Week 2 has come and gone but not with some confusion of the rules.
The controversy surrounding the number of goalie starts begins with the change from last year's requirement of two to 4 initially. The Commissioner admits that this change was made without announcement and with no mention in the rule changes discussed over the off-season. This has caused problems between the returning franchises and the expansion teams. The Commissioner has announced today that for the remainder (and vast majority) of the season, the requirement for goalie starts will be three (3).
Last week saw last year's champions suffer another humiliating loss, this time at the hands of AmIGone. While it is still too early to fix any team in their position, Nocturne's Killers are looking for a little inspiration to avoid being Nocturne's Lament. Meanwhile, Mighty Taco and DaZ fought a close battle with DaZ emerging the 1-point victor. This keeps both teams high in the Yahoo rankings (divisional rankings to follow soon), an outcome neither can be too sad about. Both teams looked evenly matched - their previous wins look less like an upset and more like the start of a trend. The Stingrays continued their early season dominance by trouncing Wicked Pissahs. The Pissahs went from one of the highest hitting teams in Week 1 to the lowest in Week 2 - will inconsistency be the byword for this team? The Underdogs again proved themselves to be a misnomer as they cowed Margaritas on their way to first place in the league, followed closely by Stingrays and DaZ.
This week, the Stingrays air all their grievances against the Commissioner's team in an all-out Casino Royale! James Bond will be on hand to throw out the first puck - don't miss it! In another top match, Ice Kinkajous and The Underdogs fight in a match worthy of Ali vs. Frasier, though considerably less well attended. Oh and ahh as these heavy-weights of the Zamboni throw down (or fall down) on the ice! In a grudge match of titanic proportions, Mighty Taco and Nocturne's Killers look for supremacy in the Bowman division! It may not be Cain vs. Abel, but it will be biblical... Meanwhile, Thunder Bay and Wicked Pissahs each look for a way out of the basement labyrinth. Don't expect David Bowie to show up, though - He's adverse to the ice. Margaritas look to keep the Chiefs from staying above .500 while the Chiefs, who finally figured out how to capitalize their name, look to capitalize on their recent aquisitions. Perhaps their success will rival that of the Flying V! Finally, the RedBombers look to leverage their position against DaZ to bring about a power shift by capitalizing on their core competencies to lessen the quality gap. Sounds Thrilling!
The Highs and Lows of Week 2:
Skaters:
G: 13 (DaZ); 5 (Wicked Pissahs)
A: 23 (Mighty Taco); 8 (Wicked Pissahs)
+/-: 12 (AmIGone); -11 (Wicked Pissahs)
PIM: 44 (Wicked Pissahs); 12 (Ice Kinkajous)
PPP: 15 (Mighty Taco); 7 (Nocturne's Killers, Wicked Pissahs, Margaritas)
SHP: 1 (Mighty Taco, Margaritas, Ice Kinkajous, RedBombers); 0 (everyone else)
SOG: 100 (Stingrays I); 68 (The Underdogs)
FW: 107 (Ice Kinkajous); 49 (Margaritas)
Goalies:
W: 5 (Margaritas); 1 (Thunder Bay, RedBombers)
GAA: 1.76 (AmIGone, DaZ); 4.18 (Thunder Bay)
SV: 182 (Margaritas); 66 (Thunder Bay)
SV%: 0.946 (DaZ); 0.848 (RedBombers)
SHO: 2 (AmIGone); 0 (all other but Nocturne's Killers)
Season Highs (week of record in parentheses):
Skaters:
G: 14 - Wicked Pissahs (1)
A: 23 Mighty Taco (2)
+/-: 17 - Stingrays I (1)
PIM: 57 Wicked Pissahs (1)
PPP: 17 - Wicked Pissahs (1)
SHP: 2 - DaZ (1)
SOG: 101 - Wicked Pissahs (1)
FW: 107 - Wicked Pissahs (1), Ice Kinkajous (2)
Goalies:
W: 5 - Margaritas (2)
GAA: 0.75 - Nocturne's Killers (1)
SV: 182 - Margaritas (2)
SV%: 0.973 - Nocturne's Killers (1)
SHO: 2 - Nocturne's Killers (1), AmIGone (2)
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007
The Season Begins (Week 1)
The season has begun and parity looks to be the word to best describe the events of the first week. Of the top three teams from the 2006 season, the best showing was from the reigning champions, Nocturne's Killers, who lost to Wicked Pissahs 6-7. AmIGone lost their season opener with a devastating 3-7 loss to Mighty Taco, most likely due to a bad case of indigestion; their goalies certainly choked. It went worse for Thunder Bay, losing 3-8 to the inappropriately named The Underdogs. Offensive performance was lacking in Thunder Bay's return as was a good GAA.
In contrast to the returning champions, the expansion teams came out relatively strong, with Stingrays tying the Chiefs (now properly capitalized), Margaritas tying the RedBombers (color added to spice up their team), and the aforementioned trouncing of Thunder Bay by The Underdogs. In other action, DaZ (last year's bottom team) has moved their team into a position of power as they took out last year's #4 team Ice Kinkajous 10-3. DaZ's offense and goaltending were both in sync on their way to the biggest win of the day.
Next week promises to be even more exciting as former heavyweights AmIGone and Nocturne's Killers face off to see who will gain the early upper hand and who will be sent to the scrap heap. Mighty Taco & DaZ will face off after each of their upset wins in a matchup that is sure to feature plenty of offense! Stingrays will take on the Wicked Pissahs while Margaritas take on The Underdogs as the expansion teams continue to make noise in the league. Who will emerge as the power to beat? Old and New powers Thunder Bay and Chiefs will face off, with the biggest question being if Teemu Selanne will decide to play or retire - the Chief's entire strategy will change on his announcement. Finally, the RedBombers look to defeat the Ice Kinkajous by use of their spiffy new RedPower(TM). Look for the Kinkajous to avoid a loss by exploiting their colorblindness.
Best and Worst Performances of Week 1:
Offense:
G: 14 (Wicked Pissahs); 2(Thunder Bay)
A: 22 (DaZ); 7 (Ice Kinkajous)
+/-: 17 (Stingrays I); -12 (Nocturne's Killers)
PIM: 57 (Wicked Pissahs); 8 (AmIGone)
PPP: 17 (Wicked Pissahs); 5 (AmIGone)
SHP: 2 (DaZ); 0 (Wicked Pissahs, Stingrays I, Chiefs, Thunder Bay, Margaritas, Ice Kinkajous)
SOG: 101 (Wicked Pissahs); 59 (Margaritas)
FW: 107 (Wicked Pissahs); 36 (Margaritas)
Goaltending:
W: 4 (Nocturne's Killers, Stingrays I); 0 (AmIGone, Wicked Pissahs)
GAA: 0.75 (Nocturne's Killers); 4.54 (AmIGone)
SV: 140 (Margaritas); 50 (Wicked Pissahs)
SV%: .973 (Nocturne's Killers); .832 (AmIGone)
SHO: 2 (Nocturne's Killers); 0 (all other except DaZ)
In contrast to the returning champions, the expansion teams came out relatively strong, with Stingrays tying the Chiefs (now properly capitalized), Margaritas tying the RedBombers (color added to spice up their team), and the aforementioned trouncing of Thunder Bay by The Underdogs. In other action, DaZ (last year's bottom team) has moved their team into a position of power as they took out last year's #4 team Ice Kinkajous 10-3. DaZ's offense and goaltending were both in sync on their way to the biggest win of the day.
Next week promises to be even more exciting as former heavyweights AmIGone and Nocturne's Killers face off to see who will gain the early upper hand and who will be sent to the scrap heap. Mighty Taco & DaZ will face off after each of their upset wins in a matchup that is sure to feature plenty of offense! Stingrays will take on the Wicked Pissahs while Margaritas take on The Underdogs as the expansion teams continue to make noise in the league. Who will emerge as the power to beat? Old and New powers Thunder Bay and Chiefs will face off, with the biggest question being if Teemu Selanne will decide to play or retire - the Chief's entire strategy will change on his announcement. Finally, the RedBombers look to defeat the Ice Kinkajous by use of their spiffy new RedPower(TM). Look for the Kinkajous to avoid a loss by exploiting their colorblindness.
Best and Worst Performances of Week 1:
Offense:
G: 14 (Wicked Pissahs); 2(Thunder Bay)
A: 22 (DaZ); 7 (Ice Kinkajous)
+/-: 17 (Stingrays I); -12 (Nocturne's Killers)
PIM: 57 (Wicked Pissahs); 8 (AmIGone)
PPP: 17 (Wicked Pissahs); 5 (AmIGone)
SHP: 2 (DaZ); 0 (Wicked Pissahs, Stingrays I, Chiefs, Thunder Bay, Margaritas, Ice Kinkajous)
SOG: 101 (Wicked Pissahs); 59 (Margaritas)
FW: 107 (Wicked Pissahs); 36 (Margaritas)
Goaltending:
W: 4 (Nocturne's Killers, Stingrays I); 0 (AmIGone, Wicked Pissahs)
GAA: 0.75 (Nocturne's Killers); 4.54 (AmIGone)
SV: 140 (Margaritas); 50 (Wicked Pissahs)
SV%: .973 (Nocturne's Killers); .832 (AmIGone)
SHO: 2 (Nocturne's Killers); 0 (all other except DaZ)
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Week 5 Matchups
Here's the commentary on the matchups this week. If you have press comments as an owner that you'd like added for weeks in the future, please submit a press release in the form of a comment.
Jackson Orangemen / Black Dragons
The Orangemen have stunned the rest of the league as a rookie owner claims the top spot after four weeks running. They sport a solid all around team and though QB Peyton Manning hasn't had the year people thought he might, the Orangmen bench makes up for it. They have almost all of their players available and the bye weeks have yet to hurt them.
The Dragons come into the matchup 2-1-1 after tying last week. The coaching staff made a tough coaching call to leave WR Calvin Johnson in the lineup being a game time decision that was a bust. The Dragons want nothing more than to play spoiler this week and have the means to do it. However, they're without the service of WR Chad `Ocho-Cinco` Johnson as he's on bye.
The matchup as it stands calls for the Orangemen to run away with this one 105 to 74, but I think this one will be a much closer call. The Dragons are relying heavily on the Lions who play against an unproven Redskins team and could rally lots of points. On the other side of the coin, the Oragemen have many of their faithful going against some of the best defenses in the league including the Pats, Bucs, and Chicago.
Margaritas / Footballers
The Margaritas have had a solid 3-1 start with one week of just run away scoring that shocked the entire league to the core. However, that type of performance doesn't seem likely this week as they have 3 high class players on bye. The Margaritas are not on the rocks however because they have some very solid backups with some great matchups this week.
The Footballers have had real issues getting on the scoreboard so far this year but found a breath of fresh air last week when they went on to tie the Black Dragons in a great matchup. This week the Footballers look stronger than ever and ready to get back on track. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs is finally returning after a sprained knee injury and should definitely add production to the offense. Hopefully he will be 100%.
The matchup leaves this one in favor of the Footballers 88 - 81, but honestly I think it'll be a coin toss. Historically LT has just mauled the Denver defense and he's been looking for a game to break out in. With the Margaritas having Chargers QB Rivers and the Denver D, that game could be the one that decides this matchup.
Stingrays / Irish Mexicans
The Stingrays have started middle of the road at 2-2. They've been hounded by injuries and the coaching staff has got to be struggling with what they're up against here. They've also got 2 players on bye this week which continues to eat away at their playable lineup. They're still fielding a serviceable squad, but it's really all a matter of which players will be healthy come game time.
The rookie owner of the Irish Mexicans wasn't sure what to expect from fantasy football and is still trying to find combinations that work after starting 1-3. They're not doing bad from injuries and have a solid set of players but have some QB controversy. Both Hasselbeck and Favre have excellent seasons going and with a fight to play the lineup right, they also have some decisions to make come game time. The Irish Mexicans also only have one kicker on their squad and he's on bye this week so that should give the Stingrays a breather.
The matchup calls this one going to the Stingrays 85 - 75. It's going to be a matter of if the Stingrays guys can go 100%. There's also some favorable matchups for the Mexicans if they decide to do a last minute line up change. I'll go out on a limb and call this one to the Stingrays in a close one.
Starlings / Ex Bando
The Starlings have had a rough start going 1-3 and many of their draft picks have yet to pan out. They're not affected much by the bye week and that's definitely to their avanatage this week. With QB Vince Young going against a sloppy Falcons D, they could put up points in bunches.
The ExBandos have had a near perfect season. They drafted well and their only loss was to the top ranked Orangemen, but they barely came to play that week. That's put some doubt among the ranks of the ExBandos. They're also without perma-starter QB Carson Palmer this week out on the bye and WR Marvin Harrison has not been dealing well with an injury.
The matchup calls this one going to the ExBandos 95 - 93, but being a Bowman Brother Rivalry matchup, this one is anyone's call. Do I smell an upset ? Only time will tell.
Da Beers / Chowdaheads
Da Beers have started a respectable 2-2 but are still licking their wounds from last week's beating at the hands of the Supernova. What strikes worse is that they're also without QB Donovan `Mr. Consistency` McNabb. That brings up backup QB Jay Cutler. They've also got a few injuries among the ranks and it'll be tough to see who can play 100%.
The Chowdaheads have had the worst start in the league but it's very misleading. They've put up more points for than half of the league and still just have not had the luck on their side to get a break. With the season on the line the coaching staff have been scrambling to get their best players in the game.
The matchup leaves this one going to the Chowdaheads 97 - 87. For this one I have to agree, the Chowdaheads are long overdue for their first win and I think that they will not be denied against a banged up Beers squad.
Yankees Suck / Supernova
The Yankees Suck have started a solid 2-2 to start the season and have limited injuries to hurt their ranks. Some of their players have not panned out like originally intended, but that has not stopped the ownership from continuing to make some great additions to the team. They have a little bit of a QB controversy as to which one will come to play. They also only field one defense on their squad ( Minnesota ) and they're on bye this week.
Supernova have started a fantastic 3-1 with their only loss going to the ExBandos. They've been relying heavily They have starter RB Rudi Johnson coming off of injury as well as being on bye this week. The Novas also have some injury issues which has been causing the coaching staff some fits as to what to do on gameday.
The matchup on this one goes to the Supernova 97 - 80. The Novas have been reliant on the hot play of QB Tony Romo and there's no reason that it will stop this week. However there are a couple of injured players on either side that could prove to be an intangible.
Jackson Orangemen / Black Dragons
The Orangemen have stunned the rest of the league as a rookie owner claims the top spot after four weeks running. They sport a solid all around team and though QB Peyton Manning hasn't had the year people thought he might, the Orangmen bench makes up for it. They have almost all of their players available and the bye weeks have yet to hurt them.
The Dragons come into the matchup 2-1-1 after tying last week. The coaching staff made a tough coaching call to leave WR Calvin Johnson in the lineup being a game time decision that was a bust. The Dragons want nothing more than to play spoiler this week and have the means to do it. However, they're without the service of WR Chad `Ocho-Cinco` Johnson as he's on bye.
The matchup as it stands calls for the Orangemen to run away with this one 105 to 74, but I think this one will be a much closer call. The Dragons are relying heavily on the Lions who play against an unproven Redskins team and could rally lots of points. On the other side of the coin, the Oragemen have many of their faithful going against some of the best defenses in the league including the Pats, Bucs, and Chicago.
Margaritas / Footballers
The Margaritas have had a solid 3-1 start with one week of just run away scoring that shocked the entire league to the core. However, that type of performance doesn't seem likely this week as they have 3 high class players on bye. The Margaritas are not on the rocks however because they have some very solid backups with some great matchups this week.
The Footballers have had real issues getting on the scoreboard so far this year but found a breath of fresh air last week when they went on to tie the Black Dragons in a great matchup. This week the Footballers look stronger than ever and ready to get back on track. Giants RB Brandon Jacobs is finally returning after a sprained knee injury and should definitely add production to the offense. Hopefully he will be 100%.
The matchup leaves this one in favor of the Footballers 88 - 81, but honestly I think it'll be a coin toss. Historically LT has just mauled the Denver defense and he's been looking for a game to break out in. With the Margaritas having Chargers QB Rivers and the Denver D, that game could be the one that decides this matchup.
Stingrays / Irish Mexicans
The Stingrays have started middle of the road at 2-2. They've been hounded by injuries and the coaching staff has got to be struggling with what they're up against here. They've also got 2 players on bye this week which continues to eat away at their playable lineup. They're still fielding a serviceable squad, but it's really all a matter of which players will be healthy come game time.
The rookie owner of the Irish Mexicans wasn't sure what to expect from fantasy football and is still trying to find combinations that work after starting 1-3. They're not doing bad from injuries and have a solid set of players but have some QB controversy. Both Hasselbeck and Favre have excellent seasons going and with a fight to play the lineup right, they also have some decisions to make come game time. The Irish Mexicans also only have one kicker on their squad and he's on bye this week so that should give the Stingrays a breather.
The matchup calls this one going to the Stingrays 85 - 75. It's going to be a matter of if the Stingrays guys can go 100%. There's also some favorable matchups for the Mexicans if they decide to do a last minute line up change. I'll go out on a limb and call this one to the Stingrays in a close one.
Starlings / Ex Bando
The Starlings have had a rough start going 1-3 and many of their draft picks have yet to pan out. They're not affected much by the bye week and that's definitely to their avanatage this week. With QB Vince Young going against a sloppy Falcons D, they could put up points in bunches.
The ExBandos have had a near perfect season. They drafted well and their only loss was to the top ranked Orangemen, but they barely came to play that week. That's put some doubt among the ranks of the ExBandos. They're also without perma-starter QB Carson Palmer this week out on the bye and WR Marvin Harrison has not been dealing well with an injury.
The matchup calls this one going to the ExBandos 95 - 93, but being a Bowman Brother Rivalry matchup, this one is anyone's call. Do I smell an upset ? Only time will tell.
Da Beers / Chowdaheads
Da Beers have started a respectable 2-2 but are still licking their wounds from last week's beating at the hands of the Supernova. What strikes worse is that they're also without QB Donovan `Mr. Consistency` McNabb. That brings up backup QB Jay Cutler. They've also got a few injuries among the ranks and it'll be tough to see who can play 100%.
The Chowdaheads have had the worst start in the league but it's very misleading. They've put up more points for than half of the league and still just have not had the luck on their side to get a break. With the season on the line the coaching staff have been scrambling to get their best players in the game.
The matchup leaves this one going to the Chowdaheads 97 - 87. For this one I have to agree, the Chowdaheads are long overdue for their first win and I think that they will not be denied against a banged up Beers squad.
Yankees Suck / Supernova
The Yankees Suck have started a solid 2-2 to start the season and have limited injuries to hurt their ranks. Some of their players have not panned out like originally intended, but that has not stopped the ownership from continuing to make some great additions to the team. They have a little bit of a QB controversy as to which one will come to play. They also only field one defense on their squad ( Minnesota ) and they're on bye this week.
Supernova have started a fantastic 3-1 with their only loss going to the ExBandos. They've been relying heavily They have starter RB Rudi Johnson coming off of injury as well as being on bye this week. The Novas also have some injury issues which has been causing the coaching staff some fits as to what to do on gameday.
The matchup on this one goes to the Supernova 97 - 80. The Novas have been reliant on the hot play of QB Tony Romo and there's no reason that it will stop this week. However there are a couple of injured players on either side that could prove to be an intangible.
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