Anatoliy Metter

Fantasy Hockey: Sleepers, Streakers, or Short-term Keepers?

Anatoliy Metter | January 13, 2015

With more than half of the fantasy hockey season already played in most fantasy hockey settings, managers have undoubtedly been gearing up for the stretch-run over the last couple of…

Fantasy Hockey: Streaking Defensemen Under 25% Owned

Anatoliy Metter | January 13, 2015

With the fantasy hockey season in full swing, managers have undoubtedly gone through their fair share of ups and downs by the mid-way mark of the NHL regular season. While…

The Value Of Anders Lee

Anatoliy Metter | December 30, 2014

“I watch (Anders) Lee for (the Islanders), he’s at the net all the time, so that frees up other people. To me you need guys like that.” – Mike Babcock, Head Coach…

Fantasy Hockey: Streaking Forwards Under 25% Owned

Anatoliy Metter | December 23, 2014

As Christmas Eve approaches, fantasy managers undoubtedly have some skaters or goalies that they hope will appear in their league’s free agent pool. With the “meat” of the fantasy hockey…

Jack Capuano: From The Hot Seat To The Top Seat

Anatoliy Metter | December 22, 2014

Ever since replacing Scott Gordon as head coach of the New York Islanders in November 2010, Jack Capuano’s fate with the Isles has been somewhat of a question mark. Guiding…

Fantasy Hockey: Trending Backup Goalies

Anatoliy Metter | December 14, 2014

With the fantasy hockey season well under way, managers have undoubtedly tweaked their lineups by this point of the hockey season. Dealing with injuries and/or inconsistencies, there have probably been…

Brock Nelson Becoming Table-Setter For New York Islanders

Anatoliy Metter | December 5, 2014

Over the last two years, Islanders fans have watched Brock Nelson mature right in front of their eyes. Having paid his dues at the AHL level, as well as at…

Book Review – The Goaltenders’ Union

Anatoliy Metter | December 5, 2014

Since hockey’s inception as a sport, the goalie position has been a point of intrigue for fans, players, coaches, and all those that have followed the game with some regularity.…

The Evolution Of Frans Nielsen

Anatoliy Metter | December 3, 2014

He’s always been very serious and very driven. I’m not at all surprised that he’s reached his goal. I remember when he was a kid, and we’d watch Herning’s games…

Fantasy Hockey: Five Defensemen To Monitor For December

Anatoliy Metter | November 27, 2014

With the fantasy hockey season about to enter the month of December, fantasy managers will potentially be tasked with making some necessary tweaks to their rosters. Of course, replacing a…

Fantasy Hockey: Five Top-Six Forwards Under 25% Owned

Anatoliy Metter | November 27, 2014

Over the last couple of weeks, there have been a number of line changes and tweaks that have impacted many fantasy managers. Whether replacing someone because of inconsistency or injury,…

Ville Pokka Paying Dividends For New York Islanders

Anatoliy Metter | November 26, 2014

Sure, Ville Pokka is no longer a member of the New York Islanders, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t be paying off for Garth Snow in the Isles in…