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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Hamilton Puts On A Show

No, I'm not talking about the musical.  I've used "Teach Me How to Dougie" before, so I needed to change it up.  Dougie Hamilton scored the first…

  • Viz
  • February 19, 2018
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Kase Open

Yes, I know Ondrej Kase's name is pronounced like case, but let me be punny, will you!?  I dug back into the Razzball Hockey archives to…

  • Viz
  • February 16, 2018
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Podcast: Our Long Awaited Return

After a brief haitus, Reid and I are back to bring you up to date on the hockey world. We have a wide ranging conversation…

  • Viz
  • February 15, 2018
  • 0
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Trocheck Wrecks Edmonton

Monday night was a short slate, but there were a couple great games.  Florida and Edmonton decided that defense (and goaltending) was optional leading to…

  • Viz
  • February 14, 2018
  • 17
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 2/12

Hey, everyone. It’s been a busy couple weeks for me, with work at its most intense and a recent bout of the flu. I hope…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • February 12, 2018
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Barzal Making History

Gretzky, Lemieux, Forsberg, LaFontaine.  That's the list of players in the last 30 seasons to have multiple five assist games in one season.  Add Mathew Barzal to…

  • Viz
  • February 12, 2018
  • 13
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Reinhart Showing Promise

The way young players have stormed the league in recent seasons, people just assume Sam Reinhart won't get much better and be a bust.  If Reinhart wasn't…

  • Viz
  • February 9, 2018
  • 12
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McJesus McCrushes

This is year three of me writing daily notes for Razzball, and at this point, I don't think it provides a ton of value for…

  • Viz
  • February 7, 2018
  • 20
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Kessel Keeps Cruising

Quick, who is second in the NHL in points?  The question would be harder to answer if you guys couldn’t see the title of this…

  • Viz
  • February 5, 2018
  • 26
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Can Johansen Jump Start His Game?

He hasn't been talked about much but as far as disappointments go, Ryan Johansen is near the top of the list.  It wasn't that long ago that…

  • Viz
  • February 2, 2018
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Malkin Collects More Hats

You don't need me to tell you how good Evgeni Malkin is at hockey.  I'm still flabbergasted that he wasn't one of the players in the NHL…

  • Viz
  • January 31, 2018
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 1/29

Hey, everyone. Working in higher ed admissions means my workload has picked up significantly, but I’m setting time aside to throw some fantasy hockey streaming…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • January 30, 2018
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2018 NHL Fantasy Hockey Playoff Manifesto

This is year 2 of breaking down the playoff schedule for head to head fantasy hockey playoff leagues.  I'm going to follow the same format…

  • Viz
  • January 29, 2018
  • 17
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Let The DeBrincat Out Of The Bag!

The Chicago Blackhawks are in last place in their division for the first time in what seems like an eternity.  They are lacking in the…

  • Viz
  • January 26, 2018
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Podcast: Atlantic Division Trade Deadline Preview & Injury Rundown

As always, Reid joins me to start our trade deadline previews.  We open the podcast at looking at the latest injuries and suspensions around the…

  • Viz
  • January 25, 2018
  • 8
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Jack Attack

In my second half predictions post, I said that Jack Eichel would be in the top 5 in scoring for the rest of the season.  He's certainly…

  • Viz
  • January 24, 2018
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Hotter Than Hellebuyck

Am I shocked at how well the Jets are doing?  No.  Reid and I talked about the Jets' ceiling on the Central Division podcast and…

  • Viz
  • January 22, 2018
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Marchand Makes Moves With Mr. Bergeron

The best line in hockey from last season is at it again.  Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron each had five points in the two Boston wins over the last…

  • Viz
  • January 19, 2018
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Podcast: The NHL Goaltending Carousel & Trade Deadline Talk

Reid joins me as always to discuss some goaltending situations around the NHL.  We look at St. Louis, Carolina, Chicago, San Jose, Colorado, and Philadelphia…

  • Viz
  • January 18, 2018
  • 4
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Where There’s A Hutton There’s Hope

Here is what I wrote about the Blues in my 31 predictions post: "Carter Hutton starts at least half of the games the rest of the…

  • Viz
  • January 17, 2018
  • 11
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 1/15

Hey, everyone. After an exciting weekend of football playoffs, it’s time to put our heads down and manage the tar out of the (for many…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • January 15, 2018
  • 13
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31 Second Half Predictions

Hey everyone!  While there are still a bunch of teams that have their bye this week, it's nowhere near as many as last week.  The…

  • Viz
  • January 15, 2018
  • 13
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Podcast: Olympic Rosters With NHL Players

Hello everyone!  With many NHL teams on their bye week this week, we changed things up a bit.  A few listeners suggested we do a…

  • Viz
  • January 11, 2018
  • 3
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Johnson Gets Going Like It’s 2014

After a massive breakout in which he scored 72 points in 77 games and Tampa Bay made the Cup Finals in 2014-15, everyone expected Tyler Johnson to…

  • Viz
  • January 10, 2018
  • 5
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Bergeron For Four!

There have been a few big games by individuals this season but Patrice Bergeron's on Saturday is the new leader for the best of the year. …

  • Viz
  • January 8, 2018
  • 21
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 1/8

Hey, everyone. This is being written before my Buffalo Bills face the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs. I’m predicting 17-14 Bills. As you might know…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • January 7, 2018
  • 12
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There’s An El Nino Coming Through

Hey guys!  I'm very sick at the moment so I'm going to keep this short and sweet.  I'm going to focus on players who aren't…

  • Viz
  • January 5, 2018
  • 16
2016-17 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: “8 Years, No 6 Years, No, Wait, 4 Years!”

Happy New Years everyone!  Reid and I are back and after taking a few minutes to talk about our Bills finally making the playoffs, we…

  • Viz
  • January 4, 2018
  • 11
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Flower Power

What the Vegas Golden Knights are doing in their inaugural season is nothing short of spectacular.  The only thing I've ever seen like it is…

  • Viz
  • January 3, 2018
  • 13
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 1/1

Hey, everyone. I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year’s, and that you’re geared up for 2018. My Buffalo Bills made the playoffs for the…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • January 2, 2018
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Wild Bill Makes More Vegas History

First off, I hope everyone had a Happy New Year's!  As much as I personally don't care for New Year's Eve, this year was different…

  • Viz
  • January 2, 2018
  • 16
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Vanek Attack

I have to admit, I've always had a soft spot for Thomas Vanek.  I saw him win the NCAA Championship as Minnesota's best player as a…

  • Viz
  • December 29, 2017
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Scheifele Scare Hangs Over Winnipeg’s Win

Winnipeg cooled off the red hot Oilers on Wednesday night winning 4-3.  They'd probably trade that win if it meant Mark Scheifele wasn't injured.  The Jets superstar…

  • Viz
  • December 28, 2017
  • 13
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 12/25

Hey, everyone. I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas, wonderful time with family and friends, and solid New Year’s Eve plans lined up. Your…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • December 27, 2017
  • 4
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Getzlaf Gives The Islanders The Business

Ryan Getzlaf has been killing it for the Ducks since they were known as The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.  He's been bald for that long too! …

  • Viz
  • December 22, 2017
  • 7
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Podcast: Three Questions Plus Three Point Challenge

It's Razzball Hockey Holiday Edition!  Reid and I ask each other three questions each about the NHL and fantasy hockey.  Among the questions asked include…

  • Viz
  • December 21, 2017
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DeBrusk Dangles And Pops Bottles

Jake DeBrusk was the second of three consecutive first round picks by the Bruins in the 2015 draft.  The other two players are still in the…

  • Viz
  • December 20, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

The Key Kog Es Land

Growing up, the Avalanche were always my second favorite team.  My grandpa was a huge Peter Forsberg fan and it didn't interfere with my Sabres…

  • Viz
  • December 18, 2017
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Hockey Streams for the Week of 12/18

Hey, everyone. Your extended-play streamer column is here. I hope your fantasy weeks went well, and that you maximized games played and put more skaters…

  • Lackeydrinksonme
  • December 17, 2017
  • 3
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Stalock-ing It Down

I'll be honest, a year ago, I never thought I'd be writing about Alex Stalock again.  After a few years of being the backup in San Jose,…

  • Viz
  • December 15, 2017
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