Being a successful NHL franchise and being a successful fantasy owner both require patience. In particular, judging how long to be patient with young players is a key in both games. Do you have the patience it takes to wait for a star to develop?
With a month of the 2014-15 NHL season now in the books, it’s time to take an early look at how some key trades made in the offseason are shaping up for the respective teams involved – from a fantasy perspective.
Which eye should you poke out when watching the Sabres and Oilers? Left, right, or both?!
Fleury gets a four-year extension and I play both sides of the argument on the Penguins-bump for forwards.
The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa may be skidding in the early going, but that's precisely why RotoWire's Neil Parker is views him as a great value play in daily gaming.
Scott Hartnell, and his team the Columbus Blue Jackets, are both struggling
Jonas Hiller is playing out of his mind, making him one of the main suspects behind the Flames' hot play early on.
After taking a look at this week's prices in FanDuel, RotoWire's Michael Clifford sees potential for profit in Calgary's Johnny Gaudreau and Minnesota's Jonas Brodin, among others.
Bottom Feeders get revenge Sunday night
A month into the season, which players are offering up surprises - both good and bad.
The Stars and Wild get ready for a key divisional matchup Saturday night. How will it all shake down?
Jakub Voracek continues his dominance, while Bruins' Brad Marchand and Avs' Nathan MacKinnon snap scoring droughts on a busy Thursday in the NHL.
No more waiting. It's decision time. Cut your bad draft picks and decide who you're sticking by through lean times. Also, gloat.
In order to find room for productive stars, you need to find mid-tier players that can give you a solid baseline of points, such as the Bruins' Dougie Hamilton.
The Ducks have done well in net, while the Coyotes may have a problem.
Cam Ward's struggles have made him an unplayable fantasy netminder, and things don't seem likely to get any better Tuesday in Vancouver.
Thanks to a sharp uptick in shot attempts, Washington's Marcus Johansson has emerged as one of Michael Clifford's favorite value plays for this week's NHL slate.
Take a look at who is putting tons of rubber on net in the early going and a discussion of whether Mike Green is really back.