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Fantasy Pool Look: Sound the Hornqvist

Fantasy Pool Look: Sound the Hornqvist

by Darryl Dobbs - October 6, 2009 3:20 PM EDT

Nashville youngster Patric Hornqvist blew onto the scene last year before drifting off, but he's back and deserves a little attention.
It’s the perfect example of the extreme ups and downs of a player in fantasy hockey over the course of one year. Patric Hornqvist arrived in Nashville’s camp back in 2008 with quite the pedigree.


Fantasy Pool Look: Return of the Kipper

Fantasy Pool Look: Return of the Kipper

by Darryl Dobbs - October 3, 2009 11:51 AM EDT

Don't pay attention to the numbers trend with the Calgary keeper, he's still a fantasy prize.
One of the league’s best goaltenders – not to mention one of the top fantasy assets – hasn’t actually been very good in recent years.


Fantasy Pool Look: Rookies to watch

Fantasy Pool Look: Rookies to watch

by Darryl Dobbs - September 29, 2009 11:05 AM EDT

How they'll start out of the gate is always a question mark, but picking the right freshmen can be a boon.
From a fantasy standpoint, only four to eight rookies post valuable numbers every season. Last year it was Steve Mason, Bobby Ryan, Kris Versteeg and Pekka Rinne.


Fantasy Pool Look: Bouncing back in Edmonton

Fantasy Pool Look: Bouncing back in Edmonton

by Darryl Dobbs - September 22, 2009 10:45 AM EDT

Patrick O'Sullivan and Mike Comrie will both be looking to recapture past promise with the Oilers.
Their situations are different, yet oh so similar. Mike Comrie is a 29-year-old who boasted huge fantasy value back in 2002, but has since fallen from grace.


Fantasy Pool Look: Bruins, Thrashers and Ducks off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Bruins, Thrashers and Ducks off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - September 15, 2009 10:12 AM EDT

In the final installment of summer analysis, we look at Boston, Atlanta and Anaheim.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you some insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Canes, Flames and Sabres off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Canes, Flames and Sabres off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - September 1, 2009 12:03 PM EDT

Taking a look at what went on in Carolina, Calgary and Buffalo this summer from a fantasy perspective.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Jackets, Avalanche and Hawks off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Jackets, Avalanche and Hawks off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - August 25, 2009 2:46 PM EDT

We look, from a fantasy perspective, at the off-seasons in Columbus, Colorado and Chicago.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


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

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

by Darryl Dobbs - August 18, 2009 1:11 PM EDT

What's happened in Edmonton, Detroit and Dallas this summer and what impact will it have this season?
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Wild, Kings, Panthers off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Wild, Kings, Panthers off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - August 11, 2009 2:56 PM EDT

In our ongoing look at the off-season moves by each team, we focus on Los Angeles, Minnesota and Florida.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you insights on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Devils, Preds and Habs off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Devils, Preds and Habs off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - July 28, 2009 12:58 PM EDT

Examining the off-seasons in New Jersey, Nashville and Montreal, from a fantasy perspective.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you some insight on what each NHL team has done during the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Sens, Rangers and Isles off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Sens, Rangers and Isles off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - July 21, 2009 2:20 PM EDT

A look at what's happening in Ottawa and New York this summer from a fantasy perspective.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you some insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


Fantasy Pool Look: Yotes, Flyers and Pens off-season report

Fantasy Pool Look: Yotes, Flyers and Pens off-season report

by Darryl Dobbs - July 14, 2009 10:45 AM EDT

What to expect from Phoenix, Philly and Pittsburgh next season.
For the past six summers, Fantasy Pool Look has given you some insight on what each NHL team has on tap for the summer – from a fantasy hockey standpoint, of course.


All things considered, how would you rate this NHL season?












“I think when you’re at home the first two games, sometimes you get a little bit too comfortable at home. Then you come on the road, maybe it’s like a rude awakening…We’ve had three series to figure that out, learn it. We definitely want to be better (Monday), especially in the first game on the road.”

- Chicago's Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks are 0-3 in Game 3s this playoff.
 

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