It is a rare case when there is a double nine on the weekend. What is a double nine? Simply, it’s when Sunday means as much as Saturday. This was a phrase we coined about 15 years ago when we used it to win a Fantasy hockey league on the last day because we checked schedules well in advance. Believe us, when we say it pays off.
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Week 21 features, for one, a full week. It has been awhile, hasn’t it? When scouring through the waiver wire, the pickings are definitely more slim. For head-to-head leagues, there are only a couple more weeks left before the playoffs begin. Even rotisserie owners are feeling the pinch as March roars in. In our search for this week’s picks, we dug a little deeper than usual. There may be more questions than usual.
The Wire Troll: Zemgus Girgensons Trending Up Read Post »
If it feels like we have been gone for a few weeks, it is because the NHL version of The Wire Troll has been in a “Sochi slumber.” With the Olympics over, it’s time to look ahead at Week 20 in your Fantasy hockey leagues. Who are the players that could see a bit of a Fantasy boost?
The Wire Troll: Teemu Selanne Can Still Do it Read Post »
Week 19 is technically a short week as the Olympic break starts on February 9, but we are getting a bit ahead of ourselves. This is our final episode of The Wire Troll until the end of February. Do not worry as we will be on Twitter plenty to answer questions and offer potential waiver wire moves during the shorter week.
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On the bright side, there will be some promotional things going on. After all, the break means a new form of Fantasy hockey for the masses. Stay tuned for details, but Olympic Fantasy hockey will be a reality in a big big way. Here at RotoRob.com, we will try our best to handicap it for you so the best decisions can be made in your box pools.
The Wire Troll: Ryane Clowe Claws Back Read Post »
Fantasy hockey magic has a way of just surfacing unexpectedly. Why are owners flocking to the waiver wire in record numbers this season? There are plenty of reasons but the biggest is the injuries. Sometimes you may feel like you’re blindfolded and throwing darts at a board. The success rate of finding a good pickup is less than 30 per cent right now. Why? Again, most leagues are extremely competitive. Wires are picked cleaner than a turkey wishbone.
The Wire Troll: Kevin Poulin is a Nice Short-Term Option Read Post »
It is hard to believe but here we are — 2014 is upon us and now is the time of waiver wire discontent. With just five weeks until the Olympic break, injuries and depth count more than ever. The strangest thing is there are only a handful of weeks after the break so that playoff move has to start a bit sooner rather than later.
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