Please don't try to convince yourself otherwise. In direct competition with every other manager at all times, striving for a share of points available based on standings in individual categories, squandering one or two can prove catastrophically costly. A shot-blocking machine (sixth in the league), the depth defenseman is about to put up a few more points too. The trouble is, the Red Wings aren't exactly bursting at the seams with Artemi Panarin or Nikolaj Ehlers level forwards. Please don't draft a singular skater with an impressive plus/minus at the expense of nailing down shots on net. With stellar production from hits, blocks, and shots, these players are resistant to scoring slumps. It's a small sample, to be sure, but offers a glimpse of what could be with the two snipers flanking Crosby. These players were among the best in fantasy hockey this season, but how will their second halves fare? The team with the most overall points wins. The NHL official stat keepers review all collected stat data and make appropriate retroactive updates to the stats recorded on the day of the game. And going to a nine-game schedule, the SEC is arguing, also should be worth more because that means Texas versus Texas A&M every year, plus all those matchups (Oklahoma versus Alabama, LSU versus Texas, etc.) 1 or No. All decisions are yours to make. -- Allen, The Ducks are building a talented top six, so much so that Strome walking in as an outsider isn't even guaranteed to be on the top line. You're the league manager here. Sean Allen provides the latest updates in who's rising, who's falling, and other player trends from around the league. Sean Allen is a fantasy analyst for ESPN.com. Copp is a third-line center in an ideal world, but he has shown an ability to play wing with star forwards when called upon. Defenseman Tyson Barrie, along with his fantasy managers, can also prepare themselves for a dip in production in joining the Predators from Edmonton. Sanders was the SECs second-leading rusher. Once ready to go - presumably soon - the former San Jose winger is projected to slide in next to either Jack Hughes or Nico Hischier, replacing either Tomas Tatar on Yegor Sharangovich. r/fantasyhockey Join 1 mo. If you're rocking out in eight or nine of 12 categories, maybe don't sweat penalty minutes, or time-on-ice or the like too much. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Rocking a .921 SV% and 2.54 GAA through 57 regular-season contests, Kuemper averaged a hair under 4.0 fantasy points/game. This duo should be just as explosive again as they look to push through to another playoff run. If Zacha can slide into that same role -- again, assuming Bergeron re-ups -- then we can hope for a surprise season from the 25-year-old. Of the 80 goals Kane scored, Panarin assisted on 35 of them, drawing the primary assist on a whopping 23. Believe it or not, that secondary trio posted a better goals per 60 minutes rate than the combination of Brad Marchand, Bergeron and Pastrnak. Are you taking the under, over or push? Before we invested any real time on who would take over the top role from a Philly-bound Tony DeAngelo (Jaccob Slavin? If he can hang onto the second-line gig, Stutzle should be in for his first point/game season in 2021-22, no question. -- Matiash, Detroit's power play just got better. What effect will Claude Giroux and Andre Burakovsky have on their new linemates? Watch the New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals on Saturday, live on ESPN+ and ABC at 1 p.m. EDT. Managers engaged in this style of contest, where stat egalitarianism reigns, are best served by striving for competitive balance. But the founding philosophy remains the same: the best overall team by season's end sports the crown. Back in Illinois, Max Domi - and his fantasy managers - would appear a loser should he remain in Chicago without his elite top-line pal. There are advantages to both. (The assumption being that schools will give up a guarantee game rather than a marquee nonconference game. Not a bad gig. Capitals send Eller to Avs for second-round pick, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Red Wings lock up Larkin with 8-year extension, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Sabres place Tuch on IR with lower-body injury, Vegas gets Barbashev as Blues continue overhaul, NHL-best Bruins add Orlov, Hathaway from Caps. Before being hurt in mid-December, Campbell trailed only Igor Shesterkin by posting 5.09 fantasy points per 60 minutes through his first 23 games of the season. It's not too late to play! Securing a few "slam-dunk" categories at the expense of one or two others makes greater sense in this particular brand of fantasy play. Quick himself is said to be ultra annoyed about this deal, which also speaks volumes. Victoria breaks down the five fantasy hockey storylines you need to know before a busy weekend of NHL action. While dynasty/keeper competition is more kindred to how real teams are run - management doesn't get to start from scratch every year in the NHL - with redraft leagues, there's the benefit of enjoying a clean slate the following season, no matter how badly a current campaign is unfolding. Thats the beauty of the 12-team Playoff: Its going to provide more hope to more programs, the way the NCAA Tournament has given platforms for non-traditional basketball powers to become something. -- Allen, As much as Marchment had a big season with the Panthers and parlayed it into a contract with the Stars, the winger's 2021-22 season was more of a reflection on Anton Lundell's talent. -- Matiash, Through the fantasy lens, I like this signing a lot as means of putting extra pressure on new No. Copp is someone who might be best left undrafted. Its not that simple, because some may, while some may not. 22 G. 35 A. Brock Nelson C. 60 PTS. 27 G. 33 A. The pair also assisted on another 22 goals together by other teammates. Play ESPN Fantasy Hockey. But I may counter: Thats not what people were saying a year ago about Tennessee. -- Matiash, Postgame analysis and highlight show airing each night throughout the season from Barry Melrose and Linda Cohn. The math doesnt work with three annual opponents, or even two annual opponents, within an eight-game schedule. Sitting dead last converts into a single point. -- Allen, After ushering both Vitek Vanecek and Ilya Samsonov out the door, the Capitals are choosing to toss (most of) their eggs into the reigning Stanley Cup champion's goaltending basket. There is no Bryan Harsin this year. Unless he replaces Morgan Rielly on Toronto's No. which further projects into an inevitable bump from last season's haul of 1.7 fantasy points/game in ESPN standard leagues. We should learn fairly early on if the two-time Stanley Cup champ is indeed capable of rebounding off his most recent pair of ugly, and largely injury-riddled, seasons in Ottawa. For many then, keeper competition - middle ground between an all-in dynasty and turn-the-page redraft play - suits best. Guess who's in a playoff spot, with approximately seven weeks to go? As with H2H Categories competition, constructing and maintaining a balanced fantasy squad is vital in Roto leagues. How does a second line composed of Alex DeBrincat, Tim Stutzle and Giroux strike you? It's official. We should also watch newcomer Justin Holiday, a journeyman with 3-point potential who pushed Josh Green to the bench. That figure was cited in a presentation to the FSU board, aiming to paint the picture of the ACC being far behind the SEC and Big Ten, whose combined contracts are reportedly going to be nearly $1.1 billion annually. Selecting six to eight keepers every campaign is a common tact, still allowing for improvement from outside help at season's onset. I adore this Sophomore (barely) as a wholly underappreciated fantasy asset-on-fire. Setting aside what the Volunteers might have done in the playoff, merely making it would have been great exposure for recruiting and inspired Volunteers fans to offer up donations that could be translated to the school providing any resources (facilities, staff, etc.) As we've learned multiple times in the past, the only thing stopping Kane from being a top-30 fantasy play is Kane himself. While having good goaltending won't ensure a triumphant turn by April, rolling out sub-mediocre players on weak teams most certainly guarantees the opposite. What is the best-case scenario for Arkansas offense with KJ Jefferson and Rocket Sanders coming back? While there's no point in dropping him outright in fantasy play - the offensive-defenseman is still going to produce - a tempering of expectations is in order. You should, considering we're emerging from a good stretch of being subjected to substantiated rumors of the star forward heading to Manhattan by way of trade. Willing to accept the challenge of assembling a roster with little margin for weakness, similar to how it's done IRL? - is the most sure-fire way to earn rich fantasy dividends in H2H points leagues. An above-average haul by any fantasy measure. 1 and probably would have made a 12-team Playoff. And lucky for you, hockey is a game filled with unbiased player performance statistics. Kuemper edged on performing as a top-five fantasy goaltender in Denver. Its also going to ratchet up the pressure. In this case, the strategy of loading up on players who satisfy most stats, as opposed to striving for balance across the fantasy board, has merit. It's not too late to play! Fantasy Detroit Red Wings. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. It also bears repeating: Goaltenders cannot be shrugged off in any brand of H2H league, including this type, when more than two categories are devoted to the position. The 2023 fantasy baseball season is here! While dynasty/keeper competition is more kindred to how real teams are run - management doesn't get to start from scratch every year in the NHL - with redraft leagues, there's the benefit of enjoying a clean slate the following season, no matter how badly a current campaign is unfolding. Varying from the H2H points formula, so-called "each" category leagues also maintain a committed, loyal following. 1A Matt Murray. Fabbri, in particular, could serve as a formidable fantasy force down the stretch if he can stay healthy. 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A 6-5-1 win is just as good as 12-0. Just as the Boston Bruins are a better team with the additions of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, the Capitals are lesser for the loss. -- Allen, This trade for yet another former Soo Greyhounds alumni from GM Kyle Dubas's and coach Sheldon Keefe's former life does seem to signal that the Leafs are out on any of the bigger fish in the goaltending pond and will kick the tires on Murray as their primary starter. But it will only take one month of games to start saying that. Instead of lining up alongside Nathan MacKinnon or Nazem Kadri, and a winger like Mikko Rantanen, the 27-year-old will be working to gel with a young, future star center like Matty Beniers or Shane Wright (eventually). 1, a loaded LPGA field and more to watch in golf this week, How to watch PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational on ESPN+, 2022 NHL draft - Fantasy hockey wrap-up and reaction, Fantasy hockey reaction to 2022 NHL free agency signings, trades and more. Split 16 ways, thats almost $69 million in broadcast revenue to each SEC school, while $811 million split 16 ways would be $50.6 million for each school. Someone needs to skate in the top six in Chicago next season. Even if the organization does veer in that direction, I still like his chances of remaining in the top six. That's doesn't mean there isn't an individual "winner" or two in Washington following the deal. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 12 Team H2H Points: G|A|P|PPP|SHP|SOG|FOW|HIT|BLK|PIM|GS|W, 8T - G/A/+-/PPP/SHP/SOG/HIT/BLK/FOW/FOL/W/SV/SO. You've earned 31 shots on goal and your opponent has 30? Overall, Mississippi State is intriguing in a different way: two young coaches in charge of the offense and defense, so plenty of upside and plenty of chance to be eaten alive in the SEC. Managers engaged in this style of contest, where stat egalitarianism reigns, are best served by striving for competitive balance. Or perhaps you've already waded through these puck-friendly fantasy waters and feel inspired to dive into a different type of pool. In considering any player, spending a few moments in assessing the individual, by doing a little bit of simple arithmetic - what is their potential fantasy sum? Wes K. There isnt really much of a debate the eight-game proponents are out-voted and thus not much need for a compromise. Invested fantasy managers should also keep a close eye on who lines up on the right side of this forward duo, now that both Andrew Copp and Frank Vatrano have bolted for Detroit and Anaheim, respectively. If someone has that info and is willing to pass it along, I'd . Or perhaps you've already waded through these puck-friendly fantasy waters and feel inspired to dive into a different type of pool. It allows you to assign a given point value to individual statistic categories (i.e. But thats a general prediction that will stray away from specific predictions. Sitting top spot in goals or ATOI or hits etc. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. And its an open question for 2024 if you look at the state of the Gators talent base. One last bit of advice: Invest in Kane as a prominent commodity in all forms of fantasy competition, including Daily, until he's dealt, anywhere, or the trade deadline passes. Through stints in Florida and Carolina, Trocheck has yet . Adam Henrique, Trevor Zegras and incoming rookie Mason McTavish can all play center. The resume is somewhat similar to Geoff Collins, who couldnt win at Georgia Tech and didnt make it to the end of his fourth year. Through stints in Florida and Carolina, Trocheck has yet to bust through the point per game mark, but that changes alongside a production machine like Panarin. Barring a curveball from left field, one of Darnell Nurse or Evan Bouchard is in position to replace Barrie on that vicious top special teams' unit. While fated to play a ton, the 32-year-old drops down a tier in Washington. 33.2 Usage. A spot on the top unit with Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, and defenseman Moritz Seider is nearly guaranteed for the ex-St. Louis skater, along with a top-six role at even strength. Interested in a slow-burn, largely unforgiving league that can't be won in the first few months of the season but certainly can be lost? It's a very high risk, very high reward gamble given Murray's spotty record and injuries in Ottawa, but also his dominant Stanley Cup-winning days with the Pittsburgh Penguins. All on a roster that until about . Otherwise, no need to rush the puck-mover into your fold, unless utterly desperate. As for the rest of the staff, you have experienced SEC hands in offensive line coach Will Friend and defensive line coach David Turner and potential rising stars like receivers coach Chad Bumphis. That said, maybe the kids are ready to go or maybe Jack Roslovic is all the Jackets need given the elite talent on either side. Rostered in only 0.7% of ESPN.com leagues, he's riding a four-game point-streak with four goals and four assists. ESPN Please don't draft a singular skater with an impressive plus/minus at the expense of nailing down shots on net. With a new season on the horizon and Kadri doubtful to return, there is a wide range of outcomes for Nichushkin in fantasy. I think it just means the game is about to start. Is there a reality in which Kentucky is competing for the 12-team Playoff every so often under Mark Stoops? that werent foreseen when the original contract was signed. There were also some reservations about the nine-game schedule that could be allayed through other developments. The assumption is that right now, under the pre-expansion contract ESPN and the SEC signed in 2020, there is a pro-rata exemption in which ESPN would pay for 16 teams worth of inventory, according to what it agreed to pay for 14 teams worth. You're only increasing your odds of losing both categories. Murray is, however, on the right side of 30 and should be uber-comfortable with goalie coach Jon Elkin on staff -- who has been Murray's go-to mentor since the age of 10. Preseason greetings to you too. But in order for Schultz to start collecting fantasy points at a rate we are interested in, many things would have to break in his favor: continued Dunn doldrums, Shane Wright and Matty Beniers leaping into elite production. Which is why ranking worst or near-bottom in a couple of stats, and subsequently earning only a point or two of a maximum of 12, is difficult to overcome, regardless of how well you're faring otherwise. On the fantasy front, there are a handful of noteworthy takeaways, should such a deal come to fruition. Play ESPN fantasy hockey for free. Press J to jump to the feed. and each scoring period's winner is determined solely by which team accumulates the most fantasy points versus a . If that's the case, Nichushkin is more of a mid-round draft target likely to produce among the top-150 skaters. (Mississippi State was third in the SEC in defensive yards per play.) The ESPN.com version that most closely resembles the lesser-nuanced game of your elders, where everyone gathered at the pub for an evening, armed with a pen, paper, and magazine, and selected their players for the year. Good news for goalies Stuart Skinner (36.0%), Jack Campbell (60.0%), and their respective fantasy managers. The most popular game in ESPN's fantasy hockey universe pits individual managers against others in weekly head-to-head fisticuffs with a slew of weighted points at stake. 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