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The Battle of the Top 2009 WHL Bantam Picks

By Dobber Sports|2011-10-21T20:33:11-04:00October 21st, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

Rielly

In the next edition of The Dean’s List, the focus is turned to two potential first round picks that have been competing against each other for several years now. Previously, TDL examined a few defenders in “2012 Defensemen Draft Class” but now we turn our attention to two WHL defensemen impressing early on in the 2011-12 WHL season and are currently battling each other to earn the top draft position among WHL defenders. There is no shortage of franchise defensemen in the 2012 NHL draft class but it appears that the WHL is breeding some of the best of the 2012 crop and both Morgan Rielly and Derrick Pouliot are among the league’s elite at the defenseman position.

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Buy Low or Sell High?

By Justin Goldman|2015-07-24T09:11:40-04:00October 20th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

Smith

If the season ended today, Kari Lehtonen would probably win the Vezina Trophy. As crazy as that sounds, when you consider just how well he has played for the Stars, all poolies come to the realization that each and every year is totally unpredictable in the realm of goaltending. No matter how much research you do, you almost always end up drafting one fantasy killer and one fantasy gem.

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Dan Boyle vs. Lubomir Visnovsky

By steve laidlaw|2015-07-24T09:11:46-04:00October 19th, 2011|Roos Lets Loose|

Boyle

Did you take my advice and watch the Ducks-Sharks games this past week? Admittedly Friday’s game was a snoozer. I felt dumb for having hyped up that game so much. It was as though I was a producer of The Playboy Club or something. I let you down and the game let us all down. Monday’s game more than made up for it though. Anaheim’s stars finally turned it on and brought some excitement to this rivalry. There were scrums, there were fights and most of all there were plenty of scoring chances. That’s all you can really ask for at this stage of the season.

To continue my efforts of informing the public of what a great rivalry this is, Cage Match will feature Part Two in the Ducks-Sharks saga. This time we look to the blue line. It is Dan Boyle vs. Lubomir Visnovsky. Let’s get it on!

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Salary Cap Bargains

By Dobber Sports|2011-10-18T18:26:21-04:00October 18th, 2011|Black Aces|

Karlsson

Having participated in the same salary cap points-only league for over 12 years, I'm always looking out for the best "bargain" in the NHL. Everyone wants players like Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, or Henrik Lundqvist on their team (and rightly so), but you have to offset those high salaries with players earning considerably less. You want to find a few players who will give you a reasonable point-per-dollar ratio, so that you can afford a Brad Richards or two.

To that end, I have put together a list of 10 bargains.

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Early Season Panic or Praise

By Tim Lucarelli|2015-07-24T09:11:49-04:00October 17th, 2011|Eastern Edge|

Kessel

As each new hockey season progresses, fantasy hockey poolies are eager to dominate their pool. While the season is still young, everyone wants all of their star players and their sleepers to absolutely dominate. Despite hearing from the masses to be patient and against their better judgment, some folks pull the trigger far too early on the slower starters. Conversely, if a mediocre guy has a couple good games, their fantasy owner wants a king’s ransom. Let’s take a look at some of the slower or hotter performing Eastern Conference players thus far and what we can take from the good and the bad.

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Should you ever deal Ovechkin?

By Dobber Sports|2011-10-16T19:29:50-04:00October 16th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

Ovechkin

Q&A will run every other Sunday. Today we look at the possibility of trading Alex Ovechkin, along with a few FA additions off to fast starts. Send in your question the night before or morning of the Q&A to keep the info fresh. [email protected]

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Top 100 Roto Players – October

By Gates Imbeau|2015-07-24T09:11:51-04:00October 15th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

Roto

Accompanying the Roto Exclusive this month is a column dedicated to salary. Much like any category you add to a fantasy league, salary completely changes the game. Suddenly you are faced with the challenge of filling out a productive, yet affordable, roster. Some like it and some do not. This edition is catered to those that do.

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Looking Ahead – Week 2

By Dave Poleck|2015-07-24T09:11:57-04:00October 15th, 2011|Looking Ahead|

Elias

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.

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Saturday Picks – October 15th

By Anthony Lancione|2015-07-24T09:12:00-04:00October 14th, 2011|NHL Picks/Props|

Ovechkin

After such a forgettable summer across professional hockey circles around the globe off the ice, it brings me much pleasure to get back to on-ice action. Last year, I finished with a year-ending winning percentage of 63%, finishing particularly strong , going 17-7 over my final 3 entries of the 2010-11 season. Here’s to picking up where I left off!

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Venomous Varlamov

By Justin Goldman|2015-07-24T09:12:05-04:00October 13th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

He strikes quicker than a cobra. With an outstretched blocker, he stabs at pucks clearly headed for the top corners. Even if he’s totally down and out, Semyon Varlamov has the speed, the quickness and the sheer flexibility to take space away before you can even process what has happened.

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