For anyone living under a rock, the Tampa Bay Lightning have started the season in ridiculous fashion, posting a record of 13-2-2 in the first 17 games of the season. They currently sit at the top of the NHL rankings and have at least 8 points more than all teams in the Eastern Conference. In …
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After all the hype this summer, the Buffalo Sabres have essentially found themselves in a slightly better position than last year after the first 12 games. Although Eichel is healthy this year and putting up 12 points in 12 games, the Sabres only have 3 wins so far this season. Buffalo fans are confused and the …
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Against all expectations, the Vegas Golden Knights are off the best start for an expansion franchise in NHL history. Their 8-1-0 record so far places them 3rd in the Western Conference and in the NHL’s top 5 best teams to start the 2017-2018 season. This unexpected turn of events has many fans questioning what is going …
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After another embarrassing 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, a night removed from another embarrassing loss to the San Jose Sharks, it has become clear that the Montreal Canadiens are trending downwards this season due to their lack of offensive creativity and center depth. It has come to a point where Alex Galchenyuk has …
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Since the Montreal Canadiens admitted their defeat at the hands of the New York Rangers in the 2016-2017 playoffs, rumors had run rampant that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin had his hands full trying to patch together his team. Bergevin had clear holes in his lineup at center, right wing and left defense. Although he may …
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In every sport, there is a position that is pivotal to championship success. In baseball, it’s the pitcher. In football it’s the quarterback. In soccer, it’s the center mid-field. In hockey, it is without a doubt the goaltender. A strong goaltender can make or break a team. Just ask the Montreal Canadiens how confident they …
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The Best Offense Is A Good Defense When researching your draft options for your upcoming pool, be sure to use the following rule for your defense picks: Select 2 defensemen within the first 5 picks. Many poolers who have followed this and have come out on top, mainly due to point production drop off between …
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It’s September everyone! You know what that means, don’t you? Fantasy hockey pools are starting up as friends and families scramble to convince undecided members to join their league. Most people will shy away from hockey pools because of the daily upkeep and the lack of statistical knowledge, but Scrimmage and Stats has you covered …
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This week’s breaking news in the world of sport has been the ludicrous four-year contracts awarded to Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) and James Harden (Houston Rockets) for $201 and $228 million respectively. Those salaries are considered insanely high for the NBA and has many fans questioning how the Warriors and Rockets are going to …
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