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 - December 10, 2012 3:28 PM EST
Fantasy hockey has become so big of an industry that it's a major driver of web traffic, another side effect the league will feel.
As the NHL grew from a $2.1 billion industry to a $3.3 billion industry in just seven years, fantasy hockey grew at an even faster pace. In fact, fantasy sports in general grew at a phenomenal rate over the past decade - 35 million people in North America played fantasy sports in 2012 (per the FSTA).
by Darryl Dobbs - November 26, 2012 1:32 PM EST
Mike and Nick Foligno are known for their tenacious styles, but does Marcus have some offensive flair?
Foligno (Fo-lee-no)
1. Courageous, hardy, resolute.
2. Marked by or showing determination; was engaged in a doomed struggle for the puck with a Foligno.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 19, 2012 4:30 PM EST
Is the Red Wing from Switzerland the real deal, or another Fabian Brunnstrom?
Whenever an unknown bursts onto the fantasy hockey scene, I'm inundated with questions from poolies. Who is this guy? What's his upside? Will he make an impact this year? Things are no different in the case of Damien Brunner, who the Red Wings signed July 1.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 12, 2012 11:25 AM EST
While many locked-out NHLers dominate other leagues – some are struggling mightily.
Another week has been whittled away and the NHL lockout continues. I had hoped to be doing a training camp primer piece for Nov. 12, but instead it looks like said article is weeks away yet.
by Darryl Dobbs - November 5, 2012 2:43 PM EST
Which Flames centers, if any, will be useful in the next fantasy hockey season?
The Calgary Flames are in trouble. At least when it comes to producing goals. Superstar captain Jarome Iginla is no longer a 50-goal scorer and the last time Mike Cammalleri saw the happy side of 55 points was 2009.
by Darryl Dobbs - October 29, 2012 2:02 PM EDT
How did NHL sophomores who had to go to the AHL during the last lockout fare?
Last week, I took a look at the 2004-05 projected NHL rookies who were in the American League during the last lockout and compared them to this year's (potential) crop.
by Darryl Dobbs - October 22, 2012 1:40 PM EDT
Will extra development time in the AHL helps young NHLers? One look back at the 2004-05 lockout gives excellent insight.
There are dozens of American League players who would be playing NHL games right now, but instead are plying their trade in the development league.
by Darryl Dobbs - October 17, 2012 2:36 PM EDT
Poolies can still track the players in their keeper leagues as they set off to play elsewhere.
As one-year league owners find other things to do as they anxiously wait for the NHL season to start, keeper leaguers are still (mostly) holding drafts and following their players.
by Darryl Dobbs - October 1, 2012 2:41 PM EDT
How to best manage your fantasy league as the NHL goes through another work stoppage.
What should our league do, now that there is a lockout? That's the most frequent question I'm asked from poolies these days. Not just for keeper leagues, but in one-year leagues as well.
by Darryl Dobbs - September 24, 2012 2:35 PM EDT
Taking a look at the fortunes of the final two teams on our list, from a poolie's perspective.
This is the 10th off-season for Fantasy Pool Look and for the 10th summer in a row I’ll provide an outlook for each team. I’ll have my fantasy hockey goggles on, of course.
by Darryl Dobbs - September 18, 2012 1:10 PM EDT
We continue our look at each NHL team, from a poolie's perspective, by analyzing Calgary and Buffalo.
This is the 10th off-season for Fantasy Pool Look and for the 10th summer in a row I’ll provide an outlook for each team. I’ll have my fantasy hockey goggles on, of course.
by Darryl Dobbs - September 11, 2012 1:22 PM EDT
Our fantasy expert continues his look at each NHL team by analyzing Carolina and Chicago.
This is the 10th off-season for Fantasy Pool Look and for the 10th summer in a row I’ll provide an outlook for each team. I’ll have my fantasy hockey goggles on, of course.
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