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Fever49
Fever49's Profile PicFever49 is one of Hockey.com's most opinionated posters, with a handful of entertaining reads in his blog section. Inside the forums area, the fan of the Blue Jackets is also starting to throw down the mitts and toss ‘em in several threads.
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Martin Biron
  • Age: 30
  • Team: Philadelphia Flyers
  • Born: Lac St. Charles, QC
With a .914 save percentage in the 2008 playoffs, Martin Biron (left) has helped the Flyers advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
5-11-2008 - 5-17-2008

NHL playoff fantasy pools full of surprises

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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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Lastest Blog Posts - April 2008

Johan Franzen of the Red Wings is an early candidate for the Conn Smythe Trophy.

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

By : henwood 11 days 20 hours 29 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 : henwood 18 days 10 hours 52 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 : henwood 25 days 12 hours 26 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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The always-entertaining Jeremy Roenick has been a pleasant surprise for the San Jose Sharks. (CP Images)

Hockey playoff pool sleepers may wake up this spring

By : henwood 32 days 11 hours 48 minutes ago.
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Where art thou, Chris Kontos?

And where have you gone, John Druce? In the immortal words of Simon and Garfunkel, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you. Well, maybe not an entire nation - just those those looking for a stiff who can put up points when it matters most.

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Brian Campbell was brought to San Jose at the trade deadline. (CP Images)

Hockey playoff pool should come down to last teams standing

By : henwood 33 days 10 hours 11 minutes ago.
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OK, so you've got the fridge loaded with beer, a couple months worth of peanuts and pretzels crammed into the cupboard and you've told the better half you'll be up from the basement for a kiss, and a little sunlight, sometime in June.

So now it's time to figure out a plan of attack in making your fantasy hockey picks for the 2008 NHL playoffs.

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