Thoughts on Ken Holland, John Carlson, and Reggie Dunlop * I made the mistake yesterday of letting it slip on twitter that I’ve never seen the movie Slap Shot. Now, this didn’t strike me as that BIG of an issue. There are a lot of films out there in the universe, and [...]
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Panthers possibly on the move, Eberle’s off-season thoughts, BizNasty’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and much more
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Dobber here. We held a contest in the forum this week, and the best ramblings would be presented here today. Here is the winner.
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I want to start by saying I think this is a brilliant idea, asking forum members to contribute to the daily ramblings. I know for myself, the Daily Ramblings are normally one of, if not the first stop for me on the internet in the mornings. Kudos to all who submit an entry!
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Thoughts on Draisaitl, Girardi, and what to name your cat
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I’m contemplating getting an orange tabby cat. Everyone I’ve spoken to says they are one of the best natured animals you’ll find. Friendly, affectionate, and in need of endless belly-rubs.
Assuming I get one, the next question is what would said cat be named? Something related to Nichushkin would be nice. An ode to my fanboy-like adoration of the young winger. This creates a potential issue, however. What if Nichushkin ends up as a bust? It’s not fun to think about, but he certainly wouldn’t be the first former first round pick to fizzle out. Posting 15 goal seasons, with no penalty minutes, and limited shots, before eventually leaving for the KHL at 27. This would hurt my fantasy team and leave me with some cat named after a relatively nondescript former NHLer.
This week's cage match takes a look at two former top draft picks on defense...
Finding the best way to truly recognize defensive value in a hockey pool
Contest! Interested in writing your own Ramblings for the site? And get PAID? Now is your chance! Details here *** More on Ryan Malone, the arbitration curse myth; disguised PDO; and “nappers” *** I’m back for another Tuesday Ramblings – my first time in the doldrums of August. All these years when [...]
The Top 10 fantasy hockey players over the age of 35
Investigating older AHL stars and their odds of making a fantasy impact, and more…
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Last year I got a lot of emails/comments inquiring about the fantasy value of career minor-leaguer Travis Morin. After all, he just led the AHL in scoring. By a wide margin (88 points to second-place Zach Boychuk's 74 points). Morin is 30 and the odds of him getting any kind of shot on a scoring line in the NHL approaches zero. Historically, the career AHLers who lead the AHL at this age go nowhere. Think Darren Haydar, Peter White, Christian Matte, Steve Maltais, Kirby Law, Alexandre Giroux, Keith Aucoin, Jason Krog…heard of them? It just doesn't happen.
The data revolution, and how it can inform decision making in fantasy hockey.
Thoughts on Semin's injury, Methot's stalemate and the bottom line in Broward County. * It would seem that Alexander Semin is still recovering from wrist surgery, a procedure the skilled Russian-born winger underwent in late May. That's a bad sign for the Hurricanes obviously, and might give me some pause in gambling on [...]
