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Ultimate Fantasy Pool Guide 2016-17
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HOCKEY’S UFA BUBBLE BOYS
JUST ONE SEASON removed from being a top-10 scorer in the NHL, Jiri Hudler found himself headlining a long list of unrestricted free agents who slipped through the first two weeks of free agent season unclaimed. Hudler slumped from 76 points in 2014-15 to 46 points last season and was dealt from Calgary to Florida, but at 32 he still has some mileage left on him. Mid-July is the time in summer when unsigned players start to wonder if their NHL careers will continue another season or if they are among the several dozen every year who never return. The UFA stars always go in the first week of July, the supporting cast members by the second week, while the remainder waits for teams to determine their depth charts and payroll space. But that…
RIPENING ON THE VINE
LAST YEAR, we were hyperventilating about the beginning of the Connor McDavid-Jack Eichel era. And while there were some grandiose moments between the two, McDavid’s broken clavicle put a damper on the proceedings. This season, more highly touted rookies are coming in, and the excitement will not wane. Here’s a primer on up-and-coming NHL stars and when you can expect to see them debuting on your fantasy league team. (Ages are as of the projected-debut season.) 2016-17 AUSTON MATTHEWS C, 19 On a Maple Leafs team that is still working on that goal-scoring thing, Matthews may not win the Calder, but his long-term fantasy potential is excellent. PATRIK LAINE RW, 18 Laine is not afraid to shoot the puck, and he has the size and strength to compete in the NHL. Winnipeg will love his…
ULTIMATE GUIDE SKATERS
THE HOCKEY NEWS provides projections and characteristics of the top-scoring 270 NHL skaters in 2016-17. The bios include every forward forecasted for 35 or more points and every defenseman expected to notch 31-plus. Pool players in really deep leagues can also check out the projection charts on team pages, which go as low as three points, and the checklist pages starting on pg. 132. SALARY Cap hit for 2016-17. Actual pay may vary. SKINNY The inside word on a player’s outlook for 2016-17. DURABILITY Games missed due to injury/illness or healthy scratch. TEAM LOGO NHL logo denotes player is an unrestricted free agen VITAL STATS Position, height, weight and age as of Oct. 1, 2016. PAST STATS Three-season totals in games, scoring, time on ice, PIM, points per game, plus-minus and more. CAREER STATS NHL totals in games, goals, assists, points, PIM and points…
ASK THE EXPERTS
YOU SEE THEM on TV all the time talking about players and teams, so they know their stuff, right? Hockey pools are a different beast and these NHL analysts have mixed results in fantasy leagues. More often than not, though, they have a good sense for the game and the people who make up the sport. We asked them these 20 questions. JEREMY ROENICK STUDIO ANALYST NHL ON NBC The crafty center from Boston made a smooth transition to the broadcast booth. His views on NBC hockey telecasts are always candid, sometimes controversial. J.R. ranks among career leaders in points by U.S.-born players. He’s not in the Hall of Fame, but his name is always in the conversation. PETER MCNAB TV COLOR ANALYST COLORADO He had six consecutive seasons of at least 30 goals (including two…
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