Monthly Archives: July 2016

Ramblings: Thoughts on dynasty drafting, Backes, Kreider, and ADPs (July 22)

By |2016-07-21T23:02:04-04:00July 21st, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Thoughts on dynasty drafting, and guys whose ADPs to follow throughout the summer. **** I frequently find myself listening to SiriusXM radio, specifically the fantasy sports channel. It’s a good way to pass the time, and a very easy way to consume information without having to really work for it. Listening in a couple of [...]

Top 100 Keeper League Goalies – July

By |2016-07-21T10:52:02-04:00July 21st, 2016|Hockey Rankings|

The top 100 goalies to own in fantasy hockey keeper leagues, July edition. New faces/new places...   These rankings are based on keeper leagues, but how much they can help you this year plays a big part - more so than with skaters. This is because the goaltending position fluctuates so much. One day you're [...]

Keeping Karlsson: Brassard Bonanza

By |2016-07-21T09:49:02-04:00July 21st, 2016|Keeping Karlsson|

The latest episode of 'Keeping Karlsson' discusses Brassard, among many other newly-signed or traded players. **** On this brand new episode of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Elan and Brian reach what they assume to be the conclusion of fantasy-worthy players changing teams and signing new contracts.   The guys run down the remaining [...]

Ramblings: Johansson Signs, Richards Retires, Colin Wilson, and More (July 21)

By |2016-07-20T23:22:15-04:00July 20th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Johansson Gets Three-Year Deal, Richards Retires, Thoughts on Wilson, Ehlers, Fabbri  **** This isn’t really related to fantasy anymore, but yesterday, long-time forward Brad Richards retired from the NHL. Though he played 15 seasons, Richards is likely best known for his performance for the Tampa Bay Lightning, particularly in the playoffs, way back in 2004. [...]

Cage Match Tourney: Breakout Players 2016

By |2016-07-20T08:52:10-04:00July 20th, 2016|Roos Lets Loose|

Which players do you see breaking out in 2016-17? Have your say as fantasy owners from around the world weigh in   Right about now many of you are wondering where to focus your fantasy attention, what with this summer’s free agent (and trading) frenzy having largely come and gone and only a precious few [...]

Ramblings: Below-average analytics, Radim Vrbata, Timo Meier, Chris Kreider and more (July 19)

By |2016-07-18T19:26:28-04:00July 19th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

    Below-average analytics, Radim Vrbata, Timo Meier, Chris Kreider and what's next for Ottawa and New York?   Shea Weber is an "average NHLer," according to Matt Pfeffer's analytics. No wonder he was fired, and his opinion in the P.K. Subban-Weber deal didn't influence the Montreal front office. I'm all for incorporating analytics, but [...]

West: Free Agent Signings (Part II)

By |2016-07-18T12:54:49-04:00July 18th, 2016|The Wild West|

  Looking at the three UFA signings in the West with limited fantasy upside - and two more that are just plain bad...   After looking at the best free agent signings from a fantasy hockey perspective this week the focus turns to the worst of the fantasy relevant signings. These signings are largely cases where [...]

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