After an inspiring column this week from our esteemed Editor-in-chief, Alexander Monaghan, entitled “Do They Finish With 50 Goals?”, I decided to take a closer look at some of the great underachieving performances from 2011-12 , to ask the question: will a number of the league’s perennial goal scorers be able to shake off their [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, November 13, 2011
By Mollie Krupp Who’s been the most surprising goalie for you this season? And who’s been the most disappointing? Dish out your opinions on the goalie sitch so far this season. Anaheim Ducks (@LA, LA, Det) Jonas Hiller and the Ducks have been less than lucky on the ice so far this season and lately Hiller’s performance [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Statistics are up to date as of games played on November 8th, 2011. All statistics mentioned are at 5 on 5 unless otherwise specified, and are from the wonderful website behindthenet.ca. I’m not going to sugarcoat it folks. From a fantasy perspective, Eric Staal has been nothing short of awful this season. The numbers speak for [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 7, 2011
By Alexander Monaghan Editor-in-chief Anaheim Ducks (Van, Nsh, Min) Following a three-day layoff, Jonas Hiller could start all three games. However, coach Randy Carlyle and company could opt to send Dan Ellis out there against his former team. Typically a starting goalie is not announced until 30 minutes prior to game time so check the [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, October 30, 2011
By Alexander Monaghan Editor-in-chief Anaheim Ducks (@Was, @NYR, @Det) With no back-to-back games and Dan Ellis probably starting tonight, Jonas Hiller likely mans the nets in all three contests. Boston Bruins (Ott, @Tor) Although the Bruins have struggled so far this season, Tim Thomas has continued to be strong in the net. Play him confidently as [...]
Continue reading...Friday, October 28, 2011
The cycle spans the internet for intelligent, well-thought out articles which either help your fantasy team or will give you some better incite on your favorite team. If you feel we should add your link, feel free to contact us at contact at dailyfaceoff dot com or on twitter @DailyFaceoff. After 220 games in the [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, October 23, 2011
What is the price of a good goalie? What would you consider a good trade for a good goalie? And who would you consider trading for? Think about those questions and tell us what you think in the comments. Anaheim Ducks (@Chi, @Min, @Nsh, @Cls) Back-to-back games should allow for Hiller to rest and Ellis to make an [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, October 16, 2011
Anaheim Ducks (@SJ, Dal, Pho) With back-to-back games to start the week (Sunday and Monday) It’s possible Ellis will make an appearance, but for the majority of time Hiller will continue to start as the Ducks look to find victory at home this three-game week. Boston Bruins (Car, Tor, SJ) The defending Stanley Cup champs [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 16, 2011
By Alexander Monaghan Editor-in-chief We touched upon this concept in our Part I but it bears repeating: improving your team via free agency continues to become a trend of the past. Today, we will take a look at 10 players who improved their fantasy hockey game after leaving their previous organizations via free agency. Most [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 21, 2011
Erik Cole departed from the Carolina Hurricanes for the second time in four seasons, choosing to sign with the Montreal Canadiens on July 1st. His departure comes mainly due to money as GM Jim Rutherford failed to bring him back at a reasonable price. However, we could care less about the politics and would prefer [...]
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Friday, November 18, 2011
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