Comments for January 28, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 8 out of 8 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:34:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19166 Yet another boring ass ramblings. Try to fill us in with mportant (the I is missing intentionally) fantasy relevant info thanks. - Ballsdeep Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:07:36 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19165 I do agree with you for the most part. This season is a different situation than he's been in before, not only due to team's struggles, but he is now a 4th year player and should be establishing himself, instead of a young player working towards that goal. Just wanted to give a heads up and a word of caution for what it's worth. The information is there and now it's up to everyone to make their own decision on Neal and his future abilities and worth. - Seth Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:16:34 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19164 Seth you bring up a good point, but I think you need to look at the situation as well... 2008-09: Yes Neal had 9 in the last 30, but the entire Stars team struggled in from March 1 onwards, they went 7-10-4 and missed the playoffs... 2009-10: Once again 21 in last 42, but the Stars once again struggled from March 1 onwards, they went 9-10-2, and missed the playoffs... 2010-11: Last year a bit different story, the Pens went 11-4-2, but Neal struggled mainly because he was forced to be the "go to" guy in an injury depleted Pens team... I mean he shot 1.9% as a Pen... I think what bodes well for Neal is that he spends 88.1% of his overall ice-time with Malkin. As long as he sees ice-time with Malkin he'll continue to pick up points. So he might naturally be a 2nd half downer, but this year's scenario is much different than in the past... I don't think he'll regress as far as the 0.5 point-per-game numbers that you've highlighted... - Ryan Ma Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:57:59 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19163 I posted this up in a thread yesterday but wanted to show the numbers here where some other people might see them. James Neal 2008-09: 28 points in first 47 games, 9 in last 30 James Neal 2009-10: 34 points in first 36 games, 21 in last 42 James Neal 2010-11: 28 points in first 29 games, 17 in last 50 So ya he's a year older now and should be expected to have a boost in production which he obviously will this season. But I think caution is a good suggestion by Angus here...he's shown a trend of slowing down later in the season in all 3 seasons since joining the league. I like Neal and expect him to progress into a 40+ goal 80-ish point player, but I wouldn't be selling the farm just yet. - Seth Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:12:59 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19162 http://tracking.si.com/2012/01/28/report-penguins-sidney-crosby-may-have-injured-vertebrae/ - Budde Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:46:17 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19161 That is probably the most ridiculous rumour I've heard all season...what are the chances that was made up by a Nuck fan? Raymond+Ballard = 1/1000 of Perry - Marc Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:30:18 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19159 That's got to be the worst rumour made up for Perry. So Perry (reigning MVP) for Schneider, player coming off a broken back and a dman who's playing AWFUL D. LOL. Hahahaha!!! If Brisebois came up with that, I think he got hit in the head too many times. - Jake Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:47:08 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4333-january-28-2012#comment-19158 Two articles I posted over at The Hockey Writers to help fantasy junkies cope with the long break: Yahoo Sleepers: http://thehockeywriters.com/20-players-to-watch-under-20-owned-shaw-desharnais-and-more/ and Fantasy-Break Checklist: http://thehockeywriters.com/ten-fantasy-thoughts-no-fantasy-break-for-the-all-star-break/ - littleranger Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:24:20 +0100