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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

If You Won’t Bang Her, then Reimer

A wise man (AKA frequent Commenter Jethro) once asked: “Who do you see as the Leaf goalie going forward, Reimer or Goose???…..I have Reimer, be…

  • DC
  • February 1, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

A.C.! My Man, My Star

So are we gonna beat Valley next week?  They’re gonna eat mat sir!  Oh yeah it’s all about the Bayside Tigers and the un-pinnable A.C. Slater. …

  • DC
  • January 31, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

The Down Low on the Buy Low

Rather than comment on the All Star game and the absurdity of 21 Goals in 60 minutes (9 in the 3rd Period alone), I wanna…

  • DC
  • January 30, 2012
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Weapon X is last one picked, but he’s still 1st in my heart

For those of you watched the All Star “fantasy” draft I commend you.  Nothing like 40 incredibly awkward handshake-hugs between a bunch of guys who try and…

  • DC
  • January 27, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Ignore the Establishment, Vote Ross Perreault

I decided to go with the Hat Trick and talk about Mathieu Perreault.  I gotta be honest I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of something good…

  • DC
  • January 25, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Alex Ovechkin Channels His Inner Soyuz Rocket

Alex Ovechkin was suspended 3 games for “launching” himself into Z Michalek (lets just call him Z to make things easier).  3 Games is kind…

  • DC
  • January 24, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

RCL Madness! Week 15

RCL 1 had the top 2 teams for the week. Jolly Razzers were number 1, with 21 of a possible 22 points, while True North…

  • DC
  • January 23, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah, ting Letang, walla walla bing bang

Kris Letang had what I would call a triumphant return from concussion.  After missing 21 games, Letang played over 24 minutes with an Assist and…

  • DC
  • January 20, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Hands Off My Peter

Peter Mueller finally did something since returning that’s worth talking about, and I’m not just talking about the 2 Goals.  He overcame a Concussion!  No…

  • DC
  • January 18, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Going Green is Just a Fad

Much like the “green industry” in America, Mike Green burst onto the scene a few years ago with promises of greatness.  He was the future…

  • DC
  • January 18, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

RCL Madness! Week 14

Several teams made big jumps in the standings this week, with the  Toronto Make Beliefs (RCL 1) leading the way, scoring a perfect 22  points.…

  • DC
  • January 16, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Geno’s Best is Better Than Yours

For the most part, things have been quiet for the Penguins.  Letang & Crosby are still out and the team is just 4-6 in their…

  • DC
  • January 15, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Cammalleri’s Season Goes up in Flames

If you haven’t heard, the Canadians and Flames paired up for a trade.  It was essentially Michael Cammalleri for Rene Bourque (there were draft picks &…

  • DC
  • January 13, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Vokoun YOU!!

Of course after I pimp Neuvirth the dirty Cap’s start Tomas Vokoun and he pitches a Shutout.  AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!  I’ve decided predicting Goalie performance/playing time is a futile…

  • DC
  • January 11, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Halak is Back to Attack Montreal Cack

Jaroslav Halak‘s triumphant return to Montreal was everything he could have hoped for.  He got into town early so he could visit his favorite Montreal Establishment (to get all…

  • DC
  • January 11, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Hey watch it, that stick is Sharp…

Patrick Sharp got hurt against Detroit because he was either A) slashed by Jiri Hudler or B) fell hard on the ice during a penalty…

  • DC
  • January 9, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

RCL Madness! Week 13

Jethro (The CHeap Seats) led all teams this week, scoring 20 points.  Here are the leaders in each category for the week, with the average…

  • DC
  • January 9, 2012
  • 3
2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Rib Eye is Better Than Top Sirloin

Mike Ribiero went rib eye yesterday and sniped 2 Goals to give him a whopping 8 this year.  What sucks is that I was particularly…

  • DC
  • January 6, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Hiller is not the Thriller in Maniller…

Jonas Hiller is having one of the worst seasons in the history of Ducks Goaltending… And I should know, I lived through the Mikail Shtalenkov/Ron Tugnutt/Guy…

  • DC
  • January 4, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Tampa Bay Forgets to Take Goalie to Toronto

Well that’s what I assume happened after the Lightning gave up 7 Goals to the Leafs.  It really amazes me that a team that went to…

  • DC
  • January 4, 2012
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

AK-47’s Brother Shoots Hat Trick

Sergei Kostitsyn is the lesser known brother of the hardly known Andrei..  Uhhh yeah, lesser known, or something…  Sergei merits strong consideration to the Waiver Wire All Star…

  • DC
  • January 3, 2012
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RCL League Madness!

i miss baseball was the team of the week, recording a near-perfect 21 points.  Here are the leaders in each category for the  week, with…

  • DC
  • January 3, 2012
  • 2
2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Kari Leht-em-in

Kari Lehtonen did just that yesterday in his first game in over a month.  I’ll give him credit though, 3 Goals won’t hurt your team too…

  • DC
  • December 30, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Semin Is Good For You

In Alexander Semin‘s first 27 games of the season, he had 5 Goals. Now all of a sudden, he’s got 4 Goals in his last…

  • DC
  • December 29, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Kane is Able

Evander Kane is showing everyone that he is a M-A-N at the ripe age of 20.  2 Goals last night put him just 2 short…

  • DC
  • December 28, 2011
  • 3
2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

RCL Leagues – Week 11

Before I get to the post I have to give a shout out to Vin Reich (or VinRazz) for these posts.  Go check out his site…

  • DC
  • December 27, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Too Ott to Trot…

It always fascinates me when a player and a Head Coach get into an altercation (verbal or otherwise).  When I try and parallel the situation…

  • DC
  • December 25, 2011
  • 3
2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Barter for Carter?

NO…  It’s been a tricky season for the bleach-blonde former philly philanderer.  I think that’s how you spell philanderer.  Anyway Hat Tricks always get my…

  • DC
  • December 23, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Claude Van DAMN!

Congratulations to all Claude Giroux owners out there (and I’m not talking about his 4 points yesterday).  I’m talking about the fact that he returned from…

  • DC
  • December 22, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Over the Hill-er

Not that I think Jonas Hiller is over the hill, but come on using his name in a title about how much he sucks kinds…

  • DC
  • December 20, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

RCL Madness – Week 10

Zak Dream Team (RCL 1) was the team of the week, scoring a perfect 22 points. KyHabs (The CHeap Seats) was right behind, notching 21…

  • DC
  • December 19, 2011
  • 2
2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Hold Him With the Prongs, and Stick a Fork in Him

The concussion monster dealt a death blow to Chris Pronger yesterday.  Kinda wierd they would IR him for the season considering Philly could be playing…

  • DC
  • December 16, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Timmay! Timma Timma Timmay!!!

I’ve already preached about the current run Tim Thomas is on, but it’s worth preaching again.  Since the start of the 2007-2008 season Timmay has 130…

  • DC
  • December 14, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

The “C” Word

I’m really beginning to hate concussions.  They are fantasy poison because the players eventual return is always a huge mystery.  And believe you me, it’s not…

  • DC
  • December 13, 2011
  • 13
2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Ray to the E-zay…

A few days ago I summarized the Chicago Goaltending situation like this:  “Don’t look now but brother man has saved 69 of the last 73…

  • DC
  • December 11, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Jose Can You See?

I love how NHL.com headlines always calls out random milestones like they actually mean something. Last night it was the immortal Jose Theodore.  What was his milestone you…

  • DC
  • December 9, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Sidney’s Crosby Aches

You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you get pulled over by a cop?   Yeah that’s the feeling I got when I read this.  Stupid…

  • DC
  • December 8, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Ryan Stops Hillers Cryin’

After the Ducks lost their 15th of 17 games Hiller lost his shizz..  Here was the exact quote after yet another loss to Minnesota on…

  • DC
  • December 7, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Realignment Relief

Make no mistake, the new NHL realignment will be dominating hockey media for the next few days.  I gotta admit it’s a pretty radical change…

  • DC
  • December 6, 2011
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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey

Moulson ICE

After a slow start Matt Moulson has been hotter than an Arizona gardener in August.  Saturday’s 4 Goal performance was a thing of beauty.  (He…

  • DC
  • December 4, 2011
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