Michael Grabner sidelined by shoulder injury - Michael Grabner | NYI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Michael Grabner has a shoulder injury and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days.

Shuffle Up: The Unrankable Alex Ovechkin

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The new assignment on the Shuffle Up clipboard is the forwards, the men who drive so much of the fantasy equation. We're looking at the basic Yahoo! scoring categories here (goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, plus-minus, penalty minutes) and we're trying to project how they'll play out from this point forward. Position flexibility and scarcity also counts a small amount; in theory, it's a tie-breaker between similar commodities.

What's happened to this point is merely an audition; this list is not intended to merely stand as a list of stat leaders. In every Shuffle Up, some will find the list too reactive while others will feel it's not reactive enough. Everyone has a different perspective, and I welcome

Going Deep: Making a case for Raphael Diaz

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

One size never fits all when it comes to fantasy pickup advice. If we go with the well-established names around the 50-percent ownership tag, we're sure to hear "long gone" refrains from the Yahoo! readers. If we go too deep with the recommendations, we're likely to hear "why would I want those scrubs on my team?"

It is what it is. Today's assignment is deep league pickups, so go ahead and throw these players under the Zamboni if that's what you do. Sometimes we're going to focus on deeper league with these columns.

Here are five possible tire-kicks in those challenging, deeper pools:

-- Nazem Kadri, C, Leafs (two-percent owned in Yahoo!): Kadri didn't do a lot in his first two go-rounds in Toronto,

Grabner fully recovered from abdominal tear - Michael Grabner | NYI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Michael Grabner is fully recovered from an abdominal tear he sustained while playing in Austria on November 30th.

Islanders' Michael Grabner heads to Austria - Michael Grabner | NYI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Michael Grabner will take his talents to Austria.

Michael Grabner scores twice in win Thursday - Michael Grabner | NYI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Michael Grabner potted two goals in the Islanders' 5-4 win over the Jets Thursday night.

2012 NHL Playoff Push: How Fantasy Hockey Meets Eliminating of NHL Teams

Source: Bleacher Report NHL

 

Sometimes it is just a lot of fun when you break the numbers down easily.  Tonight we do this for a reason as we look at the magic golfing numbers with a fantasy twist.  Now please keep in mind that these numbers are as of the games before March 8th.  Let's look at the Eastern Conference first.

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EasternRank Team GP W L OT PTS GF GA L10 Streak 1 NY Rangers 65 42 16 7 91 180 137 5-3-2 Lost 1 2 Boston 65 39 23 3 81 214 154 4-5-1 Won 1 3

Grabner out Sunday with flu - Michael Grabner | NYI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Michael Grabner will sit out Sunday's game against the Devils as he is battling the flu.

Michael Grabner hurt in Saturday's game - Michael Grabner | NYI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Michael Grabner left Saturday's game after two shifts in the third with a groin injury.

8-Pack: Chris Kunitz, Working Class Hero

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Today we go shopping for forwards, with the normal "50 percent" rule in effect (no one owned in more than half of the Yahoo! world makes our list). We've got something for every budget, and we welcome your suggestions in the comments.

Chris Kunitz (35 percent), LW, Penguins: He's quietly tallied four goals in his last seven games, and he's getting time with Sidney Crosby in practice (look for Crosby to play with Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis when he returns,

8-Pack: Chris Kunitz, Working Class Hero

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

Today we go shopping for forwards, with the normal "50 percent" rule in effect (no one owned in more than half of the Yahoo! world makes our list). We've got something for every budget, and we welcome your suggestions in the comments.

Chris Kunitz (35 percent), LW, Penguins: He's quietly tallied four goals in his last seven games, and he's getting time with Sidney Crosby in practice (look for Crosby to play with Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis when he returns, whenever that happens to be). Kunitz likes to shoot the puck as well, collecting 41 shots over

Ninety minutes on the Ice: Friends & Family Draft Review

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

And with the calendar turned to October, the eyes of the multi-sport rotohead now turn to … ice hockey.

A collection of 12 suspects (some the old usuals, some newcomers) gathered on Thursday for the fifth annual Yahoo! Friends & Family League draft. We laughed, we mocked, we shed blood, we broke up a fight or two. And when the smoke cleared and the horn sounded, 240 players were selected, covering various talent levels.

Draft reviews mean different things to different people. Perhaps you'll learn something from our hits and misses (and comments to that end), or maybe you'll be in the middle of a glorious nap before you finish this piece. That's up to you. We'd like to know which teams you like the most, in

Ninety minutes on the Ice: Friends & Family Draft Review

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

And with the calendar turned to October, the eyes of the multi-sport rotohead now turn to … ice hockey.

A collection of 12 suspects (some the old usuals, some newcomers) gathered on Thursday for the fifth annual Yahoo Friends & Family League draft. We laughed, we cried, we shed blood, we broke up a fight or two. And when the smoke cleared and the horn sounded, 240 players were selected.

Draft reviews mean different things to different people. Perhaps you'll learn something from our hits and misses (and comments to that end), or maybe you'll be in the middle of a glorious nap before you finish this piece. That's up to you. We'd like to know which teams you like the most, in the comments; our fragile egos rest

Ninety minutes on the Ice: Friends & Family Draft Review

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

And with the calendar turned to October, the eyes of the multi-sport rotohead now turn to … ice hockey.

A collection of 12 suspects (some the old usuals, some newcomers) gathered on Thursday for the fifth annual Yahoo Friends & Family League draft. We laughed, we cried, we shed blood, we broke up a fight or two. And when the smoke cleared and the horn sounded, 240 players were selected.

Draft reviews mean different things to different people. Perhaps you'll learn something from our hits and misses (and comments to that end), or maybe you'll be in the middle of a glorious nap before you finish this piece. That's up to you. We'd like to know which teams you like the most, in the comments; our fragile egos rest