BR Fantasy Hockey League Report

I was excited to participate in the BR fantasy hockey league. Aside from myself, the league includes BR hockey regulars Greg Caggiano, Bryan Thiel, Ken Armer, Alan Bass, Chris Bouthilier, Jason Klau, Brett Bods, Tyler Hill, Matt Eichel, Matt Ellenberger, Faiz Ali Verji, Eric Kuzmiak and Chris Hoeler.

I look forward to participating in a league that will be so competitive. The draft confirmed what I had hoped was a reality: every owner knows hockey exceptionally well. Considering the league has 14 teams, we all had to delve deeply into our lists to assemble full rosters. I’d say that by the end of the draft, there probably wasn’t even a single second-line player left.

I will now discuss my roster.

1^st round: Jason Spezza

I had the 11^th overall pick. I was hoping to pick a winger first, but when it became my turn, Spezza was the best player on the board. Playing on a line with Dany Heatley, he’s a safe bet to record a good +/- and many assists.

2^nd round: Henrik Lundqvist

This was an easy decision.

3^rd round: Zdeno Chara

Chara is one of the few defensemen who will score 15+ goals per season. He always has a solid +/-, and he’s also good for 100+ PIM.

4^th round: Brian Campbell

I was uncomfortable picking yet another defenseman, but Brian Campbell was too good to pass up. Chicago will have a run-and-gun style, and any time you can take care of one of the defensive lineup spots with a substantial offensive player, you do it.

5^th round: Patrick Sharp

Not a sexy pick, but +/- counts for just as much as goals. Sharp was +36, and will play on Chicago’s first line. He can only get better.

6^th round: Daymond Langkow

Plays on a line with Jarome Iginla. Enough said.

7^th

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