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Chris Wassel

Simply a hockey writer who is a jack of all trades. No question is too big or too small and in fantasy hockey there is no such thing as a stupid question. Now a proud, accredited member of the FSWA. I am also a New Jersey Devils lead writer, prospects writer, humorist, and so much more. You can find me on Twitter at @ChrisWasselDFS

WHAT IF Canada Did Not Win Gold in 2010?

Chris Wassel | August 9, 2012

This was just a subject that had to be explored. Given all the talk in the past few days of that good old American-Canadian rivalry, this just seemed appropriate. What…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey, Olympics, World Junior Hockey Championship

Charity Begins At Home: Five Hole For Food Says Hello!

Chris Wassel | July 20, 2012

  Good causes are always a nice story. When I was asked to do a quick story on Five Hole For Food, I jumped immediately because hunger affects so many…

Categories CHL

Women In Fantasy Hockey: An ESPN Finale?

Chris Wassel | July 11, 2012

      Contributors come from far and wide in fantasy hockey. Some you may know and some you should know. Victoria Matiash of ESPN is one you definitely should…

Categories Fantasy, NHL News

Math Made Easy?: The 2012 NHL Free Agent Frenzy

Chris Wassel | July 5, 2012

Here we go. This is a time of year where money is tossed around like it is made of paper. The amount of contracts after two days is not surprising…

Categories Calgary Flames, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Get Pat Burns To The Hockey Hall Of Fame!

Chris Wassel | June 27, 2012

There is something about a guy who was once a no nonsense cop that became a Stanley Cup winning coach. In between, Pat Burns was unabashed and gruff but he…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs

2012 NHL Entry Draft: Putting the cherry on New Jersey’s Draft?

Chris Wassel | June 24, 2012

  The future is not quite the present as we have learned and the 2012 NHL Entry Draft was not exception. It never is. However, when your first pick is…

Categories New Jersey Devils, NHL Prospects

2012 NHL Entry Draft: Track Record Of New Jersey?

Chris Wassel | June 21, 2012

As we approach the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, it seemed time to delve into the history books a bit. Why do something like this? Honestly this may give some idea…

Categories Hockey History, National Juniors, New Jersey Devils, NHL Prospects

2012 NHL Entry Draft: What Does New Jersey Need?

Chris Wassel | June 17, 2012

The toughest part is to ascertain what a team needs. There are no sure things in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, The New Jeresy Devils were just a couple games…

Categories CHL, National Juniors, New Jersey Devils, OHL, QMJHL, WHL

2012 NHL Entry Draft: New Jersey Devils’ Options

Chris Wassel | June 13, 2012

  The New Jersey Devils will not forfeit their first round pick like many had speculated. So the question becomes, what will they do with the 29th pick in the…

Categories National Juniors, New Jersey Devils, NHL Prospects

Fantasy Hockey Potpourri: The UFA Frenzy Dilemmas

Chris Wassel | June 7, 2012

It is never too early to at least casually think about next fantasy hockey season. Granted, we are only in June but already the “Free Agent Frenzy” looms ever closer.…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Fantasy, Free Agents, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils

What Normally Can’t Be Said: Devils Fan Impression Of Game 1

Chris Wassel | June 1, 2012

  The New Jersey Devils made the Stanley Cup Finals with timely scoring, a consistent forecheck, and solid puck possession. Sadly none of those things happened in Game 1 as…

Categories Humor, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils

Women In Fantasy Hockey: Give The Devil Her Due.

Chris Wassel | May 24, 2012

Yes it is time for another edition of “Women In Fantasy Hockey”. This is a bit more of a lighthearted piece but nonetheless has a lot of blunt common sense.…

Categories Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Fantasy, Los Angeles Kings
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