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Off-season report - Jets, Capitals

Off-season report - Jets, Capitals

by Darryl Dobbs - May 14, 2012 4:33 PM EDT

Looking at the off-season for Washington and Winnipeg, 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 analyze each team’s outlook. I’ll have on my fantasy-hockey goggles, of course.


Dustin Brown turns the corner

Dustin Brown turns the corner

by Darryl Dobbs - May 7, 2012 4:32 PM EDT

Dustin Brown has turned a lot of heads this season and we can expect his play to continue next year.
When Dustin Brown was named captain of the Los Angeles Kings in October of 2008, he was coming off a career high 60 points and had established himself as one of the league’s top hitters.


The newest Ranger

The newest Ranger

by Darryl Dobbs - April 30, 2012 1:41 PM EDT

Straight out of Boston College, Chris Kreider has had an immediate impact with New York.
When Chris Kreider led Boston College to its Frozen Four victory, then signed a contract with the Rangers, then rushed to New York and got into a playoff game – all within a few days – it caught the attention of poolies everywhere.


Difficulty of projecting Predators

Difficulty of projecting Predators

by The Hockey News - April 23, 2012 11:23 AM EDT

Predicting the offensive production of Nashville's players is near impossible, but there are good signs.
Alexander Radulov is the most skilled offensive player on the Predators. His track record in the post-season, back to when he was last with the team, is impressive.


Playoff news and notes

Playoff news and notes

by Darryl Dobbs - April 16, 2012 1:06 PM EDT

What a JVR retrn would mean for the Flyers; don't forget about Keith Yandle; and much more.
Congratulations! Unless, of course, you didn’t win your league this year. In that case, you’ll get ’em next year. Now you can finally sit back, relax, and enjoy some playoff hockey with absolutely nothing on the line.


Eastern playoff dark horses

Eastern playoff dark horses

by Darryl Dobbs - April 9, 2012 1:21 PM EDT

When you sit down at the draft table, look out for these players in the late rounds.
Given that I fired off some playoff dark horses in the Western Conference last Thursday, I would be remiss if I didn’t follow up with a group from the East.


Fantasy Pool Look: Western playoff dark horses

Fantasy Pool Look: Western playoff dark horses

by Darryl Dobbs - April 5, 2012 1:53 PM EDT

When you sit down at the draft table, look out for these players in the late rounds.
That time of year already? Kind of crept up on us, didn’t it? But here we are again in April, with only three days left in the season. Emails have started flying around the office, trying to organize a time and place for your annual playoff draft.


Fantasy Pool Look: Players due for decline

Fantasy Pool Look: Players due for decline

by Darryl Dobbs - April 2, 2012 3:05 PM EDT

Our pool expert lists 10 players due to regress in production next season.
Last Thursday, I took a look at some players who are looking at a bump in production next campaign. But we need a Yin to that column’s Yang.


Fantasy Pool Look: Players due for production increases

Fantasy Pool Look: Players due for production increases

by Darryl Dobbs - March 29, 2012 3:43 PM EDT

Our pool expert gives you a list of 10 players to pick up now before they surge next season.
One of the best ways to improve a keeper league team at the end of a season is to pick up a player who you think will improve his numbers next season.


Fantasy Pool Look: What now, Radulov owners?

Fantasy Pool Look: What now, Radulov owners?

by Darryl Dobbs - March 26, 2012 2:30 PM EDT

Alexander Radulov's fantasy impact may be short 'n' sweet; James Neal's linemates elevate him to elite status; and more.
Alexander Radulov shocked the fantasy world in the summer of 2008 when he left the NHL in the middle of his contract with Nashville and signed a new contract in the Kontinental League.


Fantasy Pool Look: March of the Penguins

Fantasy Pool Look: March of the Penguins

by Darryl Dobbs - March 19, 2012 5:25 PM EDT

The Penguins haven't played with their full roster much in the past couple years, so now that they are, look out.
For the first time in years we are seeing several games in a row in which each of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Jordan Staal are healthy and in the lineup at the same time.


Fantasy Pool Look: Rocky Mountain High

Fantasy Pool Look: Rocky Mountain High

by Darryl Dobbs - March 12, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Colorado has the Midas touch with new arrivals; Radulov return could rock Music City.
Maybe it’s the change in altitude, but players who arrive in Colorado after a trade are not the same players who left their previous employers.


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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