Dirty 30 Weekend

I took the weekend to catch up on the fantasy goalie landscape by providing you with a quick and dirty look at all 30 NHL teams and their current situations in goal. I made it through 20 teams by Sunday afternoon before I was distracted by … sleep! It’s Monday morning, but what’s a Dirty 30 Weekend without busting through the finish [...]

The Voyagers

The fearless goalie voyager sets sail across the seven seas in search of more playing time. Sacrificing time and companions, he fights for nothing but his own beliefs and well-being. This mysterious man will fight through malicious maelstroms and deep, rigid mountain passes in search of a better land. Yes, the voyagers are always on [...]

A Touch of Tim Thomas

During the NHL Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas, Tim Thomas bashfully accepted the Jennings Trophy alongside his goaltending cohort, Manny Fernandez. And even though Thomas knew the award was his for over two months, there was still a slight look of disbelief and embarrassment on his face. He reminded me of a young boy in church, standing by the altar in front of a large congregation, trying to announce the first reading clearly [...]

Stamp of Credence

Thanks to our Beast Tracker, which can personally assist you in analyzing post-season goaltending, I’ve uncovered some awesome trends through the first two rounds. Beyond getting a better grip on how each goalie is performing statistically, a number of other in-game aspects have enriched my understanding of what it takes to win the Stanley Cup. Two [...]

Conjuring the Playoff Beasts

Last night while reflecting on the regular season as a whole, I realized that it was just that…a regular season. There were too many horrible outings from too many goalies, especially by Chris Osgood, Peter Budaj, Cristobal Huet and Carey Price. Yep, the list of “bad outings” includes just about everyone at some point or [...]