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Fantasy Hockey: The Mumps and Other Ailments
December 23rd, 2014 With multiple NHL players becoming mysteriously sidelined by the mumps, I took it upon myself to do some extra, scientific research on other ailments in the NHL. Surprisingly, my studies found unreported nagging problems that are affecting players, especially those who are underperforming or overachieving in fantasy hockey pools across...How to Chirp Effectively in Fantasy Hockey
A public fantasy hockey pool is nothing like a private league. There’s no interaction between GMs; trades are non-existent and there are fewer messages on the league board than Scott Clemmensen appearances this season. Besides the live draft, you’re more or less competing in a fantasy simulator. The best feature in a private...
Fantasy Hockey: Nine Players to Add for November
November 14th, 2014 One of the most difficult rules to abide to in the unwritten rulebook of fantasy hockey is being patient. Recognizing which players to show restraint with and hold, and who’s merely on a hot streak and not worth your time, is extremely challenging. You want to wait for that player to break out, but it may never happen. Or if you...
Who to Drop from Your Fantasy Team
October 28th, 2014 It’s two weeks into the NHL season, which means it’s a time of uneasiness for fantasy hockey GMs. Certain draft picks you thought were diamonds in the rough aren’t producing, or high draft picks aren’t meeting your lofty expectations. It’s tough for managers to not be attached to their originally drafted squad; we’re a...
Anaheim Ducks Pre-Season Wrap-Up
October 3rd, 2014 It’s almost time. The 2014-15 NHL season is five days away. With only a handful of preseason games left around the league, there will be a flurry of final cuts and transactions as teams trim their rosters before the Tuesday deadline. There’s a ton to take in during training camp, with dozens of line combinations, injuries,...
Four Ducks to Draft in Your Fantasy League
September 3rd, 2014 It’s a month before the NHL grind begins, and if you’re a competent armchair GM unlike myself, it’s prep time for fantasy hockey. Nothing is more important than the bragging rights up for grabs in finishing before all your chump friends. Smart armchair GM’s take in every contingency – trades, signings, departures, depth...