The Pacific Division: Looking Ahead
Next year's sleeper picks and no-brainer picks for Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose, Phoenix, and Dallas…
The Central Division: Looking Ahead
Next year's sleeper picks and no-brainer picks for Detroit, Columbus, Nashville, Chicago and St. Louis...
Looking Ahead to Next Season
If you are stuck in the middle of the pack in your fantasy pool, this is the article for you. The leaders have pulled away and this year is over in terms of you winning, so the only logical step is to look ahead to next season. You may begin to ask yourself a bunch of questions. Who are some guys to keep an eye on? Who are some players to avoid after a big year? Why didn’t I buy Dobber’s Guide like the guy in first place did?
How Are The Deadline Acquisitions Fitting In?
It has been a week since the trading deadline, and already several of the trades are impacting the playoff positions in the Western Conference.
Wheeling and Dealing in the West
The trade deadline is upon us, and I expect a flurry of activity Tuesday morning. While the prices so far have been extremely high, most of the eight playoff teams in the West still need to do some tinkering and upgrading before having a playoff line-up ready. There still remain a few big names out there (Smyth, Souray, Guerin, Bertuzzi) that may be moved by Tuesday’s deadline. I also have a gut feeling we are going to see a blockbuster deal involving non-UFA assets (some names like Zherdev, Horton, that kind of player). Here is a breakdown for the current needs for the eight playoff teams in the Western Conference:
Ryan Smyth To Be Traded?
The Sharks have been struggling badly the past 10 games and might be forced to make a move if nothing changes. They are losing ground to the Ducks as well as numerous other teams in the West. Rumour has it that they are looking at acquiring some veteran help, as they might worry about entering the postseason one of the youngest teams in the NHL.
Will Forsberg Be Making a Trip Westward?
With the rumors swirling around the net, I figured it was time to devote an entire column to the man they call “Foppa.” Forsberg is easily the most prized and unique player on the market this year. His situation makes it impossible to try and find a comparison to gauge some sense of his trade value.
Deadline Day Fast Approaching
As much as many experts predicted the salary cap would reduce overall trade activity in the NHL, this years deadline is shaping up to be as busy as ever.
Goodbye Conroy, Hello OSullivan?
The deal that sent Craig Conroy to Calgary yesterday impacts both teams involved. While Conroy won’t be the #1 center on Calgary, (hell, he may not even be the #2 center), Darryl Sutter jumped at the opportunity to re-acquire a strong leader and veteran presence.