Fantasy Hockey Week 9 Highlights: Norfolk in Chance League

As the puck drops on Week 9 of the Norfolk in Chance fantasy hockey league, the competition heats up with Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots clinching the Team of the Week title for the second consecutive week. Their remarkable performance is just one highlight in a week full of strategic plays and unexpected twists. Let’s dive into the details and see how each team fared.

Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots: Dominating the Ice

Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots, with a stellar RotoScore of 13.5, showcased their dominance across multiple categories. They led in goals (G), assists (A), plus/minus (+/-), and blocks (BLK), thanks to their well-rounded roster and tactical decision-making. Their performance was anchored by an impressive 12 goals and 32 assists.

God Save the Quinn: Consistent Excellence

God Save the Quinn followed with an 11.6 RotoScore, making significant strides in wins (W) and saves (SV). Their balanced approach across categories, including a strong showing in plus/minus and power play points (PPP), underscored their strategic acumen.

Back2Back?: Making Moves

Back2Back? also put up a strong show with an 11.2 RotoScore, reflecting their resilience and ability to compete in the hits (HIT) and game-winning goals (GWG) categories.

Broad Street Bullies’: Aggressive Play

The Broad Street Bullies’, with an 11.1 RotoScore, impressed with their performance in PPP and shots on goal (SOG). Their aggressive play style was evident in their PIM stats, a testament to their physical game.

Teams with Notable Performances

  • As Gudas It Gets! (10.5 RotoScore): Showcased their skills in SOG and hits, reflecting a robust offensive and physical game.
  • The Untouchables (9.8 RotoScore): Excelled in plus/minus and blocks, demonstrating strong defensive strategies.
  • Ginga Ninja (9.7 RotoScore): Focused on PIM and PPP, showing a mix of aggression and tactical play.

Teams Facing Challenges

  • Mathletes (5.4 RotoScore): Struggled to find their footing, with lower stats in several key categories.
  • Koala-ty Franchise (6.0 RotoScore): Faced difficulties, particularly in the SOG and wins categories.

Category Leaders: Week 9 Highlights

Here’s a table showcasing the team leaders in each category for Week 9:

Team Name Category Value
Broad Street Bullies’ Goals (G) 15
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots Assists (A) 32
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots Plus/Minus (+/-) 18
Ginga Ninja Penalty Minutes (PIM) 55
Broad Street Bullies’/Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots Power Play Points (PPP) 10
As Gudas It Gets!/Champagne Campaign Shots on Goal (SOG) 116
Ginga Ninja Hits (HIT) 59
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots Blocks (BLK) 70
There are no goalies Wins (W) 5
Hughes Your Daddy Goals Against (GA) 2
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots Saves (SV) 179

Concluding Thoughts

As the teams in the Norfolk in Chance league continue to jostle for position, the importance of strategic depth and adaptability becomes ever more apparent. While Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots lead the charge, the competition remains fierce, with every team looking to make their mark in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more action as the fantasy hockey season unfolds!

RotoScore and Opponent Score for Week
Team.Name RotoScore OpponentRotoScore
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 13.5 7.3
God Save the Quinn 11.6 9.7
Back2Back? 11.2 8.3
Broad Street Bullies’ 11.1 10.5
As Gudas It Gets! 10.5 11.1
The Untouchables 9.8 9.1
Ginga Ninja 9.7 11.6
Champagne Campaign 9.4 9.1
Hungry for Apples? 9.1 9.4
There are no goalies 9.1 9.8
Hughes Your Daddy 8.4 6.0
The Mighty Ducks 8.3 11.2
TEE2GREEN 8.3 7.6
Peterpumpkineater69 7.6 8.3
Killing Them Softly 7.3 13.5
Banger Catz 6.5 5.4
Koala-ty Franchise 6.0 8.4
Mathletes 5.4 6.5
Categorical Stats for the week
Team Name G A +/- PIM PPP SOG HIT BLK W GA SV
God Save the Quinn 8 21 12 27 6 108 36 51 4 14 162
Ginga Ninja 7 14 -18 55 8 103 59 43 3 22 154
Banger Catz 5 14 -5 14 4 89 36 42 3 18 174
Mathletes 8 12 -11 6 5 79 31 37 3 11 147
Broad Street Bullies’ 15 20 9 24 10 101 43 41 2 7 81
As Gudas It Gets! 9 21 -6 36 7 116 48 46 1 14 140
Champagne Campaign 12 21 -1 25 4 116 51 31 2 23 158
Hungry for Apples? 10 21 7 23 9 107 23 42 2 15 126
Killing Them Softly 10 10 4 25 3 87 54 30 3 11 111
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 12 32 18 33 10 110 50 70 1 22 179
Back2Back? 10 16 -3 38 7 104 56 44 2 7 129
The Mighty Ducks 13 15 -3 23 6 112 34 39 1 10 80
There are no goalies 12 19 -8 11 6 99 38 33 5 13 172
The Untouchables 10 23 13 18 7 97 33 56 2 7 69
Peterpumpkineater69 7 15 -19 14 9 91 29 45 3 5 99
TEE2GREEN 11 16 2 29 6 88 32 40 2 11 124
Koala-ty Franchise 7 11 -1 30 5 83 47 33 1 9 71
Hughes Your Daddy 6 13 -7 18 3 106 54 52 3 2 74

AI Generated Trade Proposals

As the Norfolk in Chance fantasy hockey league progresses, teams are looking to bolster their lineups for the upcoming weeks. After analyzing team strengths and weaknesses, here are some proposed 1-for-1 and 2-for-2 trade scenarios that could benefit the involved parties.

Trade Proposal 1: Power Play Prowess for Scoring and Physicality

  • Teams Involved: Broad Street Bullies’ and Banger Catz
  • Trade Details: Broad Street Bullies’ sends Kirill Kaprizov (LW) to Banger Catz for Evander Kane (LW).
  • Benefits:
    • Broad Street Bullies’: Gains a power forward in Kane who excels in hits (HIT) and penalty minutes (PIM), boosting physical stats while maintaining good scoring.
    • Banger Catz: Receives Kaprizov, a consistent scorer with a higher points per game average, bolstering their goals (G) and assists (A).

Trade Proposal 2: Defensive Strength for Offensive Firepower

  • Teams Involved: The Mighty Ducks and Mathletes
  • Trade Details: The Mighty Ducks trades Noah Dobson (D) to Mathletes for Rasmus Dahlin (D).
  • Benefits:
    • The Mighty Ducks: Gains Dahlin, who has a higher offensive upside with more points on power play (PPP) and shots on goal (SOG).
    • Mathletes: Receives Dobson, a strong defensive player with a higher block (BLK) rate, enhancing their defensive stats.

Trade Proposal 3: Swapping Scoring for Physicality

  • Teams Involved: Champagne Campaign and PeterPumpkinEater69
  • Trade Details: Champagne Campaign sends Zach Hyman (RW) to PeterPumpkinEater69 for Chris Kreider (LW).
  • Benefits:
    • Champagne Campaign: Gains Kreider, a consistent scorer with a good mix of goals (G) and power play points (PPP), enhancing their offensive prowess.
    • PeterPumpkinEater69: Receives Hyman, who excels in hits (HIT) and shots on goal (SOG), bolstering their physical play while maintaining scoring ability.

Trade Proposal 4: Boosting Defensive Stats

  • Teams Involved: TEE2GREEN and The Mighty Ducks
  • Trade Details: TEE2GREEN trades Auston Matthews (C) to The Mighty Ducks for Alex Ovechkin (LW) and Noah Hanifin (D).
  • Benefits:
    • TEE2GREEN: Acquires Ovechkin, a high-scoring forward with strong shots on goal (SOG) and hits (HIT), and Hanifin, a defenseman with a good balance of blocks (BLK) and points.
    • The Mighty Ducks: Gains Matthews, a premier scorer with an exceptional ability to rack up goals and power play points, addressing their need for offensive firepower.

Trade Proposal 5: Goal-Scoring Boost for Physical Edge

  • Teams Involved: Champagne Campaign and PeterPumpkinEater69
  • Trade Details: Champagne Campaign sends Hampus Lindholm (D) to PeterPumpkinEater69 for Vincent Trocheck (C).
  • Benefits:
    • Champagne Campaign: Gains Trocheck, a center who provides a mix of assists (A) and hits (HIT), adding depth to their forward line and physicality.
    • PeterPumpkinEater69: Receives Lindholm, a defenseman with a solid plus/minus and a decent rate of blocks (BLK), enhancing their defensive metrics.

Trade Proposal 6: Swapping Defensive Prowess for Offensive Flair

  • Teams Involved: TEE2GREEN and The Mighty Ducks
  • Trade Details: TEE2GREEN trades Josh Morrissey (D) to The Mighty Ducks for Roope Hintz (C).
  • Benefits:
    • TEE2GREEN: Acquires Hintz, a center with a good scoring touch and an ability to contribute on the power play (PPP), improving their forward depth.
    • The Mighty Ducks: Receives Morrissey, a defenseman known for his assists (A), blocks (BLK), and power play points, bolstering their blue line.

Trade Proposal 7: Enhancing Offense and Defense

  • Teams Involved: Banger Catz and Champagne Campaign
  • Trade Details: Banger Catz sends Anze Kopitar (C) to Champagne Campaign for Dante Fabbro (D).
  • Benefits:
    • Banger Catz: Gains Fabbro, a defenseman with a balanced defensive play, contributing to blocks (BLK) and hits (HIT), which could fortify their defense.
    • Champagne Campaign: Receives Kopitar, a consistent scorer with good face-off skills, improving their center position and overall offensive output.

Players of the Week

Top Performers of the Week

This section celebrates the top-performing players of the week. Each player listed below has shown exceptional performance and has been a key player for their respective fantasy teams.

Top Performers of the Week
Name Team GP G A PTS PPP SOG +/- PIM Hits Blocks Team Name
ERIK GUDBRANSON CBJ 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 29 2 2 Ginga Ninja
ROMAN JOSI NSH 4 1 4 5 3 10 -1 4 2 10 Ginga Ninja
TOM WILSON WSH 4 1 1 2 0 11 1 18 13 5 Koala-ty Franchise
ANTHONY CIRELLI T.B 4 4 2 6 1 13 4 6 0 10 Free Agent
NIKITA KUCHEROV T.B 4 4 3 7 2 20 2 0 2 2 As Gudas It Gets!

Worst Players of the Week

This section highlights the players who faced significant challenges this week. Each player listed below had a tough week on the ice and will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches. Their resilience and determination to improve will be crucial for their respective fantasy teams.

Worst Performers of the Week
Name Team GP G A PTS PPP SOG +/- PIM Hits Blocks Team Name
TIMO MEIER N.J 4 0 0 0 0 7 -1 0 1 1 Banger Catz
BRENT BURNS CAR 4 0 1 1 0 5 0 0 1 1 Koala-ty Franchise
TEUVO TERAVAINEN CAR 4 0 0 0 0 8 -2 0 1 1 As Gudas It Gets!
KEVIN STENLUND FLA 3 0 0 0 0 1 -1 0 2 1 Killing Them Softly
DAWSON MERCER N.J 4 0 0 0 0 8 -1 0 1 2 The Untouchables

Why don’t you respond to my letters - The Mighty Ducks

Dear Mighty Ducks,

I’ve been sitting here, in my room surrounded by posters of our best seasons, writing you this letter. I’ve written it a hundred times, each version echoing the same sentiment, a mixture of hope and heartache. It’s dark outside, kind of like the times our team is going through.

I remember when you drafted Tomas Hertl. It was like a new dawn, a promise of goals and wins. But now, seeing his -14 in plus/minus, it feels like a cloud has settled over us, dark and heavy. I tell myself every team has its rainy days, but it’s been pouring for a while now, hasn’t it?

Roope Hintz and those 12 assists - I cheered for each one. But now, those cheers feel like echoes in an empty stadium. I’m still here, though, wearing your jersey, believing in every play, every pass, every shot.

Lucas Raymond, he’s a spark, isn’t he? With his 13 assists, I thought we’d light up the scoreboard like a Christmas tree. But the numbers, they don’t glow as bright as I hoped. I still watch every game, though, holding onto the belief that the next play will be the game-changer.

Alex Ovechkin, our legend - the heart and soul. But with just 5 goals, I worry. Is he okay? Is the team okay? I find myself whispering questions to the silence of my room, hoping for a turnaround, for the Ovechkin we know and love to reignite the fire.

The defense, it feels like a fortress that’s forgotten its strength. Noah Dobson’s blocks, Jamie Oleksiak’s hits - I count them like a talisman, hoping they’ll ward off this streak of bad luck.

I’m not just a fan; I feel like part of the team. Your losses are my losses. Your struggles, my struggles. The silence of no wins echoes in my heart, a reminder of how much I care, how much we all care.

I still wear your colors, Mighty Ducks, with pride. Even as the scores disappoint, my faith never wavers. You’re not just a team on the ice; you’re a part of my life, a beacon in my world of hockey.

In this dark hour, remember, you’re not alone. Your fans, we’re here, unwavering in our support. We’re in this together, through every missed goal, every penalty, every loss. We stand with you, Mighty Ducks, always.

With enduring loyalty and hope,

[A Devoted and Ever-Hopeful Fan]


Rotisserie Scores for the Season

The rotisserie scores reflect the cumulative performance of each team over the season. The higher the score, the better the team’s overall performance across various categories. Let’s take a closer look at the current season’s rotisserie scores for each team.

2023-24 Roto Stats by Week
Team Name Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 11.4 13.0 10.8 10.5 10.5 9.4 11.5 11.3 12.4 13.5
Ginga Ninja 11.0 11.0 9.8 10.6 12.0 11.4 10.8 12.0 11.6 9.7
God Save the Quinn 10.0 10.4 9.9 9.1 10.2 10.3 8.7 10.9 8.8 11.6
Back2Back? 9.7 7.9 9.1 12.6 10.1 9.1 8.4 9.3 9.5 11.2
As Gudas It Gets! 9.7 11.5 8.1 7.6 9.4 9.0 13.1 11.8 6.1 10.5
Killing Them Softly 9.7 10.1 9.4 11.5 12.5 11.8 6.4 8.0 10.0 7.3
Broad Street Bullies’ 9.4 11.1 11.5 7.5 10.0 11.1 6.1 6.9 9.6 11.1
The Untouchables 9.4 11.8 5.7 8.4 8.4 10.5 10.5 8.9 10.2 9.8
Hungry for Apples? 9.1 7.5 12.8 12.6 6.5 8.8 9.3 6.8 8.5 9.1
Banger Catz 8.8 8.5 6.9 8.4 10.8 8.1 11.3 8.3 10.6 6.5
Hughes Your Daddy 8.6 8.5 10.8 5.0 5.8 9.7 10.1 9.1 9.7 8.4
Champagne Campaign 8.5 10.1 8.8 6.8 7.6 9.1 10.0 6.9 7.6 9.4
The Mighty Ducks 8.3 5.8 6.8 10.8 8.5 9.4 10.9 6.5 7.5 8.3
Peterpumpkineater69 8.2 7.1 6.6 9.6 7.4 5.6 7.5 11.4 11.4 7.6
Koala-ty Franchise 7.9 6.2 7.5 11.5 11.2 5.0 8.5 9.0 6.2 6.0
TEE2GREEN 7.7 7.5 9.0 8.4 7.7 7.6 6.9 7.8 5.8 8.3
Mathletes 6.9 6.0 8.6 5.6 7.5 6.3 5.5 8.9 8.4 5.4
There are no goalies 6.9 4.9 7.7 4.7 4.5 9.4 7.9 7.5 6.2 9.1

2023-24 Opponent Roto Stats by Week
Team Name Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
As Gudas It Gets! 9.8 10.1 9.9 10.5 10.8 7.6 9.3 9.3 9.7 11.1
Broad Street Bullies’ 9.6 8.5 9.0 12.6 10.1 9.7 10.8 8.9 6.2 10.5
Hughes Your Daddy 9.6 7.5 12.8 12.6 12.0 11.1 10.5 7.5 6.1 6.0
The Mighty Ducks 9.5 7.1 8.6 11.5 10.2 9.4 11.3 7.8 8.5 11.2
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 9.4 11.8 7.7 7.6 11.2 9.4 10.0 11.4 8.4 7.3
Peterpumpkineater69 9.3 5.8 8.8 10.6 7.5 11.8 8.7 11.3 10.6 8.3
Hungry for Apples? 9.2 7.9 10.8 7.5 8.4 9.4 13.1 9.0 7.5 9.4
There are no goalies 9.2 10.4 10.8 8.4 7.7 8.8 8.4 9.1 9.6 9.8
Killing Them Softly 9.2 11.5 7.5 10.8 7.6 5.6 5.5 12.0 8.8 13.5
The Untouchables 9.1 13.0 6.9 8.4 6.5 9.1 10.1 6.9 11.6 9.1
Champagne Campaign 9.0 11.0 6.6 5.6 12.5 10.3 11.5 8.3 5.8 9.1
God Save the Quinn 8.7 4.9 8.1 11.5 8.5 9.1 7.5 8.9 10.0 9.7
Back2Back? 8.6 7.5 9.8 5.0 10.0 10.5 7.9 11.8 6.2 8.3
Ginga Ninja 8.5 10.1 9.1 9.6 5.8 6.3 6.1 8.0 10.2 11.6
Mathletes 8.3 6.2 6.8 6.8 7.4 11.4 6.4 10.9 12.4 6.5
Koala-ty Franchise 8.3 6.0 9.4 9.1 10.5 8.1 6.9 6.8 9.5 8.4
TEE2GREEN 8.0 8.5 11.5 8.4 4.5 9.0 8.5 6.5 7.6 7.6
Banger Catz 7.8 11.1 5.7 4.7 9.4 5.0 10.9 6.9 11.4 5.4


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