It’s a good thing the NHL set up their playoff format in such a way that once one team beats another team four times, the other team is unable to compete again in the tournament. If it were somehow possible for the Canucks and the Stars to play each other in rounds two, three and four things would be quite boring in playoff pools.
It’s a good thing the NHL set up their playoff format in such a way that once one team beats another team four times, the other team is unable to compete again in the tournament. If it were somehow possible for the Canucks and the Stars to play each other in rounds two, three and four things would be quite boring in playoff pools.
This column, and all of Dobber's columns, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 18.
Most NHL playoff drafts did not involve a heck of a lot of participants tripping over themselves to try to pick up some Tampa Bay Lightning players, but those that did manage to ‘settle’ for some in the latter rounds are pretty happy.
This column, and all of Dobber's columns, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 18.
Most NHL playoff drafts did not involve a heck of a lot of participants tripping over themselves to try to pick up some Tampa Bay Lightning players, but those that did manage to ‘settle’ for some in the latter rounds are pretty happy.
This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at the Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 16 (Dallas has since lost twice).
While the rest of the group in your playoff draft set upon the Buffalo Sabres players like a pack of wolves, did you quietly load your team up with Dallas Stars?
Not a bad strategy.
This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at the Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published April 16 (Dallas has since lost twice).
While the rest of the group in your playoff draft set upon the Buffalo Sabres players like a pack of wolves, did you quietly load your team up with Dallas Stars?
Not a bad strategy.
The first round of the Western Conference is now in full swing and the hockey has been fantastic – especially the San Jose/Nashville war. However, for the seven other Western Conference teams, the playoffs are a time to scout other teams, and to formulate a game plan for the off-season ahead. Let's break down each of the bottom seven teams in the West, giving tidbits of information, especially in regards to free agency. Four teams this week (Colorado, St. Louis, Columbus, and Edmonton) and the others (Chicago, LA, Phoenix) next week.
The first round of the Western Conference is now in full swing and the hockey has been fantastic – especially the San Jose/Nashville war. However, for the seven other Western Conference teams, the playoffs are a time to scout other teams, and to formulate a game plan for the off-season ahead. Let's break down each of the bottom seven teams in the West, giving tidbits of information, especially in regards to free agency. Four teams this week (Colorado, St. Louis, Columbus, and Edmonton) and the others (Chicago, LA, Phoenix) next week.
*NOTE (For the FULL rundown on what is included in this Fantasy
Hockey Guide, CLICK HERE . It includes a sample. Hey - I wrote for the
SCORE Forecaster and The Hockey News Ultimate Pool Guide this
summer...I think that warrants a quick look at what I have to offer!)
*NOTE (For the FULL rundown on what is included in this Fantasy
Hockey Guide, CLICK HERE . It includes a sample. Hey - I wrote for the
SCORE Forecaster and The Hockey News Ultimate Pool Guide this
summer...I think that warrants a quick look at what I have to offer!)
