August 15, 2011

By |2011-08-15T04:51:03-04:00August 15th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  I would have lowish expectations on this one - but Fabian Brunnstrom has agreed to a tryout with the Red Wings. He would have to nudge some homegrown talent to get there, but I think a likely scenario is that he impresses enough to play for Grand Rapids and then gets his share of [...]

The Backup Battles

By |2015-07-24T10:12:51-04:00August 15th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

Emery

 

In last week’s School of Block, I discussed different elements that make up a steady and reliable backup. Then I gave hints on which of those perfect backups would have the best fantasy value for one-year leagues. And when I looked out across the NHL goalie battlefield this morning, I saw three key fights ready to ignite when training camps begin in just one more month.

 

Top 100 Roto Players: August

By |2015-07-24T10:12:49-04:00August 15th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

Roto
Readers, you are looking at the last edition of the Roto Exclusive - Vol 1. September’s edition will see major modifications done to the top 100 including the addition of hits and blocked shots, a revamped “PG” roto score, more distinction between “win now” and “rebuild” players and much more. Going with a to-the-point type feel gives you a clean cut product. Check the list out here.

August 16, 2011

By |2011-08-16T05:55:14-04:00August 16th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Rick Rypien was found dead in his Alberta home yesterday. The bottom line for him, as a hockey player is this – he wasn’t drafted, and yet he scratched and clawed his way into the NHL by the time he was 21. How many of us can say that? And were it not for [...]

Do You Believe in Magic? (West 2011)

By |2015-07-24T10:12:45-04:00August 16th, 2011|The Wild West|

 

Mueller

 

If you are an avid reader of the DobberHockey website you probably are familiar with the popular mantra the “magical fourth year”. There has been plenty of debate on whether or not this concept truly exists with plenty of arguments for and against. I’ve spent quite a few hours compiling all of the numbers and doing research in an attempt to finally settle (?) the debate.

 

The Ultimate Fantasy Pool – Vegas Edition

By |2011-08-17T02:06:51-04:00August 17th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

 

LV

 

In a little under four weeks, I’ll be heading off to Vegas for some fun. One reason I am heading down is to meet up with several members of the Ultimate Fantasy Pool – a keeper league that uses head-to-head scoring. I have been in the league for two years now, and it features some stiff competition (all of our league members read this site, and one is among the regular columnists).

 

Over the next few weeks, I am going to introduce the league and each of the 12 teams to the DobberHockey readers. The three teams today – Biscuits & Gravy (Alex), DraperNEuroTwinSauce (Rhys), and the Bulldogs (Shannon).

 

The Ultimate Fantasy Pool – Vegas Edition

By |2015-07-24T10:12:43-04:00August 17th, 2011|z-Archives (other articles)|

 

LV

 

In a little under four weeks, I’ll be heading off to Vegas for some fun. One reason I am heading down is to meet up with several members of the Ultimate Fantasy Pool – a keeper league that uses head-to-head scoring. I have been in the league for two years now, and it features some stiff competition (all of our league members read this site, and one is among the regular columnists).

 

Over the next few weeks, I am going to introduce the league and each of the 12 teams to the DobberHockey readers. The three teams today – Biscuits & Gravy (Alex), DraperNEuroTwinSauce (Rhys), and the Bulldogs (Shannon).

 

August 17, 2011

By |2011-08-17T13:06:38-04:00August 17th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Fantasy Guide is updated, including more deets on the 3-Tiered Invitational and my team-by-team goals-for analysis.   Here's an interesting one - the Flyers have announced that Michael Nylander has accepted a pro tryout offer for training camp. The Jagr - Nylander stuff never dies, eh? I think he would have to beat out [...]

Power Hungry

By |2015-07-24T10:12:40-04:00August 18th, 2011|Eastern Edge|

 

Stafford

 

With each passing day of the NHL offseason, fantasy owners look further and further into statistics, hoping desperately to find the “steal” of the draft. Almost every guide or magazine on the market will provide their reasons why each player will score X amount of points. But even in most “points-only” leagues, power-play-points is still a prevalent scoring category.  Remember that if a player scores a point on the power-play, you’re typically collecting points in two scoring categories instead of one. This article will look into some of the clutch performers from last season and whether or not they have the opportunity to replicate that success.

 

August 18, 2011

By |2015-07-24T10:12:38-04:00August 18th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Zajac is out for eight-to-10 weeks with a injury. A huge hole at center, and also a huge opportunity for Josefson to play a lot of minutes. Similar situation to Hodgson in Vancouver with the Kesler injury.   I also think this means we see Elias at center, at least for the duration of [...]

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