Thoughts on Boychuk, Koivu, McDavid, Ben Bishop, Antti Niemi, and more … *** Back-to-back shutouts for Jaroslav Halak and two goals allowed over the course of three wins. His numbers have almost gone through the full market correction. * Johnny Boychuk came roaring out of the gates with his new team with six points in [...]
Thoughts on Holland, Komarov, Bourque, Anderson, Scrivens vs. Fasth, Nyquist without Datsyuk, and more … *** Peter Holland has seen his ice time increase of late. At first it was due to the Joffrey Lupul injury, but lately it's because he's doing very well with it. I've had several conversations with several different people over [...]
Taking a look at the week ahead in the NHL schedule - and which teams have the easiest go of things.
How horrible is Fleischmann? How awesome is Johnson? My rookie mistake, Kopitar wakes up, and more … *** You got me for the first of what will be a run of five ramblings in seven days. Lucky…you? * Yes, Scottie Upshall led the Panthers in scoring for most of last year (not saying much though), [...]
Hockey Analytics: Rob Vollman takes a look at Nathan MacKinnon and Tuukka Rask
Dobber pinch hits for Laidlaw and has thoughts on Winnik, Nyquvist, Andersen, Reinhart and more … *** Columbus has been hammered by injuries and fans and media alike are shocked at just how deep this runs. And it is surprising, but it shouldn't be overly so. First of all - James Wisniewski and Nathan Horton [...]
In Jazdzewski's debut, he gives you his best (cheap) picks for Saturday's daily fantasy play
Picking the winners - your best bets to win Saturday's NHL games
Thoughts on Griffith, the awesome line for Tampa, why McDavid will make it the "Big 4" and more … *** Cam Atkinson was back in the Columbus lineup now that his eye swelling had gone down enough to let him play. He saw over 21 minutes of action on a line with Ryan Johansen and [...]
Rambling on the Islanders, Kopitar/ Foligno hurt, a new goalie making waves, more Voynov thoughts and more … *** Olli Maatta has undergone will undergo surgery to remove a tumor in his neck. Word is that there will be no long-term impact (per Dave Molinari), but he will be sidelined for four weeks. Edit: Surgery is [...]
