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Fantasy Pool Look: Calder favorite and dark horse

Fantasy Pool Look: Calder favorite and dark horse

by Darryl Dobbs - September 24, 2011 10:40 AM EDT

Find out who our pool expert thinks will take home this year's Calder Trophy and who will fly under the radar.
Of the many rookies I have my eye on, there are two who really stand out. One is getting a reasonable amount of press, but not nearly enough, and another isn’t garnering any attention at all.


Fantasy Pool Look: NHL training camp battles - East

Fantasy Pool Look: NHL training camp battles - East

by Darryl Dobbs - September 20, 2011 12:00 PM EDT

Our fantasy expert turns his attention to the East and how the pre-season will impact your roster.
Training camps have opened! Once again, there will be fantasy-notable jockeying for position on pretty much every team’s depth chart. I’m back on the regular THN.


Fantasy Pool Look: NHL training camp battles – West

Fantasy Pool Look: NHL training camp battles – West

by Darryl Dobbs - September 17, 2011 4:15 PM EDT

Who has the inside track on making waves in the Western Conference? THN.com's fantasy insider has the scoop.
Training camp is upon us and once again there will be fantasy-notable jockeying for position on almost every team’s depth chart. I’ll be going back to the regular THN.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Jets

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Jets

by Darryl Dobbs - September 6, 2011 2:25 PM EDT

We wrap up the previews with Tampa, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington and Winnipeg.
Here are the final five teams of my eighth annual summer fantasy evaluation. Ratings of these teams reflect my comfort level/excitement of building a fantasy squad around them – how much harder should I work on acquiring a player in Washington as opposed to a player in Florida? Tampa Bay Lightning Gone - Paul Szczechura, Vladimir Mihalik, Matt Smaby, Mike Lundin, Cedrick Desjardins, Randy Jones, Simon Gagne, Mike Smith, Sean Bergenheim, Marc Pouliot, Mathieu Roy Incoming - Ryan Shannon, Tom Pyatt, Matt Gilroy, Mathieu Garon, Michel Ouellet, Bruno Gervais Ready for full time – I have Brett Connolly penciled in to make this squad, but the pencil is very light and easily erased.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Coyotes, Penguins, Sharks, Blues

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Coyotes, Penguins, Sharks, Blues

by Darryl Dobbs - August 30, 2011 1:48 PM EDT

Fantasy outlooks for Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Jose and St. Louis.
Continuing the eighth annual Fantasy Pool Look tradition, here are the next set of four team reports from a poolie’s perspective: the Yotes, Pens, Sharks and Blues.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Devils, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Flyers

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Devils, Isles, Rangers, Sens, Flyers

by Darryl Dobbs - August 23, 2011 2:12 PM EDT

Fantasy outlooks for the New York area, Philadelphia and Ottawa.
Continuing the eighth annual Fantasy Pool Look tradition here are the next set of five team reports from a poolie’s perspective: the Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Sens and Flyers.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Kings, Wild, Canadiens, Predators

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Kings, Wild, Canadiens, Predators

by Darryl Dobbs - August 17, 2011 12:15 PM EDT

The fantasy outlook of L.A., Minnesota, Montreal and Nashville.
For the past eight years, Fantasy Pool Look has offered insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Stars, Wings, Oilers and Panthers

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Stars, Wings, Oilers and Panthers

by Darryl Dobbs - August 9, 2011 1:53 PM EDT

The fantasy outlook of Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton and Florida.
For the past eight years, Fantasy Pool Look has offered insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Canes, Hawks, Avs and Blue Jackets

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Canes, Hawks, Avs and Blue Jackets

by Darryl Dobbs - August 2, 2011 3:09 PM EDT

The fantasy outlook of Carolina, Chicago, Colorado and Columbus.
For the past eight years, Fantasy Pool Look has offered insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Flames

Fantasy Pool Look: Off-season report - Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Flames

by Darryl Dobbs - July 26, 2011 11:50 AM EDT

The fantasy outlook of Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo and Calgary.
For the past eight years, Fantasy Pool Look has offered insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Sorting out the Avalanche

Fantasy Pool Look: Sorting out the Avalanche

by Darryl Dobbs - July 19, 2011 10:30 AM EDT

It's been a busy summer in Colorado after a disappointing 2010-11. How will things break down and how can it help you win your pool?
Some NHL teams have so many variables and possible outcomes that it’s hard to put your finger on which players to go after. The Colorado is one of the bigger examples of this.


Fantasy Pool Look: Top 10 free agent ripple effects

Fantasy Pool Look: Top 10 free agent ripple effects

by Darryl Dobbs - July 12, 2011 3:15 PM EDT

Our fantasy expert analyzes 10 players who will be impacted by off-season activity.
Now that the free agent frenzy dust has settled, let’s take a look at some of the players who saw their value jump or slip dramatically, despite not having done anything.


Was Raffi Torres' hit on Jarret Stoll worthy of a suspension?




"That hockey game will haunt me until the day I die…"

- Toronto's Joffrey Lupul reacting on Twitter to his team's meltdown loss in Game 7 to the Boston Bruins.

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