March Madness
As the March 4th trade deadline rapidly approaches, which NHL prospects and youngsters are good bets to be dangled in deals, and which will be deemed untouchable?
February 28, 2009
Angus here with some Saturday evening updates. TSN is reporting that Derek Morris has decided to sit out of all Coyotes games unti he is dealt. Bryan Murray confirmed that both Filip Kuba and Chris Neil will be moved if they do not sign contracts before Wednesday's trade deadline. Marc Savard did not miss a single game for [...]
US College Fantasy Update
In Canada we tend to forget about US College hockey and the deep strides it has made into NHL player development. There are more and more budding talents that the Canadian poolie isn’t exposed to, so here is a brief update on who to keep an eye on south of the border.
NHL Picks – Saturday’s Games, Feb. 28, 2009
Wow, just look at that cocky grin on my dog. She’s clearly egging me on and rightfully so after wiping the floor with me last week picking nine winners out of 13 matchups to my lowly five. Perhaps those few errand passes she got hit with as a puppy running around on the ice while we played shinny have instilled her with a superior hockey intellect? Nah, who am I kidding, she’s a mutt from the humane society and last week was just beginner’s luck. Plenty of games on the schedule so let’s get things started!
A Roto-Look Ahead – Week 22
March is the month with the most NHL action in it with a total of 210 games. Combine that with a playoff races and no stupid breaks like All-Star or Christmas and this is a hockey fan’s dream. Although the schedule makers haven’t pulled out all the stops and given us a day where all 30 NHL teams play. October 25 was your only time for that.
Decisions, Decisions, so Many Decisions
The trade deadline is quickly approaching which will definitely involve plenty of GM’s in the decision-making process. You, as a fantasy GM have just as many decisions in order to get your team towards the finish line. Hopefully the buzzing this week will make your decision-making process a lot easier.
February 27, 2009
I have the player and d-man rankings up early. Please note, because the deadline is into March this year, I will redo these rankings on Thursday March 5. The Habs claimed Glen Metropolit off of waivers. No fantasy significance. The Canucks claimed Vaananen. Dallas WILL put Sean Avery on re-entry waivers Monday and Sportsnet is reporting [...]
Ryan Whitney Traded to Ducks
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Ryan Whitney to the Anaheim Ducks for Chris Kunitz and Eric Tangradi.
February 26, 2009
Site was down for two hours - we worked on it the entire time, not exactly sure what the problem was but I will post when I know more. Ryan Whitney has been traded - full breakdown on the homepage. The Sens have recalled Martin Gerber, putting him through re-entry waivers. Perhaps Buffalo bit? Pavol Demitra [...]
Dobber, Buccigross, Moller, Cosentino and Sonne
For your listening pleasure - put it on your Ipod or just listen in on your computer on the 25th of every month. Let's talk some fantasy hockey! Dobber joins Walker to discuss potential Pittsburgh wingers, Ryan Smyth's fantasy value if moved, JVR, Steve Sullivan and more. Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino comes on to give us the [...]