Fantasy Hockey Schedule Week 24: Finishing out the Season

When it comes to the final weeks of the NHL schedule there are several things to take into consideration when deciding who to dress. 

First, look at the standings.  During the past week or so teams like Vancouver, Detroit and even Philadelphia, who are locks for a playoff spot, saw their level of play drop because they have less to play for. On the other hand there are several teams fighting for a playoff spot so their level of play has increased.  This is important to know when deciding who to dress because you should be dressing the player with something to play for.

Secondly, look at players battling for individual awards like the Art Ross or Rocket Richard.  Even though a team like Vancouver is a lock for playoffs, their top players are right in the heat of the battle for the Art Ross, Rocket Richard and Jennings.  Keep this in mind when picking your weekly players, especially as we get closer to the end of the season.

Finally, look at the bottom of the standings.  These are the teams that could make or break your finish.  Teams like Edmonton, Ottawa or the NY Islanders have nothing to play for and therefore have no pressure on them.  The players are just out there playing hockey and having fun.  Look at the Islanders, they have won four of the last five games and in all of those wins they have scored four or more goals.

Here is some great information for helping you to decide who to dress for the upcoming fantasy hockey week.

Aaron Brouwer is the co-creator of www.fantasyhockeycoach.com.  FHC is a free fantasy hockey service that developed a ranking system combining post-lockout statistics, current factors and our own hockey knowledge.  Brouwer writes about fantasy hockey on Bleacher Report. You can contact Coach Brouwer at brouwer@fantasyhockeycoach.com.

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