http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://www.yardbarker.com/fantasy/NHL Recent Fantasy news and rumors about NHL en-us Just a few things that caught my eye: Brad Richards, popcorn vendor? I know he has struggled, but there's no way be should be in the press box. No bloody way. Patrick Kane just hasn't been good enough. Three shifts in the last 11 minutes? And the last was after the empty netter? Where's the fire in the belly? He's giving up way too easily. Tuukka Rask really shouldn't give up hockey for figure skating. That triple flip he attempted left him flat on his arse and got Carl Hagelin off the schneid. 12:03 and 8:38 -- any guesses? The ice times of Brent Seabrook and Nick Leddy, respectively. Wow. And while I'm at it, where were Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp, any way? Why is it that we say we love honesty and hate the pre-packaged sound bites from players, but lose our minds when Daniel Alfredsson delivers the former? He was completely defeated after that 7-2 shellacking. It showed. ... Thu, 23 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_thursday/13683899 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_thursday/13683899 NHL Playoff Observations -- Thursday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_thursday/13683899 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/c/6c7e86249699bc3a357cff07ac932e3e94a9a260/mini/6224170.jpg Just a few things that caught my eye: Four shots, three goals ... and his second career hat playoff hat trick. The third goal was Sidney Crosby's 100th playoff point, a feat accomplished in merely 75 games. Plus he's the fifth fastest to hit that 100-point mark. Who was faster? Just Wayne Gretzky (46 games), Mario Lemieux (50), Jari Kurri (67) and Mike Bossy (74). Now that's elite company. Where-o-where has my Brad Richards gone? Oh, where-o-where could he be? Oh right -- behind the play, struggling to catch up. Sometimes skills trickle away; sometimes they just fall off a cliff. Sad. Craig Anderson was rattled -- he's going to be seeing visions of Sidney Crosby every time he tries to get some sleep. What are the odds Paul MacLean starts Robin Lehner next game? The battle of the back ups awaits. The more the Kings play, the more they look unstoppable. What are the odds of a repeat? #LAKingsCrazyGood. Carolina... Fri, 17 May 2013 23:31:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_friday_thursday_too/13643071 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_friday_thursday_too/13643071 NHL Playoff Observations -- Friday (Thursday, too) http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_friday_thursday_too/13643071 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/d/8da778d37f9d1a77c367766415d6bb9f084dd4df/mini/6151538.jpg Just a few things that caught my eye: Patrick Sharp is 31-3 this season. Yes, the Hawks have only lost three times with him in the lineup. Wow. Moths to a light -- the Wings were puck focused all night long. That will change next game ... might not change the outcome by much, though. Justin Abdelkader got in Dave Bolland's face at the mid-point of the second period. What a mistake. Bolland is a heart and soul guy for the Hawks and he'd been sleepwalking until that point. He was wide awake -- and dominant -- from that point forward. Speaking of Bolland, he's going to be having a breakaway nightmare for weeks. Yes, Jimmy Howard make a good save, but c'mon Davey Boy -- how'd you miss that yawning net? And speaking of misses, how did Pavel Datsyuk not get a shot on net? Shoot, man, SHOOT! Jonathan Toews has just three assists in six postseason games, yet the Hawks have just one loss. What happens when his offe... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:37:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_round_two_wednesday/13627439 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_round_two_wednesday/13627439 NHL Playoff Observations -- Round Two Wednesday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_round_two_wednesday/13627439 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/9/f9993db0cee2596db6eff1bf911580894283099f/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f87953070.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1931569F35F73ADB3E90B740C51F223174D.jpg Just a few things that caught my eye: Team captains do not act like children. They do not blame others. They stand up and accept responsibility. Alexander Ovechkin has been looking in that fun house mirror again. Have I ever mentioned how I much I can't stand people like that? Special teams -- will they be the story of the second round? They sure were in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. "Bleep happens." No guff, Erik Karlsson. The D -- including you -- made way too many mistakes. And you can't expect your goalie to bail you out against a team as powerful as the Pens. Erik Gryba is a big boy, but so is Brooks Orpik. I wonder how many Gs they pulled on that hit. I once hit a brick wall like that when I was playing hockey. I gave up 5" and at least 60 lbs, and had whiplash for three weeks. I feel your pain. Raffi Torres is at his best when he plays with an edge. But that hit on Jarret Stoll was the old Torres, ... Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_round_two_tuesday/13619762 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_round_two_tuesday/13619762 NHL Playoff Observations -- Round Two Tuesday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_round_two_tuesday/13619762 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/2/f2d899b613867feae6d0b6ca40b1aaa67a3a475e/mini/washington-capitals.jpg Just a few things that caught my eye: Chris Hadfield returned to Earth at 10:31 p.m. Eastern time a sad man -- Canada's space station commander is a HUGE Leafs' fan. No wonder he had a hard time getting out of the space capsule. He had to dry his tears first. Andrew Ference arrived at the arena in a walking boot. Wade Redden was a late scratch. And the Bruins lost Dennis Seidenberg after two shifts. They may have gotten out of the first round, but they won't get far with a back-end held together with chewing gum and bailing wire.   Henrik Lundqvist really is the king. As he goes, so go the Rangers.  Hands up if you picked Derick Brassard to be the Rangers' top scorer after round one. No-one? I thought so. Deal him now, keeper leaguers -- he'll never be worth more. The high-octane Caps' offense poured in 149 goals in 48 games this season -- that's 3.1 per game. The post season? They managed just 12 goals al... Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:28 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_monday/13611344 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_monday/13611344 NHL Playoff Observations -- Monday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_monday/13611344 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Los Angeles Kings have recalled winger, Anthony Stewart, from the minors. Stewart hadn’t played for the Kings this season after getting traded from Carolina before the new CBA had been finalized. In previous seasons though, he had played many games with Carolina, Winnipeg and Florida. He totaled 157 games played the past two seasons and should be able to carve out minutes for the Kings next season if they decide to keep him.   The post The Los Angeles Kings Recall Anthony Stewart From Minors appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Sun, 12 May 2013 22:02:06 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/the_los_angeles_kings_recall_anthony_stewart_from_minors/13603205 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/the_los_angeles_kings_recall_anthony_stewart_from_minors/13603205 The Los Angeles Kings Recall Anthony Stewart From Minors http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/the_los_angeles_kings_recall_anthony_stewart_from_minors/13603205 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Just a few things that caught my eye: Optimus Reim. Reim Minister. I don't care if the nicknames are any good; I just know the goalie is. James Reimer has proved his detractors wrong and even Roberto Luongo has become a fan. Bobby Lou's tweet after the game? #REIM4SOCHI. Now that's funny. Ho hum, Henrik Lundqvist was the difference for the Rangers. Again. The guy was his typical brilliant self. But why isn't anyone talking about Braden Holtby who has allowed one fewer goal in the same six games? Just wondering ... Emerson Etem is a greyhound on ice. Or maybe thoroughbred. Man, can he fly. Jake Gardiner has gone from goat to god on the Leafs' blue line. He's been their best defender; his confidence is through the roof. Remember that come draft day and move him up a few notches on your cheat sheet. I get it that narrowing down the Hart nominees to just three is painfully difficult, but shouldn't my boy... Sun, 12 May 2013 05:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_sunday/13603619 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_sunday/13603619 NHL Playoff Observations -- Sunday http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_sunday/13603619 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Just a few things that caught my eye: What's the over-under on the number of questions Erik Karlsson will get about "the Matt Cooke incident." You know, team owner Eugene Melnyk still believes it was deliberate and says he is getting forensic evidence to prove it. Quick, take away his tin foil. Man, the Isles looked good early -- they should have been up by at least two. But they just couldn't sustain it. Dang. November 21, 2011 -- that was the last time Brooks Orpik scored a goal. He sure picks his moments, doesn't he? It makes up for some of those massive defensive gaffes he made in the series. The Pens' D is going to be glaringly exposed against the speedy Sens. Orpik, Douglas Murray and even Paul Martin were burned at various points because of their cement feet, and that was against the Isles. The Sens are faster, on average, than the boys in blue and orange. Uh-oh. Advantage Sens -- goal and defen... Sat, 11 May 2013 23:59:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_saturday/13599074 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_saturday/13599074 NHL Playoff Observations -- Saturday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_saturday/13599074 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/1/417912dbbfafc59464ab49a94a04d5c9b316ca25/mini/97514576.jpg Just a few things that caught my eye: James Reimer, two; Roberto Luongo, zero. Playoff wins, that is -- isn't that what Leafs' fans thought they'd get out of a Bobby Lou trade? Any chance they eat crow? Where are you, Rick Nash? Brad Richards? And how much cash is tied up in you two stiffs? It's tough to dominate 19:59.58 of a period and see the tide turn in the last 0.2 seconds. Dustin Penner surprised last postseason -- can he continue it this time out? Welcome to the postseason, Mike Ribeiro. It's about time you delivered something. Now it's your turn, Nazem Kadri -- you can show up any time. Brian Elliott has big onions for a goalie -- he didn't even flinch when Dustin Brown came in hard on a breakaway late in the second. Impressive. He made Brown make the first move and then just calmly did his job while came close to a separated shoulder. The hero in Motown was Henrik Zetterb... Sat, 11 May 2013 00:45:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_friday/13594520 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_friday/13594520 NHL Playoff Observations -- Friday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_friday/13594520 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Read my lips, Dion Phaneuf – hit the guy if you’re going to pinch. Better yet, DO NOT PINCH. He’s a decent player, but a crappy decision maker. Yikes.   David Krejci is money in the bank in the postseason. His hattie was just his third, three-point effort in his last four games. Ten points in four games. Wow.   Breaking news, Toronto fans. Elisa Cuthbert (fiancé of Dion Phaneuf) was not giving April Reimer (wife of James) the stink-eye after the winning goal. Gotta love this market.   Chip and wait. Chip and wait. Gravol couldn’t have made the third period better in the Kings-Blues’ game. The Kings did everything to bring the game to a halt. It worked for 19:15. Thank the hockey gods for overtime, Kings’ fans.   I took Bobby Ryan (three points) and Corey Perry (one point) in my playoff pool. I should have taken Nick Bonino and Kyle Palmieri (four points each). Sigh.   Speaking of Palmieri – you got Kronwalled. Man, Niklas Kronwa... Thu, 09 May 2013 20:49:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_wednesday/13586750 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/nhl_playoff_observations_wednesday/13586750 NHL Playoff Observations -- Wednesday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/nhl_playoff_observations_wednesday/13586750 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b9dd2600d8c289c29d057b518a3e8bf4606021f8/mini/buffalo-sabres-toronto.jpg The Chicago Blackhawks could be without two players Thursday night for Game 5. Center Dave Bolland is doubtful with a pulled groin and Ray Emery is suffering from lower body pain. While they will miss Bolland, Emery is just an emergency backup for playoff games, so if he does miss the game it shouldn’t be a blow to the Chicago squad. The post Blackhawks Could Be Without Dave Bolland And Ray Emery Thursday appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL News | MLB News | NBA News | NHL News | Fantasy |. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:40:09 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/blackhawks_could_be_without_dave_bolland_and_ray_emery_thursday/13582121 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/blackhawks_could_be_without_dave_bolland_and_ray_emery_thursday/13582121 Blackhawks Could Be Without Dave Bolland And Ray Emery Thursday http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/blackhawks_could_be_without_dave_bolland_and_ray_emery_thursday/13582121 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/4/04fc785ac26d9b008a4a1331728d93463b47a86b/mini/5872756.jpg Despite playing some really great hockey while trying to carry the young Detroit Red Wings team on  his back, they lost to the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday in overtime 3-2. Henrik Zetterberg had a pair of assists but still remains goalless in this series. The Wings now trail the Ducks in the series 3-2. The post Despite Henrik Zetterberg’s Efforts, Wings Lose In OT appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Thu, 09 May 2013 09:11:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/despite_henrik_zetterbergs_efforts_wings_lose_in_ot/13581824 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/despite_henrik_zetterbergs_efforts_wings_lose_in_ot/13581824 Despite Henrik Zetterberg’s Efforts, Wings Lose In OT http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/despite_henrik_zetterbergs_efforts_wings_lose_in_ot/13581824 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fcce18bc8fe5855c94d3cd31a914b6e697cdbc68/mini/Detroit_Red_Wings_ca63.jpg Due to a lower-body injury, goalie Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens is day-to-day and may miss Game 5 tomorrow night. Despite his recent struggles he is a much needed part to the team if they expect to bounce back and take the first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. The post Montreal Canadians Goalie Carey Price Day-To-Day appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Wed, 08 May 2013 20:18:44 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/montreal_canadians_goalie_carey_price_day_to_day/13579049 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/montreal_canadians_goalie_carey_price_day_to_day/13579049 Montreal Canadians Goalie Carey Price Day-To-Day http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/montreal_canadians_goalie_carey_price_day_to_day/13579049 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/a/ca619bb137bbf2e814094e45f9826d0b7d79452b/mini/Montreal_Canadiens_v_201d.jpg The Los Angeles Kings have recalled a pair of goalies today, Martin Jones and Jean-Francois Berube. Neither are expected to see much, if any playing time in the playoffs. The post Los Angeles Kings Recall Goalies Martin Jones and Jean-Francois Berube appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Wed, 08 May 2013 19:53:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/los_angeles_kings_recall_goalies_martin_jones_and_jean_francois_berube/13578911 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/los_angeles_kings_recall_goalies_martin_jones_and_jean_francois_berube/13578911 Los Angeles Kings Recall Goalies Martin Jones and Jean-Francois Berube http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/los_angeles_kings_recall_goalies_martin_jones_and_jean_francois_berube/13578911 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Minnesota Wild have called up Carson McMillan and Mathew Dumba from their minor league affiliate due to Houston being knocked out of the AHL playoffs. Both will play a role on the practice squad. The post Minnesota Wild Call Up Winger Carson McMillan, Defenseman Mathew Dumba appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Mon, 06 May 2013 20:44:25 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/minnesota_wild_call_up_winger_carson_mcmillan_defenseman_mathew_dumba/13563437 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/minnesota_wild_call_up_winger_carson_mcmillan_defenseman_mathew_dumba/13563437 Minnesota Wild Call Up Winger Carson McMillan, Defenseman Mathew Dumba http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/minnesota_wild_call_up_winger_carson_mcmillan_defenseman_mathew_dumba/13563437 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Minnesota Wild have called up their #1 prospect Mikael Granlund from the minors. Mikael was unspectacular in his rookie season with the Wild but has some tremendous offensive skills. He may need a couple of full seasons to let his game catch up to NHL speed but the Wild are hoping he can provide a spark for the playoffs.   The post Minnesota Wild Recall C Mikael Granlund From Minors appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Sun, 05 May 2013 22:08:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/minnesota_wild_recall_c_mikael_granlund_from_minors/13556537 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/minnesota_wild_recall_c_mikael_granlund_from_minors/13556537 Minnesota Wild Recall C Mikael Granlund From Minors http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/minnesota_wild_recall_c_mikael_granlund_from_minors/13556537 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/7/e7d38c918a7edc2b9f71badf432a36f451fd5cf7/mini/2010-nhl-draft-portraits.jpg The San Jose Sharks Martin Havlat is injured and while the details of the injury haven’t been given, the forward was forced to miss some time and did not return before the second period began. The post San Jose Sharks Forward Martin Havlat Injured appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Thu, 02 May 2013 14:09:18 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/san_jose_sharks_forward_martin_havlat_injured/13536821 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/san_jose_sharks_forward_martin_havlat_injured/13536821 San Jose Sharks Forward Martin Havlat Injured http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/san_jose_sharks_forward_martin_havlat_injured/13536821 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/2/329380f2713fd1d8a944b5b7440480c7c20d9f4e/mini/Minnesota_Wild_v_6765.jpg The Minnesota Wild have summoned goalie Darcy Kuemper from the minors. Their number one goalie, Niklas Backstrom suffered a lower body injury during warmups. If Backstrom misses any time, Darcy will step-in to backup Josh Harding during the series vs Chicago.   The post Minnesota Wild Summon Goalie Darcy Kuemper appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Wed, 01 May 2013 22:29:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/minnesota_wild_summon_goalie_darcy_kuemper/13532201 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/minnesota_wild_summon_goalie_darcy_kuemper/13532201 Minnesota Wild Summon Goalie Darcy Kuemper http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/minnesota_wild_summon_goalie_darcy_kuemper/13532201 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The New York Rangers have called up ten players from their AHL farm system to help as a practice squad for the NHL playoffs. Amongst the ten players, Micheal Haley will be the lucky one to travel with the team to Washington in the Game 1 showdown. The post New York Rangers Recall Ten Players Including Stu Bickel appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:07:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/new_york_rangers_recall_ten_players_including_stu_bickel/13512842 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/new_york_rangers_recall_ten_players_including_stu_bickel/13512842 New York Rangers Recall Ten Players Including Stu Bickel http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/new_york_rangers_recall_ten_players_including_stu_bickel/13512842 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The New York Islanders have called up Johan Sundstrom from their farm system Sunday to several other players including Brock Nelson, Matt Donovan, John Persson, Aaron Ness, Anders Nilsson and Calvin de Haan. All will be representing the Black Aces squad. The post New York Islanders Call Up Eight Players Including Johan Sundstrom appeared first on FFLockerRoom | NFL - MLB News | Fantasy Sports Advice | Sports Talk. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:02:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/new_york_islanders_call_up_eight_players_including_johan_sundstrom/13512845 http://network.yardbarker.com/nhl/article_external/new_york_islanders_call_up_eight_players_including_johan_sundstrom/13512845 New York Islanders Call Up Eight Players Including Johan Sundstrom http://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/new_york_islanders_call_up_eight_players_including_johan_sundstrom/13512845 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png