Hahahaha that was quite the Vancouver writeup!

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to write for you and be published on the best Fantasy site (certainly fantasy hockey) on the web.

Even though the lockout isn't (wish I could say "wasn't") positive, it was good putting that spin on things.

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Ask a former Canucks blogger and Dobberhockey article writer about Canucks/Fantasy Hockey: http://ask.fm/austeane

Absolutely an honor to assist, thanks Gates! I had a blast writing the Sabres piece. My only concern was choosing which players to write-up.

Good times, and glad to help!

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Commish - Twisted Wrister Fantasy Hockey League

12 team, $$$, 24 players, Weekly, H2H, limited keeper (8), multi-cat (G, A, PIMs, Hits, SOG, HT/ W, GA, SV%, SO)

Start: 2C, 2RW, 2LW, 4D, 2G

I thank you for contributing, austeane and Bomm!

That said, my door is always open for any Black Aces, forum member or reader who wishes to give writing (fantasy) hockey a shot. There is no reason to wait for the next 'big" roto PDF. If you want to write something, find me (pm, post, twitter, email etc..) and we'll make it happen.

With fair notice, I now have an extended list of forum members that I am looking forward to collaborating with. This was an excellent project and I am proud to show it off.

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Writer - Fantrax.com
Regular Guest - The York Report via NextSportStar.com
Email: gates@dobbersports.com
Twitter: @GM_Gates

I was very pleased to contribute, even with my computer kicking the can. I will have an ipad from tomorrow on (with a keyboard) so i will be back to posting. Right now, i am trying to type on an iphone and it is painful. I only had an hour to write my piece, and it still turned out half decent as far as I can tell. For those contemplating becoming a contributor, do it and have no worries. Gates, Dobber and everyone else are very supportive. I am by no means a fantasy genius, and my knowledge is better suited for on-ice hockey analysis. Don't let pengwin7's ability to analyze, or anyone else, intimidate you because there are too many amazing writers far beyond my ability and knowledge. Can't wait for the next round.

Ps Thank you Gates, amazing job.

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" You said you don't give a f*ck about hockey. I've never heard anyone say that before."

Must have been some powerful stuff Gates was smoking when he ranked Marcus Foligno as the 50th best roto player. That is some crazy ranking...

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UHL Pittsburgh Penguins

24 Team Fantrax Salary Cap H2H Dynasty League Daily
G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG, Hits, Blks, FOW
W, GAA, SV, SV%, SO
23 Man Roster - 3C, 3LW, 3RW, 3F, 6D, 1G, 4BN, 4IR
27 Man Minor Team

C- Tavares, Stepan, Hodgson, Shaw, Bjugstad
LW- Ryan, Perron, Downie, Killorn, Rinaldo
RW- Wheeler, Simmonds, Coyle, Frattin, Boyes
D- Pietrangelo, JJ, Bogosian, EJ, Josi, Cowen, Muzzin
G- Lehtonen

F: Granlund, Silfverberg, Jensen, Dalpe, Bowman, Knight, Fasth, JAM
D: Beaulieu, Koekkoek, Gelinas, Pysyk, McCabe, Irwin
G: Nilsson, Nilstorp, Ramo, Berra, Brossoit, Gibson

Crazy? Maybe! Will definitely be part my next batch of breakdown targets.

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Gates Imbeau
Assistant Manager - DobberSports.com
Writer - Fantrax.com
Regular Guest - The York Report via NextSportStar.com
Email: gates@dobbersports.com
Twitter: @GM_Gates

Well said, thanks!

Can't wait to see if you have two hours to spend on an article... haha

Glad some computer problems are getting resolved on your end. I have a keyboard for my ipad and it's pretty useful (makes it a mini notebook).

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Gates Imbeau
Assistant Manager - DobberSports.com
Writer - Fantrax.com
Regular Guest - The York Report via NextSportStar.com
Email: gates@dobbersports.com
Twitter: @GM_Gates

Yeah I think crazy is the correct word to describe it I mean I like Foligno and his upside too but I think the upside is about what Wayne Simmonds did last year (but with less goals and more assists) and Simmonds barely cracked the top-100. So for Foligno to be ranked over proven studs like Kovalchuk (yeah he doesn't get you PIM, hits and has poor +/- but he's a stud in the hardest categories to fill) and even proven multi-cat guys like Pacioretty means you have some sky high expectations for the kid. But I just don't see it in him.

Or you're just trying to build up some hype to get his trade value to go up and then get king's ransom in return for him in UHL

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UHL Pittsburgh Penguins

24 Team Fantrax Salary Cap H2H Dynasty League Daily
G, A, +/-, PIM, PPP, SHP, GWG, SOG, Hits, Blks, FOW
W, GAA, SV, SV%, SO
23 Man Roster - 3C, 3LW, 3RW, 3F, 6D, 1G, 4BN, 4IR
27 Man Minor Team

C- Tavares, Stepan, Hodgson, Shaw, Bjugstad
LW- Ryan, Perron, Downie, Killorn, Rinaldo
RW- Wheeler, Simmonds, Coyle, Frattin, Boyes
D- Pietrangelo, JJ, Bogosian, EJ, Josi, Cowen, Muzzin
G- Lehtonen

F: Granlund, Silfverberg, Jensen, Dalpe, Bowman, Knight, Fasth, JAM
D: Beaulieu, Koekkoek, Gelinas, Pysyk, McCabe, Irwin
G: Nilsson, Nilstorp, Ramo, Berra, Brossoit, Gibson

Thanks for the opportunity Gates and sorry about my bugger up last month ... glad you gave me the chance again!