Why Tyler Johnson is awesome; Zuccarello looking at a big second half; Thoughts on some goalie situations; and more … *** Merry Christmas Eve everyone! This is our last bit of NHL hockey for four days. Nice of the NHL to give us this break so that we can actually pay attention to what our [...]
Going after Carolina players; Zuccarello heating up; Pickard/Raanta on fire; and more … *** I noted on Wednesday that I thought Kopitar's performance with Gaborik was very promising despite just the one point. But I guess I didn't know the half of it. Eight points in two games after that brought more than a handful [...]
Why Clitsome suddenly has value; thoughts on Vasilevskiy and oh so much more … *** Jacob Trouba is out until February with a UBI, per the Jets Twitter account. I have to say - and I know this is extremely early - but I'm done with him. Done. Two years, two injuries. Usually that's nothing [...]
Fantasy Impact: The Edmonton Oilers have fired their head coach, Dallas Eakins. Craig MacTavish will take over as coach for now.
Rambling about the mumps, scurvy, and other problems from 1850; thoughts on Andersen vs Bryzgalov and more … *** I usually take injuries in stride. No matter how serious or important in fantasy hockey or to my team, I rarely bat an eye. I'm so casual about them that sometimes I forget to even discuss [...]
Fantasy Impact: The Chicago Blackhawks trade forward Jeremy Morin to the Columbus Blue Jackets for defenseman Tim Erixon
Dobber takes a look at the Calder Trophy race and gives his updated picks.
Not sold yet on Darling, Gomez is New Jersey's best forward (huh?), Laich's pulling a Weiss and more … *** For those of you looking for expanded ramblings today, in leiu of that - how about an entire article? My updated Calder picks and rookie thoughts... *** Scott Darling got his second consecutive start for [...]
Fantasy Impact: The Ottawa Senators have fired Head Coach Paul MacLean. Replacing him is (now former) Assistant Coach Dave Cameron.
Eric Staal (foot injury), Evander Kane (suspension?), the analytics on Andrej Sekera and more … *** Just four games Sunday, but heavy on fantasy implications - or so it turned out. Evander Kane is looking suspension square in the eye (again) and Eric Staal is now on crutches. Ramble on! * The Corey Perry-less Ducks [...]
