Presented by thehockeynews.com’s fantasy expert Darryl Dobbs, Fantasy Pool Look is an-depth look at player trends, injuries and much more, as it pertains to rotisserie pool leagues. Get the edge in your league only on THN.com.
by Darryl Dobbs - January 15, 2011 11:19 AM EST
Will the Blues' Matt D’Agostini continue is solid play once his injured mates return?
With 10 points in his past 10 games, St. Louis right winger Matt D’Agostini has caught the eye of many poolies. But will the run, or a reasonable facsimile of the run, last? That’s the million-dollar question.
by Darryl Dobbs - January 11, 2011 2:30 PM EST
Mikhail Grabovski has been an injury replacement for poolies in recent years, but with his play this season, he's becoming a reliable regular.
In early November, after Mikhail Grabovski’s average start (nine points in 15 games), poolies may have picked him up as a temporary depth replacement, perhaps to cover off an injury.
by Darryl Dobbs - January 4, 2011 1:20 PM EST
We knew Keith Yandle was good, but this good?; Lucic back to reality; Hornqvist starting a hot streak?; and more.
We knew Keith Yandle was a promising young offensive defenseman, but did we see this coming? The 24-year-old is leading the Phoenix Coyotes in scoring and has become the catalyst for their offense the same way Dustin Byfuglien has for Atlanta.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 28, 2010 9:50 AM EST
With injuries to Dan Cleary, Pavel Datsyuk and Derek Roy, our fantasy expert explains how to get the most out of Detroit and Buffalo.
Pavel Datsyuk is on the shelf for the next month, which frees up, oh, 19:29 of ice time and 3:26 of power play time per game, give or take a second.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 21, 2010 2:54 PM EST
After he had to be traded out of Montreal, Sergei Kostitsyn may have finally found his place in Nashville's lineup and could start helping you.
Just when you were about ready to write him off – OK, actually you wrote him off last spring – Sergei Kostitsyn is back, baby, and he’s suddenly fantasy-relevant.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 18, 2010 12:19 PM EST
Everything's been golden for Colorado this season, but what to do with the glut of top-sixers when everyone's healthy?
No team has more goals in the NHL than the Colorado Avalanche. Whatever coach Joe Sacco feeds these kids, I’ll take a helping. It doesn’t seem to matter how many injuries the team sustains, who gets called up or who the team acquires, the Avalanche will score a ton.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 14, 2010 11:40 AM EST
Ilya Kovalchuk continues to boggle the minds of poolies who expected him to eventually break out of his slump.
Ilya Kovalchuk.
After sitting here thinking of how to finish that sentence, I thought it best to just leave it at that and ask you to press your lips together, widen your eyes and shrug your shoulders.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 7, 2010 1:00 PM EST
If you're on the ball rookies have been a big help for poolies this season, so here's how The Dobber sees the freshman race playing out.
This year’s rookie class is unquestionably a strong one and those fantasy owners who did their homework - or were quick on the waiver wire - are enjoying production from deep in their lineups.
by Darryl Dobbs - December 4, 2010 8:50 AM EST
Are you down and out in your league? It's time to take some chances and here five players worth taking a flyer on.
I’m dead-last in one of my leagues. Or, rather, I was dead-last. Ironically, it is called an “Experts League” and is made up of all the writers for DobberHockey.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 30, 2010 2:40 PM EST
The Chicago Blackhawks had to unload some players in the summer to stay cap compliant - to the benefit of Atlanta.
The Blackhawks did what they had to do, so this is by no means a slight. In fact, I’m impressed that GM Stan Bowman managed to get under the cap, yet still hang onto Marian Hossa, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Dave Bolland.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 27, 2010 9:38 AM EST
Following up from a previous article on players who use home-ice advantage, we look at those who perform on the road.
With 82 games on the schedule for 30 NHL teams, it is impossible for the schedule-maker to move all teams through the season with the same amount of home games at any given time.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 23, 2010 3:05 PM EST
Our fantasy expert looks at a few players who have tremendous success at home, but falter when they're on the road.
With 82 games on the schedule for 30 NHL teams, it is impossible for the schedule-maker to move all teams through the season with the same amount of home games at any given time.
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“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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