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by Darryl Dobbs - March 23, 2010 2:15 PM EDT
Carolina's Jamie McBain is making noise; and when to pick Preds in a playoff pool.
Carolina’s second round draft pick in 2006 (63rd overall), Jamie McBain thought he had a good chance at a full-time NHL gig back in September when he signed a pro contract after ending an impressive college career.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 20, 2010 10:40 AM EDT
After looking like he might be a fantasy bust, the Leafs youngster has found more ice time and a scoring touch of late.
Maybe it’s the added ice time and responsibility or perhaps it’s the fact Nikolai Kulemin of the Toronto Maple Leafs has seen enough of the NHL to finally “get it.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 16, 2010 11:11 AM EDT
With some teams pulling away in the playoff race, expect healthy scratches to cut into the production of certain players.
With just more than a dozen games left in the regular season, there are some teams in a pretty lucky position, meaning some poolies are in an unlucky one.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 13, 2010 11:56 AM EST
There are trios in Vancouver, Colorado, Calgary and Toronto that are worth keeping an eye on.
I’m the first to say that over-analyzing line combos to help make decisions on your fantasy squad is a silly idea. On that note, let’s analyze some line combos.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 9, 2010 10:55 AM EST
Who is set for a spike in production and who will struggle down the stretch after being dealt on March 3.
More often than not, when a player is moved he tends to ride some kind of wave – be it confidence, excitement, adrenaline or whatever, a player often gives you a couple weeks of inflated numbers.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 6, 2010 10:36 AM EST
What can you expect from the players swapped on March 3? Here's the lowdown.
More often than not, when a player is moved he tends to ride some kind of wave – be it confidence, excitement, adrenaline or whatever, a player often gives you a couple weeks of inflated numbers.
by Darryl Dobbs - March 2, 2010 12:00 PM EST
As we enter the home stretch, a few players will be looking to rebound after a break or use some momentum from the Olympics.
Several prominent names dotted the list of “slumpers” heading into the Olympic break. Now, after a couple of weeks off to heal nagging injuries and clear their heads, these players will look to turn things around.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 27, 2010 10:25 AM EST
The center won't lead the Stars in scoring this year, but you can expect a big conclusion to the scorer's season.
Mike Ribeiro has really come into his own since joining the Dallas Stars in 2006. But this year things have been different. Ribeiro owners are hoping for more from him in the final 21 games than they saw in the first 61.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 23, 2010 10:35 AM EST
A list of eight youngsters who've faltered this year, but could bounce back big time in 20010-11.
There have been more than a few young players who were poised for to take major steps forward this season and have fallen short of expectations.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 20, 2010 9:58 AM EST
The Chicago youngster is getting top-line duty despite a deep prospect system.
A talented young prospect in the Chicago organization is in for a tough road. This was apparent even prior to the team’s resurgence as an NHL power.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 16, 2010 1:38 PM EST
As the fantasy season takes a break before heading down the stretch, here are a few all-stars having off seasons.
Much like companies in the stock market, the fantasy value of players can often go up and down dramatically within a couple of months. That is why poolies treasure the steady and consistent players who never get hurt and rarely hit a slump.
by Darryl Dobbs - February 13, 2010 10:45 AM EST
A new coach and a new philosophy have come to town in Columbus.
No matter what you think of former Columbus coach Ken Hitchcock, be it hockey genius or lucky Cup-winner, he was always extremely careful with his young players.
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