What’s going on in Russia?
Hello Fantasy GMs. Missed me? I missed this, actually - I've been eager to get to it because there so much going on in Russia right now.
May 05, 2010
Amazing - Jordan Staal practiced in full equipment today. Was that just to scare the Habs and change their game plan, or are we actually going to see him soon? Rumors of Nicklas Lidstrom retiring are starting to swirl. That would be a huge loss, as I think he still has a couple of [...]
May 06, 2010
Flyers fans give Laperriere a well-deserved standing ovation last night. My top ten right wing keepers list is almost complete. Expect it to be posted in a few hours. I was browsing the leading AHL playoff scorers, and came across a name I hadn't seen in a while. Mike York is playing [...]
Cinderella Story
No question this year's Cinderella has to be the Montreal Canadiens. They knocked off the President's trophy winning Washington Capitals after being down three games to one. Absolutely stunning. The road doesn't get any easier for Les Habitants who now have to face Sidney Crosby and his defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
May 07, 2010
Tampa Bay is interested in 26-year-old Vadim Krasnoslobodtsev. Now that name is a mouthful. Hopefully some of our Russian faithful can fill us on this guy - type of player, upside, how to pronounce his name, the typical stuff. Every Friday I am going to open the floor up (so to speak) to [...]
Top 10 Keeper League Right Wingers
I have a few general rules when it comes to building a team in a fantasy hockey keeper league. One of the more important ones is to not plan beyond a two or three year window. You are not building a real NHL club, and too often fantasy hockey poolies place an emphasis on youth and prospects over proven veterans with gas still left in the tank. So using my general rule, take a look at your team(s). Can you realistically say you will have a shot at winning the league at some point within the next two or three seasons? If not, time to scrap the rebuild and start adding proven NHL talent.
Keeping my rule in mind, I have compiled a list of the top 10 keeper league right wingers to own (assuming standard keeper league rules and scoring categories). Using the two or three season scope, I had to balance proven production with young players on the verge of breaking out. I hope you enjoy!
May 08, 2010
Jamie Benn is fourth in AHL playoff scoring with seven goals and 13 points in nine games. He is the only non-Hershey Bear in the top five in scoring. Fantastic article on Barrie forward Alexander Burmistrov. Barrie coach has some high praise for him, comparing him to Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin (Burmistrov [...]
Henrique Fills a New Jersey Need
After losing in the first round for three consecutive years, the New Jersey Devils and their fans can find some springtime solace in knowing they have the freshly minted Ontario Hockey League playoff MVP in their system.
Adam Henrique is not going to be a savior for the Devils, but he’s the kind of player who will fit well into their system and provide offence.
May Mock
(Barrie Colts center Alexander Burmistrov)
The CHL playoffs are over- with one exception- but the fun isn’t with the Memorial Cup just around the corner. Who has seen their stock improve with prolonged playoff runs, and dip with a less-than-spectacular showing at the World U18s?
May 09, 2010
Despite Johan Franzen garnering in a point in every one of Detroit's 12 games, the Wings still get eliminated. He is tied for the league lead in scoring with 18 points. Todd Bertuzzi's 11 points were the most in his career. Daniel Briere has 11 points in his last six games. So [...]