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Off-season report - Stars, Red Wings

Off-season report - Stars, Red Wings

by Darryl Dobbs - June 17, 2013 4:57 PM EDT

Looking at the summers ahead for Dallas and Detroit, from a poolie's perspective.
It's the 11th annual off-season look at each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint. In keeping with tradition, I run through the teams alphabetically - but switch starting points each year.


Off-season report - Avalanche, Blue Jackets

Off-season report - Avalanche, Blue Jackets

by Darryl Dobbs - June 10, 2013 2:15 PM EDT

Looking at the summer's ahead for Colorado and Columbus, from a poolie's perspective.
It's the 11th annual off-season look at each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint. In keeping with tradition, I run through the teams alphabetically - but switch starting points each year.


Off-season report - Flames, Hurricanes

Off-season report - Flames, Hurricanes

by Darryl Dobbs - June 3, 2013 4:32 PM EDT

Looking ahead to the summers for Calgary and Carolina, from a fantasy perspective.
It's the 11th annual off-season look at each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint. In keeping with tradition, I run through the teams alphabetically - but switch starting points each year.


Off-season report - Ducks, Sabres

Off-season report - Ducks, Sabres

by Darryl Dobbs - May 27, 2013 2:48 PM EDT

Looking ahead to the summers for Anaheim and Buffalo and what it means to your fantasy team.
It's time for the 11th annual off-season look at each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint. In keeping with tradition, I run through the teams alphabetically - but switch starting points each year.


2013-14 boom or bust?

2013-14 boom or bust?

by Darryl Dobbs - May 13, 2013 2:03 PM EDT

Looking ahead to next season and the players who will either break out for you, or lose value.
Over at the World Championship, I noticed Team USA forward Craig Smith was among the top 10 scorers with seven points in six games. This is a great boost for a player who managed just 12 in 44 with Nashville this past campaign.


Value of Pascal Dupuis

Value of Pascal Dupuis

by Darryl Dobbs - May 6, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

Looking at the pending Penguins UFA and how he'll cope without Sidney Crosby as his center.
How often do we see this? A player who is pretty steady at 38 points per season has a career year when his contract is about to expire. Pittsburgh winger Pascal Dupuis, now 34, has topped 40 points just twice in his career.


Eastern Conference dark horses

Eastern Conference dark horses

by Darryl Dobbs - April 29, 2013 4:20 PM EDT

Our fantasy expert gives you a list of late-round gems to keep an eye on when drafting your playoff pool.
It's playoff pool season, folks - especially today, with the regular season officially complete. Last Monday I reviewed some general draft tips and then Thursday I gave you 14 Western Conference dark horses.


Western Conference dark horses

Western Conference dark horses

by Darryl Dobbs - April 25, 2013 2:42 PM EDT

Our pool expert suggests 14 players who will slip under the radar and make for good late picks in your draft.
Better late than never. Playoff hockey is nearly upon us and as a follow up to the last Fantasy Pool Look, we'll take a look at some Western Conference dark horses for your playoff pools… Patrik Berglund, St.


Playoff draft pointers

Playoff draft pointers

by Darryl Dobbs - April 22, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Our fantasy guru gives you general tips on how to attack your playoff draft - and stay tuned for playoff analysis.
The post-season kicks off in eight days, which is fantastic when you consider that we almost didn't have a post-season at all. This year’s playoff pools are generating more buzz than ever before, as the legions of fans who refused to bother with fantasy hockey in any form after the ridiculous lockout suddenly realized they missed the action.


Islanders turning a corner?

Islanders turning a corner?

by Darryl Dobbs - April 18, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

The Islanders seem to be coming into their own and poolies who invested in them during the rebuild will be rewarded.
It was four long years ago when the Islanders were at, if not rock bottom, then pretty damn close to it. It was at that time when I started hinting for keeper leaguers to consider picking up some of the youngsters there.


Taking long looks at the kids

Taking long looks at the kids

by Darryl Dobbs - April 15, 2013 4:55 PM EDT

Teams on the outside of the playoff race are already looking toward next year.
It's been said a million times, but I'll say it again: this season went by quickly. The season kicks off, you blink, and now your team is battling for a playoff spot.


Anomalies in a short season

Anomalies in a short season

by Darryl Dobbs - April 11, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

Looking at players who will fall short of or exceed expectations because the season wasn't long enough to correct course.
We've entered the final three weeks of the season and things are starting to balance out. The only problem is the shortened season. While in an 82-game campaign a market correction that begins at Game 40 leaves plenty of time for a player to get his numbers back to normal, that's not the case this year.


Which team will win Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final?




"If we do pick first, we're leaning more toward one of those three forwards."

- Colorado's executive vice president of hockey operations, Joe Sakic, on what the Avalanche plan to do with the first overall pick at the June 30 entry draft. Many were expecting Colorado to take defenseman Seth Jones.
 

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