Monthly Archives: August 2020

Ramblings: Round Robin and Play-In games, Day 3 – August 4

By |2020-08-04T10:39:56-04:00August 4th, 2020|Hockey Rambling|

These are my first Ramblings since the NHL officially returned, meaning post-exhibition games. I just want to pass along some thoughts on the weekend games before reviewing what happened in Monday’s contests. First, it sure seems to me there’s a difference in intensity between the round robin games and the play-in games. That should have [...]

Wild West: Play-In Early Impressions

By |2020-08-03T14:02:16-04:00August 3rd, 2020|The Wild West|

We had our first weekend of real NHL hockey in over four months and here are some impressions from each team after one game. There were some surprises, some stellar performances and some lineup decisions that either paid off or didn’t. Arizona Coyotes Taylor Hall, Phil Kessel, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Christian Dvorak and Clayton Keller all [...]

Ramblings – Robertson Debuts, Pietrangelo Hurt, Surprise Goalies Stand Tall, Vets Step Up, and more (August 3)

By |2020-08-03T01:34:26-04:00August 3rd, 2020|Hockey Rambling|

The Interactive Playoff Draft List is up, updated and ready for download. It’s not too late to start a playoff pool! LIMITED TIME OFFER: Keeper League Pack (Prospects Report is already out!) and this Playoff List for under 20 bucks. That’s right – the FPR, the Fantasy Guide (out in October), and the Playoff Draft [...]

Ramblings: Play-Ins Begin! #12 Seeds Montreal and Chicago Win, Kubalik Crushes Oilers, Scheifele and Laine Injured (Aug 2)

By |2020-08-02T01:30:53-04:00August 2nd, 2020|Hockey Rambling|

It was hockey hockey hockey all day long on Saturday. You may have found it impossible to watch the entire quintupleheader, as other commitments and the nice weather of August might have gotten in the way. But at least when you were ready to watch hockey, there was probably a game on. Let’s dive into [...]

The Journey: Prospects In The Bubble – Who Did Not Make The Cut and Who Stood Out

By |2020-08-01T01:51:51-04:00August 1st, 2020|The Journey|

Welcome back, prospect enthusiasts. It sure is nice to have hockey back, isn't it? I have to say, the NHL has done a marvelous job with the entire process. From the selection of hub cities, the impressive lengths they went to provide entertainment for the players, the arena setups, and most importantly, the dedication they [...]

Saturday’s NHL Picks: Edmonton Express

By |2020-08-01T11:04:04-04:00August 1st, 2020|NHL Picks/Props|

We’re back, baby! After seemingly a lifetime without hockey, the NHL is returning in a big way. With the two hub cities running games out of Edmonton and Toronto basically all-day long for the first week of the league’s return-to-play schedule, there is plenty of opportunity here to lay wagers and soak up some action [...]

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