NHL Trade Deadline: Marian Gaborik Now A Member Of The Columbus Blue Jackets
In a sort-of-expected blockbuster, Marian Gaborik is making his way to Columbus in exchange for forwards Derek Dorsett, Derick Brassard, prospect defenseman John Moore and a sixth-round draft pick. I will start with Gaborik. Marian Gaborik Background Information Marian Gaborik has taken lots of flack from the media and fans alike for not producing this […]
Ottawa and Tampa Bay Make First Big NHL Trade Deadline Deal
In a deal that comes down about 45 minutes before the official trade deadline, Tampa Bay will send undrafted winger Cory Conacher to the Ottawa Senators, along with a fourth round pick, for goalie Ben Bishop. The Lightning address a need that they are lacking (their team save percentage ranks 24th in the NHL this […]
Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks for April 3
Yesterday I presented two daily fantasy NHL lineups. One scored 43.70 points and the other scored 39.40 points. Both made it into the top half of the 50/50’s I played and won us a little cash. Again, I’ll try to keep the streak going. I’m taking cheap goaltending once again with Joey MacDonald at $5,500. The […]
NHL Trade Deadline: Bergeron and Clowe – Not Big Names But Possibly A Big Fantasy Impact
Two names that aren’t future hall-of-famers that found a new home before the NHL trade deadline are Marc-André Bergeron and Ryane Clowe. For simplicity’s sake, I’m going to go over these one at a time. Marc-André Bergeron Adam Hall goes back to Tampa Bay for the second time in his career (and season) along with […]
The Boston Bruins Add Jaromir Jagr; Who Will It Affect Most?
The Boston Bruins have acquired one of the best hockey players to ever lace a pair of skates from the Dallas Stars. Going to Boston is Jaromir Jagr who, as of today, is eighth all-time in NHL scoring with 1,679 points, trailing former teammate Mario Lemieux by 44 points. Had he not gone to Russia […]
Steven Jackson’s Impact on Falcons Fantasy Studs
If Steven Jackson can manage not to pass out when he sees fewer than eight defenders in the box for the first time since grade school, it’s clear he’ll have a chance to post fine and dandy numbers in Atlanta this year. What’s not clear, and what has been the subject of some dispute since […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks for April 3
At this point, you might be saying to yourself, “Why am I reading this?” Bear with me. We’ll get it figured out. It’s too early to bail on me, your resident jerk. Yesterday, we had some lineup issues with Raburn and Valencia not playing at all; ehem, Valencia isn’t even on the active roster. I […]