If you ask a Sabres or Jets fan, the Caps are in a good place. But with two weeks of hockey left there’s still enough time for a major Eastern Conference shakeup. The Caps have a tenuous hold on 8th place with 80 points and nine games remaining. They’re likely going to have to win ...
The Ottawa Senators began what was supposed to be a long slow and painful rebuild last year. The season has not gone according to plan; instead they sit comfortably in a playoff position with less than ten regular season games remaining. A pleasant if not shocking turn of events to be sure. But the thing ...
We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the first March edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original Milton Bradley game. There are enough twists and turns to drive any normal person crazy. So imagine what it is like ...
When the Ottawa Senators drafted Erik Karlsson 15th overall in the 2008 NHL entry draft they had high hopes for him as all first round picks are full of promise and potential. In less than four years those hopes are not only realized, but perhaps far exceeded! GM Bryan Murray thought so highly of ...
By Bob Mand, Contributing Editor The NHL regular season ends on April 7, less than a month away. With three postseason spots up for grabs in the East, who will make it in? There are five teams in the Eastern Conference who are, for all intents and purposes, locks to make it to the Stanley ...
The Ottawa Senators have been home to some of the most dynamically talented forwards and have developed some tremendously solid defencemen over the years. On paper the Sens have boasted rosters that looked like a surefire lock for the Stanley Cup. However, other than their occasional playoff inconsistency, the Achilles’ heel of this organization located ...
Yesterday I looked at the Western Conference head coaches who will be getting some mention for the Jack Adams Award. Mike Babcock, Barry Trotz, Ken Hitchcock, Dave Tippett and Alain Vigneault have all done excellent jobs this year and can all lay claim to being very deserving for the award. Today four coaches from the Eastern Conference take ...
With only about 72 hours before the February 27 NHL trade deadline, rumors are swirling all over the Internet, and especially on Twitter, as fake insiders try to get the attention of hockey fans by spreading out false trade rumors. I will try to dissect some of the hottest rumors around and tell you which ...
We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the Pre Trade Deadline edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original Milton Bradley game. There are enough twists and turns to drive any normal person crazy. So imagine what ...
Welcome to the third installment of the Fantasy Hockey Panel with Monica McAlister, Fred Poulin, Peter Harling, and myself, Anatoliy Metter. Considering that every category won or lost will be crucial to owners vying for a playoff spot, the panel will discuss if owners should sit/start or add/drop certain valuable players. Also, with defensemen at ...
