Fantasy sports articles written by Paul Bruno
May 14, 2013
From the Pressbox: First Round Review, Second Round Predictions
The Leafs' stunning Game 7 collapse in the third period and subsequent overtime hit our correspondent Paul Bruno pretty hard. What does he see in store for the next round of the playoffs?
May 9, 2013
From the Pressbox: Beached Orcas
The Canucks are the first to depart the playoffs after getting swept by the Sharks. Paul Bruno insists that they have to pick one goalie and trade the other this offseason.
April 30, 2013
From the Pressbox: First Round Predictions
Paul Bruno likes Logan Couture and the Sharks over the Canucks. See who he likes in the other seven first-round playoff contests.
April 23, 2013
From the Pressbox: Bubble Teams
Dustin Byfuglien and the Jets have a critical game against the Caps on Tuesday night.
April 16, 2013
From the Pressbox: New York Teams On Divergent Paths
John Tavares and the Isles are on the rise, while the Rangers are struggling to make the playoffs despite having much loftier ambitions.
April 9, 2013
From the Pressbox: Who's on the Bubble?
Pavel Datsyuk has been superb as always, but the Red Wings remain on the playoff bubble due to a shaky defense corps.
April 2, 2013
From the Pressbox: The Flames' Fire Sale Continues
Jay Bouwmeester is now a member of the Blues. Paul Bruno discusses that and other deals that have gone down in advance of the trade deadline.
March 26, 2013
From the Pressbox: Iginla Submits His List
With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, Jarome Iginla remains the top name on the trade block. He recently submitted his list of four teams he's willing to get traded to for the Flames.
March 19, 2013
From the Pressbox: Big Contracts in Anaheim
Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf recently signed big contract extensions to stay with the Ducks.
March 12, 2013
From the Pressbox: Penguins On a Roll
The Penguins have remained hot despite the recent injury to Evgeni Malkin, led of course by Sidney Crosby, who is on another tear.
March 6, 2013
From the Pressbox: An Unsavory Element
Brad Richards narrowly avoided a significant injury on a questionable hit by Patrick Kaleta in a recent game. Paul Bruno discusses this aspect of the game, and talks about two struggling franchises.
February 26, 2013
From the Pressbox: Original Six On Top
Paul Bruno evaluates whether Montreal's ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference is for real.
February 12, 2013
From the Pressbox: Realignment Talk
Paul Bruno talks realignment, the compressed schedule, and the quick start by the Devils.
February 5, 2013
From the Pressbox: Early Surprises
Scott Harnell's broken foot is one of the reasons why the Flyers are off to such a poor start.
January 30, 2013
From the Pressbox: 30 Cities, 30 Topics
Vladimir Tarasenko and the Blues are off to a wonderful start.
January 22, 2013
From the Press Box: 30 Storylines
Tuukka Rask takes over in Boston - Paul Bruno discusses that, and a storyline for each NHL team.
August 22, 2012
Draft Kit - Top 10 Offseason Moves: Parise Comes Home
Zach Parise and Ryan Suter signed together with the Minnesota Wild to shake the free agent market.
April 5, 2012
From the Press-Box: Awards Talk
Jonathan Quick should be picking up some awards hardware, even if his team falters.
March 28, 2012
From the Press-Box: Panthers on the Prowl
Kris Versteeg hasn't been the same player in the second half of the season, but his Panthers are still leading the Southeast Division over the surging Caps.
March 22, 2012
From the Press-Box: Winnipeg, A Smash Hit
The Jets have been a smash hit in their first year back in Winnipeg.
February 23, 2012
From the Press-Box: Tight Division Races
Paul Bruno discusses how close five of the six division races are.
February 16, 2012
From the Press-Box: Another Rebuild Effort in Columbus
The Blue Jackets need to rebuild, again, and that means Rick Nash might get traded before the trade deadline.
February 9, 2012
From the Press-Box: In the Doghouse
Alexander Semin doesn't fit the Caps' system, so he's in the team's doghouse, despite the team being in a dogfight in their division.
February 1, 2012
From the Press-Box: Rising To the Top
Evgeni Malkin has raised his game with Sidney Crosby out again.
January 25, 2012
From the Press-Box: The Butterfly Effect
Paul Bruno praises the Ottawa Senators while acknowledging their recent woes, and decries the sameness in goaltending styles across the league.
January 19, 2012
From the Press-Box: Disgruntled Goalie
Could Ryan Miller be on the way out in Buffalo?
January 12, 2012
From the Press-Box: Trade Rumors Ramping Up
Paul Bruno's weekly tour around the league.
January 5, 2012
From the Press-Box: Tough Decisions
Fantasy poolies that own a slumping superstar like Corey Perry have a tough decision to make before their league's trade deadline.
December 28, 2011
From the Press-Box: Positive Stories
Alexander Edler is one of the positive stories so far from the 2011 season.
December 23, 2011
From the Press-Box: Franchise Player Struggles
Rick Nash is one of a handful of franchise players who is struggling and taking their team down with them.
December 14, 2011
From the Press-Box: A Call To Action
Sidney Crosby's latest concussion woes, combined with those of Claude Giroux, should incite the NHL to do more about concussions.
December 7, 2011
From the Press-Box: Realignment Reaction
Paul Bruno gives his take on the Board of Governors' recent decisions, including realignment.
November 30, 2011
From the Press-Box: Changes Everywhere
We've already had three head coaching changes in the NHL.
November 23, 2011
From the Press-Box: Powerful Panthers
Stephen Weiss has teamed with Tomas Fleischmann and Kris Versteeg to give the Panthers a potent top line.
November 16, 2011
From the Press-Box: The Hall of Fame Class
Paul Bruno fetes this year's inductees.
November 9, 2011
From the Press-Box: Albatross!
Both Evgeni Nabokov and Rick DiPietro are playing ahead of Al Montoya on the island.
November 2, 2011
From the Press-Box: Leafs Yet To Fall
Paul Bruno is bullish on the hot-starting Leafs.
October 26, 2011
From the Press-Box: Father Time Catching Brodeur
Martin Brodeur is hurt for the third time in the last four seasons.
October 20, 2011
From the Press-Box: The Sidekick Theory
Paul Bruno's tour around the NHL discusses his Sidekick Theory, and he also thinks that Roberto Luongo will remain the
September 21, 2011
The Lineup Card: Perez Not Quite Elite
Chris Perez's strikeout rate has dropped off this season.
September 7, 2011
The Lineup Card: Commissioner Gordon
Dee Gordon is making his mark on his latest trip to the majors.
September 1, 2011
The Lineup Card: Nick Evans Fighting From the Fringes
Nick Evans is taking advantage of a rare extended stretch of playing time for the Mets.
August 24, 2011
Head-to-Head vs. Rotisserie Leagues: A Basic Primer
Paul Bruno discusses the basics when reviewing two common forms of hockey leagues.
August 24, 2011
The Lineup Card: Tabata Time
Jose Tabata is finally back from his quad injury for the Pirates.
August 17, 2011
The Lineup Card: More Jays Bullpen Turnover
Frank Francisco is closing again for the Jays following Jon Rauch's trip to the DL.
August 10, 2011
The Lineup Card: Chirinos' Cheering Section
Robinson Chirinos is giving the Rays some offensive production from the catcher spot for the first time all year.
July 27, 2011
The Lineup Card: Nathan Cementing Closer Role
Joe Nathan continues to lock down the closer's job.
July 20, 2011
Thursday Lineup Card: Snider Fulfilling Potential
Travis Snider took awhile, but he appears to be finally fulfilling the large expectations Jays fans have had for him.
June 29, 2011
The Lineup Card: The Midnight Ride of Ben Revere
Ben Revere has taken advantage of his playing time opportunity to be a solid option at the top of the Twins' batting order.
June 22, 2011
The Lineup Card: Stabilizing Santos
Sergio Santos is getting it back together.
June 8, 2011
Thursday Lineup Card: Boesch Bashers
Brennan Boesch remains available in roughly half of all mixed leagues out there and is worth your attention.
May 18, 2011
Thursday Lineup Card: Sit Harang?
Although it's a home start at Petco Park, Aaron Harang may be a risky roll against the Brewers on Thursday.
