Columbus Blue Jackets

The Wire Troll: Michael Frolik Sparking Flame in Calgary

March 20, 2017 / David Weightman, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Bozak is another player that has has stepped up his game this month. He’s a streaky player in terms of +/-, going +2 in some games and then -4 in others, but he’s put up eight points in March, highlighted by a two-assist night against Detroit, and a goal and an assist in a victory over Philadelphia. Bozak does not shoot the puck much, but does average about 16 minutes of ice time.

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The Wire Troll: Brandon Dubinsky Tearing it Up in February

February 20, 2017 / David Weightman, Hockey, The Wire Troll

The former second round pick is currently playing outstanding hockey. In Calgary, Dvorak scored twice as part of a three-point game, going +3 in a shutout victory over the Flames. Then, on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, he picked up an assist, and once again was a +3 in another win. In the month of February, Dvorak has scored eight points (five goals, three assists) while going +5. He’s averaging about 16 minutes, but recently his ice time has increased, since he is being used on the power play more often.

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The Wire Troll: Anthony Mantha Lifts Red Wings

January 1, 2017 / Dakota Case, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Hagelin isn’t a real prolific scorer. However, he serves his role as a secondary scorer quite well for the Pens. Hagelin had two goals, five points, a plus-3 rating, a game-winning goal and six shots on goal in three games last week.

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The Wire Troll: Sam Gagner Pacing Columbus Blue Jackets

December 11, 2016 / Dakota Case, Hockey, The Wire Troll

So, a fire sale should be starting any time now in Colorado. The mighty Habs systematically dismantled the Avalanche 10-1 Saturday in what was just the latest of an unusually large amount of high scoring games this season. Seriously, some of these scores are getting ridiculous. Anyway, on to this week’s Fantasy hockey waiver wire picks.

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Hockey Hospital: Singing the Columbus Goalie Blues

January 6, 2016 / Hockey, Hockey Hospital, Scott Maran

Tlusty only has four points in 28 games this season and shouldn’t be owned in many Fantasy leagues. By the way, in case you were wondering how Cammalleri likes his stick taped, wonder no more…

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The Wire Troll: Anton Forsberg to Get the Call

January 26, 2015 / Hockey, The Wire Troll

Frolik has responded with two goals and four assists over the last seven games, in the process reaching double-digit goals for the second straight season. He’s a solid two-way player (+8) worthy of your attention while he’s getting extra ice time and is producing.

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The Wire Troll: Daily Fantasy Hockey Rankings

November 17, 2013 / Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

So how do we come up with a way to do this? Simple. We take a position and try to rank the three best players that are owned in less than 30 per cent of all Fantasy leagues. That low season ownership almost always translates to low daily start rates. Obviously dollar amounts are dependent on which platform you use, but hey, we are going to take a stab with this.

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