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Ultimate Fantasy Pool Guide 2009-10
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WITH FINESSE A FAILURE, LEAFS GET ABRASIVE
Toronto’s culture has changed – physicality and defense are the new priorities. It’s a good thing, too, as there are few sure bets up front. Outside of Jason Blake and Alex Ponikarovsky, the Leafs’ offense will have to come from youngsters, such as Mikhail Grabovski and Jiri Tlusty. The newly-nasty defense includes summer additions Mike Komisarek, Francois Beauchemin and Garnet Exelby. TOP10 PROSPECTS THE POWER ZONE Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here’s a quick reference guide to 08-09 leaders. POINT PROJECTION…
WILD’S BEST DEFENSE IS NEW OFFENSE
Anew regime in Minnesota means much more offense. Under GM Chuck Fletcher and coach Todd Richards, expect the Wild to play a style similar to the Cup champion Penguins or Presidents’ Trophy-winning Sharks. This is good news to forwards Pierre-Marc Bouchard and Mikko Koivu, as well as defenseman Brent Burns. It means goalie Niklas Backstrom will face a lot more shots. TOP10 PROSPECTS THE POWERZONE Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here’s a quick reference guide to 08-09 leaders. POINT PROJECTION…
GET SET…DRAW!
* ROOKIES □ NOTABLE PLAYERS PCT. OF TEAM FACEOFFS 1. SHAWN HORCOFF, EDM 37.8 2. Mikko Koivu, Min 36.8 3. Sidney Crosby, Pit 36.4 4. Jeff Carter, Phi 35.0 5. Mike Richards, Phi 34.9 6. Samuel Pahlsson, Chi 33.7 - PaulStastny, Col 33.7 8. Eric Staal, Car 33.4 9. Jason Spezza, Ott 32.4 10. Rod Brind’Amour, Car 32.2…
PROGRESS IS SLOW, BUT STEADY
Despite Phoenix’s off-ice issues, the team has on-ice talent. The goaltending is in the capable hands of Ilya Bryzgalov, with support from Jason LaBarbera. Adding Adrian Aucoin, Jim Vandermeer and Sami Lepisto will help the defense, while the forward corps is deep and littered with youth. Expect Matthew Lombardi to break out offensively and keep an eye on Peter Mueller and Keith Yandle. TOP10 PROSPECTS THE POWER ZONE Looking to dominate your pool in various categories? Here’s a quick reference guide to 08-09 leaders. POINT PROJECTION…
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