November 4
ESPN.com
columnist Victoria Matiash
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In response to anyone insinuating otherwise, no, I don't have anything against Tyler Myers. First featured in this space on Oct. 21, Myers was flagged as a youngster to keep tabs on. Now that his spot with the Buffalo Sabres is more secure the 19-year-old makes his debut in the Top 75 at No. 64. But it wouldn't hurt to keep the hype to a minimum either. Only a month ago, Myers was fighting for a job with the Sabres that some, even in preseason, didn't believe he'd earn right off the bat. However, five points in his first seven games later, fans in Buffalo would've gone bonkers had the organization sent him back down to juniors. And shortly after general manager Darcy Regier gave his ..."
November 1
CBSSports.com
columnist Michael Hurcomb
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Week 5 (Nov. 2-8) Teams playing four games: Atlanta, N.Y. Islanders, Phoenix, Tampa Bay Teams playing three games: Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Carolina, Colorado, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Florida, Los Angeles, Montreal, New Jersey, N.Y. Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Jose, St. Louis, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington Teams playing two games: Chicago, Edmonton, Minnesota, Nashville, Ottawa Atlantic Division Islanders defenseman Freddy Meyer appears to have lost his regular spot in the lineup after missing all but 27 games last season with various injuries. Meyer has been a healthy scratch in three straight games despite totaling three assists in his first eight games ... ..."
October 29
ESPN.com
columnist Victoria Matiash
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Truth be told, there were way too many Vancouver Canucks on this list up until this point. A shake-up was in order. However well balanced the Canucks' defensive corps may be, it was still time to reassess each individual and trim the excess fat (i.e. Shane O'Brien). Offering a well-balanced mixture of toughness (read: penalty minutes) and scoring talent, Kevin Bieksa remains your top fantasy choice on this squad. Leading the team in ice time, and not one to shy away from trouble, Bieksa contributes offensively at even strength and with the man advantage. He's the all-around fantasy package, especially when it comes to ESPN.com standardized scoring. Christian Ehrhoff ranks second in value ..."
October 29
CBSSports.com
columnist Michael Hurcomb
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Is it supposed to happen this way? Am I dreaming? Did I travel to another dimension? Or am I hallucinating after eating that week old burrito with the added green fuzz? (Hey, it was the only thing left in the fridge and I was famished. You would have done the same thing.) All these questions have run through my mind as I try to make sense of why so many rookies and unknowns are making a significant impact in today's NHL. It's intriguing to see proven veterans like Alex Tanguay, Nik Antropov, Slava Kozlov, Alexei Kovalev, Nathan Horton, Jaroslav Spacek and Wade Redden get toosed aside in exchange for the new wave of talent like Jamie Benn, James van Riemsdyk, Michael Grabner, Michael Del ..."
October 25
CBSSports.com
columnist Michael Hurcomb
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Teams playing four games: Colorado, Minnesota, Montreal, N.Y. Islanders. N.Y. Rangers, Phoenix, Toronto, Vancouver Teams playing three games: Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Carolina, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Florida, Nashville, New Jersey, Ottawa, Pittsburgh, San Jose, St. Louis, Washington Teams playing two games: Atlanta, Calgary, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay Atlantic Division Devils defenseman Cory Murphy cleared waivers and was sent to Lowell of the AHL. He had no points in three games this season as he rotated for the sixth defenseman spot with Andy Greene. We expect to see Murphy back at some point, but there is no need to hold onto him in Fantasy ... Devils ..."
October 24
CBSSports.com
columnist Michael Hurcomb
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When the news broke Wednesday that Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar would miss 4-6 weeks with a broken wrist, the situation felt all too familiar. This wasn't the first time in 2009-10 that Fantasy owners lost an elite defenseman. Canadiens blueliner Andrei Markov was dealt a devastating blow after he cut a tendon in his ankle during the team's opener. Markov could be sidelined as much as four months. The Gonchar situation isn't as serious and Pittsburgh will likely persevere for the next month as their All-Star defenseman watches from the press box. But Gonchar's injury got us thinking about the Canadiens. He was injured on the same night (Tuesday) that Marc-Andre Bergeron made ..."
October 21
ESPN.com
columnist Victoria Matiash
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While most are focusing on what the Sharks' newly acquired Dany Heatley brings to the offensive table, one rookie defenseman is already making a mild fuss in his young NHL career in San Jose. Nine short games in, Jason Demers has seven assists and has earned a spot on San Jose's top power-play unit with Dan Boyle. The 186th draft pick overall (2008) seems poised and comfortable and, by all appearances, has earned his coaches' confidence. He has yet to score, but as long as the minutes with the extra man are there, the goose egg in that column will yield some crooked numbers. Also, this 21-year-old needs to shoot more, but time will solve that as well. Mr. Demers, welcome to spot No. 58. On ..."
October 19
CBSSports.com
columnist Michael Hurcomb
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Week 3 (Oct. 19-25) Teams playing four games: Columbus, Dallas, Edmonton, Los Angeles, San Jose, Vancouver Teams playing three games: Atlanta, Boston, Carolina, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, Montreal, Nashville, N.Y. Islanders, N.Y. Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis Teams playing two games: Anaheim, Buffalo, Calgary, Chicago, Detroit, New Jersey, Ottawa, Phoenix, Tampa Bay, Washington Teams playing one game: Toronto Atlantic Division Devils forward Brian Rolston is once again responding to the coaching of Jacques Lemaire, who coached Rolston previously with the Devils and Wild. Rolston has four points (two goals) in his first five games ... Devils right wing David Clarkson is ..."