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With the awards, the Vegas expansion draft, and the entry draft all happening last week, there is only one more big event to look forward to in the NHL offseason. Unrestricted free agents can sign wherever they want on Saturday, July 1. This year isn’t as exciting as usual because every free agent has a question mark, but there are some fantasy-relevant players available. This top 10's criteria is age, position, and last season’s point production. I’ll also discuss which teams could be interested and what question marks they…

Welcome to this weeks' edition of the Monday Morning Sleeper. Last week I profiled a wide receiver who will be playing for the Los Angeles Rams this upcoming season, named Robert Woods. His opportunity as the primary weapon for Jared Goff could pay high dividends to savvy fantasy owners who draft him higher than his average draft position.A Fantasy Football Sleeper is a player that is in a position to play beyond their rankings or expectations, and who may provide you with some value at their draft position.This week…

With another full week of baseball ahead, it's always smart to check the waiver wire or scout for the occasional 'diamond in the rough' fantasy star found at a very cheap cost. Winning the waiver wire could be the difference between grabbing a few extra points to land in the money or falling just short. Here's a few hitters that might be available on your league waiver wire or could be found at a relatively low cost against favorable pitching matchups.(Note: Stats and numbers are as of June 23rd)Monday, June 26: Adam…

As I am very well aware, I missed the Jacob Faria waiver wire bandwagon. When I looked at the players that were owned in less than 50% of leagues last week, I did not choose him because I wanted to wait one more week to see if he was for real. While I was waiting, his ownership on ESPN sites shot up to 61% and 85% in cbssports.com leagues. This is our lesson for the week. No matter what any us might say or write, if your gut tells you to pick someone up, do it. Not every pick up will rocket up the wire like Faria, but if you…

With All-Star festivities having taken place in the minor leagues, it’s the perfect time to catch up on some of the lesser known prospects making names for themselves. These are all players who jumped on my radar with their performances during the first half of this season and who you should keep an eye on in dynasty leagues.CATCHER Danny Jansen (TOR) Age: 22 Level: AA Current stats: .351 avg, 7 HR, 30 R, 27 RBI, 26K/19BB in 54 games (205 AB)- Drafted in 2013, Jansen has come out of nowhere this season. The Jays…

After two very subpar weeks of two-start pitchers, we have a much deeper pool to jump into this week. Though it isn't very heavy at the top, it is pretty deep with opportunities in just about every tier. That makes for some very exciting plays in leagues where you can stack these dual start pitchers in your lineup. If you are fortunate enough to have each tier covered, all the better! On the other hand, with so many options out there in multiple tiers, your opponents will also have the same opportunities to stack up. Keep…

This week our focus will be on my top five sleeper picks at the left wing position.  A note to remember when drafting wingers is that they can play on both sides. Don't be worried if you draft someone as a left winger and he plays mostly right. Once again, we will keep it easy and simple and base the list on points. Draft these guys carefully, and they should be great pickups for the middle or late rounds of any draft. In case you missed it, here are my picks for sleeper centers and right wings: Fantasy Hockey Sleepers for…

With the draft in sight, it's time to take a look at potential landing spots for this year's top prospects. Fit, talent, and draft history of teams were all taken into account with this mock, which includes a franchise cornerstone at the top, an international riser falling out of the top 10, and a downtrodden franchise landing some serious upside. 1. Philadelphia 76ers (from Celtics) – Markelle Fultz, Guard, Washington After completing a trade to move up to the first pick, the Sixers will almost assuredly take Fultz. Fultz…

When it comes to fantasy sports, etiquette in your league is of utmost importance. Using bad etiquette can have consequences, but for the most part those consequences are social. For example: You may be ignored when a manager is shopping a player as a result of poor rapport with the trading manager. With trading being such a huge part of fantasy sports, you want to make sure that you adhere to the rules of etiquette, in order to build and preserve trade relationships and to help maintain the integrity of your league. LEAGUE…

Due to increased coverage, it's difficult to identify trade targets. Deluged by the "buy low and sell high" angles published weekly, fantasy owners who put in the time understand the concept. However, fantasy owners need to recognize when a player's breakout may be for real. In this instance, one may perceive his player as a sell high option, making for an interesting target in trades.Last year, only two second basemen scored at least 90 runs, hit 30 or more home runs, and drove in more than 90: Robinson Cano and Brian…