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Ramblings: Goalie Fatigue? (Mar 13)

By |2018-03-12T23:49:08-04:00March 12th, 2018|Hockey Rambling|

  Goaltender fatigue has become one of the big discussion points late in this season. Braden Holtby has had a miserable run, leading to Philipp Grubauer taking over the crease. Frederik Andersen’s heavy starting load has been a hot button issue in Toronto. Andrei Vasilevskiy has discussed how fatigue has affected his second half play: [...]

Ramblings: Simmonds Returns (Mar 8)

By |2018-03-08T00:46:40-05:00March 8th, 2018|Hockey Rambling|

  Great timing from Wayne Simmonds to return for the fantasy playoffs. Simmonds’ return pushed Nolan Patrick back onto the second power play unit, and likely off of many fantasy teams. Looking forward, the Flyers play tonight and on Saturday, both densely packed slates where you’re unlikely to slot Patrick in. Even though he notched [...]

Ramblings: Kucherov Hurt, Magnificent Marner and more (Feb 27)

By |2018-02-26T23:47:36-05:00February 26th, 2018|Hockey Rambling|

  Was there a bigger loser of this year’s trade deadline than Vladislav Namestnikov? I don’t think so. The biggest possibly opening is the one left by Namestnikov as the net-front presence on the Lightning’s top power play unit. There isn’t as much of an opening in the top-six considering Namestnikov fell out of favour [...]

Fantasy Impact: Oilers Land Aberg From Nashville, While Letestu Goes to Columbus

By |2018-02-25T13:45:30-05:00February 25th, 2018|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

  Fantasy Impact: Another three-way trade has gone down with the Edmonton Oilers acquiring Pontus Aberg from Nashville, sending Mark Letestu to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Predators landing Columbus’ 2018 fourth-round pick.   The Oilers get: A speedy 24-year-old winger who has scored at every level outside the NHL.   The Blue Jackets [...]

Fantasy Impact: Penguins Trade for Derick Brassard

By |2018-02-23T22:40:44-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

  EDITORS NOTE: THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT THE ADJUSTMENTS FROM THE INITIALLY REPORTED TRADE   Fantasy Impact: The Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Derick Brassard, Vincent Dunn, Tobias Lindberg and a 2018 third-round pick in a three-way trade including the Vegas Golden Knights and Ottawa Senators. Vegas gets Ryan Reaves and a 2018 fourth-round [...]

Fantasy Impact: The Devils Acquire Michael Grabner

By |2018-02-22T23:48:37-05:00February 22nd, 2018|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

  Fantasy Impact: The New Jersey Devils acquire Michael Grabner from the New York Rangers for Yegor Rykov and a second-round pick.   The Devils get: A proven depth goal-scorer and penalty killer.   The Rangers get: A decent draft pick and a highly intriguing defensive prospect.   Fantasy Players Impacted: Grabner leaving New York [...]

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