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Calgary muddy up the middle

Calgary muddy up the middle

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.


Sophomores vs. the AHL

Sophomores vs. the AHL

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.


Freshmen explosion?

Freshmen explosion?

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.


Tracking NHLers in Europe

Tracking NHLers in Europe

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.


Lockout league rules

Lockout league rules

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.


Off-season report - Bruins, Ducks

Off-season report - Bruins, Ducks

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.


Off-season report - Flames, Sabres

Off-season report - Flames, Sabres

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.


Off-season report - Hurricanes, Blackhawks

Off-season report - Hurricanes, Blackhawks

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.


Off-season report - Blue Jackets, Avalanche

Off-season report - Blue Jackets, Avalanche

by Darryl Dobbs - August 27, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Our fantasy expert continues his look at each NHL team by analyzing two teams looking to recover.
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.


Off-season report - Red Wings, Stars

Off-season report - Red Wings, Stars

by Darryl Dobbs - August 20, 2012 12:55 PM EDT

We continue our look towards the summer, from a poolie's perspective, by analyzing Detroit and Dallas.
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.


Off-season report - Oilers, Panthers

Off-season report - Oilers, Panthers

by Darryl Dobbs - August 13, 2012 5:49 PM EDT

Who's going to win you your pool? We continue our team-by-team off-season fantasy analysis.
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.


Off-season report - Predators, Kings

Off-season report - Predators, Kings

by Darryl Dobbs - August 7, 2012 3:47 PM EDT

We continue our look at each of the NHL's 30 teams through the eyes of a poolie.
This is the 10th off-season for Fantasy Pool Look and for the 10th summer in a row I’ll be analyzing each team’s outlook. I’ll have my fantasy hockey goggles on, of course.


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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