Panthers Sign Upshall
Fantasy Impact: The Florida Panthers have signed Scottie Upshall to a four-year contract worth $14 million.
Jose Theodore – Florida’s new starter
Fantasy Impact: The Florida Panthers have signed Jose Theodore to a two-year deal worth $1.5 million. (sorry for the older pic - too busy/crazy to find a new one!)
2011 Quick ‘Key’ UFA/RFA Tracker
I threw together three lists, for your reading pleasure. The first list is the 95 best Unrestricted Free Agents (UFAs). Let me know if I've missed any. The second list is the top Restricted Free Agents (RFA's) - besides being offer-sheet targets, they are also trade targets. And I think trades will be a little more prevalent than in the past. The final list is just my take on where Brad Richards will go.
Christian Ehrhoff signs with Buffalo
Fantasy Impact:
The Buffalo Sabres have signed Christian Ehrhoff to a 10-year, $40 million contract. Ehrhoff is one of the best offensive defensemen in the game, and he creates a lot of offense at even strength by using his speed to transition the puck up the ice.
DobberHockey’s Free Agent Frenzy – 2011
Join the gang at 11:45am ET Friday! Also, be sure to check out the top available UFA's and RFA's found here.
Off the Grid: Brendan Smith
Brendan Smith is a rare prospect these days because he has had so much time to develop. Many young players are rushed to the NHL before they are ready and it permanently damages their skill and potential. A 2007 Detroit first round pick, Smith was afforded the luxury of playing three years of college hockey at the University of Wisconsin and last season with the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins.
Roto Keeper Monsters – Hits/BS Top 10 Defensemen
Hits and Blocked Shots are two rotisserie categories that have been thrown into the limelight of fantasy hockey as of late. This edition of Roto Keeper Monsters allows you to experience a different mindset of category evaluation. By taking a proactive approach and diving into the world of extended categories, I hope to provide you with an alternative way of building a winning team.
This combination of categories accentuates the value of physical defensemen. Thus, added importance must given to the few defensemen who willingly throw their bodies in harm’s way for the good of their team.
Evaluating the 2011 Goalie Class
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft came to a close on Saturday with 19 goaltenders being selected by 17 total teams. After three goalies were selected in both the second and third round, seven were chosen in the sixth round and four more were snagged in the seventh round.
15 Points to Consider – June Part II
San Jose's major upgrade, Smyth returns home, the slow burn in Calgary, and some free agency predictions.
The Philadelphia Flyers Fallout
Now that the dust has settled in Philadelphia, it’s important to reflect on the entire situation before judging. Take it all in before reaching your negative (in most cases) conclusion.