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Stuff from former regular columnists such as Chris Burns, Eric Maltais, Jacob Status, Jim Gunther and Jeff Angus, as well as guest columnists such as Gus Katsaros from McKeen‘s, Jon Press from Japer’s Rink and more!
 
 
 
 
 

Fantasy Experts are as genuine as a three dollar bill. Trust me …. I supposedly

By |2015-07-24T11:29:46-04:00February 21st, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

am one....

Before I begin my weekly purging of all fantasy related neuron transmissions, I do need to address something that has been on my mind all week. On Superbowl Sunday, Winnipeg lost two of its most decorated fire-fighters in a terrible accident during a seemingly routine house fire. It is too bad that it takes incidents like this to make us all realize just how important and often under-appreciated these everyday heroes are. I for one am going to make a better effort to give these men and women a few more friendly nods, appreciative waves, and spontaneous thank-you’s. None of us know when it may be our families that they save, and the fact that they ‘run towards’ while all others ‘run away’ is pretty damn heroic in my book. Anyhow, I just want everyone who reads this to sit back and think for a moment about losing everything that matters to you, and in turn, join me in doing a little extra to show our appreciation.

From Russia With Luke-Warm Affection and Interest

By |2015-07-24T11:29:48-04:00February 17th, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

It was the 2003-04 season. Brad Stuart led the Sharks in assists with 30, Jonathan Cheechoo had 47 points, and Alexander Korolyuk was 9th in team scoring. Two years later, and Joe Thornton had 90 assists, Cheechoo popped in his 47th goal, and Korolyuk... was in the RSL. Sharks property once again, we look at what this means for keeper league owners. Also, the Flyers partake in some Un-planned Parent-hood, and a mysterious Swedish prospect joins Markus Naslund, Peter Forsberg and Kenta Nilsson in the record books this week in Bugg Bytes.

Comparing Hockey Stats

By |2015-07-24T11:29:51-04:00February 17th, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

Back when I was in school my teachers always said there was a difference between hearing and listening. The same is true in terms of seeing and reading. As a fantasy hockey player you probably look at stats often and try to decide what to do. But in looking at the stats do you really read and see the stats?

The Throw-In

By |2015-07-24T11:29:56-04:00February 12th, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

An excellent column by our very own word-crafting, mammary-tempting and all-knowing Chris Burns inspires this week's Bugg Bytes. So you're looking at putting together a keeper league blockbuster. Now before you wet yourself with the prospect of acquiring (insert star here) for (insert other star), hold off a bit and ask yourself: why is the other guy asking for so-and-so prospect? Is there anything you can ask for that looks minor now, but has the potential to pay dividends?

 

 

The Blockbuster

By |2015-07-24T11:29:58-04:00February 12th, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

The Blockbuster - It can mean the difference between fantasy hero and fantasy zero ? Or can it? It has been said that no matter how hot a woman is, there is some guy out there that is sick of putting up with her crap. The same holds true for our beloved fantasy ?studs?. At some point, each and every player in your league will find his way into a trade offer, and unlike the NHL, where the odd Yzerman will spend a career with one team, in fantasy there are no storybook endings.

Talent and Injuries

By |2015-07-24T11:30:01-04:00February 12th, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

With the very strong play of Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, it is no surprise that Tampa Bay has jumped ahead of Carolina in the standings. Tampa Bay Goalie Johan Holmqvist could be a nice late addition to your team; he has won nine of his last 10 games. Marc Denis is not completely out of the picture, but Holmqvist is making a strong case.

Stretch-Drive Sizzlers and Sinkers

By |2015-07-24T11:30:05-04:00February 12th, 2007|z-Archives (other articles)|

Statistically speaking, the second half of the hockey season at every level represents a changing of the guard. As the stakes rise, hot prospects falter, faltering prospects become hot and the immediate fortunes of several future NHLers fluctuate wildly. Here then are a few names to watch- and scratch off- as the 2006/07 campaign heats up.  

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