What is wrong in Big D? The Stars one of the best defensive teams in the NHL for a better part of a decade have struggled out of the gate and nobody's fantasy value has been hit worse than Marty Turco. Turco has averaged 35 wins a season, a miniscule 2.16 GAA and .912 SV% since he became the Stars starter in 2003. Fantasy season's are a marathon, so just consider this an early season blip. Dallas's new golden boy is off to a great start, the mysterious Brunstrom has exploded out of the gate.The acquisition of Alex Tanguay in Montreal has provided early dividends. As the Canadiens second line seems to have rejuvenated captain Saku Koivu. The strong play of Guiliame Latendresse has also sent people to the waiver wire to add the right winger, even with the imminent return of Christopher Higgins it looks like Latendresse will remain on the second line. But all is not rosy in Montreal as Andrei Kostitsyn is out indefinitely, but his situation is improving.
Jason Williams, one of the pre-season favourites for the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes has already found himself on the third line in Atlanta. The immediate benefactors so far have been Bryan Little and Todd White. Bryan Little should be followed closely as his success is not entirely dependant upon Kovlachuk, but first line minutes will result in him making fantasy noise a season early.
In Florida a fast start has new hero emerging. And some harsh words from the Beezer about franchise forward Nathan Horton. These are not the type of things you want to hear about a young talent like Nathan Horton, seeing as I was never a big fan of "the Beezer", I think I will give Horton the benefit of the doubt. Horton does need to step up this season to bury the underachiever label. One of the Muskoka Five is down and out already, will the powerplay suffer?
After a monster finish to the 2008 playoffs Phil Kessel looks to have taken the leap forward. Kessel looks to have gained confidence from his strong play in the B's comeback against Montreal and has started this season with some beautiful goals. He will continue to be an intriguing prospect to follow throughout the 2009 season. With the return of Manny Fernandez and Tuukka Rask looming will a goalie controversy erupt in Beantown?
You know you are struggling when John Mitchell is your first line center. Has there been a less important team in fantasy circles than the 2009 Toronto Maple Leafs? I know, I know. Luke Schenn is a future star.
Spezza demoted? Not exactly the end of the world for Spezza owners as he will still get his powerplay minutes. They still have no goaltending to the chagrin of all the die hard Sens fans and the delight of Leaf Nation.
Mr. Britney Spears has been promoted. Don't worry Mr. Quenneville, give it a couple of weeks and you will be cursing his name and praying a bag of cheetos will cure him of being a big pussy!
Another Koivu convert. Is Gaborik on the move? Bob Gainey would have to be drunk to make that move. With a slew of free agents to sign this summer and Carey Price to deal with in 2010 the Canadiens would create cap chaos with this move. Gaborik is overrated, as long as he continues his brittle ways I would not invest my fantasy dollars in him. Gaborik and Nolan are no surprise, but Bouchard is, here is hoping he can get healthy enough to reach his fantasy potential.
Congrats to James Mirtle and his new gig at from the rink
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