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Chris Osgood
Chris Osgood
  • Age: 35
  • Team: Detroit Red Wings
  • Born: Alberta, Canada
By only allowing a pair of goals in the first two games against Dallas last week, Osgood has helped Detroit to continue their dominance in the 2008 playoffs. Mr. Reliable has yet to lose a game in this current post-season.
5-11-2008 - 5-17-2008

NHL playoff fantasy pools full of surprises

Posted by: Marty Henwood 7 days 3 hours 22 minutes ago.
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While Stars’ captain Brenden Morrow made a name for himself long before this playoff run, he has turned up his game a few notches as the Stars make a spirited run for the Stanley Cup.(CP Images)
While Stars’ captain Brenden Morrow made a name for himself long before this playoff run, he has turned up his game a few notches as the Stars make a spirited run for the Stanley Cup.(CP Images)

They've hit the half way pole in the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs and just four horses remain in the hunt as they head for home.

Some things just don't seem right here. Marty Turco is in Conn-Smythe form. Ditto Martin Biron. Marian Hossa is scoring. Johan Franzen has more points than Zetterberg and Datsyuk - and, no, that is not a typo.

What's next? Chris Simon wins the Lady Byng?

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Detroit’s Johan Franzen was considered a frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, but a head injury may change that.

Conn Smythe candidates and playoff fantasy hopes

By : Marty Henwood 3 hours 54 minutes ago.
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It's the time of year where legends, not to mention your playoff fantasy hopes, are made.

One brilliant spring can be the exclamation point on a sensational Hall of Fame run when discussing the likes of Roy, Yzerman, Lidstrom, Stevens, Sakic, Gretzky, Orr, Lafleur or Mario.

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While Stars’ captain Brenden Morrow made a name for himself long before this playoff run, he has turned up his game a few notches as the Stars make a spirited run for the Stanley Cup.(CP Images)

NHL playoff fantasy pools full of surprises

By : Marty Henwood 7 days 3 hours 23 minutes ago.
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They've hit the half way pole in the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs and just four horses remain in the hunt as they head for home.

Some things just don't seem right here. Marty Turco is in Conn-Smythe form. Ditto Martin Biron. Marian Hossa is scoring. Johan Franzen has more points than Zetterberg and Datsyuk - and, no, that is not a typo.

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Detroit’s Johan Franzen was considered a frontrunner for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, but a head injury may change that.

Johan Franzen, NHL Playoff MVP? It’s not a Conn job

By : Marty Henwood 14 days 2 hours 42 minutes ago.
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Hands up those of you who figured Johan Franzen would be rubbing shoulders with the scoring leaders as the Stanley Cup playoffs chugged along towards the halfway pole.

OK, head to the front of the class. That one guy over there. Yes, you, Johan Franzen's nephew.

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Barring injury, it seems that Dominik Hasek will be a spectator on the Detroit Red Wings’ bench for the remainder of the playoffs. (CP Images)

Dominik Hasek backup role hurts NHL playoff fantasy hopes

By : Marty Henwood 20 days 17 hours 4 minutes ago.
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No matter what else happens in these wacky Stanley Cup playoffs, one thing that can't be overlooked is that we've probably seen Dominik Hasek play his final game in the National Hockey League.

For you poolies who took Hasek in your fantasy draft thinking the Detroit Red Wings would go deep into the playoffs, it looks as though you're out of luck. Better hope your forwards pile up the points, because your goalie won't be.

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Montreal Canadiens Alex Kovalev, from Russia, celebrates after scoring the winning goal in the first overtime to defeat the 3-2 Boston Bruins during game two NHL Stanley Cup first round hockey playoff action in Montreal, Saturday April 12, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

NHL playoff pool may hinge on your own line-juggling

By : Marty Henwood 27 days 18 hours 39 minutes ago.
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Should you be looking for a plan of attack in your playoff fantasy draft as the quest for the Cup continues, it's time to put it all on the line.

As mentioned last week, one of the keys for playoff fantasy success is to narrow down your Cup favorites to the four teams you figure will advance to the Stanley Cup conference finals.

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