Poolies tend to shy away from goaltenders that fall on their faces in the postseason. Even if their pool does not have a separate playoff element and goes strictly by regular season statistics, for one reason or another, weak performers in the playoffs fall in value.
(This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally posted April 23)
Poolies tend to shy away from goaltenders that fall on their faces in the postseason. Even if their pool does not have a separate playoff element and goes strictly by regular season statistics, for one reason or another, weak performers in the playoffs fall in value.
(This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally posted April 23)
Every Monday at 8:45 am Dobber is on XM Satellite Radio 204 to talk fantasy hockey. Here is his latest appearance (April 23). CLICK HERE
Every Monday at 8:45 am Dobber is on XM Satellite Radio 204 to talk fantasy hockey. Here is his latest appearance (April 23). CLICK HERE
Just some snippets of a select few (less than 10%) out of the many emails sent in over the years... 2014 October, 2014 I did really well last year thanks to you and your team's work. One setup I'm in has 3 leagues - I finished with 2 firsts and [...]
Just some snippets of a select few (less than 10%) out of the many emails sent in over the years... 2014 October, 2014 I did really well last year thanks to you and your team's work. One setup I'm in has 3 leagues - I finished with 2 firsts and [...]
This column, and all of Dobber's work, can also be read on The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca.
It is no secret that the power play is the most important element of offense in the playoffs. This makes the participants of the power play the most fantasy worthy in terms of playoff pools. Defensemen who quarterback the PP actually see their production rise by as much as 40 per cent. This makes moving them up your draft list a no-brainer. Today, FPL will take a look at the Western Conference quarterbacks. Wednesday I will take a look at the East.
This column, and all of Dobber's work, can also be read on The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca.
It is no secret that the power play is the most important element of offense in the playoffs. This makes the participants of the power play the most fantasy worthy in terms of playoff pools. Defensemen who quarterback the PP actually see their production rise by as much as 40 per cent. This makes moving them up your draft list a no-brainer. Today, FPL will take a look at the Western Conference quarterbacks. Wednesday I will take a look at the East.
This was originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com, and MSN.ca on Monday March 26.
His follow-up to his outstanding rookie campaign has been disappointing to say the least, but don’t close the book on Henrik Lundqvist just yet. The New York Rangers goaltender is quickly turning his numbers into the lofty standards that he set last season, putting together a streak in which he is 8-1-2.
This was originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com, and MSN.ca on Monday March 26.
His follow-up to his outstanding rookie campaign has been disappointing to say the least, but don’t close the book on Henrik Lundqvist just yet. The New York Rangers goaltender is quickly turning his numbers into the lofty standards that he set last season, putting together a streak in which he is 8-1-2.
