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Bowman to MTL puts end to Penner rumor? Rinaldo's hits per minute; Don't blame Joe Thornton; and more …

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Looking to update the Guide by Friday. The last update was late last week. Updates come almost daily when camps open, but for now you're getting the updates weekly. Buy the ninth annual Fantasy Hockey Guide here.

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No shocker here - but the Panthers have signed Aaron Ekblad to an ELC. I very much believe he will be an NHLer this season, possibly the only 2014 draftee who can say that.

Those who are into advanced stats, two new sites have cropped up. Brand new, but let's give them a boost since we're bored on this fine summer day. Progressive Hockey is one. War on Ice is the other.

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I wonder if the Dustin Penner tryout in Montreal that was hinted at a few days ago is dead in the water now that Drayson Bowman signed a tryout contract. Bowman is only 25 and he's responsible enough defensively. Yes, his 10 points last season really sucked, but he rarely started his shifts in the offensive zone - just 34.70% offensive zone starts, which is terribly low compared to most players league-wide. How would he do if given decent linemates and average zone starts? He could probably hold his own on the second line and become a 40-point guy. However, the Golden Boy rule is in effect here - a tryout contract probably means minor leagues for him, unless there are two or three key injuries on the wing for the Habs. He definitely needs some bounces.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Here's a free Fantasy Hockey Guide … *** Merry Christmas everyone! And to those of you curious about the annual Midseason Fantasy Hockey Guide, I am making last year's Midseason Guide available to you - free. Just click here to download. Take a look, enjoy, [...]

Looking at RFA's, particularly Tyson Barrie, Danny DeKeyser and of course Ryan Johansen …

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Welcome to September - your favorite month for training camps and fantasy drafts (and pick up my Fantasy Guide here for that)

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There is some chatter out there about Dustin Penner and how he is getting several training camp invites, from teams including Montreal and New Jersey. The latter doesn't make any sense, because the Devils already have several reclamation projects underway. But the former has some appeal. He would have to beat Michael Bournival out of a spot or hope for an injury, but that's a training camp invite that would make sense for him. But I don't think there is a single destination for him that would see him top 40 points again. Dropsy in all leagues.

Some rookie camp rosters, why my Guide is so awesome, Hedman still underrated; and more … *** Yesterday in the comments someone noted "Don't you think it's a little unfair to dare people to find another guide out there with Devin Setoguchi in the Calgary lineup when you don't have a print deadline to meet?" [...]

"No expansion" says the NHL; "Yeah right" says Dobber; Alfredsson's decision; goalie strategies; and more … *** The Fantasy Hockey Guide was last updated again last night - I put in my Top 50 Calder Picks. Find me another fantasy guide out there with Devin Setoguchi in the Calgary lineup with a projection. I dare [...]

Morozov retires, key fantasy hockey defensemen, and what you can do to kickstart the trade action in your league …

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The Fantasy Hockey Guide was last updated yesterday. Find me another fantasy guide out there with Devin Setoguchi in the Calgary lineup with a projection. I dare ya! The Draft List was also updated with Band-Aid Boys, plus/minus and power-play points added.

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Setoguchi is a dropsy; why Drew Shore should get a chance; no, Martin Erat will not bounce back; and more … *** Breaking - The Ottawa Senators have re-signed Craig Anderson, extending him for three more years. This comes as a surprise as not only did I figure he would want to test free agency, [...]