The Wire Troll: Steve Sullivan Playing Like a Kid Again

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Bergenheim has played very well with 17 points in his last 26 games and to top it off, he has 15 of those in his last 20. The bottom line is this guy is averaging right around five shots per game in his last 10 contests. Bergenheim has played at least 17 minutes in eight of those games and has seen some 19 and 20 minute efforts also. If you are in dire need of some decent scoring depth and shots on goal then Bergenheim just may be your guy. At the very least he is definitely a nice short-term fix.

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The Wire Troll: Jiri Tlusty Moves to Top Line

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Do you get the feeling that the NHL trade deadline is getting closer? The answer is surely an emphatic yes. At press time, there will only be eight days until one of the craziest days of the year in hockey. The speculation always rises every season even if the trades do not live up to the hype. Say hello to cold reality, but players will change teams even before the deadline and some already have.

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The Wire Troll: Mikael Samuelsson Quietly Producing in Florida

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

The goal is to show a little love to some players on the waiver wire that usually do not receive any. Sometimes, it’s not easy in Fantasy leagues to navigate through the murk and mire of the dog days. Week 18 is coming up for the GMs out there, so this exercise becomes even more crucial as we hit the home stretch.

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The Wire Troll: Sam Gagner Goes Wild

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Now, there are times when the NHL All-Star Break is a very good thing. Some players respond well after a little rest and relaxation from game action. Imagine the stretch run as a chance to bolster playoff position or try to make the dance. Players and Fantasy hockey general managers generally think the same way in this regard. Week 17 is up ahead in most Fantasy leagues and if you are not ready, chances for success will pass you by.

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The Wire Troll: Cody Hodgson is Producing

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

With Week 15 coming up for Fantasy hockey owners, the realization that the “playoff push” is coming fast and furious should hit very hard. The injuries keep piling up for teams and with no end in sight, there are just times when you have to go so unconventional that even the best experts will wind up scratching their heads. It can be a time to completely tank some categories in the interest of saving others on your team.

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The Wire Troll: Carlo Colaiacovo Producing for the Blues

/ Chris Wassel, Hockey, The Wire Troll

Did you ever have the feeling that January really is just “one of those months?” This is the time of year where Fantasy thoughts turn into the classic “oh, who is hurt now?” scenario. If you don’t think so, then think again. When you recall some of the more recent injuries, they really do have Fantasy GMs scrambling for viable alternatives.

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