James Neal vs. James van Riemsdyk

By |2015-07-24T10:18:25-04:00May 4th, 2011|Roos Lets Loose|

Neal

 

After doing some reading in the forums about “magical” fourth year breakouts and potential breakout candidates for next season, I felt inspired to write this week’s Cage Match article on that subject. This week we will take a look at two potential breakout stars that are just destined to battle one another. We’re taking two Atlantic Division rivals, LW vs. LW, Power Forward vs. Power Forward, James vs. James, winner take all. I am excited, are you excited?

 

Let’s get ready to rumble!

 

May 05, 2011

By |2015-07-24T10:18:23-04:00May 5th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Steve Sullivan is out for the remainder of the second round with a knee injury. Sounds like Colin Wilson will draw in.   Nashville could use an offensive spark - their top line has combined for zero points through three games against the Canucks (Fisher, Hornqvist, and Kostitsyn). I figured Hornqvist would be more [...]

May 06, 2011

By |2015-07-24T10:18:17-04:00May 6th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Mike Murphy had a 44-save shutout for Carolina's farm team the other night in the AHL playoffs. He'll battle Justin Peters for the backup spot behind Ward. I think the Hurricanes realize that they overplayed Ward this season, so expect the backup (whichever goalie wins the battle) to see at least 15 starts in [...]

May 07, 2011

By |2015-07-24T10:18:15-04:00May 7th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  The Prospects Report is a little over three weeks away. Pick it up today in advance...   I've been following the AHL playoffs closely - some tidbits:   Carolina's farm team was shutout by the Baby Pens last night. The Charlotte Checkers feature about six or seven future Carolina regulars - Justin Faulk, Zac [...]

May 08, 2011

By |2011-05-08T14:03:38-04:00May 8th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Fantasy Prospects Report is only 23 days from release – I feel like I’m so far ahead in writing/editing this, but that date is fast approaching…and this is the best one yet – lots of positive feedback on my new 3YP statistic so I added it to the player analysis in this document. There [...]

A Fighting Chance

By |2015-07-24T10:18:13-04:00May 8th, 2011|Eastern Edge|

Kyle

 

Love it or hate it, penalty minutes are one of the most common fantasy hockey statistics these days. If your offense is strong enough, you have the option of streaming whichever hothead is racking up misconducts and providing little to no offensive assistance throughout the year. The much more attractive option however, is to find a player who can contribute offensively, while still posting 150 or more penalty minutes. With each passing year, more and more fantasy GM’s are coming to the realization that they need a player like Hartnell, Lucic, Downie, etc. One player who fits this category is Los Angeles forward Kyle Clifford.

 

May 09, 2011

By |2011-05-09T05:23:29-04:00May 9th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Usually you'll find several rambles throughout the day but you haven't seen that and I apologize. With the Prospects Report out on June 1, I want to make sure I get it done. Normally that is not an issue, but with my second daughter due to be born in a week or two...it could [...]

May 10, 2011

By |2011-05-10T04:30:53-04:00May 10th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

  Early reports indicate that Ryane Clowe will not be in the SJ lineup tonight...   Johan Franzen’s ankle could prevent him from playing tonight. Mike Modano hopes that happens – because it means he gets back into the lineup. I’m sure he doesn’t “hope” per se, but it’s gotta be tough to be a [...]

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