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 NHL Expansion Draft Prediction Next season, the NHL is going to roll the dice on Vegas. This experiment might not work because of how touristy Vegas is and may not cultivate a fanbase. On the other hand, the Knights may be a pretty good team off the bat. I wouldn't be surprised if they make the playoffs next season. They have a coach in Gerard Gallant, who was unfairly fired from Florida in the middle of the season, who's been a pretty good coach. They could win the draft lottery and get projected first overall pick, Nolan…

It's always interesting to look at the ownership charts in the first couple of weeks of a season to see who fantasy owners are clamoring for and those who they are dumping on the waiver wires. At some point, someone will discuss the panic issue among fantasy owners, but it is still interesting to see who is climbing up or down the ownership charts on the major fantasy sites, including the leagues here at Fantrax. Here are some of the names that are showing up on these lists. RISING STARS Mark Reynolds, 1b, Colorado Rockies…

Week three gives way to far more intriguing match-ups than sure bet aces with 2 starts. The last two weeks have seen a majority of ace caliber pitchers getting 2 starts. Now we roll around to some young arms and improving veterans getting a chance to double up on points. Just because they aren't considered "ace" caliber doesn't mean you can't capitalize on multiple starts, early season success, or good match-up play. This week offers very little in "sure thing" 2 start starting pitching.As in previous weeks, I'll tier…

With all due respect to Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, I don't think either of them are one of the top six players in the 2016-17 NBA MVP race!  Durant was hurt for a large chunk of the year and Curry was not quite as good as a second fiddle for the Warriors.  Here is a look at who I would vote for in order for the 2016-17 MVP Award:Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder - 28-year old Russell Westbrook is my pick for the 2016-17 NBA MVP!  When Kevin Durant left the Thunder for the Warriors, everyone was predicting the…

When you think about playing the deep sleeper game in fantasy baseball, you are usually looking for top prospects who could get a chance at a promotion and a possible clear path to playing time when they do get to the show.  With the exception of Trey Mancini (who is already pounding the ball for the Baltimore Orioles), here are the other 8 guys I would think of picking up and stashing if I were you:Trey Mancini, 1B.OF, Baltimore Orioles - 25-year old righty swinging 1B/OF Trey Mancini has been platooning so far this…

Sometimes you catch lightning in a bottle when you take a player that you don't want, but end up drafting in your MLB Fantasy league due to circumstances that come up in a draft or auction. It's important to identify those players on your team and to sell them high if they get off to fast starts. Here are five of those guys:Zack Greinke, Arizona Diamondbacks - One thing I have always admired about 33-year old righty starting pitcher Zack Greinke is his honesty!  Every time he has become a free agent, he has stated that…

After taking a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture in the last post, this time we'll be examining the Western Conference to see how teams stack up against each other and what outcomes we can expect. As always, leave me your selections in the comment section!NHL Playoff Predictions: Eastern ConferenceChicago Blackhawks (1st Central) vs. Nashville Predators (WC2) Season Series: 4-1 ChicagoThe Blackhawks come into the playoffs as the Western Conference's top team, finishing with 109 points, and are the…

It's never too early to scour the waiver wire looking for bargains. Here are the 10 MLB Fantasy guys I recommend you pick up in your league(s) for the mid-April.Michael Wacha, St. Louis Cardinals - I made sure I watched 25-year old righty starting pitcher Michael Wacha's 2017 season debut as I wanted to see if he made it back from the shoulder problems that ruined his 2016 season.  I was amazed at what I saw, as he was pumping 96 mph fastballs for six innings!  He was the winning pitcher as he only gave up 3 hits and 1…

The NHL playoffs are one of the most exciting times of the year. It’s when the stars of the league get to shine like Sidney Crosby, and Patrick Kane and teams get to show what they are truly made of. Playoffs are also time for lesser-known players, like Justin Williams or Bryan Bickell, to make a name for themselves and flourish in the game’s biggest stage. We all look forward to what new stars like Conor McDavid and Auston Matthews will do. But here are some lesser-known players that had a breakout season and could also…

Fantasy Football The 2017 NFL draft is three weeks away, which means fantasy football season is right around the corner. With that in mind, I will be looking at three different rookies you should consider staying away from in redraft leagues. I will be purely looking at the individual and not taking into account a possible landing spot.Here is the most likely list of offensive skill positions in the first round:Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina DeShaun Watson, QB, Clemson Deshone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame…