I wrote out some thoughts on the New York Rangers hiring of Alain Vigneault yesterday. * In terms of the fantasy impact of Alain Vigneault coaching in New York, it's worth keeping in mind that while Rick Nash and Derek Stepan are very likely to receive the "Sedin treatment" from Vigneault next [...]
Edmonton has a few rookies in the AHL ready to break through
To start the American Hockey League season, the then on-going NHL labour dispute was probably the best thing to possibly happen to the Edmonton Oilers affiliate Oklahoma City Barons. Along with Jordan Eberle, several NHL caliber players found themselves in Barons uniforms rather than taking the ice at Rexall place to start the season. Eberle would play 34 games for the Barons before the start of the truncated 2012-2013 NHL season, contributing 51 points to the Baron’s fifth place Western Conference finish, the franchises third straight Calder Cup playoff berth since the franchise was re-activated for the 2010-2011 American League season.
* The Canucks have signed 23-year-old goaltender Joacim Eriksson (originally a Flyers pick). He put up ridiculous numbers in the SEL last year. At the least, he will battle for starting time in the AHL with Lack. And he could find himself backing up Schneider in Vancouver. * Alain Vigneault is [...]
Biggs, McGinn, and more - five well-rounded OHL players with NHL futures
Here are five young prospects that are getting close to making an impact at the NHL level – either offensively or with other aspects of their game.
Ottawa's future star goalie Robin Lehner was the focus of our attention two years ago
The 2013 Fantasy Prospects Report will be the seventh annual production from DobberHockey. And it's out now! What better way to celebrate than to take a trip down memory lane at past prospects and profiles? For the next few weeks, we will unveil a different biography each day. Enjoy!
* Here's an interesting behind-the-scenes look at Malkin's contract extension and how things played out during negotiations. * Tampa Bay has signed Swiss forward Reto Suri. But… There is an understanding between the team and player, however, that Suri, a left wing, will play next season with Zug in the [...]
Calder finalist Brendan Gallagher was featured prominently in last year's report
The 2013 Fantasy Prospects Report will be the seventh annual production from DobberHockey. And it's out now! What better way to celebrate than to take a trip down memory lane at past prospects and profiles? For the next few weeks, we will unveil a different biography each day. Enjoy!
How does the (new) Northeast Division shape up financially?
Four weeks ago we looked at a breakdown of the salary cap situation for all 30 NHL teams. The message is clear: there will be fewer dollars available for free agents this summer than there are normally due to the salary cap ceiling dropping to $64.3 million. The impact on fantasy hockey, mainly cap leagues, is significant as there will be many players who will be forced to sign for less than what we may think they are worth.
* A look at some of the better UFA options for Vancouver's second line - David Clarkson would be at the top of my list. * Great move by the Pens to lock up Evgeni Malkin (for a below market value contract). Malkin could have hit the open market next summer... [...]
Fantasy Impact: The Philadelphia Flyers have acquired defenseman Mark Streit from the New York Islanders in exchange for prospect Shane Harper and a fourth-round draft pick.
