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Monday Daily Puck: An Avalanche of Disappointment
April 3, 2017
In the season's final days, there's no reason to trust the Avalanche any longer. Their season was a colossal failure.
Wildly Disappointing: Monday Daily Puck
March 27, 2017
What's wrong with the Wild? The answer isn't necessarily what you'd expect.
Monday Daily Puck: Anyone But Arizona
March 20, 2017
A look at Monday's NHL slate, including why Arizona is a team you don't want to touch, even if other struggling teams can provide value.
Monday Daily Puck: The Struggling Eight
March 13, 2017
Alex Ovechkin's slump has hit career-worst proportions, plus intriguing depth pickups for an atypically busy Monday in the NHL.
Monday Daily Puck: Production in Unexpected Places
March 6, 2017
Richard Bachman came out of nowhere to have a huge night Sunday. It's been a week full of stars playing like Stars and a couple unexpected performances.
Monday Daily Puck: Bishop to King 4
February 27, 2017
Despite all attention being on Sunday's big Oscar flub, there were some significant moves made in the NHL. That includes two big trades.
Monday Daily Puck: Something to Howl About
February 20, 2017
The Arizona Coyotes are providing surprising value right now. Plus, Jonathan Drouin, remember when there were questions about his talent? Good times.
Monday Daily Puck: No, No, Nyquist
February 13, 2017
Gustav Nyquist may be forced onto the shelf until after the trade deadline and the secret is getting out on J.T. Miller.
Monday Daily Puck: The Weight of Lowered Expectations
February 5, 2017
If you can look past one of the greatest Super Bowls ever, the Islanders are having a resurgence and there's some quality depth additions to be found on their roster.
Monday Daily Puck: Johnny Be Good
January 23, 2017
Monday Daily Puck: Aho-y There
January 9, 2017
There are a couple of rookies we're forgetting about and they're worth digging into it.
Monday Daily Puck: Pat Is Back
Monday Daily Puck: Pat Is Back
December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016
Monday Daily Puck: Raanta Is King
December 12, 2016
Antti Raanta has taken over the starting gig from Henrik Lundqvist and he's earned it.
Monday Daily Puck: Here's Johnny
December 5, 2016
Among Sunday's surprises was the unexpected return of Johnny Gaudreau, who helped the Flames trounce the Ducks.
Monday Daily Puck: Florida Goes South
November 28, 2016
The Florida Panthers have fired coach Gerard Gallant, making him the surprising first coach to be fired this season.
Monday Daily Puck: Barkov at the Moon
November 21, 2016
A weird night in the NHL gives way to a packed schedule with a few marquee games on the slate.
Monday Daily Puck: Lightning Strikes Brooklyn
November 14, 2016
After a fun Sunday slate, Monday is more sparse with a great matchup between the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning.
Monday Daily Puck: The Biggest Surprise in Chicago
November 7, 2016
Artem Anisimov's 11-game point streak is the toast of the NHL.
Monday Daily Puck: Finally Flying
October 24, 2016
The Heritage Classic didn't quite deliver on promises, but the young Flyers definitely are.
Sunday Daily Puck: Heritage Classic Time
October 23, 2016
Young stars highlight the Heritage Classic, which precedes a couple of games that should provide great fantasy options.
Monday Daily Puck: An Avalanche of Goals
October 17, 2016
Colorado is set to become a team with a lot of fantasy weapons
Thursday Daily Puck: Barkov-ing Mad
April 14, 2016
Day 1 of the postseason is in the rearview, and we're looking at a few things the box score won't tell you.
Saturday Daily Puck: All Things Must End
April 9, 2016
It's the penultimate day of the season, with all 30 teams on the slate. Take it in, the playoffs are just around the corner.
Thursday Daily Puck: He's Baaaack
April 7, 2016
The key to finding late season success from players may be trying to find the ones who are still motivated by something beyond pride
Saturday Daily Puck: Milestones to Go Before I Sleep
April 2, 2016
Alex Ovechkin and Patrick Kane hit a couple impressive milestones in Friday's action.
Thursday Daily Puck: The Home Stretch
March 31, 2016
The postseason is almost here, and while the West is largely settled, there's a lot at stake in the East still.
Saturday Daily Puck: Wednesday Night Rivalry, On Saturday
March 26, 2016
With plenty of meaningful hockey happening Saturday, one game rises above the others in its ability to impact the postseason and provide serious drama
Thursday Daily Puck: The Sky Isn't Falling
March 24, 2016
The Islanders snap their slump and it's a good sign that the sky is not falling in Brooklyn.
Saturday Daily Puck: Grand Central IR
March 19, 2016
Three major players have been taken off the board in the last 24 hours, changing the playoff race in the West and fantasy plans everywhere.
Thursday Daily Puck: Wheeler-in' and Dealin'
March 17, 2016
Blake Wheeler is wildly under-valued and had all his tool taken from him at the trade deadline. But he's transcending those obstacles.
Saturday Daily Puck: Gally Up
March 12, 2016
Dennis Wideman returns from his 20-game suspension and Alex Galchenyuk might be the league's hottest player right now.
Thursday Daily Puck: The Squeaky Wheel
March 10, 2016
Thomas Greiss just got cast in a starring role for the Islanders and it's time to see if he can handle the spotlight.
Monday Daily Puck: Corey's Coming
March 7, 2016
Is this the year Corey Crawford wins a Vezina? Dustin Nelson looks at the man who may be your new frontrunner for goalie of the year.
Saturday Daily Puck: Bloomin' Jackets
March 5, 2016
The Columbus Blue Jackets are rallying when it doesn't matter for their season, but it could matter in fantasy.
Thursday Daily Puck: Seabrook Run
March 3, 2016
Now is the time for big-game players to start playing big. Dustin Nelson looks at a few players stepping up.
Saturday Daily Puck: Trade Winds Hit Windy City
February 27, 2016
With three trades in two days, Stan Bowman and the Blackhawks are all-in. Dustin Nelson looks at the fantasy impact.
Thursday Daily Puck: San Jose's Feeding Frenzy
February 25, 2016
Dustin Nelson looks over how impressive the San Jose Sharks have been on an individual level and why Jarome Iginla is a great play right now.
Saturday Daily Puck: The Friendly Ghost
February 20, 2016
Shayne Gostisbehere is making a case of Calder contention and
Thursday Daily Puck: A Minny-Streak
February 18, 2016
The Minnesota Wild are bouncing back from their eight-game losing streak, while Patrick Sharp and Tomas Hertl require some expectation adjustments.
Saturday Daily Puck: Wild Expectation Adjustment
February 13, 2016
The Minnesota Wild are ailing and it's time to stop giving their star players your trust.
Thursday Daily Puck: Dion Debuts
February 11, 2016
Dion Phaneuf made his debut with the Senators Wednesday and there were mixed results.
Saturday Daily Puck: Flip the Script
February 6, 2016
Early season storylines aren't always storylines that last. Just ask Sidney Crosby, the Anaheim Ducks or Tyler Johnson.
Thursday Daily Puck: Wish You Were Here
February 4, 2016
The Montreal Canadiens lost again on Wednesday and desperately seeking the return of Carey Price. Until that happens, it's tough to trust many players in Montreal.
Saturday Daily Puck: On a Larkin
January 23, 2016
Dylan Larkin and Aaron Ekblad are having an under-appreciated impact on their team. Petr Mrazek simply isn't getting the love he deserves. That ends now.
Thursday Daily Puck: What Are We Drouin Now?
January 21, 2016
The Jonathan Drouin Saga goes on and on and on.
Saturday Daily Puck: Hagelin With Pittsburgh
January 16, 2016
The Penguins and Ducks swapped struggling wingers and Patrick Kane scored his first hat trick. (Really. His first.)
Thursday Daily Puck: He Who Gaffs Last
January 14, 2016
The Anaheim Ducks are starting to recover from a terrible start to the season, as is Jakub Voracek.
Saturday Daily Puck: Home Sweet Home
January 9, 2016
Ryan Johansen makes his debut with the Nashville Predators and looks right at home
Thursday Daily Puck: Jonesin' For A Move
January 7, 2016
It was a busy day in the NHL, so we break down what moves with Seth Jones, Ryan Johansen, Mike Richards, Vincent Lecavalier and Luke Schenn mean.
Saturday Daily Puck: Our Regularly Scheduled Program
January 2, 2016
The Winter Classic is still fun, but I prefer when there are 24 teams in action.