A 6-5-1 win is just as good as 12-0. -- Allen, Keep a close eye on this one. But I may counter: Thats not what people were saying a year ago about Tennessee. But the founding philosophy remains the same: the best overall team by season's end sports the crown. Most total points wins the week 1-0 - no fuss, no muss. So what you see is what you get here: an end-of-draft winger to help fill out your active roster that won't hurt your team. I think it just means the game is about to start. Or to put it another way: The answer to all your questions is money, as Tony Kornheiser also cites longtime TV executive Don Ohlmeyer. Copyright 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. At least as long as John Carlson remains sidelined with a face/head injury (indefinitely, as it stands). Seth Emerson is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Georgia Bulldogs. 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. Jefferson is the only returning QB who was in the SECs top five in yards per attempt last year. The sniper - and his seven goals and three assists in four games - is clearly on a mission to not only prove he remains an exclusive scoring talent, but that hip of his is holding up just fine. 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. Capitals send Eller to Avs for second-round pick, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Red Wings lock up Larkin with 8-year extension, Rangers clear hurdles, get Kane from Blackhawks, Sabres place Tuch on IR with lower-body injury, Vegas gets Barbashev as Blues continue overhaul, NHL-best Bruins add Orlov, Hathaway from Caps. Meanwhile Giroux -- who potted 0.73 points/game with the Flyers before blossoming to 1.28 in Florida -- is in for a potential 50-assist campaign along with a respectable haul of goals. As a whole. ESPN.com|Member Services|Fantasy Games|Help|Interest-Based Ads. Kuemper edged on performing as a top-five fantasy goaltender in Denver. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 33.2 Usage. But Collins seemed to be too much flash and sizzle, while Napier is more understated. Most total points wins the week 1-0 - no fuss, no muss. Twenty-six of Perron's 57 points in 2021-22, split almost evenly between goals and assists, counted with the extra skater. 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. Welcome. Never mind if the 28-year-old can stay healthy and withstand the pressure of performing in such a pressure-filled market. That's a massive gap. 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? and our It also exists for Shane Beamer at South Carolina and Ole Miss, Auburn, Florida. 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. If not, Samsonov -- signed to just the one year in Toronto - will be eagerly waiting in the wings to take over, and prove last year's barely so-so season in Washington isn't one to define his talent and skill. By trading away two regulars, GM Brian MacLellan is seemingly expressing a lack of confidence in his club's chances this late winter and spring. How does a second line composed of Alex DeBrincat, Tim Stutzle and Giroux strike you? You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. As for the veteran's replacement, Joonas Korpisalo is poised to earn a shot at fighting Pheonix Copley for starts with a team that's battling for a playoff spot. Thats a program that had been in the wilderness for years, nationally irrelevant except to be made fun of for coaching searches. The one-year deal should further inspire Domi to make as much productive hay as possible. Nobody had Dan Mullen on the hot seat entering 2021, and he was gone before the season ended. In considering any player, spending a few moments in assessing the individual, by doing a little bit of simple arithmetic - what is their potential fantasy sum? Copp is a third-line center in an ideal world, but he has shown an ability to play wing with star forwards when called upon. 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. Copp is someone who might be best left undrafted. The team with the most overall points wins. Or perhaps you've already waded through these puck-friendly fantasy waters and feel inspired to dive into a different type of pool. Again, margin of victory in individual categories, large or small, matters not. If he repeats his fantasy points per game from last season, he'd just sneak into the top-200 players. I'm not targeting either member of this projected tandem as my No. A few months ago, I heard about half the schools (the have-nots) favored the eight-game plan; more recently I heard it was down to three or four holdouts. Since defeating your direct rival 10-2 in a 12 category format is a significantly bigger victory than edging them 6-5-1, you want to give yourself a competitive chance in all/most aspects of the fantasy game. And don't even get started on this power play, which was also upgraded with Brent Burns on the point (see below). On the Orlov-less blue line - and on the premise that the Caps don't trade for Jakob Chychrun as loosely rumored - Trevor van Riemsdyk (4.4%) is bound to see a consistent boost in ice-time at even strength and with the extra skater. 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. Since defeating your direct rival 10-2 in a 12 category format is a significantly bigger victory than edging them 6-5-1, you want to give yourself a competitive chance in all/most aspects of the fantasy game. The most popular game in ESPN's fantasy hockey universe pits individual managers against others in weekly head-to-head fisticuffs with a slew of weighted points at stake. -- Karabell. I'm far more interested in how matters shake out back in Edmonton. And with the 12-team Playoff, it doesnt have to be the jump to the Alabama or Georgia level. And going to a nine-game schedule, the SEC is arguing, also should be worth more because that means Texas versus Texas A&M every year, plus all those matchups (Oklahoma versus Alabama, LSU versus Texas, etc.) We also will get to more immediate questions about several programs, plus an early 2023 coaches hot-seat question. Usually it means that player isnt playing in todays game, but I think ESPN is just fucking up. The resume is somewhat similar to Geoff Collins, who couldnt win at Georgia Tech and didnt make it to the end of his fourth year. Points. The main issue was how much more the SEC could get by opening up the TV contract. And where do they rank in terms of best QB-RB duos in the SEC and nationally? Maybe less than a month. That rate was second only to, you guessed it, linemate Connor McDavid. Right now its hard to point at any coach, other than Fisher, and say hes on the hot seat. You'll start fresh with a 0-0 record. Depending on how much time and energy you want to invest - from the bare minimum to managing your squad as a quasi part-time job - it's all about customizing whichever league feels most up your own fantasy alley. Nashville's power play doesn't rival that of the Oilers, which - thanks to Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and friends - ranks tops in the NHL (31.9%). Welcome. Sitting dead last converts into a single point. Inside scoop: How trades could reshape Rangers, Capitals, Goalie spotlight: Seven pickups down the stretch, NHL Betting: Everything you need to know for in-game wagers, Waiver watch: Meet the most consistent players to pick up now, Hold or trade: Second-half fantasy outlook for NHL All-Stars, Trade reaction: Ryan O'Reilly to the Maple Leafs, Rankings update: Updates on Barzal, O'Reilly and more. Brett Pesce? Join a public league with other fans. -- Allen, Capitalizing on a huge season in which Copp stood on the shoulders of giants, the Red Wings got a very good player who might not be as fantasy relevant as it looks on paper. For example, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk checks a bunch of valuable boxes, night in and night out, in fantasy leagues that reward both scoring and physical play. 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. The Stars don't have the depth the Panthers do at pivot, so if Marchment can't force his way onto a scoring line (not happening for the Joe Pavelski line without injury; maybe for the Jamie Benn line), he won't be making further fantasy waves into 2022-23. -- Matiash, It's not a situation all that dissimilar from the one Campbell parlayed into an all-star appearance with the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. His 7.66 fantasy points per 60 minutes was 21st in the NHL among skaters. As its stands, Gustavsson may not even play every game, as member of a jammed defensive corps that now comprises Rielly, T.J. Brodie, Mark Giordano, Jake McCabe, Luke Schenn, Timothy Liljegren, and Justin Holl. Retuning to the theme of adjusting expectations, if you've been keeping a stubborn grip on Jonathan Quick to this point - and too many of you have, ostensibly based on name recognition - now is the occasion to let him go for good. That said, maybe the kids are ready to go or maybe Jack Roslovic is all the Jackets need given the elite talent on either side. But don't forget that when Schultz was called upon to be his team's primary PP quarterback for half of 2016-17, he answered the bell in a big way. Think New York defender Jacob Trouba. Otherwise, no need to rush the puck-mover into your fold, unless utterly desperate. As for the rest of the staff, you have experienced SEC hands in offensive line coach Will Friend and defensive line coach David Turner and potential rising stars like receivers coach Chad Bumphis. The 31-year-old is also a pending unrestricted free agent, along with the highly underrated Erik Gustafsson (20.7%). Whether it's during the draft or in evaluating free agent/trade commodities through the season. The pair also assisted on another 22 goals together by other teammates. Rocking a .921 SV% and 2.54 GAA through 57 regular-season contests, Kuemper averaged a hair under 4.0 fantasy points/game. A healthy Campbell is going to eat 70% of the crease share over an aging Mike Smith and a healthy Campbell can turn those minutes into top-10 fantasy goalie value. 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). Loading up on specialists in one category is much less useful than in other forms of H2H play. Beating your competitor in hits by a singular check carries equal weight to obliterating them in goals. Interested in a slow-burn, largely unforgiving league that can't be won in the first few months of the season but certainly can be lost? 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. Draft him accordingly. With a new season on the horizon and Kadri doubtful to return, there is a wide range of outcomes for Nichushkin in fantasy. Only more so. While this style of league lacks the charm of despising another individual manager over seven exclusive days in head-to-head combat, it - unlike classic roto leagues - serves as an excellent introduction for newbie managers to get their feet wet. So Comrie will have to earn the right to be the Sabres No. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. (The assumption being that schools will give up a guarantee game rather than a marquee nonconference game. You're only increasing your odds of losing both categories. Not Rangers GM Chris Drury, as discussed by The New York Post's Larry Brooks, who's apparently plenty keen to further saturate his already talent-soaked top-six in such fashion. -- Matiash, Postgame analysis and highlight show airing each night throughout the season from Barry Melrose and Linda Cohn. (Mississippi State was third in the SEC in defensive yards per play.) By no means a gateway league, Roto competition best suits managers with strong fantasy stomachs. Varying from the H2H points formula, so-called "each" category leagues also maintain a committed, loyal following. So obviously this mailbag will deal with 2024 and beyond: future scheduling and whether the middle class of the SEC will be helped by College Football Playoff expansion. You can feel the 2023 season coming. He comes from the Nick Saban coaching tree, which means he knows how to build a program and knows recruiting is the lifeblood, unlike his predecessor and Napier also won as a head coach at Louisiana in the Sun Belt. Rakell is enticing despite missing the bulk of the playoffs. ESPN - is the most sure-fire way to earn rich fantasy dividends in H2H points leagues. 1 power play - a possible option for Sheldon Keefe, but hardly guaranteed - the offensive-defenseman won't benefit from the same quality of chances to contribute as he did in Washington. At an amazing 41 years old, Anderson would be the veteran backup in an ideal world. It's just a matter of whether you feel lucky enough to take the over on him playing more than half the season. 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. As demonstrated by one club winning the Cup and the other getting knocked out in the first round. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? But in order for Schultz to start collecting fantasy points at a rate we are interested in, many things would have to break in his favor: continued Dunn doldrums, Shane Wright and Matty Beniers leaping into elite production. For many then, keeper competition - middle ground between an all-in dynasty and turn-the-page redraft play - suits best. Draft your team now to play the rest of the Fantasy Hockey season! Arnett was already a rising star in the profession, his 3-3-5 defense cited by Kirby Smart and others as difficult to game plan against. Are you taking the under, over or push? The expanded Playoff is going to open doors for more SEC programs. Interested in a slow-burn, largely unforgiving league that can't be won in the first few months of the season but certainly can be lost? No Ryan Johansen for the remainder of the regular season (leg surgery) likely means a consistent role in Nashville's top-six for Tommy Novak. Wes K. There isnt really much of a debate the eight-game proponents are out-voted and thus not much need for a compromise. In fact, his overall scoring numbers got a significant boost this past season, compared with 2020-21. So you've decided to take the fantasy hockey plunge, joining millions of others in enjoying one of the sporting world's best game within a game. Still, Im cautiously optimistic about Napier. On the fantasy front, there are a handful of noteworthy takeaways, should such a deal come to fruition. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Plus, we get you ready for the NHL trade deadline with some potential long shots who could make a move. Those are always fun! -- Matiash, Through the fantasy lens, I like this signing a lot as means of putting extra pressure on new No. Willing to accept the challenge of assembling a roster with little margin for weakness, similar to how it's done IRL? A shot-blocking machine (sixth in the league), the depth defenseman is about to put up a few more points too. Barbays offense at Appalachian State, which was more balanced but also relies on misdirection, ranked second in the Sun Belt last season. Follow your team with FantasyCast and watch streams of your players right in the app. The Oilers are offense-first, but need a goaltender to keep the barn doors mostly closed. But there isnt much returning production at receiver or much returning experience on the offensive line, and theres a coordinator switch from Kendal Briles to Dan Enos. - is the most sure-fire way to earn rich fantasy dividends in H2H points leagues. Its also going to ratchet up the pressure. Play Fantasy Hockey for Free - ESPN Home Fantasy Store It's not too late to play! Sean Allen provides the latest updates in who's rising, who's falling, and other player trends from around the league. Top-tier, well-rounded players are extra valuable in battling for a favorable blowout, especially on small rosters. Now centering a scoring line with Matt Duchene - in place of Johansen - Novak is . Landing in Toronto, Gustavsson (22.7%) loses a bit of shine in joining the Leafs' blue line. But at just 27 years old and already with a ton of exposure to the NHL, he has upside. Meanwhile, Kane assisted on 45 of Panarin's 61 goals, providing the primary helper on 34 of them. 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. That should prove to be a fairly fruitful gig as well. For now, Burakovsky projects as a viable fantasy asset on deeper rosters, at best. Bob (Gainey)'s your uncle. He's rostered in 39.6% of leagues, so Demko is an optional add to see how the first few games play out with him . Watch the New York Rangers take on the Washington Capitals on Saturday, live on ESPN+ and ABC at 1 p.m. EDT. While dynasty/keeper competition is more kindred to how real teams are run - management doesn't get to start from scratch every year in the NHL - with redraft leagues, there's the benefit of enjoying a clean slate the following season, no matter how badly a current campaign is unfolding. Not bushels of them, but more. Bringing in two marquee teams in Oklahoma and Texas, the SEC is arguing, is worth more than just the pro-rata amount. Fantasy Hockey. You'll start fresh with a 0-0 record. If you are playing in a deeper league and need to take a late goalie gamble, this might be the spot. Ok. Now centering a scoring line with Matt Duchene - in place of Johansen - Novak is averaging more than 18 minutes/game. Will the big defenseman Brent Burns continue to be a top fantasy option in Carolina? Pay the role proper mind, or pay a sad fantasy price. You win that category, full stop. Thats each year. Perron's overall production is never going to blow your fantasy mind, but the contributions on special teams add a fair bit of extra shine. Best-case scenario appears to be a 60% crease share and an improved Sens team to keep his ratios competitive -- but they'd need to be playoff-bound for the end result to be fantasy friendly. Look for the Capitals to try to stick it to non-believing management by battling for a playoff spot until near the end. 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Is there a reality in which Kentucky is competing for the 12-team Playoff every so often under Mark Stoops? As with H2H Categories competition, constructing and maintaining a balanced fantasy squad is vital in Roto leagues. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. 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. If you're rocking out in eight or nine of 12 categories, maybe don't sweat penalty minutes, or time-on-ice or the like too much. Here are the teams with the best and worst schedules remaining, and how you should plan for it. 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. This type of league operates in similar fashion to "each" category competition except - and this is a Zdeno Chara-sized exception - whichever manager emerges with the weekly victory wins 1-0. The veteran is also set to benefit from playing on a Senators' top power play with the likes of Brady Tkachuk and defenseman Thomas Chabot. Although there's no question Anthony Duclair would've preferred to return much sooner after suffering this past summer's Achilles injury, the timing couldn't be more special. 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. His .937 save percentage when he was hurt in December plummeted to .893 for his remaining 26 games, which were also interrupted by another injury in March. Jimbo Fisher still has a $79 million buyout after the season. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Daily, weekly, yearly (set-it-and-forget-it) - it's up to you. ESPN.com Fantasy Hockey is the closest thing you can find to buying your own professional franchise and becoming the team's coach, team manager and president. which further projects into an inevitable bump from last season's haul of 1.7 fantasy points/game in ESPN standard leagues. Sanders was the SECs second-leading rusher. What about a compromise of an eight-game schedule with three permanent opponents? An abundance of minutes and opportunities on the Blackhawks power play - because, again, they need warm, experienced bodies - could result in a brief renaissance for the underperforming forward. Get the gang back together, or start a brand new tradition. The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, More PGA Tour changes: No cuts, smaller fields, No. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Fantasy Store. So maybe this really pays dividends for Gaudreau and Laine in another season or two when Cole Sillinger and/or Kent Johnson are ready for prime time. While there are many ifs and maybes serving as speed bumps on route to consummating such a deal - never mind an interest in Kane from other teams around the league - ESPN's Greg Wyshynski outlines how such a trade could reasonably unfold involving Vitali Kravtsov, Jake Leschyshyn, draft picks (including a first-rounder in 2024), and a third-party broker. You win the week or you lose it, regardless of final tally. 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