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Fantasy Hockey - Too Much Semin

The title was too easy. Fantasy hockey owners who took a gamble on Alexander Semin this year after an enormous sophomore slump last season are paying huge dividends thus far this year. His stellar play has over-shadowed fellow Russian super-talent Alexander Ovechkin by a huge discrepancy this year. Tonight Semin has had a hand in every point on [...]

The “H” is “O”: Ilya Kovalchuk Heating Up

The heat is on in Atlanta. Don’t look now but Atlanta Thrasher Ilya Kovalchuk is on a pretty good run of late. Yesterday he scored a goal and tallied an assist for his third multi-point game in his last 4 games. A span that has given him 3 goals and five assists. Ilya is one [...]

Fantasy Hockey Goalie Intrigue…Not So Fast

A defensive staring contest was brewing and the only question to ask is, “who was going to draw first”. Remember staring contests? What were the true rules of a good ole’ fashion staring contest? Did you have to crack a smile or make a facial expression to lose? Nostalgia aside, it will be interesting to [...]

Ryan Miller: Rebounds with Shutout

2 nights after Buffalo Sabre goalie Ryan Miller gave up a season high 5 goals, Ryan Miller stopped all 29 shots by the Washington Capitals. This was Miller’s first shutout of the season and his 7th of his young career. For fantasy hockey owners, Miller has been nothing short of brilliant this year on a [...]

Sidney the Kid vs. Alexander the Great

In what looks to be the match-up of the night, former top overall picks, Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin take the ice tonight in what looks to be one of many classic match-ups in years to come. Gone are the days of Gretzky and Lemieux, but these two are no slouches. Like Wayne and Mario, [...]