Jefferson is the only returning QB who was in the SECs top five in yards per attempt last year. Fantasy Hockey. Pay the role proper mind, or pay a sad fantasy price. In stricter dynasty leagues, where few bodies move in or out, it's often nifty to maintain relationships with players from their rookie debuts, well into the veteran years - substantial commitment and all. As a whole. -- Matiash, Postgame analysis and highlight show airing each night throughout the season from Barry Melrose and Linda Cohn. You've earned 31 shots on goal and your opponent has 30? In stride with this formula, skaters who shoot regularly, score plentifully, and contribute often on the power play, qualify as fantasy royalty. It's official. Playoff expansion, and when Oklahoma and Texas would arrive, for a couple. No small wonder he leads the league with 28 power-play points, accounting for more than half of his 43 total. Most total points wins . Fantasy managers in deep league could see value here. Thats a program that had been in the wilderness for years, nationally irrelevant except to be made fun of for coaching searches. I think it just means the game is about to start. Beating your competitor in hits by a singular check carries equal weight to obliterating them in goals. Thanks to Burns' affinity for shooting the puck, contributing with the extra skater, playing heavy minutes and almost never missing a game, the 37-year-old remains a top-20 defensemen in ESPN standard leagues. Daily, weekly, yearly (set-it-and-forget-it) - it's up to you. Absolutely that reality exists for Stoops at Kentucky. No one seems to know what they mean, and I haven't been able to find anything via Google. As demonstrated by one club winning the Cup and the other getting knocked out in the first round. Both wild cards have plenty to prove with a top-tier club in T.O. 33.2 Usage. ago The significance of streaming against teams on the 2nd half of a back-to-back is very apparent by looking at last season's results. Panarin is already stomping along at a 1.12 point/game pace while Trocheck - rostered in 83.2% of ESPN.com leagues - is averaging 2.0 fantasy points in standard competition. In 563 career NHL games over eight seasons, all with Detroit, he has scored 169 goals . Especially those who don't want to devote as much time, at least to start. Thats the beauty of the 12-team Playoff: Its going to provide more hope to more programs, the way the NCAA Tournament has given platforms for non-traditional basketball powers to become something. And with the 12-team Playoff, it doesnt have to be the jump to the Alabama or Georgia level. Split 16 ways, that's almost $69 million in broadcast revenue to each SEC school, while . Wednesday note: Still nursing an upper-body issue, Timo Meier isn't expected to make his debut for New Jersey in Colorado. and our Make lineup moves, savvy free agent pick ups, and trade with friends wherever you are. Please don't draft a singular skater with an impressive plus/minus at the expense of nailing down shots on net. There has been a debate about a nine-game schedule with three permanent opponents versus an eight-game schedule with one permanent opponent. Eliah Drinkwitz got a contract extension last year. Not sufficiently impressed? You dont have to be good enough to win your division and then beat the power who comes out of the other division. Johnny Gaudreau, W, Columbus Blue Jackets: Adding superstar wingers without an established superstar center doesn't always work out. Think top 60 instead of top 30, so you still want him on your fantasy team. If the ex-Capital is already on your fantasy roster, let it breathe a minute, and gauge where he fits in. Ill set the over/under of coach firings before January at one. And enjoying this great game through a fun bonus lens from late summer until it all wraps up in the spring. In 12 games, he played on a line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel, the trio easily posted the highest goals-per-60 minutes of any Penguins line combination that played at least 90 minutes together last season. But the founding philosophy remains the same: the best overall team by season's end sports the crown. -- Allen. Whats the holdup with the scheduling format? Stoops can do that at Kentucky. New coach Derek Lalonde has a lot more work with -- Dominik Kubalik, and defenders Ben Chiarot and Olli Maatta also signing up in Detroit -- than he did only hours earlier. It's just a matter of whether you feel lucky enough to take the over on him playing more than half the season. 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Preseason greetings to you too. 12 Vols lose starting PG Zeigler to torn ACL, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Lakers' Davis out vs. OKC with right foot injury, Red Wings lock up Larkin with 8-year extension, Kiper's updated NFL mock draft: Who's moving up for a QB? H2H Points. Seth has been covering Georgia since 2010, joining The Athletic from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and he also covered the Bulldogs for The Albany Herald from 2002-05. Copp is someone who might be best left undrafted. Craig Anderson is not who the Sabres hope will start a bulk of their games this season. Follow Seth on Twitter @SethWEmerson, Texas and Oklahoma are scheduled to join the SEC in 2024. In stride with this formula, skaters who shoot regularly, score plentifully, and contribute often on the power play, qualify as fantasy royalty. (Im including Oklahoma and Texas in that because in 2024, those are two of the teams Florida will be competing with.). Murray is, however, on the right side of 30 and should be uber-comfortable with goalie coach Jon Elkin on staff -- who has been Murray's go-to mentor since the age of 10. Instead of 60-plus points over a full season, a bit above 50, right now, feels more likely. Setting aside what the Volunteers might have done in the playoff, merely making it would have been great exposure for recruiting and inspired Volunteers fans to offer up donations that could be translated to the school providing any resources (facilities, staff, etc.) Instead of lining up alongside Nathan MacKinnon or Nazem Kadri, and a winger like Mikko Rantanen, the 27-year-old will be working to gel with a young, future star center like Matty Beniers or Shane Wright (eventually). Can the Lions fix their defense? No one's going to relinquish Connor McDavid as a keeper in 2022, but some very good players will inevitably re-enter the draft in these modified leagues. ESPN Fantasy Hockey analysts Victoria Matiash and Sean Allen sort through the biggest free agent deals to help fantasy managers prepare for the 2022-23 season. The addition of stay-at-homer Vladislav Gavrikov only strengthens L.A.'s defense as a whole. Securing a few "slam-dunk" categories at the expense of one or two others makes greater sense in this particular brand of fantasy play. But those characters are limited in number. In stricter dynasty leagues, where few bodies move in or out, it's often nifty to maintain relationships with players from their rookie debuts, well into the veteran years - substantial commitment and all. While Nurse is largely spoken for, Bouchard remains available in nearly 40% of ESPN.com leagues. He also had great chemistry with Nazem Kadri. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? You've earned 31 shots on goal and your opponent has 30? And the depth chart falls off sharply after that, with Jakub Vrana and Pius Suter the next in line. With Erik Gustafsson sent the other way, the young blueliner presents as a fresh go-to option to anchor a power play that includes Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov. The 27-year-old is always good for a few PIM too, should your fantasy league reward the rule-breakers. Each category, in direct head-to-head competition, is equal to each other in that goals, hits, blocked shots, whatever-your-fantasy-fancy etc. Wood's minutes are considerably lower than usual, but his efficiency is up; he's averaging 13.9 PPG in only 19.1 MPG in February. But at just 27 years old and already with a ton of exposure to the NHL, he has upside. 29.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game. Will the big defenseman Brent Burns continue to be a top fantasy option in Carolina? Invested fantasy managers should also keep a close eye on who lines up on the right side of this forward duo, now that both Andrew Copp and Frank Vatrano have bolted for Detroit and Anaheim, respectively. What are your thoughts on the coaching staff Zach Arnett put together after taking over after Mike Leachs death? Think New York defender Jacob Trouba. Please don't try to convince yourself otherwise. The pair also assisted on another 22 goals together by other teammates. While fated to play a ton, the 32-year-old drops down a tier in Washington. Please don't draft a singular skater with an impressive plus/minus at the expense of nailing down shots on net. Goaltenders also tend to decline sharply in their mid-30s and Talbot just turned 35. Most total points wins the week 1-0 - no fuss, no muss. Campbell posted 3.44 fantasy points per 60 minutes with the Leafs last season, but was much better than that before a series of injuries seemed to derail his play. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. -- Matiash. He merits mid- to late-round selection in most fantasy drafts that reward power play production. Which fantasy hockey league is right for you? 24.4 PER. Then this brand of fantasy play might be for you. Willing to accept the challenge of assembling a roster with little margin for weakness, similar to how it's done IRL? Which is why ranking worst or near-bottom in a couple of stats, and subsequently earning only a point or two of a maximum of 12, is difficult to overcome, regardless of how well you're faring otherwise. Having a gander at affairs back in Illinois, it's worth noting that Andreas Athanasiou (rostered in 1.5% of ESPN.com leagues) is skating on a top line and power play, and scoring, with Max Domi right now. Which fantasy hockey league is right for you? -- Matiash, After some grumblings about Talbot being unhappy with Marc-Andre Fleury rejoining the Minnesota Wild, the club shipped the veteran off to the Senators in exchange for backup goaltender Filip Gustavsson. Draft your team now to play the rest of the Fantasy Hockey season! -- Allen, As much as Marchment had a big season with the Panthers and parlayed it into a contract with the Stars, the winger's 2021-22 season was more of a reflection on Anton Lundell's talent. So Comrie will have to earn the right to be the Sabres No. Barring a curveball from left field, one of Darnell Nurse or Evan Bouchard is in position to replace Barrie on that vicious top special teams' unit. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Beating your competitor in hits by a singular check carries equal weight to obliterating them in goals. We'll see if Sandin gets his first such opportunity Wednesday night in Anaheim - which seems like a big ask, all considering - otherwise Trevor van Riemsdyk should be saddled with the top-unit gig. There is some risk baked into most of his projections though, so just outside the top 50 feels like the right spot. Larkin, 26, leads the Red Wings in scoring this season with 22 goals and 35 assists for 57 points in 59 games. Its not that simple, because some may, while some may not. Draft your team now to play the rest of the Fantasy Hockey season! Selecting six to eight keepers every campaign is a common tact, still allowing for improvement from outside help at season's onset. Which likely results in a minor dip in production in the immediate future. Jeffrey N. I dont think the eight-game schedule ever had half the votes, but Greg Sankey didnt want to ram-rod through a nine-gamer against a few schools objections when there were also other issues to be ironed out. You're the league manager here. Sean breaks down why these netminders will be critical to their NHL teams, and your fantasy teams, down the stretch. The jump that Tennessee made last year, particularly in the transfer portal era, is one that almost any SEC program can make. -- Allen, The Rangers aren't paying Trocheck almost $40 million over seven years to plus him in as anything other than their second-line center. Varying from the H2H points formula, so-called "each" category leagues also maintain a committed, loyal following. Follow your team with FantasyCast and watch streams of your players right in the app. That's doesn't mean there isn't an individual "winner" or two in Washington following the deal. The ESPN Fantasy app is an optimized experience for your device and the best way to play our game! counts towards the week's final score, accruing over the course of the season. No one seems to know what they mean, and I haven't been able to find anything via Google. Again, margin of victory in individual categories, large or small, matters not. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Rostered in only 0.7% of ESPN.com leagues, he's riding a four-game point-streak with four goals and four assists. While there's no point in dropping him outright in fantasy play - the offensive-defenseman is still going to produce - a tempering of expectations is in order. Winners of seven of their past eight - and averaging 3.88 goals/game - the Red Wings currently find themselves in the East's second Wild Card position. (Mississippi State was third in the SEC in defensive yards per play.) But Tarasenko hasn't exactly lit it up - two goals, two assists in nine games - since landing in New York anyway. Barbays offense at Appalachian State, which was more balanced but also relies on misdirection, ranked second in the Sun Belt last season. A balanced smorgasbord of skilled contributors in all aspects of the game will provide you with the greatest chance of campaign-long success. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, 12 Team H2H Points: G|A|P|PPP|SHP|SOG|FOW|HIT|BLK|PIM|GS|W, 8T - G/A/+-/PPP/SHP/SOG/HIT/BLK/FOW/FOL/W/SV/SO. Furthermore, not unlike in the living, breathing game itself, goaltending matters. Loading up on specialists in one category is much less useful than in other forms of H2H play. Remember, he's spent his career playing with a couple of guys named Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos! Patrick H. Ill take the over, if for no other reason than 12 of the 14 head coaches are returning from last year, and thats way too much stability in a conference with this many antsy fan bases. Rickard Rakell and Evgeni Malkin, W/C, Pittsburgh Penguins: In re-signing Rakell and Malkin before free agency opened, the Penguins secured their existing top six heading into next season. One might suggest that adding a winger of Vladimir Tarasenko's calibre might suffice in adequately strengthening one's team up front for a hoped-for push to and through the 2022-23 postseason. Not a bad gig. Here are the teams with the best and worst schedules remaining, and how you should plan for it. You can tweet him @seanard. In direct competition with every other manager at all times, striving for a share of points available based on standings in individual categories, squandering one or two can prove catastrophically costly. I'm far more interested in how matters shake out back in Edmonton. Of course, in 2022 there are many ways to cyber-customize your points league with other categories, trades, free-agent acquisitions, roster limits, and varying lineup adjustment windows. As discussed in Friday's fantasy preview, Duclair won't be long for potting goals and putting up points, near his 31/27 assists in 74 games-pace of 2021-22. Or does he have to settle for whomever the Avs get to play second-line center and miss out on top advantage time? For the home squad, after missing four games with a (second) head injury, defenseman Cale Makar could return to Colorado's lineup against the visiting Devils. But the founding philosophy remains the same: the best overall team by season's end sports the crown. ESPN's standard scoring settings give out four points for a "Goalie Win," 0.2 points for a save, minus two points for each goal against, three points for a shutout, and one point for an. - is the most sure-fire way to earn rich fantasy dividends in H2H points leagues. If the Predators don't make a move to bolster themselves down the middle ahead of the trade deadline, Novak should serve as a fantasy gem down the stretch. You're the league manager here. Cooper M. This calls for careful thought and analysis and in-depth explanations. Now centering a scoring line with Matt Duchene - in place of Johansen - Novak is . -- Matiash, After posting an impressive 7.08 fantasy points per 60 minutes in 43 regular-season games, Kane boosted his production to 9.66 fantasy points per 60 minutes in 15 playoff games. But tending net behind the Capitals' defensive corps -- and rapidly aging squad altogether -- isn't equal to managing the gig behind one of the league's best in Colorado. 22 G. 35 A. Brock Nelson C. 60 PTS. Loading up on specialists in one category is much less useful than in other forms of H2H play. In fact, his overall scoring numbers got a significant boost this past season, compared with 2020-21. ), in sashays Burns via a deal from the Sharks. This duo should be just as explosive again as they look to push through to another playoff run. James O. 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