Comments for August 25, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 9 out of 9 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Fri, 24 May 2013 22:52:32 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22281 Re: The Guide This is not going to make much of an impact but there is no mention of Calvin de Haan at all in the fantasy guide. He has had injury problems but as a former 1st round pick that was selected for the AHL All-Star team in his 1st professional season with a real chance to make the big club, he would seem to merit at least a passing mention. De Haan is certainly in the mix (along with Ness and Donovan) for the last couple of spots on the Islanders' blue line and if the Visnovsky deal is negated, de Haan's odds of making the team go through the roof. As for the Rangers, I am a little surprised at how tempered Kreider's numbers are forecast when compared to other rookies who are younger, smaller and have never played a minute of pro hockey. The Rangers played three extremely tightly checked playoff series and Kreider managed to find some real time and space in which to operate in the offensive zone which is something no other Rangers forward, including Richards and Gaborik, managed to do all that much. IMHO, managing to score 5 goals in limited minutes in those particular 18 games (which, obviously, were his first NHL contests) is as impressive as a rookie scoring 35+ in a full regular season. It's also not as if he doesn't have pedigree as he was a mid-1st round pick in 2009. Also, Wade Redden will never play for the Rangers ever again under any circumstances. He will remain one of the richest men in Hartford until his contract is done. Duklanation is right. Crosby had 100 points in is rookie season and Ovechkin had 50 goals in his rookie season. Tavares and Hall, as good as they were in their first two years, didn't come close to hitting those marks. No comparison. - Isle B. Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:33:49 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22280 Thanks Angus for the great ramblings. I have to side with Benn on this one. I think Kopitar is a perfect example of a safe pick. You know what he'll bring, between 70-80 points if healthy. On the other hand, Benn is much more likely to give you a 60 point season, but I also think he's more likely to surprise with 85-90 points. More risk and Kopi is definitely safer, but I think I'd roll the dice with Benn cuz I do see a bigger upside there. The addition of Roy and substraction of Ribeiro may result in a lesser defensive role for Benn, and even more points. - MGW Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:07:27 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22279 If your league counts HITS/PIM/GWG you might want to take a hard look at Benn here. 7 Game winners last year, and more hits/penalty minutes than Kopitar. Give Benn a few more power play points and he's a rare and valuable multi cat player. Plus the kid is developing on a crazy curve and is on pace to crack a ppg pace soon. Tougher one that you might think to judge - Nate Sat, 25 Aug 2012 10:02:53 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22278 Especially in these dog days of the summer hockey lay off, filling the ramblings with your opinions, and answering forum questions is FANTASTIC! I really enjoyed the read, thanks! Puck - Puckhead Sat, 25 Aug 2012 04:45:51 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22277 As far as Ceci being full hometown, for the record he did leave to play prep school puck. Nitpicking... - PSlipps Fri, 24 Aug 2012 22:54:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22276 In regards to Zajac, Kovie and Henrique, I could see them keeping Henrique with Kovie as they ended up having decent chemistry, albeit Parise was there also. Previously, when Kovalchuk played with zajac, they couldnt really get much going, thus Kovies horrid numbers when he first became a devil. Just a thought. - Ptrain Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:57:09 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22275 I agree with your statements re: Hall & Tavares but their first 2-3 seasons were not comparable to crosby or Ovechkin. So that would explain the majority of the salary spread. - DuklaNation Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:01:11 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22274 i agree, anze kopitar just might have the best puck protection skills in the entire nhl. an absolute beast and and a coach's dream for a number one center. he insn't fancy, but he always makes the smart play. i disagree that he will get easier matchups than benn tough, and i think benn will have linemates on par going forward. maybe better wingers for fantasy purposes because eriksson is likely a better offensive winger than kopitar will play with regularly anytime soon. i am still taking benn though, even though i know it will be close. i just see benn as a more dynamic player and enjoy watching him play a little more... - InnocentBystander Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:03:35 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/4851-august-25-2012#comment-22273 Was the sweetest surprise of them all. Be a GM mode is by far my favorite and being able to compete against buddies - man - sounds almost as sweet as a fantasy pool! Cannot wait for it to come out for this reason more than anything~! - ridinryan44 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:27:18 +0100