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Fantasy hockey: NHL trade deadline wrap
Taylor Hall, LW/C, Boston Bruins: There are two ways to look at what Hall has done this season with the Buffalo Sabres. Either his two goals in 37 games are a product of his surroundings or his lack of offensive output is a continued decline since his knee surgery in 2019. We are all aware […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey rankings Week 12 update: How to win your playoff matchup
Some teams only have a dozen games left in the fantasy season. There are no more excuses for a player, no more wait-and-see approach. If a player isn’t putting up points on your fantasy roster, you don’t need him. Baseball is back, and so is fantasy! Get the gang back together, or start a new […]
Continue readingJack Campbell makes NHL history with 11th straight victory to start a season as first-place Toronto Maple Leafs keep on cruising
Campbell became the first goalie with a victory in each of his first 11 appearances as the first-place Maple Leafs continued their dominance over the rest of the North Division. “It was a fun game, honestly. It’s not fun giving up goals. I expect more out of myself,” Campbell said. “But Ottawa came to play […]
Continue readingFantasy 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 readingNHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus the biggest concern 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 10 edition, published on March 24. Points percentages are […]
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 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 goalie watch: Antti Raanta astounds, Sergei Bobrovsky rebounds
With that in mind, here’s a quick tour of what’s moving and shaking between the pipes for teams around the NHL, and how craftier fantasy managers might take advantage. Steering clear of the Scott Wedgwood rollercoaster is probably a good start. The inspiration for this column, Antti Raanta has evolved into a much more prominent […]
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