Had a few corrections to make after my last update last night as they were pointed out to me by Eric. Appreciate you looking out for me! Actually took a look at my Forward Tiers and feel a little better with the way they look now. All you Guide buyers take a look at the updates.
Also had taken some advice from Josh, who I joined his dynasty fantasy league after competing with his father the past 7-8 years. I', still battling against his father, but now I will be going against both father and son in different leagues. Anyway, I added a column to the GOALIE RANKINGS to indicate the longevity worthiness of an NHL goalie. I think it will help especially the newbies to fantasy hockey. Take a look and let me know what you think!
The updates will be coming pretty regularly now that news is starting to flow. Have a great rest of the week!
WILL BUTCHER-NEW JERSEY-D: A good opportunity for the young defenseman signing with the New Jersey Devils as a free-agent out of the University of Denver. The Devils have been searching for a back line specialist since Damon Severson didn't pan out last season. Veteran Andy Greene shows flashes of offense but is not the elite blue liner that can score teams need. Butcher will be an upgrade but I'm not expecting a blowout since he is still a rookie. In order for Butcher to make a difference, he needs the whole team around him to be better and I just don't see that happening too soon.
ALEX KERFOOT-COLORADO-C: Another college graduate free-agent signing by another struggling team in the Colorado Avalanche with Alex Kerfoot choosing the Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers who were thought to be the front-runners for his services. Don't expect Kerfoot to be some sort of savior for the Avs especially since they are loaded down the middle with Matt Duchene, Nathan MacKinnon, Carl Soderberg and Tyson Jost ahead of him. Now, if you haven''t hear the rumors (wink, wink), an opening might be there once camp opens but seeing is believing. But, it is difficult for any rookie to break into the NHL, especially playing for a poor team like the Colorado Avalanche. I guess he sees opportunity coming sooner than later in Colorado.