2013-14 Fantasy Preview: Five More Multi-Category Forward Sleeper Picks
Here are five more young forwards who are ready to make an impact at the NHL level – either offensively or with other aspects of their game.
Ilya Kovalchuk Announces Retirement from the NHL
Fantasy Impact: Ilya Kovalchuk announced his retirement from the NHL today. At the age of 30, Kovalchuk will go down as one of the best pure scorers in the history of the game.
2013-14 Guide Preview: Rookie Expectations
Be aware of lofty rookie expectations on draft day...
July 12, 2013
* Time for a weekly Evgeni Kuznetsov update – and it isn’t a good one this time. Although I’m not sure if this is any new news? Did we not know this a few weeks ago? Correct me if I am mistaken. Essentially the Caps don’t expect to get Kuznetsov over until April at the very [...]
St. Louis Trades David Perron for Magnus Paajarvi
Fantasy Impact: The St. Louis Blues have dealt winger David Perron to the Edmonton Oilers for winger Magnus Paajarvi and a second-round pick in 2014.
July 11, 2013
Breaking: The New Jersey Devils PR has just sent a press release announcing the retirement of Ilya Kovalchuk. More to come. From beatwriter Tom Gulitti: Kovalchuk: “This decision was something I have thought about for a long time going back to the lockout and spending the year in Russia. Though I decided [...]
A Look Around the NHL: Short and Long Term Sleepers (Part II)
In Part II, we look at a short (next season) and long term sleeper for Carolina, Chicago, Colorado, and Columbus.
July 10, 2013
No surprises in the Hall of Fame announcement yesterday, which is welcome. As you remember the Dino Ciccarelli year in which he was the only one in - that was a most unwelcome surprise. In the meantime, the Hall continues to be a "Hall of Stats" and a "Hall of Longevity". If this were a [...]
July 09, 2013
The ground has been broken. My eighth annual fantasy guide is underway with Anaheim and Boston in the books. Just 23 days from today, all 30 teams will be done, plus the feature articles - and it will be in your hands. Buy it here. * Alex Burmistrov, circa June of 2010: 'I really hate [...]
Seth Jones Landed In The Perfect Spot
Was not being taken first overall a blessing in disguise for Seth Jones?