NHL: The second line – Week 7

NHL: The second line – Week 7

It’s Second Line time! Here are three players that are available in most leagues.

Center

Matt Duchene – Colorado Avalanche

Colorado is 5-2 in their past seven games and Duchene has been a big part of the Aves’ solid play. In the seven games, Duchene has four goals, four assists and is a plus- four. Colorado is going to need more of this offense now that they are going to be without winger Chris Stewart for a few weeks after he broke his hand in a fight.

Right Wing

Teddy Purcell – Tampa Bay Lightning

The Lightning are continuing their nice start going 4-2 in their last six games. Tampa is second in the Southeast Division just behind the Washington Capitals. Purcell has three goals and five assists in his past six games.

Left Wing

Andrei Kostitsyn – Montreal Canadiens

In the Canadiens last three games (2-1), Kostitsyn has two goals and two assists. Montreal is still in first place in the Northeast Division after going 7-3 in their last ten games.

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NHL: The second line – Week 5

It’s Second Line time! Here are three players that are available in most leagues.

Center

Brooks Laich – Washington Capitals

In Laich’s last seven games, he has two goals and five assists. He’s on a high-powered offense that scores and scores a lot. So far, Laich is a plus- 10 on the year and will just increase with the Caps’ 15 goal differential as the season continues.

Right Wing

Justin Williams – Los Angeles Kings

In 19 games so far this season, Williams has 20 points is a plus- four. The Kings are looking really solid this year and Williams is one of the reasons. Pick him up if he is available.

Left Wing

James Neal – Dallas Stars

Neal is on a roll in the past seven games. He has tallied three goals, five assists, and a plus- four. He is continuing his point-per-game pace so with 19 points in 18 games.

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NHL: The second line – Week 4

It’s Second Line time! Here are three players that are available in most leagues that are off to a hot start.

Center
Jeff Skinner – Carolina Hurricanes
Skinner could be really interesting to watch this season. Only 18-years-old, he is looking like he belongs in the NHL. In his last eight games, the ‘Canes C has five goals, six assists and 23 shots of goal. Continue to monitor this guy, especially if you are in a keeper league.


Right Wing
Teemu Selanne – Anaheim Ducks

The Flyin’ Fin never stops. After a horrible start to the season, the Ducks might finally be turning it around and you can credit Selanne with helping out quite a bit. In the Ducks past seven games (5-2), Teemu has three goals and six assists, and is also a plus- 4.


Left Wing
Raffi Torres – Vancouver Canucks

We all knew the studs on the Canucks would rake in points again this season, but Raffi Torres? Yep, and he has done so by being on great lines. Six goals, two assists and a plus- 5 in his past seven, if he is available, get him now.



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NFL watchers - Week 9

Let’s take a look at a few players that will help you in week nine. We are going to focus on sleepers to definitely start in your league in case you are having second thoughts.

Patrick Crayton – WR – San Diego Chargers

Believe it or not, Crayton is a very nice option this week. Not so much because of the poor Texans defense he and his Chargers are going up against, but because he is likely the teams number one option at WR this week. With Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee both out with injuries, Crayton should see quite a few looks from Rivers.

Ryan Fitzpatrick – QB - Buffalo Bills

The Bills’ QB has thrown for over 600 yards and six TDs the past two games. Look for more of the same this weekend as the Bills take on a bad Chicago Bears’ defense. Could this be the week Buffalo finally gets their first win?

Jacob Tamme – TE – Indianapolis Colt

Tamme is Payton Manning’s new TE option after Dallas Clark went down for the season with a hand and wrist injury. Tamme stepped in last week against the Texans and caught six passes for 61 yards and one TD. Pick him up as the new Dallas Clark.

NFL top performers - Week 8

It’s that time to take a look at the top Fantasy QB, RB and WR from this past week of the National Football League.

Fantasy QB of the week

David Garrard – Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jags are not good, but their QB keeps posted some solid numbers. Last week against the Cowboys, Garrard went 17-21 for only 260 yards, but tossed four TDs. After Jacksonville’s bye week in week nine, they will take on a Houston Texans pass defense is pretty bad. Look ahead and pick up Garrard.

Last week’s opponent: Dallas Cowboys - 2009 passing defense rank - 20

Next week’s opponent: Houston Texans (Week 10) - 2009 passing defense rank - 18

Fantasy RB of the week

BeJarvus Green-Ellis – New England Patriots

Remember those days where Brady would throw for four TDs? Well those are long gone and the Pats are now running the ball a lot more than they have in a few years. Green-Ellis ran all over the Vikings D last week 17 times for 112 yards and two touchdowns. You need to start him this weekend against one of the worst rushing defenses in Cleveland.

Last week’s opponent: Minnesota Vikings - 2009 rushing defense rank - 2

Next week’s opponent: Cleveland Browns - 2009 rushing defense rank - 28

Fantasy WR of the week

Calvin Johnson – Detroit Lions

Is Megatron transforming the Lions into a decent team? Last week against the ‘Skins, Johnson caught nine passes for 101 yards and three touchdowns. That was against a bad defense so it will be very interesting to see what he and the Lions can do against the very stingy passing D of the Jets this weekend.

Last week’s opponent: Washington Redskins - 2009 passing defense rank - T8

Next week’s opponent: New York Jets 2009 passing defense rank - 1

NHL: The second line – Week 3

It’s Second Line time! Here are three players that are available in most leagues that are off to a hot start.

Center
Jarret Stoll – Los Angels Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are off to a very nice. At 8-3-0, the Kings are in first place in the Pacific Division with 16 points. One of the main reasons for this is the Kings’ depth. Jarret Stoll is contributing with four goals and six assists. Stoll won’t post insane numbers, but he is consistent and on a very good hockey team right now.

Right Wing
Claude Giroux – Philadelphia Flyers

Although Philadelphia has only 11 points on the season, they find themselves on top of the Atlantic Division. The Flyers’ RW is averaging a point a game with six goals and five assists. Philly probably won’t hold on to the division’s lead, but that doesn’t matter in Fantasy. You are looking for the players that will score you points and so far, Giroux is proving to be that player.

Left Wing
Andrew Ladd – Atlanta Thrashers

Like Giroux, Andrew Ladd is averaging a point-per-game. The LW has four goals and eight points on the year making him the Thrashers’ leading scorer. He is a nice option as a fill in for an injured player or if you have daily lineups and your starting LWs are not playing that night.



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