Trends
One of the major keys in helping you win a fantasy pool is to make note of current trends. This week we’ll take a look at the 15 Western Conference teams to see if we can identify some.
January 25, 2012
I know that some Leaf fans, and even non-Leaf fans, are happy with John-Michael Liles. The Leafs extended him for four years. Myself, this is one move that Burke made that I don't like. UNLESS he has a trade up his sleeve that moves someone like Schenn or Gunnarsson. Because Toronto has a nice [...]
Duncan Keith vs. Ryan Suter
Duncan Keith vs. Ryan Suter: Who makes up the best defensive pairing in the National Hockey League? While there are a number of plausible answers there are really only two duos who fit the bill in my mind: Keith-Seabrook and Suter-Weber.
The IR – Toews, Jagr, Morrow and more
The All-Star break offers players a mid-season reprieve and a chance to clear up the injured reserve list.
Dobber Nation – Erlendsson, Dobber and Angus
This month, Brian Kom speaks with...
Top Five Salary Cap Forwards – #2
The number two ranked forward may not have the experience and history that most on this list have accrued, but much like Rick, he's slick and can't miss.
Starting Goalie Rating Index
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Goalie Guild founder Justin Goldman is proud to announce the release of a new free daily analysis tool specifically designed to evaluate starting NHL goaltenders. This tool, which is called the Starting Goalie Rating Index (SGRI), helps poolies and hockey fans answer the age-old question, “Who should I start in goal tonight?”
Connauton’s Leap Forward
This piece was originally published at the CanucksArmy.
I was planning on writing a profile on Chris Tanev last week, but due to some personal reasons I never got the time to finish it. Tanev’s recall from Chicago came after I had started my piece, and there were quickly numerous other bloggers and writers to offer their thoughts and insights on him.
January 27, 2012
Nothing going on in the NHL tonight - if you have rumours, trade ideas (fantasy or real life), AHL stuff, CHL stuff, or anything else, tweet me (angus_j) or fire me an e-mail (angus at dobberhockey.com) and I'll talk about it for tomorrow's ramblings! Bob McKenzie believes that Brenden Morrow may become available [...]
Looking Ahead – Week 17
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.