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Fantasy Mailbag: Go for it or rebuild?

Fantasy Mailbag: Go for it or rebuild?

by Darryl Dobbs - February 1, 2012 2:20 PM EST

It's the point in the season where fantasy owners have to make tough choices and our expert is here to help you out.
We’re into February now and a lot of fantasy teams are preparing for their two- or four-week playoff season. Others are paying attention to the NHL trade buzz as the deadline approaches.


Fantasy Mailbag: Ovechkin or Crosby?

Fantasy Mailbag: Ovechkin or Crosby?

by Darryl Dobbs - January 18, 2012 2:29 PM EST

The question has been asked many times over the past few years, but the right answer is as murky as ever today.
Mid-season drafts are wrapping up and mid-season deals are being finalized. Do you need to make a change? Let’s get to your letters – including the question of the year: Crosby or Ovechkin? Dobber, I’m in a roto keeper league (keep nine players) and I am in second place, although the leader looks hard to catch.


Fantasy Mailbag: Mid-season maneuvers

Fantasy Mailbag: Mid-season maneuvers

by Darryl Dobbs - January 4, 2012 11:31 AM EST

It's time to start fiddling with or blowing up your roster, so our fantasy expert answers your wide-ranging questions.
Mid-season drafts are here. In keeper leagues, it’s also time to make the big decision – rebuild or go for it? Let’s get to your letters! In a one-year roto league with usual stats.


Fantasy Mailbag: Concussion concerns

Fantasy Mailbag: Concussion concerns

by Darryl Dobbs - December 21, 2011 1:50 PM EST

Are players such as Sidney Crosby and Claude Giroux still the most valuable?; and more Christmas advice.
We’ve hit the Christmas break and while it’s a time for joy and celebration it’s also time to hide from the family whenever you can to get a few minutes and evaluate your team.


Fantasy Mailbag: Ducks bounceback?

Fantasy Mailbag: Ducks bounceback?

by Darryl Dobbs - December 7, 2011 2:15 PM EST

Are Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf worth trading for?; is Mike Smith going to be a mainstay in Phoenix?; and more.
Just a few weeks until Christmas and soon after that we hit the mid-point of the season. Yes, things are moving quickly, so let’s get to your letters.


Fantasy Mailbag: Curing the Blues

Fantasy Mailbag: Curing the Blues

by Darryl Dobbs - November 23, 2011 11:55 AM EST

Our fantasy expert tackles tough decisions on Chris Stewart, T.J. Oshie, Andy McDonald and more.
So many crazy things are happening when it comes to fantasy hockey (seriously – Phil Kessel is the league’s leading scorer?) that it’s hard to sift through and separate the trends from the blips.


Fantasy Mailbag: Know when to hold 'em

Fantasy Mailbag: Know when to hold 'em

by Darryl Dobbs - November 9, 2011 1:59 PM EST

Our fantasy expert answers your questions about slow starts and when to pull the trigger on a change.
We’re already seeing some “market corrections” with several players. With the coaching change in St. Louis, there are bound to be more on the way - let’s get to your letters! Hey Dobber, I’m in a 10-team season points league that counts points, +/- and PIM.


Fantasy Mailbag: Goalie questions

Fantasy Mailbag: Goalie questions

by Darryl Dobbs - October 26, 2011 10:38 AM EDT

Is Varlamov a worthy pickup?; will Roloson find his game?; what about Tuukka Rask?; and more.
No, the Capitals will not go 82-0-0. No, the Blue Jackets will not go 1-76-5. And, no, the Habs are not going to finish at 8-67-7. Lots of goalie questions filtered in this week.


Fantasy Mailbag: Briere or Stastny?

Fantasy Mailbag: Briere or Stastny?

by Darryl Dobbs - October 12, 2011 4:54 PM EDT

Should you go with Colorado's center or Philadelphia's?; Is Semyon Varlamov worth picking up?; and much more.
So how did the first week go for you? Any early jitters? Let’s get to the letters! I'm in a one-year simple league. Goals and assists are one point each.


Fantasy Mailbag: Chara or Keith?

Fantasy Mailbag: Chara or Keith?

by Darryl Dobbs - September 29, 2011 4:13 PM EDT

Who's the best D-man? Is Crosby still No. 1? Who's ready for more 'O'? Streit or Goligoski?
Camps are in full swing…and so are fantasy drafts! Keepers, head-to-head, rotisserie, points-only - leagues of all shapes and sizes. And once again THN’s fantasy mailbag has you covered.


Fantasy Mailbag: The big return

Fantasy Mailbag: The big return

by Darryl Dobbs - September 14, 2011 1:49 PM EDT

THN.com's fantasy expert return to a full box filled with fantasy questions about the upcoming season.
Camps are beginning and fantasy draft leagues of all shapes and sizes - keepers, head-to-head, rotisserie, points-only - are starting up. Back from a summer hiatus, THN’s fantasy mailbag has you covered.


Fantasy Mailbag: Don't sleep on goalies

Fantasy Mailbag: Don't sleep on goalies

by Darryl Dobbs - April 13, 2011 11:25 AM EDT

Which teams to pick up on in your playoff pool; the importance of goalies to give you the edge; pool etiquette; and more.
Playoff pools! Keeper decisions! Etiquette! It’s all here - let’s get to the letters. I'm in a one-year rotisserie league with eight buddies.


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