I admit I might have a problem. I spend an awful lot of time on fantasy hockey pools. This year I am in five hockey pools, four of which are keepers. When does it cross the line from innocent hobby to outright obsession? I’ve come up with some telltale signs that might indicate if you too are a hockey pool junkie:
Take a look at the list of NHL teams that had goalie controversies in 2005-06, then 2006-07, and now at the start of the 2007-08 seasons. Are you noticing a trend? It is true; the tag team tandem of having two goalies sharing/ competing for a bulk of the starts is on a decline.
For fantasy owners this is good news.
Why do I get the feeling Anze Kopitar is going to have a monster season?
(Originally published by THN and MSN, but written by Dobber)
So far, so good for Colorado fans. With Paul Stastny and T.J. Hensick leading the NHL in pre-season points prior to Sunday’s games and with newcomer Jaroslav Hlinka leading in assists, the Avalanche offense looks like a force to be reckoned with.
(Originally published on Sept. 26 by THN and MSN)
The players on this list are generally not the most liked among hockey fans. This often leads to them slipping later on in fantasy leagues, as a lot of people pick their favourite players over other skaters who may be more beneficial to their fantasy squad. Break the trend, and take a look at these guys come draft day (or if that has already passed, on the waiver wire)!
Marian Hossa is an offensive star, but what about brother Marcel?
(Originally published by thehockeynews.com and msn.ca on Sept. 19)
As you might have read about in Dobber’s daily ramblings or on Burnsy’s Keepin’ it real blog, I organize an industry wide fantasy hockey experts’ league. Scott Cullen from TSN.ca is the league’s defending champion and there are 15 experts participating this season.
Things look pretty bleak for the Edmonton Oilers this season and with the Anaheim Ducks owning their first-round pick in 2008 (likely a Top 3 selection), next year may not be any better. However, judging by the performance of the kids in training camp, it will certainly be fun to watch this group grow together as a team. It looks as if the name of the game will be ‘offense’. Fantasy enthusiasts will not mind that in the least.
From Andrew Cogliano to Zach Stortini, here’s a breakdown of how the Edmonton prospects are doing, along with speculation and odds of sticking this season.
With many teams having their third and even fourth preseason matchup in the books, there's never a better time than now to take stock of the September showings that have been markedly more super than any other series this month. Who would make a good pick up, would you put down, and who should you keep?
