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Patrik Berglund

The magical fourth season: Myth or Reality?

Fred Poulin | March 16, 2012

In the era of in-depth analysis, sabermetrics and advanced statistics, more and more fantasy experts are talking about the magical fourth season for NHL players. Most of you would ask,…

Categories Fantasy, Player Profiles, Top 10 Lists

Fantasy – The Waiver Wire and Shooting Percentages: Tlusty, Brassard, Purcell and more

Brandon Landry | February 25, 2012

Painting a Picture with Shooting Percentages Shooting percentage is often a key determinant when evaluating a player’s production or lack thereof. It is often overlooked, as in fantasy leagues, one…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Fantasy, Tampa Bay Lightning

John Tavares Dispels Any Notion That He Isn’t Top 25 Under 25

Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2012

Earlier in the month of January, a publication was released that chronicled the best 25 players under the age of 25. However, the article’s author decided that John Tavares of…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL News

After the Break All-Stars: Koivu, Samuelsson, Sabres and More

Brandon Landry | February 1, 2012

By every season’s end, there’s at least one player who breaks out in remarkable fashion, putting up totals that even star players might have difficulty sustaining.  This player provides an…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Fantasy

Blues Need Patrik Berglund to Pick it Up in Second Half

The Hockey Writers | January 26, 2012

On Tuesday night Patrik Berglund scored two goals and  arguably played his best  game of  the  year. It was the type of game the Blues envisioned seeing on a consistent…

Categories St Louis Blues

Ten Fantasy Thoughts: Jeff Carter’s struggles, Joe Morrow’s potential and more

Brandon Landry | December 9, 2011

Each Friday, Ten Fantasy Thoughts brings you valuable insight to line changes, buy-low candidates and updates on why a player may be struggling or surging for the past few weeks. This week, Ten Fantasy Thoughts will be discussing Jeff Carter’s offensive woes, the return of a few Stars and much more.

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Fantasy, New York Rangers, Top 10 Lists

What Does David Backes’ Selection As Captain Tell Us About the Blues?

James Neveau | September 10, 2011

Jim Neveau, Senior NHL Correspondent Getting the letter “C” stitched onto his jersey is one of the most distinguished honors that a player can receive in the NHL. Nearly all…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues

Has T.J. Oshie been justly punished?

The Hockey Writers | March 31, 2011

“We’ve moved on. T.J. is ready to move on.” So were the words of Doug Armstrong, regarding T.J. Oshie,  today after Blues’ practice as reported by Lou Korac. Oshie participated…

Categories St Louis Blues
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