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Head-to-Head Faceoff: Is Ilya Bryzgalov Healthy?

Head-to-Head Faceoff is a weekly column by Alexander Monaghan which will run every Sunday and continue into Monday. Here you’ll find a breakdown of each team’s schedule for the week as well as which goalies you can expect to see in net so you can make sure to set your fantasy rosters accordingly. Anaheim Ducks [...]

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Head-to-Head Faceoff: All Kipper, All the Time

Anaheim Ducks (LA, @StL, @Nsh) Backup goalie Dan Ellis is suffering from a groin injury so Jeff Deslauriers has been called up to serve as the backup. The Ducks have struggled so far but will look to change their luck this week. Jonas Hiller will remain in the top goalie spot and likely get all three starts [...]

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Niklas Backstrom Suffers Lower-Body Injury

For the second time in four starts, Minnesota Wild starting goalie Niklas Backstrom was forced to prematurely leave a game. Unlike the first time, last night his removal was involuntary as he suffered a lower-body injury, giving way to Josh Harding. After the game, coach Mike Yeo would claim the injury is not serious. However, [...]

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Head-to-Head Faceoff: Halaking the Caps

Anaheim Ducks (Mon, Phi, Min) As the month nears an end, the Ducks continue to struggle and Jonas Hiller continues to disappoint. He’ll keep his number one spot, but until he steps up his game, you may want to keep him away from your lineup, as he let in 12 goals in a three game [...]

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On the Hot Seat: What About Bob?

On the Hot Seat is a column which will run on Saturdays and will discuss the likely changes between the pipes at the moment. Think of this as a primer that will go over basically any starting goalie position that might be in jeopardy whatsoever. This offseason, when the Philadelphia Flyers signed starting goalie Ilya [...]

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Head-to-Head Faceoff: The Thanksgiving Drive

Unfortunately at DailyFaceoff.com we aren’t here to feed you like a Thanksgiving food drive. However, we are here to feed your knowledge base and ultimately serve your fantasy hockey team with next week’s happenings. Below you will find the potential outlook on all 30 teams as well as the expected games played next week. Feel [...]

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Saturday Discussion: Do They Win the Division?

By Alexander Monaghan Editor-in-chief Take a quick look at the standings. The Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild and Los Angeles Kings lead their respective Divisions. While we are only at the season’s quarter mark, there are certainly some hot starts and surprises. Who of the above six do you think [...]

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H-2-H Faceoff: Sabres, Canes, Habs, Wings, Leafs & Avs

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 [...]

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On the Hot Seat: Tuukka Time in Boston?

On the Hot Seat is a column which will run on Saturdays and will discuss the likely changes between the pipes at the moment. Think of this as a primer that will go over basically any starting goalie position that might be in jeopardy whatsoever. Tuukka Rask needs to play more than he did last [...]

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Head-to-Head Faceoff: Jhonas Enroth Time?

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 [...]

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