Linus Omark is going to be a healthy scratch for the Oilers tonight. Brian Rolston cleared re-entry waivers. Kyle Okposo is at least two weeks away from returning to the Isles lineup. MacLean-Turris-Boedker generated two goals for the 'Yotes last night. A sign of things to come? The Kings are [...]
A tough decision can be made easier with these charts showing you the best five and worst five schedules for upcoming seven-day periods. Some of you used them last year but for the benefit of new readers here is a refresher. The number next to the team indicates the 'multiplier' to use on a player's point-per-game pace to give you an idea how many points to expect for that week.
Happy New Years, everybody. Like the Winter Classic, Saturday's ramblings will be delayed. Expect them up around noon EST. Stay safe! Goldie Says: Happy 2011 everyone! Here's my scouting report on Cedrick Desjardins' NHL debut. He's expected to start Saturday night against NYR as well. Terrific potential and upside as starter in this league. Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Stories [...]
2010 was one of the better years in recent memory in terms of hockey. We had the Winter Olympics, where the stars came out to play over an unforgettable two weeks in February. John Carlson became an American hockey legend with a gold-medal winning overtime goal in the World Juniors. We had the Windsor Spitfires, stacked to the brim with future NHL talent, run through the CHL en route to a second-consecutive Memorial Cup title. We also had the deep, young, and exciting Chicago Blackhawks capture the greatest trophy in professional sports, the Stanley Cup.
In the fantasy hockey world, a lot happened as well. The “big three” (Crosby, Ovechkin, and Malkin) became the “big four” (Stamkos) for a while, but that was quickly replaced by the “big one,” as Crosby took the Penguins on his back for a wild 25 game ride. The Sedin twins showed that not all players are finished developing in their late 20's by taking the leap to superstardom at the age of 29. We saw a rise in the number of teams opting to go with the two-headed goalie attack. Ilya Kovalchuk was the story maker of the 2010 offseason, and the fallout has been an interesting saga to say the least. Let’s get to it…
Goldie Says: If you're in need of a third goalie, Lawson is now a viable option. Now listed on the Isles' roster, he was solid in his NHL debut, aside from the shootout. But knowing DiPietro's history, Lawson should be on your radar. Goldie Says: Roloson has been traded to TB for Ty Wishart. Roli's fantasy value [...]
Peter Regin has just one goal this year. I don't think anyone saw that coming. Just jotting down some notes as I go through all the team stats for the monthly player rankings... I knew Keith Yandle was having a great season. I did not know that he was leading the Coyotes in [...]
(Dobber's Note: If NHL teams can call up a player from the minors to fill in for an injury/absence, why can't we at DobberHockey do the same thing? Some great hockey minds contribute to the PG Advised and Dub's Take. So when we need content due to a sick or absent columnist, we pluck a recent one from the forum. This is an excellent audition for any up-and-coming writers who think they have the insight and skills to get into this business. Contribute, get noticed, and who knows? Perhaps we'll call you up from the minors next!)
I can stay silent no more! This kid has been teetering on the brink of being my next prospect profiled ever since I finished up my bit on Jaden Schwartz. Actually, he's a guy I've been tracking since before Schwartz ever got onto my radar. I started looking at this kid when he was still playing in college last year but as an undrafted free agent was seeking an NHL contract. There's been an influx of undrafted NHL talent from the college ranks in recent years and with the instant success of guys like Tyler Bozak I've been searching for the next big thing. Well Gustafsson was touted in the top 10 of the available college free agents from last spring so naturally he was on my radar and with such an acumen for offense it was clear there was only one way he was getting to the NHL.
Michael Del Zotto has been sent to the minors. It was the right move. But we've seen flashes of what he can do, he's a great hockey player with a bright future. I still think he can be a 55-point defenseman. Think of this as a confidence boost. Philadelphia has waived Michael Leighton. [...]
Eleven Goalie Prospects to Watch in 2011
There’s no better way to kick off the new calendar year than by writing a School of Block lesson that reflects the general psyche of a goaltender. So instead of looking behind us and recapping 2010, I want to look ahead and help you prepare for what could be a 2011 stuffed to the brim with goalie prospects.
Midseason Guide - out Friday - buy it here. Bit of an "OOPS". I just noticed on the sales page that the Midseason Guide is released on January 9. This is WRONG, I assure you. The Midseason Guide is out on January 7 - a Friday. I would never release a guide at [...]
