crash and burn. I'll attempt to give you my take on the Eastern side of the house.
Several big names changed addresses this past summer. Ilya Kovalchuk signed a deal with the Devil (twice), Paul Martin stayed within the Atlantic Division by going to Pittsburgh, and Dan Hamhuis spurned both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to sign with his home province Vancouver Canucks. In addition to these three players, many more packed their respective bags this past summer. I figured it was time for a (very) early season update on how some of these new players are fairing with their new teams.
Tim Thomas with the start tonight. Tuukka Rask lied to the Boston media this morning... not a great way to endear yourself to poolies, Tuukka! Lecavalier is IN tonight. Josh Bailey is out tonight with a minor hip flexor injury. Smith and Ellis have both been struggling for Tampa Bay. If [...]
After more than a month of KHL play it’s easy to figure out who’s hot and who’s not among prospects.
The top six goalies are so close you couldn't slide a piece of paper in between them, according to keeper leagues with a playoff element. Just doing the goalie keeper rankings - and while Luongo and Fleury have tumbled, they haven't tumbled enough to fall out of the Top 2... I'm trying to [...]
This week, I thought I’d take a look at 10 hot starters from the West and give my prediction/analysis on whether or not their production will be sustainable for the duration of the fantasy season. (Thanks to Mike Hess for suggesting this idea in the comments section of the daily ramblings Monday)
Interesting moves in Calgary - they have plucked Brenden Mikkelson off of waivers from Anaheim and assigned TJ Brodie to the AHL. The Tennessean is reporting that Pekka Rinne will start tonight and Martin Erat will return to the lineup. The Oilers have finally juggled their lines - but kudos to them [...]
In just nine days, Martin Brodeur has started all six games for the New Jersey Devils. That comes as no surprise to anyone. But his 1-4-1 record, 3.18 goals against average and .887 save percentage surely does. With his lone win coming by way of a 24-save shutout over the Sabres, the other five outings speak volumes to his downright dirty start. Mired in mediocrity, Brodeur’s numerous weak goals against has led many analysts to consider him a thing of the past.
For the more things change, the more he stays the same. And that, my fantasy friends, is the essence of Brodeur’s issues.
Josh Cooper, Preds beatwriter, says that Matt Lombardi has a concussion. He will miss the next four games. At least. So Mr. O'Reilly, you have four games to make a big impression. The Devils have sent Alex Urborn to the minors. Vincent Lecavalier took a shot off the hand last game, but [...]
Angus here - Mason Raymond is playing with the Sedin twins tonight against Carolina. Cory Schneider is getting the start. Tomas Kopecky continues to roll, and he now has seven points in six games. How awesome are the Florida Panthers? So awesome that they can waive Michael Grabner and scratch Steve [...]
