The series that's an early favorite to win both the Sexually Provocative Headline and Introductory Paragraph Awards here at Dobber Hockey continues today with a look at Teams Finalnd and USA. Both teams had a lot to play for at the World U18s, which wrapped last Sunday. For Team Red White and Blue, it was all about the Gold. And for Finland, it was the chance to suck less than their opponent.
The series that's an early favorite to win both the Sexually Provocative Headline and Introductory Paragraph Awards here at Dobber Hockey continues today with a look at Teams Finalnd and USA. Both teams had a lot to play for at the World U18s, which wrapped last Sunday. For Team Red White and Blue, it was all about the Gold. And for Finland, it was the chance to suck less than their opponent.
With Round 2 about to begin, here are some things to keep in mind when deciding which players to select…
(This article can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally posted on April 25 - and I almost didn't re-post it here, because of how Selanne,McDonald and Kunitz blew up in my face that very night!)
With Round 2 about to begin, here are some things to keep in mind when deciding which players to select…
(This article can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally posted on April 25 - and I almost didn't re-post it here, because of how Selanne,McDonald and Kunitz blew up in my face that very night!)
Poolies tend to shy away from goaltenders that fall on their faces in the postseason. Even if their pool does not have a separate playoff element and goes strictly by regular season statistics, for one reason or another, weak performers in the playoffs fall in value.
(This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally posted April 23)
Poolies tend to shy away from goaltenders that fall on their faces in the postseason. Even if their pool does not have a separate playoff element and goes strictly by regular season statistics, for one reason or another, weak performers in the playoffs fall in value.
(This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally posted April 23)
There are several tough match-ups in round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In last night’s games, both Buffalo and Anaheim were favored to win. It is possible they may eventually meet up in the finals. Before both teams can think about that, they must concentrate on their current series.
There are several tough match-ups in round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In last night’s games, both Buffalo and Anaheim were favored to win. It is possible they may eventually meet up in the finals. Before both teams can think about that, they must concentrate on their current series.
As expected, the first round in the Western Conference was full of excitement and close games. There were no upsets, as the top four seeds all advanced, with the Vancouver Canucks being the only top seed to be pushed to a deciding seventh game. In this week’s article I will take a closer look at the two match-ups in the West.
As expected, the first round in the Western Conference was full of excitement and close games. There were no upsets, as the top four seeds all advanced, with the Vancouver Canucks being the only top seed to be pushed to a deciding seventh game. In this week’s article I will take a closer look at the two match-ups in the West.
