Monday's Daily Dosage - AHL ASG, Pirri, Nyquist...
Only saw a bit of the NHL All-Star Game yesterday, so let me know if I missed something noteworthy in the comments (not likely).
Victor Hedman has missed the past 13 due to a concussion but has been skating with the team and is reporting no symptoms, so he is expected to return on Tuesday night.
With the NHL ASG over but no games tonight, it's a chance for the AHL All-Stars to shine as their game goes tonight. I typically check it out as it's a chance to see some of the up-and-coming NHLers in action. Prime time to mention a few AHLers who have stood out this season:
One of my favourite AHL prospects is 20-year-old Brandon Pirri. The Hawks prospect is 6th in league scoring with 19+26=45 in 44 games and if it wasn't for Chicago's forward depth, he might already be in The Show permanently.
Probably the biggest surprise in the AHL this year is leading rookie scorer Cory Conacher. The Tampa prospect is 4th in league scoring with 25+24=49 in 44 games. He was undrafted and is playing on an AHL contract but has been a revelation this year in Norfolk. Unfortunately, three words are likely to limit his pro potential... five, foot, eight.
2nd in rookie scoring is Gustav Nyquist as the Wings prospect has 12+28=40 in 39 games. Lots of upside here after a standout college career but as Jay reminded me the other day, being property of Detroit could mean a long road to being a fantasy contributor.
Kyle Palmieri is tied for the league lead in goals with 25+11=36 and what is even more impressive is that he has accomplished that in only 26 games as he's also logged 10 games with the Ducks. He is ready to graduate to the NHL full-time.
A few goalies to note... Houston rookie Darcy Kuemper doesn't play a tonne but last year's CHL Top Goalie has been impressive with 2.21 & .927 averages in just 15 games. At the other end of the spectrum is Robin Lehner, who was everyone's darling last season but is rockin the 3.19 & .909 in 22 games this season.
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Toews
Any word on Toews playing today? I’ve heard conflicting, out dated reports.
I mean Tuesday
Will he play Tuesday I mean, obviously not today.
the latest I heard is that he should be ready… I’d bet he’s ready. We should know more sometime today.
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by Cam Collingwood on Jan 30, 2012 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
Trade Targets
Looking forward to them! Been tapping refresh all morning. :)
MAB
Marc-Andre Bergeron hasn’t played in a few games and I can’t find an update on him anywhere. Have you heard anything?
Yahoo! just lists him as DTD and I’m wondering if it’s worth it to drop him. He only has two points in his last 13 games, but somehow he’s a plus-9 in that span. What sense does that make?
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by Michael Benedicks on Jan 30, 2012 2:21 PM EST reply actions
yeah, he has a UBI, maybe a back injury. If you need someone immediately then go ahead and drop but if you can afford to wait then I’d hold on.
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by Cam Collingwood on Jan 30, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
The All-Star game is a joke. Brian Campbell was somehow a plus-7 but only recorded one assist.
Brian Elliott got touched up for 6 goals in the one period he played. He didn’t belong there.
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by Michael Benedicks on Jan 30, 2012 2:24 PM EST reply actions
Week 17 - Free Agents and Trade Targets
Love them!
Looking for them.
Thanks!
I think Dio was taking a week off since there was really only two days worth of games last week… sorry.
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by Cam Collingwood on Jan 30, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
Thank you for the response. I know that there were not many games to make suggestions on, but I get a lot out of his submissions. Snagging up some WW guys and turning them out while they are “hot” for players that are of higher talent and slumping has been a big part of my game this season. If you talk to him…. Sunday editions are the best since I still may have an “Add” left for the Yahoo scoring week to use and not lose before the Monday reset for Adds. Once again, the response is appreciated as I have been tapping REFRESH on my computer for the last 7 hours. Glad I was at work! Ha-ha! Thanks. Brian
Hey TF4, thanks for the kind words. And my apologies for leaving you hanging, man. Figured w/ the All-Star Break and most teams only playing 1 game last “week” that we’d be on break, too.
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Opinions on best RW going forward for the rest of this season… Wayne Simmonds, Matt Read or Cody Hodgens, Jiri Hudler?
depends on the categories but if you’re just looking at points then I might go with Hudler. If it’s a standard league that includes PIMs & hits then I’d probably go with Simmonds.
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by Cam Collingwood on Jan 30, 2012 6:32 PM EST up reply actions

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