Fantasy Hockey - Running Out of Title Ideas

[Tingkai]

Good month for the Leafs, nice turnaround from December. But you're right Flubber. Any cold spell will doom them, although that is true for half the teams in the east - 10 points separating eight teams.

On the plus side for the Leafs:
- Raycroft gaining confidence is as important as the points. He's making the big saves when the Leafs need him.
- The d-line is coming together, Kubina and Kaberle seem to be a good mix.
- Lots of offense throughout the team, but it seems like if Sundin gets shut down, the Leafs lose.


One interesting thing is that the Leafs are doing great without Tucker. Maybe they can trade him, which might be best. The guy can rev up the team, but all too often, he's causing problems at the wrong time.

Rumor has it that Calgary and Edmonton are interested in him.

[Asher]

Both rumours originated from Toronto. They're RIDICULOUS rumours.

Edmonton has enough forwards, they need a puck-moving d-man.

And Tucker is the antithesis of a Sutter player, which values EV strength and two-way ability. He's a one trick pony with an abnormal first half of the year, like McCabe last year. Sutter picks up players like Conroy, which he did.

I'm waiting for them to give Tucker a 5-year $5M/year no-movement contract like McCabe now...

[Asher]

The one game I cheered for Edmonton for and they sucked.

Roloson is awful, M-A Bergeron is "killing me" now, as nye said last year.

[Asher]

Iginla scores in the first period back...from Conroy.

And Regehr scores seconds later...Conroy gets an assist on that, too.

Edit: Regehr has 3 points so far. that's amazing.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Asher
Iginla scores in the first period back...from Conroy.

seems the flames have had these nice stories in the last two games.

two returning players are the first to score on their returns

[Flubber]

Looking at the standings now, the methematics for the Oil to make the playoffs is almost the same as the Coyotes. THere is one crucial difference though. Edmonton will have far more games with the NW division teams that hold the last 3 spots and therefore have a better chance to overtake them. If you have a lot of games to make up,head to head games a re a blessing

[Flubber]

The problem for those chasing a spot in the west though . . .. its not just the point gap but also the fact that the teams currently in the spots show little signs of faltering now. I mean which of Minny, Calgary or Vancouver can anyone pick to play less than .500 the rest of the way? Because when you assume .500 for those clubs, the math gets very difficult.

I think we are at that point where a game like tonight's games involving the NW are crucial

Oilers Avalanche
Canucks Flames
Wild Coyotes

IN a sense, the Canuck-Flames is irrelevant to the chasers except that they hope it is won in regulation. Meanwhile the Avs and OIlers will be hoping that the Coyotes can take down the Wild so they can climb two points closer

[Asher]

Flubber, I'd love for you to post your commentary on my new hockey blog. Would you like a posting account?

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by Flubber
Looking at the standings now, the methematics for the Oil to make the playoffs is almost the same as the Coyotes. THere is one crucial difference though. Edmonton will have far more games with the NW division teams that hold the last 3 spots and therefore have a better chance to overtake them. If you have a lot of games to make up,head to head games a re a blessing

It's not looking good.

[Asher]

Did you guys see the After Hours segment with St Louis and Lecavalier? I am SO RIGHT about them being gay.

They both like Journey and they have a "song" together???

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Asher
Did you guys see the After Hours segment with St Louis and Lecavalier? I am SO RIGHT about them being gay.

They both like Journey and they have a "song" together???

I just saw that and I thought the very same thing. It seemed like St. Louis realized how the song thing sounded and immediately tried to backtrack

[Flubber]

Oh and awesome Flames comeback win. They were actually the better team all night tonight

[notyoueither]

Originally posted by Flubber


I just saw that and I thought the very same thing. It seemed like St. Louis realized how the song thing sounded and immediately tried to backtrack

[Kontiki]

More importantly, another week of kicking ass for me.

[joncha]