Archive for the ‘Fantasy’ Category

Fantasy Focus: The Second Line Of Duty

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 Written by:

The second line is sometimes the forgotten line on fantasy teams.  First line players always are drafted and own in most leagues but you can’t ignore those players that take advantage of the less ice time to be productive fantasy options.  In this week’s Pucking Awesome Fantasy Focus we will look at some teams and [...]

Fantasy Focus: Defensive Weekend Warriors

Friday, October 29th, 2010 Written by:

The defenseman is the most underrated fantasy stud an owner could have.  This weekend the league takes Sunday off to pass out some candy.  Let’s break down some of the weekend warriors who could be fantasy studs to watch out for. Teams with two games this weekend: Ducks, Thrashers, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, [...]

NHL Fantasy Focus: The Goalie Tandem Conundrum

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 Written by:

The Goalie tandem issue runs every fantasy team.  Do I try to own both goalies?  If I own one what do I trade to get the other or get back in a trade to an owner who has the other tandem?  In this week’s Pucking Awesome Fantasy Focus we will break down the strategy an [...]

Fantasy Focus: The Make It Or Break It Weekend Warriors

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 Written by:

Do not let fantasy studs pass you by holding onto players that are not producing.  This week we look at some players that need a big weekend or should hit the waiver wire soon. So let’s break down the Weekend Warriors of could be fantasy studs to watch out for. Teams with 2 games this [...]

Fantasy Focus: Worth It Or Not? Some NHL Waiver Wire Advice After Week 1

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 Written by:

One week into the season and you are either loving your draft a top the standings or scouring the waiver wire trying to reconfigure a new team to compete. Either way the waiver wire and your current roster is full of hits and misses so lets break the forwards down Pucking Awesome style. Pick Up [...]

Fantasy Focus: Weekend Warriors

Friday, October 15th, 2010 Written by:

The season is still in the development phase, and so is your fantasy team.  Waiver wire moves are important but equal is making the decision on whom to make active on a day like Saturday, when 24 teams are in action. So let’s break down the weekend warriors of fantasy studs to watch out for. [...]

Fantasy Focus: Weekend Warriors

Friday, October 8th, 2010 Written by:

The first weekend of the NHL fantasy season and some gems are already there to be found. A lot of teams with two games this weekend so let’s break down the Weekend Warriors of fantasy studs to watch out for. Teams with 2 games this weekend: Ducks, Thrashers, Bruins, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, [...]

2010-11 Pucking Awesome NHL Preview: Northwest Division

Thursday, September 16th, 2010 Written by:

The Northwest division is one of the most exciting in the NHL. It features half of the Canadian teams in the NHL and the always exciting battle of Alberta. It also features the longest divisional trip in Vancouver to Minnesota, just edging out the San Jose to Dallas trip. The Canucks have locked up the [...]

Fantasy Focus: Right & Left Wing Draft Rankings

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 Written by:

With Fantasy Hockey draft prep coming soon, Pucking Awesome Fantasy Focus would like to help out with our position by position fantasy draft rankings.  We will also give out some sleepers to watch out for while drafting. Next up the deep position of Left Wing and the sleeper filled position of Right Wing Fantasy LW [...]

Fantasy Focus: Center Draft Rankings

Monday, September 13th, 2010 Written by:

With Fantasy Hockey draft prep coming soon, Pucking Awesome Fantasy Focus would like to help out with our position by position fantasy draft rankings.  We will also give out some sleepers to watch out for while drafting. Next up the pivot position, center. Fantasy Centers Rankings 1.)    Sidney Crosby 2.)    Evgeni Malkin 3.)    Nicklas Backstrom [...]

Fantasy Focus: Goalie Draft Rankings

Sunday, August 29th, 2010 Written by:

With Fantasy Hockey draft prep coming soon, Pucking Awesome Fantasy Focus would like to help out with our position by position fantasy draft rankings.  We will also give out some sleepers to watch out for while drafting. First up the most important position to a fantasy team, the goalie. Fantasy Goalie Rankings 1.)    Roberto Luongo [...]

Weekend Warriors – April 1st

Thursday, April 1st, 2010 Written by:

The calendar has flip to April and the playoff races are heating up, with only a few games remaining here at Pucking Awesome we wanted to introduce a new segment called the Weekend Warriors.  Next year it will be mostly focused towards fantasy, but with most leagues headed into their fantasy finals we will look [...]

Fantasy Focus: NHL Fantasy Rankings Wingers

Sunday, February 28th, 2010 Written by:

You should never be comfortable with your fantasy team, always be looking for ways to improve your squad as you gear up for a long playoff run. As the NHL hits their Olympic Break it is a perfect time to sit back and examine the NHL Fantasy Rank for the wingers.

Fantasy Focus: NHL Fantasy Rankings Centers

Friday, February 26th, 2010 Written by:

You should never be comfortable with your fantasy team, always be looking for ways to improve your squad as you gear up for a long playoff run. As the NHL hits their Olympic Break it is a perfect time to sit back and examine the NHL Fantasy Rankings for Centers

Fantasy Focus: NHL Fantasy Rankings Defensemen

Thursday, February 25th, 2010 Written by:

You should never be comfortable with your fantasy team, always be looking for ways to improve your squad as you gear up for a long playoff run. As the NHL hits their Olympic Break it is a perfect time to sit back and examine what can come in the final six weeks of action.