Scott Arniel – Fired!
Fantasy Impact: The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired their head coach Scott Arniel. Todd Richards will take over as interim coach for the remainder of the season.
Between the Lines – Connolly, Zetterberg and more
Welcome to the wilderness of fantasy hockey that is January. Week 14 begins a stretch that we call the “dog days of fantasy hockey”. Week 13 featured some interesting fantasy scoring and much more. Let’s get down to business and quickly.
Looking Ahead – Week 14
A tough decision can be made easier with these charts showing you the best five and worst five schedules for upcoming seven-day periods. Some of you used them last year but for the benefit of new readers here is a refresher. The number next to the team indicates the 'multiplier' to use on a player's point-per-game pace to give you an idea how many points to expect for that week.
Size Does Matter
It's true. Don't fight it. Size does matter.
15 Prime Cuts: Gallagher, Eberle, Schenn, and more
New name, same content. My monthly 15 Points to Consider has now become a weekly 15 Prime Cuts. 15 of my thoughts from the week that was in the world of hockey. This week, I take a look at Jiri Hudler, Brendan Gallagher, the mess in Edmonton (once again), Brayden Schenn, and more.
Saturday’s Picks – January 07, 2012
Well it was a terrific ending to 2011, with a 5-1 week, just those pesky Islanders getting in the way of a perfect Saturday night. Luckily I left that game off of my pro-line ticket. Thunder on the other hand had a week she’d like to forget only picking the Avs and Isles as winners, over Washington and Minnesota respectively, which is still gutsy in my book. Here’s a look at the matchups I like for this upcoming Saturday. I stayed away from the Bruins Canucks rematch, even though the B’s have won 9 of their last 10 while scoring 49 goals in the process. Lots of early NHL action as Bettman is worried about Wild Card weekend in the NFL (Go Niners!!! Oh wait, that’s next weekend). Let’s get it on:
Surprise Production
At the beginning of each season there are a few players who produce above their ability. Poolies have to decide whether or not that player is for real or simply on a hot streak. There are currently a handful of players who have been performing beyond expectations, some since the beginning of the season and others who may just be on the aforementioned hot streak. Who is real and who is not? I will discuss who can keep it up and whether or not these players can be of value in a salary cap league.
The IR – Nuge, Jagr, Duchene, updates and more
Taking a look at the latest NHL injury news, and the fantasy impact therein...
DR. GREGG’S PROSPECT PRESCRIPTION: Mark Stone
Special mid-week edition of Prospect Prescription - we talk to Cory Clouston re: Mark Stone of Team Canada.
After scoring in each of Canada's first four games at the 2012 World Junior Championship – and leading the team with seven in the tournament – Mark Stone failed to find the back of the net in the home country's heartbreaking semifinal loss to the Russian Machine last night.
A Look Back at the Pre-Season Guide (West 2012)
Pending release of the MidSeason Guide later this week, I thought it would be a great idea to take a look back at thePre-Season guide and see where I stand in comparison to four months ago. It’s always good to take a look back atpast mistakes to help us prepare for the future. Plus it will give an insight to those who haven’t seen the content of theDobberHockey guides first hand.