Monthly Archives: October 2008

Football Survivor Picks, Week 9

All right, its well past the point we had some football content in this blog. Unfortunately, I think I’ve said that before. Everytime I pop over to the blog and see “Football by Mike” at the top, I start feeling guilty. Today … Continue reading

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Open Mouth, Insert Foot

Okay, so it didn’t take long for someone to make me eat my own words. Sure enough, Joffrey Lupul has gotten hot. Very hot, very quickly. This success conflicts with the advice offered in my last blog. And with Daniel … Continue reading

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Early Additions

A great tactic to practice in fantasy sports is a weekly scanning of the waiver wire. Hockey is no exception. This week’s “Scan-It!” is the Minnesota Wild’s Mikko Koivu. Owned in only 56% of Yahoo leagues, Saku’s younger brother is … Continue reading

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NHL Power Rankings

Here are my power rankings of the top 10 teams after the first weekend of the 08-09 NHL regular season. The list takes into account current level of play and recent, past success. 1. Detroit Red Wings – The dominant … Continue reading

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So, How’d You Do?

If you were the guy who walked away with the money this season, you most likely had at least one of  Cliff Lee, Josh Hamilton, Ryan Dempster, and Dustin Pedroia on your team. These guys were difference makers at cheap … Continue reading

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The Goon Squad!

For those of you in pools where penalty minutes count, don’t you just hate having to waste one of your roster spots on a toothless goon, just for the sake of buffing up your PIM totals? Have no fear! There … Continue reading

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Hits, Misses and Baseball Compiler Feedback

I’m wondering how you did using the Compiler/Buddy. Were you able to build a good squad by using the projections at your draft? Did the numbers pan out or were you left holding the bag on a number of players … Continue reading

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Hockey Draft Day Strategy 101

Unlike fantasy football, where it’s advantageous to get a stud running back with your first pick, there is no single specific way to draft a successful fantasy hockey team. In a 12 team draft, expect there to be 10 or … Continue reading

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