2010 Fantasy Hockey & Sports Pools, Rankings, Leagues, News, & Sleepers

Avalanche Re-Sign Stewart

Ian Gooding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:12:43 +0000

The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed forward Chris Stewart to a two-year contract worth $6 million.

Savard’s Agent Blasts Bettman

Ian Gooding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:10:51 +0000

Larry Kelly, the agent for Marc Savard, blasted into Gary Bettman during an interview on Ottawa radio station TEAM 1200 on Thursday.

TSN

Paajarvi Going With One Name

Ian Gooding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:06:32 +0000

In case you heard the name and were wondering: yes, it is the same guy. The Oilers will be an interesting team to watch, as former first-round picks Paajarvi, Jordan Eberle, and Taylor Hall are all expected to crack the roster this season.

Staal To Miss Start Of Camp

Ian Gooding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:02:52 +0000

Staal is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, however. Staal is recovering from a serious foot injury that he suffered during the playoffs. It might not hurt to move him down your rankings a little, in case the recovery continues to be slow.

Habs Re-Sign Price

Ian Gooding — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:18:11 +0000

Price did not quite receive the $3 million per season that he was reportedly demanding, but the amount is fairly close and more worthy of his NHL track record. Even if he struggles again this season, Price should see the lion's share of the goaltending work in Montreal and is worth a selection as a number two fantasy goalie.

Sharks Announce Niemi Signing

Ian Gooding — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:28:31 +0000

The Chicago Blackhawks decided to walk away from the $2.75 million awarded to Niemi through arbitration. As a result, he is expected to compete with fellow Finn Antero Niittymaki for the starting role for the Sharks. Although both goalies should earn their share of wins for a strong team, it's probably not a good idea to pick either goalie in the early rounds of fantasy drafts, especially with the strong possibility of a timeshare.

NHL Gives NHLPA Ultimatum

Ian Gooding — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:49:55 +0000

The report said that the league would "grandfather" in all three contracts, provided that the PA met several conditions. One of the conditions is that future multi-year contracts should not include any seasons with the player over 40 years old. If the PA doesn't accept the conditions, then the league would disallow the Kovalchuk contract, void the Luongo contract, and investigate the Hossa contract. For the record, the NHL's Bill Daly has denied the report.

Ranger Still Not Returning

Ian Gooding — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:38:06 +0000

Paul Ranger is not expected to return to the Tampa Bay Lightning in time for training camp.

Tampa Tribune

Guerin Skates With Flyers

Ian Gooding — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:19:29 +0000

Guerin downplayed the skate, saying that he was already in the area visiting his father-in-law. He said that his agent had been in contact with the Flyers, but he was interested in getting back on the ice for a skate. If he happens to sign with the Flyers, he would have to sign for a bargain basement price, given the Flyers' tight cap situation.

Report: Niemi To Sign With Sharks

Ian Gooding — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:12:48 +0000

If Niemi is signed, he will push offseason signing Antero Niittymaki to a backup or a timeshare role, lowering Niittymaki's fantasy value. Thomas Greiss would be lowered to a third-string AHL role, negating any fantasy value he would have possessed as a backup goalie. Check back for further updates regarding a formal announcement.