The IR – Concussions, Concussions…
Not only does Harling dig up what little there is to find on injured players, this week he also puts together his "All-Concussion" Team.
Patrik Berglund vs. T.J. Oshie
The St. Louis Blues annoy me. Nay, they downright piss me of. This franchise has received more hype than Avatar. The next big thing? Hardly. Avatar was alien Pocahontas and the Blues are hockey’s Kansas City Royals.
December 14, 2011
Jeff Skinner does indeed have a concussion. Ditto for Milan Michalek. So in the past week we have lost the NHL's leader in points, leader in goals and reigning rookie of the year to concussions... on the heels of losing Crosby. I don't believe that concussions are anymore prevalent than they were in the [...]
Mining For Gold Out West
Sifting through the players in the Western Conference, Ryan Ma comes up with some suggestions for hidden gems.
December 13, 2011
Great Filatov piece from Chesnokov , gives hope that he'll at least be back to try again one more time next year. Jason Arbuthnot did not have time to put together a Frozen Pool Forensics column this week, but he whipped up some quick thoughts which I will put here in blue in case [...]
Terry Murray Fired!
Fantasy Impact: The Los Angeles Kings have fired their head coach Terry Murray. Replacing him - on an interim basis - is former Flyers' coach John Stevens.
The Realignment Effect (East)
Although it still needs to be approved by the NHLPA, it looks as though the NHL realignment is just about finalized for the 2012-13 season. My good buddy Rhys Richards from The Hockey Guys posted a great read on how this affects the NHL, in particular the Detroit Red Wings. With the new schedule in mind, I decided to take a look at how the goaltenders of the former Eastern Conference will be affected.
Expert’s Audit – December, 2011 edition
Welcome back! If you’re interested in getting an audit for your own keeper team you can begin the process by emailing Dobber.
Between the Lines – Zetterberg, Lucic and more
This week on Between The Lines, we trudge onward and upward. We will give you the lines heating it up and a quick look ahead to the next week. What will be found this week? Let’s find out.
December 12, 2011
Nikita Filatov is off to the KHL. From what I read on TSN, there was no hope offered for his return next season. Dump. We've all known the Filatov risks for well over a year now, probably closer to two. I, myself, acquired him just a month ago for the lowest possible price my [...]