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Hi, Jon.

I’m a big fan of of Goligoski, and have been touting his fantasy value in light of the injuries to the Penguins blueline. He isn’t lighting it up with only two goals in six games, but has the tools to contribute along the way. He’s a secondary scoring option at the moment.

I have to admit, I am not a big Brunnstrom fan. I always thought throughout the hype prior to signing with Dallas that he was a tad overrated and wondered why he wasn’t included in the Swedish contingent at the World Championships. Fantasy-wise, if he’s on your roster, with the freshness of a hat trick in the NHL debut still in the limelight, try moving him. (no mention of being blanked the rest of the way, of course).

I think that Halak is the better goaltender, and to avoid any burnout, I think he gets more starts than Valiquette.

As for the Backstrom/Nylander conundrum I like Niklas over Michael. I think that he is reunited with Ovechkin at some point, and the youngster is too talented to not produce at a high level. Backstrom over Nylander.

Gus

Toews – C
Sakic – C
Bergeron – C
Michalek M – LW
Nash – LW
Cole E – Lw/Rw
Alfredsson – RW
Kessel – Rw
Doan -Rw
Miettinen – Rw
Timonen – D
Kuba – D
Goligoski – D
Coburn – D
Brodeur – G
Backstrom – G
Miller – G

This is my lineup Gus in a head to head league, 6 stat categories for skaters and 4 for goalies.

With 10 teams in the league, there’s not a lot out there in terms of FA.

I’m simply asking what you think are the weaknesses in my lineup, any solutions? I’m currently in 2nd place and in past years finished in 4th and 2nd place. I’d really like to win it all, so your expertise would be greatly appreciated.

Wondering if I should keep all 3 goalies, or trade a forward for some help on defence. Every move matters, sometimes it’s better to be patient, it would appear that I have far too many RW.

Your advice is very much appreciated

Ciao

B Schenn could very well end up being an incredible talent. But if the Leafs are fortunate enough to select 1st overall, I’d make Tavares my pick. The microscope is on this kid and he hasn’t wavered, the media tries to knock him, but that’s only cause the expectations for him are so high. If a fire sale happens as many expect, the leafs may acquire a pick that could pottentially bring back a 1st round pick, at that time it would be interesting to attempt to trade to grab Schenn. If Schenn drops to 7th or 8th this could be feasible.

For Hedman regardless of his talent, the Leafs no longer have a glaring need for d men, with Schenn, Stralman and possibly Vorobiev in the picture, I don’t see the need to draft the big swede. It would time to get a forward.

The leafs are well on there way to end up with a top 3 pick this year. What should make leaf fans salivate is the fact that I believe kareble and toskala will be used for a couple more first rounders (kareble more). If last years rumors were ture about Kareble for a first rounder and carter who knows what that could be this year, his contract is amazing and he’s in his prime years.

I havent seen pogge yet but if I were the leafs I’d bring him up round January and see how he fairs he looked pretty good pre-season however this is only possible if joseph gets injured. Toskala without a doubt would get us a first round pick and top prospect or a first second and blue chip prospect.

Either way the leafs if everything goes to plan look well on their way. Defense is stacked, goaltending with toskala is amazing and if pogge lives up tot the hype will also deliver. Fowards are almost set. I have to say hagman-grabovoski-kuelimen look real good right now I can only imagine if they develop even more chemistry and kuleimen and grabovoski continue to develop. Plus the leafs sre filled with third/fourth line checkers and role players a franchise centre and finisher would be amazing.

also i think the leafs should peddle kareble and maybe toskala to teams on the bubble like around 12th-9th and desperate to make the playoffs (ie columbus, maybe phoneix st louis)

To Mike

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/18102-Maple-Leafs-Blog-Is-Kaberle-staying-or-going.html

Hi, Mike.

Thanx for kind words. Everyone and their mother – except mine – have a view on whether Schenn should stay or go. He’s got NHL ready skills, and is already proving his worth on the ice. There isn’t anything he could learn from playing in Kelowna – and could in fact regress due to a different coaching/team philosophy – although participating inthe World Juniors would be a good experience.

He should stay, but I would like to keep this a fantasy related space on this site and won’t expand too much here.

Schenn – who I like to call the ‘Big Dog’ (Schenn – French for dog ‘Chien’)

Gus.

Hi, Pete.

I had originally ranked Kaberle at #13 defenseman prior to drafting periods, and he hasn’t really done much to alter that ranking upwards. In fact, if anything, he’s dissapointed (7-1-1-2, 0PIMs and 9 SOG).

If he is moved, it would depend on the type of team that picks him up and esepecially how good/bad their PP is working for them.

Kabs has PP QB written all over him, has excellent vision, skating and passing skills but is an inconsistent defensive zone presence. Unfortunately, the Buds PP is horrendous and it’s hurting his value.

If I was a GM in a league that owns Kaberle (which I am), I would be looking to move him off my roster (which I am). Problem is, no one wants to give fair value.

This is the best case study of dealing from a position of weakness.

Having said all that, in reality, he is still a very valuable dman, with a favorable contract making him highly desirable.

His fantasy value will increase if moved.

Gus

A team in my league just offered me Thornton for one of my goalies (Brodeur, Backstrom and Miller.) I was thinking of offering up Miller, does that make any sense?