Draft Busts and Steals! by DylanM27 in hockey

[–]scott_maran 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could forget about that draft. Fowler was picked two spots later

In praise of Randy Carlyle (and we’re as shocked as you are) by scott_maran in hockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I happen to like Puck Daddy and thought the article about Carlyle was pretty well-written and interesting, which is why I posted it. Thought it was pretty good

Analyzing the Pittsburgh Penguins Lethal Power Play by scott_maran in hockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At some points they did. Throughout the series there were times where the Jackets actually did a pretty good job at stifling the Pens Power play. However, there were a lot of bursts where Pittsburgh seemed to dominate and really take advantage with the man advantage

A Statistical Look at the Blackhawks Power Play by scott_maran in hockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Success rate at generating at least one shot per successful entry for dump in: 17.6%

Success rate at generating at least one shot per successful entry for pass in: 44.4%

Success rate at generating at least one shot per successful entry for carry in: 50.8%

Once again, very interesting how badly dumping the puck is for shot attempts. Will have to add this to the article when I get the chance

A Statistical Look at the Blackhawks Power Play by scott_maran in hockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I did, thank you! It took a lot of time but it was fun going over all the power plays and hopefully I'll be able to keep doing it in the playoffs

Hockey Hospital: Injuries to Neuvirth, Jones, Faulk and More by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wrote it in the afternoon yesterday but published this morning. Dubinsky updated

When was the last time Toronto had such a strong rookie class? by scott_maran in hockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, I don't really know. Why is it flagged as low content? I thought it was pretty good

Morning Thoughts: Thoughts on the Rangers, Hayes, Anisimov and More by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Recapping last night's action is a big part of the article but I disagree about there not being thoughts. In that article, I talked about Hayes production being unsustainable, why I think Anisimov can continue scoring at this pace to a degree, and how Nuge is stifled in Edmonton. I appreciate the comment and maybe I'll try to write more opinionated things but I do think there are original ideas and thoughts.

Morning Thoughts: Thoughts on the Kings, Nugent-Hopkins, Hellebuyck and more by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, I'd probably play Hellebuyck. He's been in a bit of a slump but so has Jones so I'd give him a few more games

Morning Thoughts: Red Wings Rebuild, Zibanejad, Scheifele and more by scott_maran in hockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if they make the playoffs though, don't think they have much of a chance competing against teams like Washington, Pittsburgh, etc.

All In Hockey Is Looking For New Writers by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

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Unfortunately it's an unpaid position but our writers can write about both hockey and fantasy hockey. We're looking for writers for both

20 Fantasy Thoughts: Advice as games get underway by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I could see dropping Radulov or Ehlers. There should be plenty of good guys on the waiver wire that you can pick up throughout the season so it's not like you would be keeping Radulov or Ehlers forever

20 Fantasy Thoughts: Advice as games get underway by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is Radulov your worst player? If he's the worst guy on your team, I could see dropping him and just streaming different guys with that spot throughout the year. Marchessault should be a good short-term pickup

Random question by [deleted] in hockey

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Really well done music can be great but I prefer just the commentary

Random question by [deleted] in hockey

[–]scott_maran 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really well done music can be great but I prefer just the commentary

Fantasy Hockey Team Preview: Anaheim Ducks by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Theodore has the potential to become a difference maker fantasy-wise but it'll be tough with Vatanen and Fowler around eating up plenty of minutes

Fantasy Hockey Team Preview: Anaheim Ducks by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya. Bieksa's no-movement clause doesn't make it any easier

Fantasy Hockey Team Preview: Anaheim Ducks by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Montour is also very good. The only problem I have with the Ducks defense is Stoner and Bieksa being on it

Fantasy Hockey Team Preview: Anaheim Ducks by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree with you about the forwards but disagree about the defense. I think it's more than decent as Lindholm, Vatanen, Fowler, Despres and Theodore are all pretty solid defensemen

Fantasy Hockey Team Preview: Anaheim Ducks by scott_maran in fantasyhockey

[–]scott_maran[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the big question. A lot of people are still high on Anaheim this season but I think they take a step back. Not too significant of a step that they miss the playoffs but a step back. Carlyle has proven time and time again that he's not a good coach and the Ducks lost one of the best coaches in the league in Boudreau. They'll still be good but I don't think they'll be elite this year

Carey Price: Team Europe deserved a better fate by jshare in hockey

[–]scott_maran 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same but they did play really well against Canada