Articles – Fantasy Hockey
2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Bishop Plays Like A King
Three years ago, Ben Bishop was the #1 player in fantasy hockey. The following year, he struggled in Tampa, then they moved him to Dallas. Last season,…
- Viz
- March 6, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
2019 Playoff Manifesto
For those of you doing well in your head to head leagues, this is the most important post of the year. This is my annual…
- Viz
- March 4, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Buy/Sell/Hold – Ducks Come UnRakelled
Hey guys! Sven here with a post-deadline buy/sell/hold. It was so nice coming out of a midterm at 2:30pmEST and seeing that I hadn’t really…
- Sven
- March 1, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Four Goals From… Brad Richardson!!??
Well if I had to guess who would have the second four goal game of the season, I'm not sure Brad Richardson would have been in the…
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- February 28, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Domi Destroys Detroit
Max Domi slowed down quite a bit in the middle of the schedule, but he's found his game once again. Domi had a massive game on…
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- February 27, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Dr. Bo Dissects The Ducks
Long time readers know that I've long been a fan of Bo Horvat's game. Horvat scored two goals on four shots with two PIM in the…
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- February 26, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
LIVE NHL Trade Deadline Post!
Welcome to my favorite post of the year, my live trade deadline post! From now until all of the trades come through later today, I…
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- February 24, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
31 in 31 – Chahhhhlie Back in Beantown
Hey guys! Sven back with another Buy/Sell/Hold. We are just a few days out from Trade Deadline Day, and where some players end up has…
- Sven
- February 22, 2019
- 10
2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Do As The Roman Does
As far as best contracts in the league go, Roman Josi's is near the top of the list. Josi, who is nearing the end of a…
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- February 20, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
DeBrincat On De Brinc Of Stardom
We have a new candidate for craziest game of the year. Chicago and Ottawa was a 5-4 game... with 2 minutes left in the first! …
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- February 19, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Sweet Blues
On January 3rd, the St. Louis Blues were in last place of the entire NHL. Here we are six weeks later and they're safely in…
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- February 18, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Buy/Sell/Hold – Kahun-a Matata!
Hey guys! Sven back with another buy/sell/hold. First of all, hope all of you readers enjoyed your Valentine's Day with someone special... And better yet,…
- Sven
- February 15, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey Rankings
The Greiss Is Right
I've felt that Thomas Greiss was underrated for years. When I started at Razzball, he was battling Halak for playing time and should have received more than…
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- February 15, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Heinen Heats Up To Hot Schmotato
The Bruins split up their first line recently and there's been one massive winner: Danton Heinen. Heinen had a great rookie season in 2017-18 with 47…
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- February 13, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Tarasenko Time
It was only a matter of time until Vladimir Tarasenko picked up his play. Tarasenko had four goals over the weekend, including a hat trick on Sunday,…
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- February 11, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Nilsson Shows How Bad The Ducks Are
It's no secret that the Ducks are a mess right now. I said in a post last week that they're the worst team in the…
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- February 8, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Bergeron’s 1000th Game Boosts Boston
Patrice Bergeron has had an excellent career to this point, one that gives him a chance at making the Hall of Fame one day if he…
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- February 6, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Bjugstad and Brassard Swap Spots
The trade deadline is rapidly approaching and we saw our first big move happen over the weekend. Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann were traded to Pittsburgh for Derick Brassard, Riley…
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- February 5, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Updated Hold/Stream List
It's been a bit since I posted a list of players that I would hold and stream from each NHL team, so this seems like…
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- February 1, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
The Week Ahead
I said early last week that I was going to post an updated hold/stream list today, but there's been a change of plans. There are…
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- January 28, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
“We’re Going Streaming!” starring Frank ‘The Tank’ Vatrano
In my Monday post, I called Frank Vatrano the best streamer of the night. As simple as my rationale was, getting to play with Barkov does wonders…
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- January 24, 2019
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How To Attack Bye Weeks And Streamers
This is the beginning of teams having bye weeks in the NHL Season. While most head to head leagues will have a two week schedule…
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- January 21, 2019
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Buy/Sell/Hold – Tame William Plus Friday Streamers
ALL STATS ARE AS OF THE MORNING OF JANUARY 17 BUY: Bryan Little – 46GP 10-18-28. I wasn’t big on Little (haha, get it) going…
- Sven
- January 18, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Hertl Hurting the Pens
It feels like forever ago that Tomas Hertl took the league by storm as a rookie. He's shown signs of promise since, but never really put it…
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- January 16, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
JVR Jumps With Joy
It was less than a week ago that James van Riemsdyk was placed on the fourth line for the Flyers and Scott Gordon had a private meeting…
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- January 15, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Going Gaga For Guentzel
The Penguins have been on quite a tear lately, and it's not just their All-Stars. Over the weekend, Jake Guentzel destroyed the Ducks and Kings. In the…
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- January 14, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Blues Blossom Behind Binnington
We found another goalie out of nowhere! Jordan Binnington was great in his second start on Thursday, allowing one goal on 29 shots in the 4-1 win…
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- January 11, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Wheel(er)ing and Dealing
It's hard to find a bigger fan of Blake Wheeler than yours truly. He's been excellent for years, and while he is showing some signs of aging,…
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- January 9, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Murray Returns to Prominence
Things can change quickly in hockey. Matt Murray led the Pens to two Stanley Cups, then struggled mightily last season and to open this year. Now, Murray…
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- January 7, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Buy/Sell/Hold – Controller Dis-Konec-ted
Hey guys! Sven here wishing all you Razzball readers a happy and healthy 2019. We are back with the first buy/sell/hold of the year! ALL…
- Sven
- January 4, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Is The Price Right?
If you would told me before the season that the Canadiens would be in a playoff spot at the halfway point of the season, I'd…
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- January 4, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Blackwood Goes Back to Back
Cory Schneider has been atrocious all season and Keith Kinkaid has had a brutal December. Enter Mackenzie Blackwood into the crease for the Devils, and the former second round pick…
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- January 2, 2019
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Barzal Breaks Out
It was quite the weekend for last season's Calder Trophy winner. Mathew Barzal entered Friday's game against the Senators with five goals on the season, and he…
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- December 31, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Going Gaga For Gaudreau
In the game of the night, a stealth Hart Trophy candidate led his team to glory. Johnny Gaudreau scored a hat trick on four shots in the…
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- December 28, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Hockey Is Back! 12/27 Preview
I hope all of you Razzballers that celebrate had a Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to everyone! The three day hiatus without games is over,…
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- December 27, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Buy/Sell/Hold – Calling All Colins
Hey guys, Sven here back with another Buy/Sell/Hold. I will simply be looking at what these particular players have done performance-wise so far this season, and…
- Sven
- December 21, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Hart Gives Hope
To say the season for Philadelphia as been a mess is an understatement. First they fire Hextall as GM, then the mess last week of…
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- December 19, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Reinhart Rolling
Eichel and Skinner are getting tons of credit for the great start to the season for the Buffalo Sabres, but Sam Reinhart isn't getting the love…
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- December 16, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
31 in 31 – Best Kase Scenario
Hey guys, Sven here back with another Buy/Sell/Hold. I will simply be looking at what these particular players have done performance-wise so far this season, and…
- Sven
- December 14, 2018
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2018-19 Fantasy Hockey
Kase Closed
I've been pumping Ondrej Kase's tires for a while now. The former 7th round pick scored his first career hat trick on Wednesday, putting five shots…
- Viz
- December 14, 2018
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