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Fantasy hockey rankings Week 11 update: How to manage the NHL schedule
But the situation with the Vancouver Canucks is next level. Besides the obvious real-world consequences to a potential variant spreading like wildfire through the clubhouse, there will be an impact on this make-believe game we all enjoy. There is a possibility the Canucks shutdown could extend the season beyond the ESPN.com fantasy game period. The […]
Continue readingThe human side of the Buffalo Sabres’ 18-game winless streak of 2021
When Krueger was dismissed on March 17, assistant Don Granato was appointed interim coach. Granato, 53, is a member of one of America’s most prominent hockey families. His younger sister, Cammi, is a Hockey Hall of Famer, and now a pro scout for the Kraken. His older brother Tony played 774 NHL games and now […]
Continue readingChicago Blackhawks’ Stan Bowman to be U.S. Olympic team GM
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin will serve as Bowman’s assistant GM. “The combination of a Stanley Cup-winning GM [Bowman] and a Hall of Fame player [Guerin] who has competed in the Olympics in addition to his experience as an NHL GM, is certainly something we’re excited about,” USA Hockey executive Pat Vanbiesbrouck said in […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus a bold second-half prediction for every team
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated in the list featured here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our Week 9 edition, published on March 17. Points percentages are […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings Week 9 update: Six impact players who could be traded
Despite the difficulties, teams are making plans, as reported by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. So let’s take a look at some of the players being discussed as trade bait with a fantasy-lens. Complete your bracket by selecting the winner in each of the games in the NCAA tournament from the Sweet 16 to the championship. Tournament […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey: Top ten keepers to trade for
With an eye to next season, it’s also worth checking on the availability of lesser-rostered/injured players on the waiver wire. For example, Chicago’s Kirby Dach and Edmonton’s Oscar Klefbom could be available and worth securing in dynasty and deeper keeper leagues. Otherwise, trading for one of the following could also serve as tomorrow’s refreshing sip […]
Continue readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus the midseason MVP for every team
How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated in the list featured here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our Week 7 edition, published on March 10. Points percentages are […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings Week 8 update: Ten goalie situations to monitor
I also want to take stock of the position through analyzing fantasy points per 60 (FPP60) and crease share to date, while looking forward and projecting those stats. But I’m also shortening the bench for a distilled look at the stats. Here’s a quick rundown on how some key fantasy goaltenders have performed since Feb. […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey midseason awards: Pavelski, Fleury, Vasilevskiy among top players
Sean Allen, ESPN fantasy hockey writer: I’m looking at three pieces of criteria for this award: a very low average draft position (ADP), significant fantasy points per game, and a script that would have allowed fantasy players to take advantage of the production. Joe Pavelski answers the bell here. While Vincent Trocheck, Ondrej Palat and […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings Week 7 update: Stash or watch these IR eligible players
Tarasenko has been a consistent contributor of 2.2 fantasy points per game (FPPG) for a couple of seasons now. At that pace, he would project for a further 66 fantasy points this season, which slots him in at No. 55 among all skaters. Of course, that is assuming he can recapture his usual pace quickly, […]
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