1. Why does everyone hate Nickelback?…sorry, wrong list. Trusting the Process A few folks have asked about the writing process. In general, I’ll come up with a topic after conferring with Nate and or the other contributors. After that, it’s just about trying to establish some sort of starting point and seeing where that leads.Continue reading “Top Ten Burning Questions in Fantasy Hockey for 2023-2024”
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Drafting Defensemen
Mark Barbour (@18sktrs, 18skaters.com) Introduction Similar to the Zero-G approach to drafting goalies, I like to invest as little draft capital as possible in defensemen. Put another way, I like to draft elite forwards and live or die with them. This article describes my process. Step 1: Get Good Skater Projections I don’t rely onContinue reading “Drafting Defensemen”
Thrift Store Shopping – 2023-24 Goalie Bargain Shopping
It’s that time of year we are all preparing for our drafts and looking at ADPs from what are supposed to be credible sources. I wanted to jump in with today’s article and release a public service announcement to all my fellow GMs out there. Stop what you are doing and listen! Do not overContinue reading “Thrift Store Shopping – 2023-24 Goalie Bargain Shopping “
10 Players I Was Right About in 2022-2023
Looking back at my fantasy hockey 2022-2023 draft results, suggests I’ve got some nerve writing this article. Fortunately the water is flowing rather rapidly under that troubled bridge. Ivan Provorov? Robert Thomas? Whadda ya kiddin’ me? I’d like to reiterate what I’ve been screaming about since I began writing for Apples and Ginos. Namely toContinue reading “10 Players I Was Right About in 2022-2023”
Ten Players Who Surprised Me in 2022-2023
(Yahoo Standard Points League pre and postseason rankings highlighted in parenthesis) As is the yoozh, or the yuzh…maybe it’s the uzhe? however you say it, I’m going to keep off the beaten path here. Additionally, I’m restricting this to players I either rostered at some point during last season (2022-2023) or who made my All-PainContinue reading “Ten Players Who Surprised Me in 2022-2023”
Movers & Shakers – UFA Signing “My” Guys
We are back, my dudes, with our 3rd entry into the A&G Fantasy Hockey Universe and I am amped! The NHL has been busy over the past few three weeks with the draft, trades, and UFA signings. Fresh faces in new places will be this article’s focus as we take another spin around the sunContinue reading “Movers & Shakers – UFA Signing “My” Guys”
Top Ten Fantasy Breakout Players for 2022-2023
No filler here folks. We’re cutting right to the chase: Two requirements: 1. I rostered the player(s) in 2022-2023. 2. I will be targeting these players for 2023-2024. Let’s go: Connor McDavid, EDM- C: In a previous article, I called McDavid the most underrated overrated player in the NHL. After two years of rostering him,Continue reading “Top Ten Fantasy Breakout Players for 2022-2023”
Top 10 Fantasy Busts of 2022-2023
Dust of Snow The way a crow Shook down on me The dust of snow From a hemlock tree Has given my heart A change of mood And saved some part Of a day I had rued. –Robert Frost …if you’re reading this, you’re well on your way to not making the same mistakes IContinue reading “Top 10 Fantasy Busts of 2022-2023”
#ZeroG in 2023
Hello everyone and welcome in for another article, the long-awaited #ZeroG update based on the 2022-2023 season. Before I get into that, I want to take a second to invite you to join the Apples & Ginos community on Discord and the Apples & Ginos Patreon where I would be more than happy to answerContinue reading “#ZeroG in 2023”
Don’t Stop Believing: A Season in Review
This was a tough year for me in my main leagues; I am usually the aggressive GM in any league I am in, and this year was no different. Although I have become more patient, I always ensure I use all my available moves and my door is always open for trades. I am likeContinue reading “Don’t Stop Believing: A Season in Review”
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