Ramblings – Thoughts on Goalies, Hoffman, Suter, Lafreniere, Byram, Kyrou, Puljujarvi and lots more (Jan 25)

By |2021-01-25T00:27:42-05:00January 25th, 2021|Hockey Rambling|

I thought that this season would be a very difficult one to navigate through in fantasy hockey. I even considered punting one of my three dynasty/keeper leagues for this year and just build for a big 2021-22 (a friend of mine actually did/is doing that). Just a few games in and it’s tougher than I [...]

Geek of the Week: Get the Ek Out!

By |2021-01-24T02:03:33-05:00January 24th, 2021|Geek of the Week|

There are a lot of things to be intrigued about with Minnesota Wild these days. The arrival of Kirill Kaprizov; the emergence of Kevin Fiala; and incoming prospects Matthew Boldy and Marco Rossi. Early into this season, there appears to be reason for further excitement because of the emergence of Joel Eriksson Ek. Eriksson Ek [...]

Ramblings: Texier, Copp Filling In Nicely; Hart, Canucks Goalies Struggling (Jan 24)

By |2021-01-24T01:26:40-05:00January 24th, 2021|Hockey Rambling|

You’ve probably heard by now that the Blue Jackets were finally able to trade Pierre-Luc Dubois, sending him and a third-round pick to the Jets for Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. You can read the fantasy take here. I won’t reiterate what I already mentioned in the article. Both teams involved were in action on [...]

The Journey: Early Goaltender Prospects Pick-ups

By |2021-01-23T01:52:06-05:00January 23rd, 2021|The Journey|

While most are utilizing their Sundays as a day to kick back, relax and mentally prepare themselves for the week ahead, fantasy owners are struggling with the oldest mental game in the history of fantasy hockey - to start my goalie, or not to start my goalie.  It’s no secret that goalies, in most formats, [...]

Fantasy Take: Dubois Going to Winnipeg for Laine, Roslovic

By |2021-01-23T13:08:32-05:00January 23rd, 2021|Fantasy Take - Latest NHL Moves|

The Winnipeg Jets have traded winger Patrik Laine and center Jack Roslovic to the Columbus Blue Jackets for center Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick in 2022. The Jets will also take on 26% of Laine’s nearly-$5 million contract, which is in its final year. It’s interesting that all three players had requested to be [...]

Ramblings: Dubois Trade Talks Escalating, Pavelski Powers Stars, Holy Moly Toffoli (Jan 23)

By |2021-01-23T01:09:53-05:00January 23rd, 2021|Hockey Rambling|

After Pierre-Luc Dubois skated a grand total of 3:55 on Thursday, it should come as no surprise that the Blue Jackets are getting closer to finally parting ways with the disgruntled center. https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1352778358250237952 https://twitter.com/Aportzline/status/1352780472275898368 https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1352856174778064896 You might have seen video of his final shift for the Blue Jackets, a leisurely skate that seemed to send [...]

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