NHL fantasy hockey: Who to pick up, start, sit and drop after Week 3
By Tim Lazenby
Here’s which NHL players you should be keeping, benching, and getting rid of in fantasy hockey after Week 3.
Fantasy hockey has been around for a number of years now, and it’s only getting bigger. Just watching the game is exciting, but some are not content just being spectators. Fantasy hockey gives you the opportunity to actually manage a team with NHL players.
Although there are many settings and formats, all of the fantasy leagues share one goal – to have one champion at the end. And, although not all leagues have trophies, they all have each managers vying for the pride and attention of the entire league.
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Whether you are blasting the competition, just maintaining the status quo or in the basement, all teams should be constantly figuring out how to get better. There’s a lot to consider when managing a team. And although it gets easier with time, it is not an exact science.
When it is time to drop a player who is underperforming? How do you know which free agent to pick up and at what time? Who do I trade for and how much should I give up? If I am tired of a player, how do I know whether to drop him or shop him?
As you get a knack for fantasy hockey, things become clear, but only experience can help guide you in the right direction. That being said, there is no black and white. Some things seem dumb, but they work out amazingly, while some things seem a no brainer, but they don’t turn out right.
For those who are lost, in the know or simply keeping an open mind, here are some tips to keep you moving in the right direction when it comes to fantasy hockey. I’ve listed a player for each position that you should either have on your roster or get rid of, be it by trading away, trading for, picking up as free agents or dropping outright.