image courtesy of TSN *** When it comes to breaking into the NHL, there's a couple ways to do it. There's the prototypical grinders who give 110% and help the team win any way they can. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there are purely offensive skill players who can't be [...]
image courtesy of Eyes on the Prize *** In the last week, we've seen some talent hit the waiver wire and be claimed into new homes. Normally, when a player is placed on waivers it means they have blown their chance (Dano), didn't show what coaching expected from them (Alzner), or was merely [...]
Article has been updated on December 3rd after the release of the final camp roster, and again on December 15th after confirmation that Kristian Vesalainen has declined invitation to join the team. The World Junior Championship tournament is a month away, so it's time to start projecting which players are likely to be playing [...]
image courtesy of NBC *** We've seen a number of coaching changes recently in the NHL. This has huge implications for all roster players, but the ones we care about most on this site are the kids still figuring out their spot in the lineup. So let's take a look and [...]
image courtesy of NHL.com *** One of the most important factors when drafting in prospect drafts is knowing how long of a wait there will be before you see production. Is your pick going to be a bubble player right away or slowly groomed into a full-timer? Or something in between? So, [...]
image courtesy of ESPN *** Last week I rambled about the old-school bias I had of preferring heavier fringe prospects to lightweights, assuming that they would at least provide more hits and PIMs if they earned a 4th-line spot. I was wrong, and I learned something new. So, this week I'm tackling [...]
image courtesy of NHL.com *** One trap I've fallen into in the past in deep dynasty leagues is the tendency to prefer larger fringe prospects to smaller ones. My logic is that even if they don't reach their full potential, they may still provide peripheral value in hits and PIMs, but is [...]
image courtesy of NHL.com *** Almost a month ago, I rambled about the line combo usage of several fantasy-relevant rookies that we need to keep tabs on as fantasy owners. Now that teams are finding their groove, it's time to revisit. Here's a summary of what we've seen in the last month: [...]
image courtesy of The News & Observer *** ITS FIRST GOALS TIME BABY! If you've read my ramblings over the years, you'll know that one of my favorite parts of following prospects is seeing them score their first ever goals at the highest level. They might not all look like much, [...]
image courtesy of Star-Telegram *** Happy Thanksgiving weekend everyone! In the spirit of spending time with family, I'll be sharing quick straight facts this week. A lot of kids are in the lineups right now, so let's look at their line combos, TOI, and see if we expect them to hang around: [...]
