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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Is Ten Goals Good? Asking for Chicago Fans

Giving up five goals to St. Louis in the opener wasn't extremely concerning for the Penguins.  But ten goals to Chicago in game two?  I…

  • Viz
  • October 6, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Marleau Makes His Mark

While the Razzball Hockey committee of one didn't love the Patrick Marleau contract, we did like Marleau for this season in fantasy.  Like the majority of his…

  • Viz
  • October 5, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: NHL Western Conference Over/Unders, Prop Bets, First Week Preview With Streamers

It's opening night!  After looking at some recent injuries, signings, and demotions, Reid and I finish our season preview by looking at the Western Conference…

  • Viz
  • October 4, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Pacific Division Prospects from Non-Playoff Teams

One more day!  One more day!  This is my last writing post until the season starts besides including streamers in tomorrow's podcast.  Can't wait.  Let's…

  • Viz
  • October 3, 2017
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Pacific Division Prospects from Playoff Teams

It's finally opening week!  The season starts Wednesday and I can not wait.  I am going to set up some RCL's later today that draft…

  • Viz
  • October 2, 2017
  • 13
Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Podcast: Eastern Conference Over/Unders and Prop Bets

Although this podcast isn't directly about fantasy hockey, it's one of my favorite of the year.  Reid joins me as always to look at the…

  • Viz
  • September 29, 2017
  • 30
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Updated Top 200 List

No need for an introduction here, the title says it all.  For those who want commentary, use the rankings tab above.  For guys who are…

  • Viz
  • September 27, 2017
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Prospects: Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche

Hey everyone!  With the season fast approaching, I'm going to put the team previews to the side and instead focus on the prospects.  You can…

  • Viz
  • September 26, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Late Risers and Fallers

Hey everyone!  Instead of simply relisting all of my top 200, I'm going to go through the guys who are moving up or down my…

  • Viz
  • September 22, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: Time For Reid To Rip My Rankings!

It's Reid's favorite episode when he gets to tear apart my rankings!  We start off recapping all of the latest news, notably Anaheim and Ottawa,…

  • Viz
  • September 21, 2017
  • 15
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Notables Outside The Top 200

Once you get outside of the top 200 overall, you're looking at the last 2-3 picks in a standard 12 man league.  There are a…

  • Viz
  • September 20, 2017
  • 12
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Nashville Predators

SMASHVILLE brought itself onto the national scene making a run to the Stanley Cup Finals despite finishing 4th in the division.  They were a couple…

  • Viz
  • September 19, 2017
  • 9
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Top 200

It's the final countdown!  This will close out my rankings following my Top 50, Top 100 and Top 150 posts.  After the Top 200, there…

  • Viz
  • September 18, 2017
  • 9
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues had quite the roller coaster ride of a season in 2016-17.  They started off slowly before rallying to the point where…

  • Viz
  • September 15, 2017
  • 6
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: 2017-18 NHL Pacific Division Preview

Reid joins me after his trip to California to discuss the Pacific Division.  After I discuss the RCL's being launched, we look at each team and decide if…

  • Viz
  • September 14, 2017
  • 0
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Razzball Commenter Leagues

Hey guys!  For those of you who have been reading the site for some time, you know that the fantasy sports here on Razzball have…

  • Viz
  • September 12, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Rankings

2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Top 150

We've reached the halfway point in my rankings and it's time to approach the finish line.  I will keep updating this with info for players…

  • Viz
  • September 8, 2017
  • 13
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild had an excellent regular season in 2016-17, their first under Bruce Boudreau, finishing with 106 points.  Unfortunately for them, they had another…

  • Viz
  • September 6, 2017
  • 2
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Chicago Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks were the best team in the Western Conference during the 2016-17 regular season but unlike in years past, the postseason had no…

  • Viz
  • September 5, 2017
  • 0
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: New Jersey Devils

It seems counter-intuitive to say but last season was great for the long term future of the New Jersey Devils.  For the last few seasons,…

  • Viz
  • September 1, 2017
  • 2
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Top 100

Since it's almost Labor Day, it's time for me to pick up the pace with my rankings.  For those who haven't seen them, you can…

  • Viz
  • August 30, 2017
  • 15
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: 2017-18 NHL Central Division Preview

The NHL's Central Division saw the division winner from 2015-16 miss the playoffs last season, the 2016-17 division winner lost in the first round to…

  • Viz
  • August 29, 2017
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Carolina Hurricanes

If I had to pick a team to break out this year like Columbus did last season, it would be the Carolina Hurricanes.  They have…

  • Viz
  • August 28, 2017
  • 4
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2017-18 Team Preview: Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers were one of the most irrelevant teams in the league last season.  That's not to say they were a complete bottom feeder,…

  • Viz
  • August 25, 2017
  • 0
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: New York Islanders

For a team that missed the playoffs last season, there is so much on the line for the Islanders this year.  The team caught a…

  • Viz
  • August 24, 2017
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: 2017-18 Metropolitan Division Preview

After a few minutes of talking about the solar eclipse, Reid and I get to talking about what everybody wants, hockey! Today, we preview the…

  • Viz
  • August 23, 2017
  • 0
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Rankings

2017-18 Team Preview: New York Rangers

Last season for the New York Rangers was both a success and disappointment.  The Rangers were the 4th team in a 4 team race in…

  • Viz
  • August 22, 2017
  • 2
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2017-18 Team Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets

After the season from hell in 2015-16, the Columbus Blue Jackets took the NHL by storm to begin last season and never looked back.  Their…

  • Viz
  • August 21, 2017
  • 2
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Top 50

It's finally time!  After hours of writing and nitpicking one or two spots for multiple players, my top 50 overall players for this coming season…

  • Viz
  • August 18, 2017
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2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

Podcast: Atlantic Division Preview

We're back!  After a month-plus hiatus, Reid joins me to start looking at the upcoming season.  Today, our focus is on the entire Atlantic Division.…

  • Viz
  • August 17, 2017
  • 0
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins

It's nice to have a bunch of superstars and a lot of luck on your side.  The Penguins became the first team in almost two…

  • Viz
  • August 16, 2017
  • 2
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Washington Capitals

Another year, another Capitals heartbreak.  Once again, Washington had the most points in the NHL during the regular season only to lose to the Penguins…

  • Viz
  • August 15, 2017
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Buffalo Sabres

There were plenty of positives and negatives for the Buffalo Sabres last season.  Injuries were a big reason why they stayed at the bottom of…

  • Viz
  • August 14, 2017
  • 9
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Detroit Red Wings

The streak has finally ended.  After 26 consecutive seasons of making the playoffs, the Detroit Red Wings missed the playoffs last season.  They are a…

  • Viz
  • August 11, 2017
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers were the biggest surprise of 2015-16 as they went from near the bottom of the league to winning the Atlantic Division.  They…

  • Viz
  • August 10, 2017
  • 2
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the 2017-18 season looking to get back into the playoffs following an extremely disappointing 2016-17.  After two deep runs…

  • Viz
  • August 9, 2017
  • 6
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2017-18 Team Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs went from the basement to the playoffs as one of the biggest surprises of the season.  Rookies, Mike Babcock, Frederik Andersen, the…

  • Viz
  • August 8, 2017
  • 0
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins returned to the playoffs on the back of their first line.  I would argue that Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak were the best trio in…

  • Viz
  • August 7, 2017
  • 4
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017-18 Team Preview: Ottawa Senators

Amazingly, the Ottawa Senators were one goal away from making The Stanley Cup Finals last season.  It was a simple formula: have the best defenseman…

  • Viz
  • August 3, 2017
  • 2
2017-18 Fantasy Hockey

2017 Team Preview: Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens stormed out of the gates last season and never looked back en route to winning the Atlantic Division.  They have a roster…

  • Viz
  • August 2, 2017
  • 2