Great timing from Wayne Simmonds to return for the fantasy playoffs. Simmonds’ return pushed Nolan Patrick back onto the second power play unit, and likely off of many fantasy teams. Looking forward, the Flyers play tonight and on Saturday, both densely packed slates where you’re unlikely to slot Patrick in. Even though he notched [...]
Welcome to part two of the “Vegas Baby!” edition of Goldipucks and the Three Skaters! For first time readers, or those who missed last week’s part one, the concept is a play on Goldilocks and the Three Bears, except instead of bowls of porridge I’m covering skaters and declaring one too hot (i.e., doing unsustainably [...]
We received an update on Charlie McAvoy’s injury on Tuesday afternoon and it appears he’ll be out at least a month with an MCL sprain. As noted in the link, he’ll be re-evaluated at that point. As far as the regular season is concerned, the Bruins have all but wrapped up a playoff spot and [...]
This week we take a look at how some lesser-known names in great situations can lead you to playoff success. Four Games Remaining With one night of action behind us, the two teams with the most scheduled games between Tuesday March 6th and Sunday March 11th are the Boston Bruins and Chicago [...]
Here are the top defensemen to own in your points-only keeper leagues. As I noted yesterday in the full Top 300 list (here), this is the final list of the season in which we consider this season's help. Beginning in April we look ahead to next season and the two beyond that. As [...]
Inspired by Sunday night’s Academy Awards, which I didn’t watch, I will attempt to put a fantasy hockey spin on the old classic. There will be no red carpet fawning or lists of the best and worst dressed players, that stuff is for The Hockey News. Costume Design Rest assured, those awful [...]
Tank re-enforcements for the Canadiens yesterday with Max Pacioretty being ruled out 4-6 weeks with a knee injury and Victor Mete ruled out six weeks with a broken finger. Their seasons are done! Good riddance for Pacioretty. I couldn’t bring myself to drop him despite a run one goal and six points in 15 [...]
Here are the Top 300 skaters to own in your points-only keeper leagues. This month is the final month in which 'this year' points projection will be used. In April we look to next season and the two seasons after that. Remember, players within +/- 5.0 rating points of each other should be considered [...]
The West’s most prolific scorer other than Connor McDavid since February 1 is Vegas’ Reilly Smith. With 22 points (nine goals) in 15 contests, Smith has now registered 60 points in 65 games. As with many of the Golden Knights, this campaign has produced a career high for the age 26, six-year vet [...]
Many head-to-head leagues are about to start their fantasy hockey playoffs this week. And while it’s too late to make trades in most leagues, there’s still moves you can make to put yourself in a better spot for a championship. You see, the free agent and waiver wire lists are brimming with players that are [...]
