- 03:33 PM
- 11/04/09
That was great fun. Congrats to the Medicine Hats for pick #1! It can't be a bad thing having Ovechkin on your squad. I got really lucky drafting out of the 13th spot and getting Luongo and than having Vanek still around for the 4th Round! I like my chances. Still this will be a very challenging league the difference from 1st to last will be slim! Goal Tending might just decide this thing.
Thanks Gang and Good Luck
Paul
posted by skydivedad at 11:13 AM on September 26
MeatSaber
duh.........my bad! Sorry rumple....
posted by skydivedad at 08:03 AM on September 26
Yea rumple it will go auto when you close the java applet where the live draft occurs... Its fantastic to have a full 20 league! Thanks for joining. Good Luck and we'll see everyone 10AM EST Tomorrow...
Best of Luck everyone
Paul
On Edit
rumple
I just counted and we've only 19. Recheck your sign up can't find your squad.
posted by skydivedad at 11:36 PM on September 25
OK Gang Just a heads up. Live Draft Tomorrow Sat. the 25th 10AM! See ya there. Good Luck Paul
PS 1 Slot left of 20.
posted by skydivedad at 03:32 PM on September 25
Thanks Insomnuk. Great to have you on board. One, Uno I said 1 Slot left .....
posted by skydivedad at 12:27 AM on September 25
Grum
In case you're lurking we'd love to have a 2 time Champion we've only 2 slots left and we draft in 4 days 21hours and 9 minutes. Lets get this league full! Thanks 2 all who've already joined.
posted by skydivedad at 12:51 PM on September 21
and "The Donnie Dumphys" (chris2sy is a highly competent and skilled player with the hardware to prove it) makes 18 Slots filled. This League will be Historic for it's fierce competition! Our 2009 Champion will be draped in GLORY! Only 2 Slots left.........
posted by skydivedad at 07:31 PM on September 16
ursus_comiter
It's great to have you on board
veuillez m'excuser un moment mais passer cette fois avec vous m'a fait se rend compte combien de temps il a t depuis que j'ai eu ... and it's on....
posted by skydivedad at 11:05 PM on September 15
Oh Yea! It's the infamous Black Hand. This is when things get really interesting. TBH isn't playing with a full deck! He's a fairly Dangerous Man!
All kidding aside great to have you on board TBH...
Only 4 spots left...
posted by skydivedad at 01:55 PM on September 13
Most Excellent NoMich! Great to have you onboard... Only 5 spots left to fill...
posted by skydivedad at 11:17 AM on September 12
rcade
Thanks a ton for the Puckathon Sidebar Promo!
Appreciated...
posted by skydivedad at 06:11 PM on September 10
Weedy
It's awesome to have you on board and I always get a kick out of your team names but with the "Hamilton Crackberrys" you've showcased your sense of sarcasm. Well Done! Bravo...
OK 1 missing Champion Down and a Grum to go!
Thanks
Paul
PS I hear Jagr is going to be back in the league this season. Does that still make a Tranny?
posted by skydivedad at 11:18 PM on September 09
Maybe Gary or rcade can sidebar this?NoMich
rcade and/or justgary: Please consider this a formal request for a sidebar announcement for this league.
Thanks Paul
posted by skydivedad at 02:26 PM on September 09
Sweet We've got 12 slots filled so far in just a few days, Thanks Gang. We also have 2 former Champions (myself and Qbert) it would be great if we could get the other 2 (Grum and WeedyMcSmokey). The email address I have seems to have bounced or been lost somewhere in the Space of Cyber. If anyone could reach out to them I'd really appreciate it. Thanks
OK 8 spots left I'd really love to see this league full! So, invite your fellow Spofite.
As an aside the Draft is set for Sept 26th Saturday 10AM EST.
That is ALL...
posted by skydivedad at 12:32 PM on September 09
Hi Howard Glad you're on board. If you can't make the live draft Yahoo's autodraft feature kicks in automatically if your team hasn't signed in. It uses the Yahoo Player Rankings. The beast thing to do is use the player ranking feature and set up your own rankings instead of using the Yahoo. Make sure to rank at least the 1st 200 Players as you see it. Or just leave it and trust the Yahoo Machine. (Not Me)
Good Luck
posted by skydivedad at 03:40 PM on September 08
Yes will set it for Saturday than Sept. 26th 10AM EST. I'll set it to Live. Great Turnout so far, Thanks Gang, let's fill this league!
I've traced back the history of the Puckathon going back to it's 1st year 2002. You can review the leagues history on the leagues home page by using the drop down menu for Season: (on the right)
Check out past players and our Champions
Past Champions
2002 = Chewbacca Defence 169 Total Points (I have zero idea who that is as the managers name is hidden. Anyone know? I believe it was Grum's 1st Championship)
Commish = Academy of Lies (Name unknown, anyone?)
2003 = Arrogant Champs 112 Total Points (Again hidden manager name but I believe it might have been Grum once again)
Commish = Qbert
2004 = Can't find any data (Anyone know?)
2005 = Los Colecos 142 Points (Qbert )
Commish = Chico Bangs
2006 = Jagr is a Tranny (WeedyMcSmokey) 169 Points
Commish= Chico Bangs
2007 = BHawksDown 152.5 Points (Skydivedad)
Commish = Chico Bangs
Who's gonna run off with the 2009 Honors? Join Now and it could be you!
Paul
posted by skydivedad at 12:34 PM on September 08
Kewl
Spitzengle that's max games per position as an example we have 2 LW Positions so the max games would be 164 in total for LW. This is something to watch throughout the season as running out of games can leave you falling rapidly in the standings as the season comes to an end.
It's great to have people joining. Big welcome to all including Qbert and Goddam who've been involved in the past. This is gonna be a blast.
Draft Day is set right now for Sat. 26th 10AM I would prefer Friday 25th at 6:30PM EST! I can change it let me know what works the best.
Paul
posted by skydivedad at 11:00 AM on September 08
Hey Rumple Everyone and anyone can win! Its not a big time consumer if you don't want it to be. Just have to keep an eye on players with a day off and fill in their spot from the bench. Simple eh? The draft itself probably takes around an hour but its a blast. I highly recommend being present for the draft but an auto drafter has won the Championship!
OK, Thanks to all who've joined already. Its filling up quickly! Here's a run down on the scoring rules and settings!
Roster Positions: C, C, LW, LW, RW, RW, D, D, D, D, G, G, BN, BN, BN, IR
Forwards/Defensemen Stat Categories: Goals (G), Assists (A), Plus/Minus (+/-), Penalty Minutes (PIM), Powerplay Points (PPP), Game-Winning Goals (GWG), Shots on Goal (SOG), Faceoffs Won (FW)
Goaltenders Stat Categories: Wins (W), Goals Against Average (GAA), Saves (SV), Shutouts (SHO)
These have pretty much been the rules for most of the Puckathons...
This is gonna rock! All The Best Paul
posted by skydivedad at 07:09 AM on September 08
http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/spofi_puckathonv
SpoFi Puckathon V League ID127713 Password= ripcord
Only 17 Spots remaining
Draft Saturday Sept 26th 10AM EST I'd prefer Friday the 25th at 6:30PM EST
Same Rules and Positions as Puckathon IV as always Rules and settings open for discussion. I'll post the full rules here in a bit.
Good Luck
All The Best
Stupid typo Should read Winner Fly's the SpoFi Puckathon Championship 2009 Banner
posted by skydivedad at 01:12 AM on September 08
MeatSaber Thats what I'm talking about. Hold on I'm wiping the Coke off my keyboard. As far as the season is concerned, I'm hoping St. Louis continues where they left off last regular season. BoKnows
I had a difficult time placing St Louis where I did in the Division. Truthfully it's a toss up between the Blues and Jackets in that spot. I'm having a difficult time thinking Chris Mason is the guy in the pipes that's going to advance this squad. I've seen plenty of him in the central and if I hear about his potential 1 more time I'll .... well Ty Conklin. Big questions at goalie as far as I can tell but I've heard many a Blues fan thinking Mason can stand on his head again all season.
The Blueline is potent with Eric Johnson returning and the progress made by Alex Pietrangelo. Stir in Carlo Colaiacovo and Roman Polak add a dash of Barret Jackman you get a power Blueline (even more so if Eric Brewer can return to form and get on the ice). Unfortunately for the Blues defense isn't played in a vacuum and when your front line guys Andy McDonald, Brad Boyes and David Backes go -36 like they did last season it's a potential playoff killer. I'd also be surprised if Patrik Berglund, and Dave Perron can repeat what they did last year. Lots of upside for this squad and lots of question marks as well.
OK Howard_T your on but bring your A game because these are some really serious Fantasy Hockey Players. We play for keeps, winner take all. It was really a great league for several years I'd be thrilled to play a Puckathon once more having Championed the last season we played. Hopefully we can get all the former Champions back and everyone else that made this one of the most challenging leagues I've ever played in. Here's the hard part. I'd have a very difficult time commishing the league as Defending Champion. I'm going to set it up but I'm hoping someone can take over the Commish job. (Please anyone?) Here's the details, I'll also follow this up with a new Locker Room Post. Draft Day Saturday Sept. 26th 10AM EST! I'd prefer Friday Night the 25th at 6:30 PM EST. Let me know...
Same rules as last but like always we'll have rule discussions in the Locker Room thread. Straight Up Rotisserie Scoring, no gimmicks. Do your home work because I am.
Winner gets to Fly the Spofi Puckathon Banner for 2009!
League ID127713 Password= ripcord http://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/league/spofi_puckathonv
We've room for 20 players so I'm expecting the likes of Grum, Weedy, The Good DrJE, Goddam, Bullpenpro, Skater umm Mr Frisby, NoMich, Qbert, spetzengle, willthrill, LeRoy, Fraze, Chico and anyone else who's ever played in this league to come out of the woodwork and all you other blokes to grab a squad as well because this is gonna be intense a No Holds Barred, play to dominate sort of adventure. Big shout out to Puckathon V!
posted by skydivedad at 12:14 AM on September 08
Doesn't seem to be a lot of interest in the up coming NHL Season around here. Oh well, I tried. Seems we probably won't be reviving the Puckathon this year.
Howard_T The Kessel epic in Boston seems to have gained some substance today for a trade to Toronto as the BlackHawks and Maple Leafs swap draft picks. Toronto reacquires a 2nd round 2010 pick for a 2nd and 3rd in 2011. They'll need that 2010 pick for a trade with Boston for young Mr. Kessel.
posted by skydivedad at 04:48 PM on September 07
There are a number of question marks with Boston going into this season, particularly on defense.Howard_T Chicago Blackhawks to win it all? Please explain.billsaysthis
Boston acquisition of Derek Morris more than makes up any defensive loss from the departures of Aaron Ward and Steve Montador. Morris also takes some of the pressure off Zdeno Chara to push the puck harder up ice this will allow him to sharpen his already dominating defensive presence in the other 2 zones. Having Ference and Hunwick back just adds some Blueline Depth. Anyone still questioning Tim Thomas just need to look at his 2008 performance.
Out West certainly San Jose is a heavy favorite to go to the finals but they've yet to advance past the quarter finals until they've done so I'll continue to pick against them. Chicago's acquistion of Hossa makes their front line (Hossa, Toews and Kane) best in conference hands down (maybe even best in league) it's not as if they didn't get to the conference finals in 2008.
I'm also of the opinion the move to add John Madden will be the most highly regarded off season move any team has made this summer, even ahead of Philly's addition of Chris Pronger, Centermen John Madden is widely acknowledged as one of the best defenders in the league, mostly neutralizing the loss of Havlat by way of a drastically improved defensive line. Kane in particular should advance considerably, his legal troubles behind him and three hard-fought playoff series under his belt. These aren't your Daddy's BlackHawks that deserved league wide disdain, they're a real threat to win the Cup. They've got arguably one of the deepest Bluelines in the league and can hurt you offensively with three potent lines and from anywhere on the ice at any time. Besides they've got a Bowman behind the scenes.
Detroit is completely distracted with 10 potential players suiting up for the Olympics as well as Head Coach Babcock along with GM Kenny Holland and Steve Yzerman. They're not going to replace the scoring lost when Mikael Samuelsson, Jiri Hudler and Marian Hossa all start the season elsewhere. Todd Bertuzzi and Jason Williams certainly won't. When you win by controlling the puck and keeping games close losing that offensive is really gonna hurt. I was going to put them 2nd in the Central but until they've been dethroned I'll keep them there, just remember the last time they had 10 players in the Olympics (Turin Italy) they were an early out in the playoffs at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers. All The Best Paul
posted by skydivedad at 05:45 PM on September 05
Training Camps are opening soon and the annual Red Wings Rookies and Prospects Tournament is underway in Travis City Michigan. The 09/10 NHL Season is almost upon us! What follows are my predictions for the 29/30 Team NHL. (Who knows about the Coyotes fate?)
NHL Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division:
1. New Jersey Devils
2. Philadelphia Flyers
3. New York Rangers
4. Pittsburgh Penguins
5. New York Islanders
NorthEast Division:
1. Boston Bruins
2. Buffalo Sabres
3. Ottawa Senators
4. Montreal Canadians
5. Toronto Maple Leafs
SouthEast Division
1. Washington Capitals
2. Carolina Hurricanes
3. Florida Panthers
4. Atlanta Thrashers
5. Tampa Bay Lighting
NHL Western Conference
Central Division
1. Detroit Red Wings
2. Chicago BlackHawks
3. St Louis Blues
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
5. Nashville Predators
NorthWest Division
1. Vancover Canucks
2. Minnesota Wild
3. Calgary Flames
4. Edmonton Oilers
5. Colorado Avalanche
Pacific Division
1. San Jose Sharks
2. Dallas Stars
3. Anaheim Ducks
4. Los Angeles Kings
5. Phoenix/Hamliton Coyotes
Eastern Conference Champions
Washington Capitals
Western Conference Champions
Chicago BlackHawks
Stanley Cup Champions
Chicago BlackHawks
I can finally have a little hope about the Chicago BlackHawks. Isn't that what early predictions are all about! Actually I think the Best Team in Hockey going into the season is the Boston Squad but they always find a way to blow it just like those Squads they put out in San Jose. Other than the Bruins not coming out of the East last year my biggest disappointment in 2008 was the complete collapse of the Montreal Canadians.
posted by skydivedad at 12:44 PM on September 05
Good Luck everyone and thanks TBH for putting this together.
I got really lucky in this draft with the Yahoo Auto Draft delivering the top 2 rated WR's (Larry Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson) onto my squad. I guess we will see if a WR top heavy squad can win against RB loaded teams which goes against the standard perceptions of how to win in Fantasy Football. I do have the top rated (by most rating services) Rookie RB (Kwonshon Moreno) who sprained his ankle in last nights preseason game! Oh joy is me...
posted by skydivedad at 07:10 PM on August 22
Hi Gang Thought I'd give this a whirl. I haven't been around here in a while might be a great way to try and get involved around here again. All The Best Paul
TBH Thanks for putting this together.
posted by skydivedad at 01:16 AM on August 04
Montreal over Philly in 6 Games Kovolev, Briere Pittsburg over Rangers in 7 Jagr, Malkin Wings over Aves in 5 Zetterberg, Hejduk Stars over Sharks in 6 Richards, Pavelski I can't believe I sucked so much in round 1 yeeesh
posted by skydivedad at 06:42 PM on April 23
OK, My Repicks Remain unchanged Habs in 6 Kovalev, Sturm Sens in 7 Heatley, Malkin Caps in 6 Ovechkin, Prospal Rangers in 7 Jagr, Parise Detroit in 5 Zetterburg, Radulov Sharks in 6 Michalek, Iginla Aves in 7 Stastny, Gaboric Ducks in 5 Getzlef, Richards Goalies: Thomas and Giguere
posted by skydivedad at 06:48 PM on April 08
NoMich, I feel your pain sort of. My squad has only 1 playoff appearance in the last 10 years and we haven't won a SC since 1961. I guess its probably still better than the pain of being a Leafs fan! OK Here's my picks for 40 pts. Habs in 6 Kovalev, Sturm Sens in 7 Heatley, Malkin Caps in 6 Ovechkin, Prospal Rangers in 7 Jagr, Parise Detroit in 5 Zetterburg, Radulov Sharks in 6 Michalek, Iginla Aves in 7 Stasny, Gaboric Ducks in 5 Getzlef, Richards Thanks NoMich and Hater. This thread will work just fine.
posted by skydivedad at 08:21 PM on April 07
Yes, grum, you're on the Fibonacci trail of greatness. Can I have mine with lots of cheese.....I love those grilled Italian Sandwiches, those grill mark stripes are really neat. Thanks Chico for running the league you did an excellent job and Thanks to all the Spofites who managed a squad. Winning the league is a Honor, my squad wasn't even mentioned in the list of contenders posted in the locker room right after draft day. Really the win was the result of a lucky speculation. I look forward to defending the title and becoming the 2nd back to back winner in league history. (Grum did it in year 1 and 2) I'm already preparing data for the spread sheets. Thanks Again everyone it was a really fun season.
posted by skydivedad at 06:26 PM on April 07
Oh by the way Buffalo isn't in the playoffs this year..........Boston faces Montreal........Just Saying
posted by skydivedad at 10:08 PM on April 06
Thanks for sticking this up Hater. What no progressive point system? What about some total OT guess per round? Hey how about number of games per? or any other goofy NHL playoff possibilities.......... Just Saying.......
posted by skydivedad at 10:03 PM on April 06
OK yfm I see your point also. I was just showing the post wasn't as bleak as described and I could have been more descriptive and instructional in my description when I posted the FPP. I do take for granted that readers are as passionate of the sport as myself and take the time to click embedded links. I'll work on that.
posted by skydivedad at 02:15 PM on November 10
but there's something about what's basically an AP game story that seems . . . well, why require a link at all if you just want discussion? It's not "basically an AP story" The page is a comprehensive encapsulation of a special moment in time. It includes: a well written 1100 word piece with 12 links to profiles of the players involved, 2 links to Team Profiles of the Teams involved, a link to the video highlight of Modano's Special Goal, a video link to highlights of the winning goal tender, a video of complete game highlights, 8 links to official NHL Charts of Game Summary, Box Score, Play by Play Breakdown, Event Summary, Faceoffs, Comprehensive TOI shift by shift of every player that stepped on the ice, a comprehensive shot chart and a graphic chart of the Game Penalties. I find your characterization of this FPP as "basically an AP game story" to be completely disingenuous and misleading. I posted the most comprehensive source material I could find to tell the story of Modano's Special Accomplishment. If you found something better please share it.
posted by skydivedad at 07:56 AM on November 10
Mine was.....I was rooting for anyone but the Tigers........ oh that was last year.
posted by skydivedad at 05:32 PM on October 30
It's probably just razor burn........
posted by skydivedad at 05:54 AM on October 17
My only love, sprung from my only hate! Too early seen unknown, and known too late! Prodigious birth of love it is to me, That I must love a loathed enemy. O'happy dagger! This is thy sheath; there rust, and let me die. Death lies on her an untimely frost Upon the sweetest flower of all the field But Montague is bound as well as I, In penalty alike; and tis hard, I think, For men so old as we to keep the peace.
posted by skydivedad at 02:51 PM on October 11
The Cubs are the most pathetic team in sports history. There is no such thing as a lovable loser and '07 will turn out the way it always has in utter dissapointment. Wrigley should be torn down, replaced by a high rise and the ChiSox made the only team in Chicago. Make those north side haters go to the south side to watch baseball where they would tremble in fear of the 'hood. We'll see how many trendy psuedo-celebs and has-beens show up to watch baseball then. The Cubs are a disgrace to MLB. HA! Comment icon posted by Brahdakine at 1:16 PM CDT on October 4 I must admit I felt a twinge of anger over this comment and I post it just to suggest that around here hatred isn't as Yankee Centric as Crafty seems to think. I even get "Cubbie Hatred" comments from members here who otherwise are normally civil and well spoken. Perhaps it is the Century of Futility that has thickened my skin. While this particular post was obviously troll induced my reaction to it was suffered silently. I certainly can empathize with the feeling of disappointment and embarrassment and the last thing I wanted to see was a FPP outlining their considerable short-comings. That doesn't mean it shouldn't be discussed only that the level of discussion can quickly turn rather ugly. I try to get over it and usually succeed. Forgive and Forget! Crafty, yea I think your being overly sensitive then again I don't have 26 Championships or even 6 for that matter to ease my suffering. You have contributed significantly and I'm sorry to see you go. Mayhaps you'll reconsider and do what I do, stick around for the Hockey!
posted by skydivedad at 01:43 PM on October 10
Red Sox in 7 C.C. Sabathia D'Backs in 5 B. Webb D. Bonus=M. Lowell
posted by skydivedad at 08:14 AM on October 10
Well, so much for my Stastny analyst. Hat Trick to start the season. Wow
posted by skydivedad at 08:36 AM on October 04
Hey Crafty no need to do that just use the drop down menus to select which teams will have the most wins to least wins over the course of the playoffs. So your pick to win it all should be picked for 8 pts. runner up 7pts. etr......
posted by skydivedad at 04:53 PM on October 02
done and done Thanks q........
posted by skydivedad at 08:30 AM on October 02
MERCUTIO Nay, if thy wits run the wild-goose chase, I have done, for thou hast more of the wild-goose in one of thy wits than, I am sure, I have in my whole five: was I with you there for the goose? ROMEO Thou wast never with me for any thing when thou wast not there for the goose. MERCUTIO I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. ROMEO Nay, good goose, bite not. MERCUTIO Thy wit is a very bitter sweeting; it is a most sharp sauce. ROMEO And is it not well served in to a sweet goose? MERCUTIO O here's a wit of cheveril, that stretches from an inch narrow to an ell broad! ROMEO I stretch it out for that word 'broad' - which added to the goose, proves thee far and wide a broad goose.
posted by skydivedad at 08:15 AM on October 02
Phillies in 4 Cubs in 3 Red Sox in 5 Tribe in 5 Derrick Lee Al +9
posted by skydivedad at 07:26 AM on October 02
Yes, Crafty that is exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for get me a link please. In my haste I forgot about the Met's . I guess I'm still miffed about 1969 and all.......... :> In the meantime please enjoy the soon to be infamous Lou Pinella "Umbrella Song" I love all the jabs in this song! "Barret had it coming" sweet...........
posted by skydivedad at 04:56 PM on October 01
Now that's what I'm talking about jerseygirl! Perfect!
posted by skydivedad at 04:12 PM on October 01
Hey, thats a great idea NoMich. I'll see you there for tonights game.
posted by skydivedad at 04:04 PM on October 01
Here's a couple of links to Brand New 2007 Songs for the Cubbie Nation from Kevin Hendrickson of Wavelandcd.com for your enjoyment while I prepare a list of must read Chicago Cubs Bloggers and sites. Enjoy It's Gonna Happen Winning is not Losing 2007 Version
posted by skydivedad at 04:03 PM on October 01
er.......... ah.......What Crafty said.
posted by skydivedad at 02:13 PM on October 01
Padre's by 1 Barrett
posted by skydivedad at 10:14 AM on October 01
Patrick Kane is just sick in the shoot-out .........Wow........... P.S. Puck dropped in London....yippee
posted by skydivedad at 11:42 AM on September 29
Biggest Turnaround=Tim Connolly Sabres He finally puts all the injuries behind him (including his current little nick) with his new responsibilities and line mates he should be good for a point a game......... Calder Trophy is wearing a Blackhawks Jersey this season. (Toews or Kane) ..... Adrian Aucoin was the worst Team Captain in the History of the NHL...... Savard was so pissed he actually benched him. I hate that guy! Scoring Heatley Crosby Jagr Thorton Spezza
posted by skydivedad at 04:18 PM on September 28
Dang garfield..........you and your conspiracy theories.........next I suppose Bonds took steriods and Ref's in the NBA are bribibal....
posted by skydivedad at 03:14 PM on September 28
so many of you picked the Ducks to win our division. I can't speak for everyone but adding Brad Norton and Alexei Semenov to add some "veteran" presence and depth on the Blueline along with Rivet just doesn't get it done. Roenik has been a none factor for a few years now. So I can't see them winning the Division. Especially if Nabokov falters with the increased work load there's nothing behind him. Hey, nobody said they wouldn't be in the playoffs. That's a given and should please you. As a fan the question you should be asking is can they crank it up a couple levels in the playoffs because they certainly didn't against the Wings last season. I watched every game in that round and if thats what they got they can't win the Pacific Division. The toughest in the league.
posted by skydivedad at 11:40 PM on September 27
Indeed you did MrFrisby and I see I was doing some of the laughing. Well Done Sir! I love weedy's comment from last year concerning all the "Panther Love"........ Good Stuff and Thanks for the link Frisby Guy........
posted by skydivedad at 03:51 PM on September 27
East Divisions: Senators Rangers Lighting The Others Sabres Penguins Devils Canes Leafs Western Division: Wings Ducks Wild The Other Sharks Flames Canucks Aves Blackhawks Finals Wings vs Sens Stanley Cup Champs= Senators I'm not joining the Panther Band Wagon as of yet neither am I ready to write off a squad with Broduer in the Pipes........ In all likely hood the Stars take the 8th slot in the West but I need to put the Blackhawks somewhere Does anybody know how we finished with these last season? I couldn't find it with a site search........
posted by skydivedad at 03:29 PM on September 27
Keeping shots outside of 30 feet IS the the D doing it's job. More importantly it's the job of the D to keep the puck out of your net and limiting the amount of shots short, medium or long. I also include Andy McDonald on my Bust list but only if he is no longer Selanne's sidekick . Anyway it been a great conversation and I appreciate the diverse analyst and comments in this thread. We haven't discussed our expectations for the coming season. I'm totally looking forward to another amazing season watching the finest Sport ever conceived by Man! NHL Hockey... Prediction Thread! Hell Yes.........
posted by skydivedad at 09:51 AM on September 26
We just can't score goals. Yea and when Blake goes south for this squad in goals we will all be treated to the annual torment Leaf Front Management so gleefully bestows upon those always so optimist and enduringly cute creatures called Leaf Fans.
posted by skydivedad at 09:41 AM on September 26
Darcy Hordichuk, Kevin Klein, Greg Zanon, Josh Langfeld and Martin Gelinas have no where near the talent level of the players who left the Preds. and don't let the Pre-season win over the Canes fool you especially as they were shut out by the same Canes squad the day before. Hey Chris Mason has a lot of potential but if you believe he'll repeat the success he had in December last season over the course of an entire season on a squad that lost as much talent as the Preds did I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. I'm convinced with no quality backup what so ever the work load is going to really work against Mason as a potent Fantasy Keeper for the 07/08 season.
posted by skydivedad at 06:56 PM on September 25
Puckathon Draft Day Complete! Fun Time Pontifications Here
OK Gang League starts tomorrow! Make sure you set! Good Luck and enjoy the competition. It will be intense. All The Best Paul