Chasing the Cup - Regular vs. Postseason Production Although most fantasy seasons have ended by this week, the onset of the NHL playoffs brings new opportunities for serious owners. Playoff pool participants often draft players from teams they believe will be in the postseason for the long run, thus maximizing playing time and associated [...]
Well, here we are-- the final 2016-17 regular season episode of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast! (Elan wants you to know that, if you're a first time listener, this episode of the show is more lightly edited than usual, so expect a few uncharacteristic fumbles and pauses that normally don't make it to air outside [...]
The regular season is over, and most of us were unsuccessful in our quest for a fantasy hockey championship. But we are just two days away from the NHL playoffs. And with it, a brand-new season for fantasy hockey. We all believe we have a chance to win our playoff pool before the puck [...]
Ramblings: Reflecting on some Red Wings, top D scorers, Point, Kane, Lee, Couturier, McDavid and more (Apr.10) *** My 11th annual Interactive Playoff Draft List is fully updated and available for immediate download. Get it here * I’ll be setting up two DobberHockey contests. One is the NHL Bracket Challenge. The other is the second [...]
Leafs make playoffs! But Andersen leaves game… […]
This week's The Journey dives into forward prospects not getting a lot of ink **** Anders Bjork – Boston Bruins Bjork, who was drafted in the fifth round of the 2014 draft by Boston, did everything he could to will his Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a national title this season. Unfortunately, the dream ended [...]
Top Budget Plays Centers Tyson Jost $2700 – The center is a punt play at the least. However, playing against Dallas may set up very good as the center will get depth match-ups mostly. He had a goal in his last game and is seeing about 15-16 minutes a night. Dallas is likely [...]
Tampa Bay stays in the playoff race, impending scratches, Kyle Okposo, and more. **** Just one game on Friday night, but it was a big one. Tampa Bay stays in the playoff race one more day as they won 4-2 in Montreal. That regulation win is their second in as many nights, and puts them [...]
It took a little time, but it seems like both old-school hockey people and new-school analytics folks are all on the same page: If you want to win, you need cheap, productive talent to surround your core. Or in some cases, be your core. The same adage is true in fantasy hockey as young, unproven [...]
