Frozen Tools Forensics: Analyzing rookies this year
Now that each team has played at least 30 games, we can look back at how some of the projected top rookies are doing so far this season. I had done two articles (here and here) on the rookies that I thought would be at the forefront of this year and I was definitely [...]
Looking Ahead: Holiday edition
All fantasy owners need help in the short term AND the long term. The Looking Ahead feature identifies one player to plug into lineups in the short term, a second to invest in for the long term, a third to bench for the coming week, and a fourth who will struggle to meet expectations [...]
Ramblings: Updates on Mantha and Demko; Kravtsov to return; Christmas wish list – December 13
Anthony Mantha was back skating after Detroit's skate on Thursday. Not that it means his return is imminent, but they did say he’s getting closer to returning from his knee injury. Hopefully he can make it back for a game or two before the holiday break. * It looks like Vitali Kravtsov is heading [...]
Fantasy Take: Sharks fire Peter DeBoer
The San Jose Sharks fired head coach Peter DeBoer on Wednesday night following a fairly poor start to the season. As of Thursday morning, the team was five points back of a wild card spot and among the dregs of the league in expected goal share. Whether this is DeBoer’s fault or not, the [...]
Capped: Christmas wish list for different teams
This week we’re going to look into which contracts may be on the move in the new year, and what that could mean for various teams. Let’s jump right in. **** Boston Bruins With the Bruins rolling along as usual, there isn’t a great urgency for them to make many roster moves. Add [...]
Ramblings: Kadri returns; Dahlin and Werenski updates; elite players; Laine’s season – December 12
Zach Werenski got some work in before his team hit the ice for practice on Wednesday. Not that he’s on the verge of imminent return, but it’s just nice to see him back on the ice so quickly after his shoulder injury. Let’s hope it’s not something that recurs (again). * It wasn’t all [...]
Injury Ward: Crosby, Dahlin, Makar, Werenski, Grubauer, & Kadri
Here’s the latest news in the world of NHL injuries! To see injury updates from around the league as soon as they’re made public, follow me on Twitter @BrennanDeSouza! Rasmus Dahlin – Skated with his teammates on Tuesday, for the first time since he suffered a concussion a couple of weeks ago. It’s extremely [...]
Forum Buzz: Malkin’s Trade Value, Goalie Starts, When to Rebuild, & Top Young Defenders
Welcome back to Forum Buzz, a column where I review the DobberHockey Forums and weigh in on active, heavily debated, or otherwise relevant threads from the past month, reminding everyone just how great of a resource the Forums are. Pretty much anything might be covered, other than trades and signings, which usually will [...]
Ramblings: Olofsson’s Potential, Kessel, Heiskanen, Kakko, & What’s Wrong With Dumba? (Dec. 11)
The Habs took down the Penguins in an early affair on Tuesday. Shea Weber dropped two more points (1+1) in the victory. That’s his 10th goal on the season through 31 contests. He’s on track for his fourth career 20-goal season, and there’s nothing in the underlying metrics that suggest he’ll slow down. [...]