Five Red Wings To Watch Heading Into NHL Training Camp
The NHL is set to open training camps in just over a week. With the summer spending spree all but over, teams must now evaluate their latest transactions, as well…
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Detroit Red Wings Mikael Samuelsson: IR To All-Star?
The last time Mikael Samuelsson played a full season for the Detroit Red Wings it was 2008-09, and he was 32 years young. That year the Red Wings lost in…
Mikael Samuelsson: Wasted Season Equals Wasted Salary For Detroit
When Red Wings general manager, Ken Holland signed Mikael Samuelsson to a 2-year, $6 million contract on July 1st, 2012, he thought he was signing the Swedish, right-winger that helped…
Red Wings Off-Season: I Give Them an A
Many adjectives have been used to describe the Detroit Red Wings off-season disastrous, disappointing, sub-par unproductive, ineffective, fruitless – the list can go on and on. For such a storied…
Red Wings Sign Familiar Faces Samuelsson, Tootoo; Trade Coming?
As Sunday’s “free agent frenzy” dwindled the Detroit Red Wings decided to liven things up a bit, making two rapid fire signings that took Hockeytown by surprise, the first of…
Is your team stacked with notable playoff performers? Eastern Conference Edition
With the 2012 playoffs looming, it is a good time to have a look at which NHL players are renowned for bringing their game to the next level. Players like…
Panthers Peaking At The Right Time
On Sunday, I commented on how an upcoming 4 game homestand would be crucial for the Panthers trying to play their first playoff game since April of 2000. Now 3…
Panthers Save Their Season… Again
Hockey is a funny thing. For the 6th time in the last 8 games, the Florida Panthers found themselves in a 2-0 hole. This time, the opponent was the Ottawa…
Panthers Lay Low On Deadline Day; Are the Pieces Already In Place?
The Florida Panthers were quiet on Deadline Day, having made their moves in the days prior. General Manager Dale Tallon added Jerred Smithson from the Predators and Wojtek Wolski from…
Fantasy – The Waiver Wire and Shooting Percentages: Tlusty, Brassard, Purcell and more
Painting a Picture with Shooting Percentages Shooting percentage is often a key determinant when evaluating a player’s production or lack thereof. It is often overlooked, as in fantasy leagues, one…
After the Break All-Stars: Koivu, Samuelsson, Sabres and More
By every season’s end, there’s at least one player who breaks out in remarkable fashion, putting up totals that even star players might have difficulty sustaining. This player provides an…
20 Players to Watch Under 20% Owned: Shaw, Desharnais and more
In fantasy hockey, it is key to realize that it’s not always the superstars that drive your team, but the depth players who can produce while your star players may…