Mike Green is cleared to play tonight and his a game time decision. I have a hunch he'll be in the lineup. (But for how long?) Kris Versteeg had a big game last night (three goals and a helper). He's looked great all season on the top line with Weiss and Fleischmann. I'd [...]
Some people say I’m too optimistic, that I think every goalie will do amazing things if they simply get the chance. At times, this is true. It is my nature to see the best in pro-level goalies, so I tend to give them the benefit of the doubt. More often than not, they prove me right (Ray Emery, Brian Elliott, Al Montoya, Josh Harding, Kari Lehtonen).
Finding the balance between youth and experience is a difficult process in any keeper league. GM's, for whatever reason, tend to put too much value into owning young potential superstars, which can disrupt the main goal of winning your pool. A salary cap league is no different, but there is a rather large benefit in finding that 18 or 19 year old that can step directly into the NHL and make an instant impact.
Craig Smith scored twice last night and now leads all NHL rookies with 14 points. Smith also led all Nashville players with six shots on goal. Tremendous start to the season for him. He has moved back to center with the injury to Legwand, and looks a lot more comfortable there. Michael Del [...]
Fantasy Impact: The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Mark Letestu to the Columbus Blue Jackets for a fourth round draft pick.
My second piece for the Province is up today - Pavel Bure's 10 greatest moments as a Canuck. Give it a read and a thumbs up! Late notes - the Blues have placed Chorney back on waivers. The Jets have placed Ben Maxwell on waivers per TSN. And Philly has extended Brayden Coburn [...]
TODAY – last day: Enter the Fan Duel contest and get a piece of the $500 worth of prizes they're giving away. Also - five bucks to each person who beats Dobber. The idea of the challenge: it's a one-day fantasy league! Details are here, this is for today’s games. With Tim Connolly sidelined, the [...]
Enter the Fan Duel contest and get a piece of the $500 worth of prizes they're giving away. Also - five bucks to each person who beats Dobber. The idea of the challenge: it's a one-day fantasy league! Details are here, this is for Tuesday's games. Jordan Staal was not in practice today. [...]
Cam Fowler is doing everything he can to avoid the sophomore slump and aside from the mandatory Scott Niedermayer comparison that follows the young defenceman in virtually every article written about him, Fowler notes how a simple four or five-pound difference in his playing weight can noticebly affect his speed. His keeper league [...]
Some news and notes regarding prospects around the league...
