Comments for November 07, 2012 at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 5 out of 5 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:19:36 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5033-november-07-2012#comment-23158 good call hawk - Pinizzotto could find himself in Vancouver pretty soon if the lockout ends. Club really likes him. - angus Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:33:56 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5033-november-07-2012#comment-23151 Center Steve Pinizzotto delivered his first two goals for the Wolves --- his first goals in a regular-season game since April 1, 2011 --- to pull Chicago (7-3-1-0) into a tie with Charlotte for the most points in the American Hockey League with 15. Goaltender Eddie Lack (6-2-0) stopped 24 shots to earn the win. Kassian had a goal disallowed. - hawkdog Wed, 07 Nov 2012 06:06:28 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5033-november-07-2012#comment-23150 Schedule will be extended by three weeks - Dobber Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:21:49 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5033-november-07-2012#comment-23147 As scheduling predictions go, they'll lose about 1.5/6 months, which is about 20 games. I think the magic schedule number will be: My hunches on the numbers. 24 = (6)games against 4 divisional opponents. They'll keep all these. 40 = (4)games against 10 conference opponents. They'll keep all these. 5 = (1)game against one cross-over-conference division. (SE vs. Pacific, NW vs. NE, Central vs. Atlantic) ----- 69 + 1 game to come to a nice number = 70games. The +1 likely to include (DET vs. TOR, etc.) I think the NHL will have to cut the big travel if they try to pack in games. So my guess is that you won't see teams from the Atlantic or SE going to the NW. They'll likely cut those schedules and try to re-use the free dates. I do agree with BK below... if they smash in games, the value of back-up goalies in daily-start leagues is going to be much higher. I'm going to be like a hawk on that net schedule (hopefully Hey Robbie! can hook us all up with the super "Same Night Planner" once a new schedule is released). - Pengwin7 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:49:49 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/other-features-mainmenu-89/archived-ramblings/5033-november-07-2012#comment-23146 If they put 72-76 games on the regular season sched, the value of both #1b goalies and having a handcuff in fantasy leagues skyrockets. A heavy schedule, shortened timeframe, awkward fitness (based on player comments we've seen about not really knowing at what level to train at without knowing when the season begins), and minimal training camp -- teams are going to have to have a pretty healthy split of goaltending duties if they want their keepers to take them deep into the playoffs. Makes me think a few things in particular.. 1) Teams without a proven or potential #1b could be in trouble.. Canes, Oilers, Habs, Flyers come to mind, maybe Leafs, Jackets, and Devils (healthy Brodeur?) too 2) Considering this, maybe the Canucks decide to hang on to Luongo for one more year... 3) Pens' Vokoun signing looks even better 4) ...and makes my decision on keeping either Vokoun or Neuvirth (or Garon :P) even harder, considering the extra time Vokoun could see in a compressed schedule while watching Neuvirth struggle overseas. And this, by the way, marks the first time I've let myself really get into any kind of fantasy thinking mindframe since last season ended, so here's hoping.. - BK Tue, 06 Nov 2012 23:38:38 +0100