Category Archives: Fantasy Hockey

Salary Cap Woes—Five NHL Teams Destined To Struggle in 2010-11

Here is a list where being number one is not a good thing. John looks at five teams currently in the worst salary cap shape in the NHL, and he reckons their 2010-11 season will be a rough one as a result. Continue reading

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Fantasy Hockey Stanley Cup Playoff Pool Performers

NHL playoffs are a little over a week away. Some teams are still fighting for their playoff lives, while others are jostling for position, but there is no reason we shouldn’t start turning our attention to playoff pools. Iain gives us a rundown of key players who continue to perform in the playoffs, and others… not so much (cough, cough, Joe Thornton), plus some wildcards and newcomers to the race for the Stanley Cup. Continue reading

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Dear Fans of the Montreal Canadiens, re: Carey Price

Iain took exception to Montreal Canadiens fans booing Carey Price’s third star selection last night. Here is an open letter to those fans, with a compelling argument they shouldn’t be so quick to judge still a very young goalie by NHL standards. Continue reading

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Stock Watch—Twin Tylers Bozak And Myers Tearing It Up

Still fighting to the finish in your fantasy hockey league? Or maybe you are looking for some keeper prospects for next year. Here is the weekly buy and sell recommendations with a bit of help on both fronts. Continue reading

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Stock Watch—Grab Stempniak, Kessel Rolling Along

Can you still trade in your fantasy hockey league? What about play waivers? If so, Iain has some buy and sell advice for the stretch drive, plus there are a few keeper league thoughts for those of you who are already planning ahead for next year. Continue reading

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Beyond Ovechkin—Stockpiling Capitals A Fantasy Bonanza

The Washington Capitals are far and away the leaders in goals scored this season, thanks in large part to Alexander Ovechkin of course (when not suspended), but after Ovie there is still a lot of gold in them there hills. Fantasy gold, that is. Continue reading

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Stock Watch—Buy Ponikarovsky, Sell Phaneuf

The only way to maximize your fantasy team’s production down the stretch is through the waiver wire. Here is a full slate of buy and sell candidates including Wolski and Ponikarovsky excelling on their new teams, and Phaneuf and Guerin on the sell side. Continue reading

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Stock Watch—Olympic Impact and Trade Talk

NHL Trade Deadline Day! Iain is here with our weekly Stock Watch, with a twist. He’s giving props to some players who raised their game in the Olympics and how that may translate going forward, plus guys who could find themselves in new cities after today. Continue reading

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Stock Watch—Niemi, Downie and Keeper Targets

Olympic break from the NHL is … almost … over (especially for one of Canada-Russia – yikes!), so it is time to start turning your attention back to your fantasy hockey team. John gives us some schedule advice and keeper prospects to target if you’re already looking ahead to next year. Continue reading

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Breaking Sports News Via Twitter

What is Twitter and why is it useful? For Twitter virgins, here is a very general overview of the concept, and for those new and old to Twitter, I’d like to introduce three new lists that will help you keep on top of breaking fantasy sports news. Continue reading

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