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2011-2012 Fantasy Hockey
The Quick and the Dead
I wrote this about J-Quick back on November 16: “And oh yeah, J-Quick is the most underrated Goalie in the NHL right now.” I for…
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- December 1, 2011
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Martin Brodoveur
Another rough night for Martin Brodeur leads me to believe it could be official. Most declared him dead after last season but I was still…
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- November 30, 2011
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Off the Schneid’
On November 15th Roberto Luongo had one of those phantom UBI’s pop up and the next night Cory Schneider got lit up by the Blackhawks. …
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- November 30, 2011
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Many Injuries Reported in Fire
It’s been quite a week for injuries and Coach firings. It’s funny how firings seem to be contagious in all the sports. First it was Davis…
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- November 29, 2011
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Sid the Kid did his Bid….niss
Let’s face facts: In his first full week back, after missing an entire year, Sidney Crosby was the best player in the league. His line…
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- November 28, 2011
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Red, Gold & Black Friday
It’s the Red Wings and the Bruins on NBC! This means that even the 90 year old couple who has one of the first color televisions…
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- November 25, 2011
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A les? No, she’s straight…
Another light night in the NHL and another win by the Leaf’s, meaning 24 straight hours of “can the Leaf’s make the playoffs?” Just ask…
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- November 23, 2011
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Unknown Penguin Plays in 1st Game, Notches 4 Points
It’s official, Sidney Crosby is back. The headlines are infinite: NHL.com – Sid-sational Debut! TSN.Com – Mid-Season Form! Yahoo – Welcome Back, Kid! (Not much…
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- November 22, 2011
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Sanford & Son
I remember looking at the Blue Jacket depth chart Tuesday to see who was going to start in place of ECHL Goalie Steve Mason. Turns out it was career journeyman/terrible goalie/anarchist Curtis…
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- November 18, 2011
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Cavemen Ate Stew
Chris Stewart was suspended 3 games by someone who looks like he should be in a Geico commercial. I feel like at the end of…
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- November 16, 2011
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Neal Before Me!
I’ve been an outspoken critic of James Neal this season but he continues to spit in my face with games like last night. A Goal…
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- November 15, 2011
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RCL Madness – Week 5
It’s getting close to that time in the season where if you’re sitting in 11th or 12th place now is the time to make a…
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- November 15, 2011
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Seguin, I Think I Love You
“So what am I so afraid of??? I’m afraid that I’m not sure of, a love there is no cure for… ” If you recognize those lyrics…
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- November 14, 2011
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BJ’s and Clitsome = Match Made in Heaven
I have to admit that in every Columbus Blue Jackets game I hope for Grant Clitsome to get a hat trick. When a name provides…
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- November 12, 2011
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The Jonas is on You!
I had high hopes for Jonas Hiller this year. Unfortunately those hopes have been shot down like a French plane over Germany. If there was…
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- November 9, 2011
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RCL Madness Week 4
I’ve been neglecting my RCL duties so it’s time for an update.. Smarch Snow deserves credit for having the worst record in all the leagues,…
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- November 8, 2011
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Tim Hortons Brother Scores 2 Goals
Those of you living North of the border no doubt know about Tim Horton’s. They are the largest quick service (fast food) restaurant chain in Canada. I’ve…
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- November 7, 2011
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Let’s All Get Drunk On Some Matty Ice!
Heading into Friday there were a lot of Matt Duchene owners growing anxious about his so-so production so far this year. Then he went all…
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- November 7, 2011
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Rinne Pitches $49 Million Shutout
Just hours before the game with Phoenix Pekka Rinne hit the jackpot and signed a 7 year, $49MM contract to stay in the hockey hot-bed…
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- November 4, 2011
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Avery’s Back in NY for Sloppy Thirds…
Per the request of John Tortorella Sean Avery is back in the Big Apple. It’s good to hear those two are friends again…. HA! I can only hope…
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- November 3, 2011
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M.A.B…. W.T.F?
What do you call a 30 year old Defenseman playing on his 6th NHL team whose career high in points is 35??? I don’t know but there is no…
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- November 2, 2011
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Jesus Ween
If you’re looking for some entertainment, how about doing this for Halloween. It’s called Jesus Ween and here is the best part: “INDIVIDUALS: can participate…
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- October 31, 2011
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Please, no LHL
If you are a guy like me you know about the Lingerie Football League. Hot chicks playing football in lingerie, sounds sweet right? Well it’s…
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- October 29, 2011
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Pac’t to the Max
Back on October 19 I wrote this about Max Pacioretty: “How the Frankenstein is this guy only 17% owned in Yahoo leagues? Concussion concerns aside, 5…
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- October 26, 2011
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Fists of Fleury
Marc-Andre put an exclamation point on his hot start with a 33 Save Shutout against the Isle. ‘Twas a nice game for the former top overall…
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- October 25, 2011
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RCL Madness – Week 2
I’m getting some good reports about participation in the leagues and that is a good thing. Nothing worse than being in a league where 3 or…
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- October 25, 2011
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Follow Me on Twatter…. errr…. Twitter!
Let’s make this short. Get on Twitter and follow me: @Razzballhockey. Have other people do it too. I promise nothing less than my worst effort. Not…
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- October 25, 2011
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Back Behind the Booth
Alright it’s a little riDQlous (unsponsored plug) to title the name of a post after a guy who currently sports a -6 with only 1 Assist…
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- October 24, 2011
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B’s Turn Leafs into Mulch
Remember like 18 hours ago when the Toronto Maple Leaf fans were annointing the team Eastern Conference Champs? And Phil Kessel was going to win the…
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- October 21, 2011
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Go Sit on a Phildo
Last year I was in love (not like that) with Phil Kessel. I got him on every team thinking it was the year he’d crack…
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- October 19, 2011
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I Seriously Dought you Drew
Drew Doughty is out at least a week with the dreaded “Upper Body Injury”. Which I think is better than a Mid-Body Injury… I’m starting to…
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- October 19, 2011
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RCL Madness!
So we ended up with four 12 team leagues so taking a look at all 4 will be a weekly occurence. So hopefully you are all…
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- October 18, 2011
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Panthers 7, Dolphins 6…
So if you told me yesterday afternoon that the Dolphins would only score 6 points against the Jets I wouldn’t be that shocked. But if…
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- October 18, 2011
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NHL Randomness
So alot of games tonight in the NHL and that means alot of random Goals by random players. The immortal Jet/Thrasher Jim “AC” Slater scored a…
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- October 14, 2011
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He Scratched and Claude His Way to the Top
Claude Giroux’s successful plan to run Carter and Richards out of town couldn’t be going any better (unsubstantiated rumor). He’s scored a Goal in all…
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- October 13, 2011
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Dany Brings the Heat-ley
I apologize in advance for the lame title, but damn it’s hard coming up with something witty every night. Especially when there were only 2…
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- October 12, 2011
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Caps & Lightning Forget to Play Their Best Players
So it was the ultimate Ticker Tease in Washington last night. 10 Goals were scored, and yet not a single point from Ovechkin, Stamkos, St.…
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- October 10, 2011
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Ev-geni Pig
So ol’ Geno is ailing. Shocker. I can’t say I’m surprised but it is disappointing after I hyped him in the preseason. The Pen’s are…
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- October 10, 2011
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Matt Cooke Denounces Head Shots, Becomes Goal Scorer
So apparantly Matt Cooke decided to put his head-hunting career on hold and try his hand at goal scoring. And even though 1 of the Goals…
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- October 7, 2011
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NHL Power Rankings – Fantasy Edition
So the season starts today! Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip Hooray! Hip Hip… Okay sorry I can handle it. We get 3 quality games tonight…
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- October 6, 2011
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