Fantasy Hockey League Recap: Norfolk in Chance - Week 14

The 14th week of the Norfolk in Chance fantasy hockey league was a rollercoaster of performances, marked by some standout moments and a few disappointments. The week saw intense competition among the teams, with “Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots” emerging as the team of the week, boasting the highest RotoScore. Let’s dive into the details.

Highlights and Lowlights of the Week

  • Top Performers: Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots shone brightly this week, leading the RotoScore rankings. Their balanced approach across various categories, including a strong presence in PIM (Penalty in Minutes), PPP (Power Play Points), and HIT (Hits), played a significant role in their success.
  • Solid Contributions: Teams like “Back2Back?” and “Ginga Ninja” also put up commendable performances, especially in categories like Assists (A) and Shots on Goal (SOG), contributing to their high RotoScore rankings.
  • Struggles and Challenges: On the other end of the spectrum, teams like “The Mighty Ducks” and “Hungry for Apples?” struggled to make a significant impact in key categories, reflecting in their lower RotoScore standings.

Leaders in Each Category

To provide a clear picture of who led each category, here’s a table showcasing the Team Name, Category, and Value of the leaders in each specific area:

Team Name Category Value
TEE2GREEN G 16
Ginga Ninja A 25
Mathletes +/- 17
Champagne Campaign PIM 32
Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots PPP 13
The Untouchables SOG 119
Back2Back? HIT 62
Broad Street Bullies’ BLK 59
As Gudas It Gets! W 6
Peterpumpkineater69 GA 3
Banger Catz SV 182

Analysis

This week’s outcomes demonstrate the unpredictable nature of fantasy sports. “Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots” displayed an impressive overall performance, with their strategy paying off across the board. It’s noteworthy how “Champagne Campaign” nearly led in both PIM and GA, indicating a unique style of play. The diversity in category leaders also highlights the varied strategies employed by different teams in the league.

Looking Forward

As the league progresses, it will be intriguing to see how teams adapt and strategize to climb the rankings. The competition is heating up, and teams at the lower end of the RotoScore spectrum will need to rethink their approach to make a significant impact in the upcoming weeks. The dynamic nature of the league ensures that no victory is guaranteed, and every week is a new opportunity for teams to shine or falter.

Teams like “Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots” will aim to maintain their top form, while others will seek to dethrone them. The key to success lies in not just excelling in one or two categories but achieving a balanced performance across the board. The unpredictability of player performances and real-life hockey events adds an extra layer of excitement to the league.

In conclusion, Week 14 of the Norfolk in Chance fantasy hockey league was a showcase of skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck. As we move forward, the anticipation for what’s next continues to build, making this league a thrilling experience for all participants and fans alike. Keep an eye on the underdogs and the consistent performers, as anything can happen in the world of fantasy hockey.

RotoScore and Opponent Score for Week
Team.Name RotoScore OpponentRotoScore
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 12.0 6.8
Back2Back? 11.4 9.2
Ginga Ninja 10.9 8.8
As Gudas It Gets! 10.6 6.8
Mathletes 9.9 6.5
Champagne Campaign 9.9 9.2
God Save the Quinn 9.2 11.4
There are no goalies 9.2 9.9
Killing Them Softly 9.1 7.5
Peterpumpkineater69 9.0 8.1
TEE2GREEN 8.8 7.0
Koala-ty Franchise 8.8 10.9
The Untouchables 8.1 9.0
Shot to the Hart 7.5 9.1
Banger Catz 7.0 8.8
The Mighty Ducks 6.8 10.6
Hungry for Apples? 6.8 12.0
Broad Street Bullies’ 6.5 9.9
Categorical Stats for the week
Team Name G A +/- PIM PPP SOG HIT BLK W GA SV
God Save the Quinn 13 11 8 20 6 97 48 51 1 15 142
Back2Back? 6 13 1 25 7 80 62 54 5 8 145
Banger Catz 9 17 -3 14 9 65 36 39 2 21 182
TEE2GREEN 16 11 15 21 5 94 29 30 3 18 170
Broad Street Bullies’ 8 16 -7 8 4 82 42 59 2 18 142
Mathletes 12 20 17 22 4 82 58 48 1 11 73
Champagne Campaign 10 14 9 32 3 91 42 42 3 4 83
There are no goalies 14 14 3 24 8 81 44 35 1 14 157
As Gudas It Gets! 9 20 6 6 12 83 43 39 6 13 165
The Mighty Ducks 13 15 3 14 10 73 31 37 1 13 77
Killing Them Softly 12 17 9 22 5 109 41 35 1 9 75
Shot to the Hart 14 12 -3 14 10 90 40 42 1 13 114
Hungry for Apples? 8 14 -6 20 6 91 43 35 2 18 162
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 7 20 -11 28 13 106 57 51 3 16 176
Peterpumpkineater69 10 11 -8 20 7 102 46 45 2 3 83
The Untouchables 11 11 -3 16 12 119 27 42 2 13 99
Koala-ty Franchise 5 22 2 14 6 63 60 52 3 15 118
Ginga Ninja 8 25 0 17 11 98 39 42 4 11 145

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
MATTHEW TKACHUK FLA 3 4 2 6 2 20 0 2 6 0 Hungry for Apples?
ELIAS PETTERSSON VAN 4 5 4 9 1 14 5 0 6 5 Broad Street Bullies’
MIKKO RANTANEN COL 3 2 3 5 3 14 -1 2 2 3 Banger Catz
MATHEW BARZAL NYI 3 1 4 5 3 16 -3 2 1 2 Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
NATHAN MACKINNON COL 3 1 3 4 3 16 0 0 2 4 There are no goalies

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
CALLE JARNKROK TOR 4 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 3 0 Champagne Campaign
MAX DOMI TOR 4 1 0 1 0 6 3 0 0 3 Peterpumpkineater69
FREDERICK GAUDREAU MIN 4 0 0 0 0 5 -4 0 3 4 Ginga Ninja
WYATT JOHNSTON DAL 4 1 0 1 0 3 -1 4 2 1 Back2Back?
MARK GIORDANO TOR 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 2 2 Koala-ty Franchise

Assessing the Remaining Strength of Schedule

The concept of “Remaining Strength of Schedule” based on opponent rotisserie scores in a fantasy sports context is an important strategic tool that can significantly impact decision-making for team managers. Let’s break down what this means and how it can be utilized:

Understanding Rotisserie Scoring

First, it’s essential to understand rotisserie (or “roto”) scoring, a common system used in fantasy sports leagues. In this system, teams are ranked from best to worst in each statistical category. Points are then awarded according to these rankings. For example, in a 10-team league, the top team in a category might receive 10 points, the next team 9 points, and so on, down to the last team, which receives 1 point.

Strength of Schedule (SoS)

  1. Definition: Strength of Schedule refers to the difficulty of a team’s matchups over a period (in this case, the remainder of the season). In fantasy sports, this concept is applied to evaluate how challenging or easy the upcoming games are for a team, based on the performance of their future opponents.

  2. Based on Roto Scores: When the SoS is based on opponent rotisserie scores, it means that the difficulty of the remaining games is assessed based on how well the opponents have performed across all categories in the league so far.

  3. Calculation: To calculate this, you would look at the total roto score (the sum of points across all categories) of each opponent a team is scheduled to face for the rest of the season. A higher total roto score of opponents indicates a tougher schedule, whereas a lower total suggests an easier schedule.

Strategic Implications

  1. Team Management: Understanding the SoS can help team managers make informed decisions about trades, waiver wire pickups, and start/sit decisions. If the schedule is tough, managers might opt for players with higher consistency or upside to counter stronger opponents.

  2. Predicting Performance: Teams with a relatively easier remaining schedule might perform better than currently indicated by their standings, making them potential dark horses in the league.

  3. Risk Assessment: For teams facing a tough schedule, it becomes crucial to evaluate the risk and potential reward of each matchup. This might involve taking chances on players with high variance in their performances.

  4. Category Focus: In roto leagues, knowing the strengths of upcoming opponents can guide managers on which categories to focus on. For instance, if upcoming opponents are strong in goals and assists but weaker in goaltender stats, a manager might prioritize improving their team’s goaltending stats.

Strength of Schedule for Remainder of Season
Team Name 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Total
Ginga Ninja 8.0 7.8 8.8 8.5 10.1 8.3 8.6 7.6 8.46
Killing Them Softly 8.8 9.3 7.5 10.2 7.7 7.8 8.5 8.3 8.51
God Save the Quinn 8.6 8.8 9.3 7.5 10.2 7.7 7.8 8.5 8.55
Peterpumpkineater69 7.5 10.2 7.7 7.8 8.5 11.0 7.6 9.5 8.72
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 10.1 8.6 8.8 9.3 7.5 10.2 7.7 7.8 8.75
Mathletes 9.3 7.5 10.2 7.7 7.8 8.5 8.3 11.0 8.79
Banger Catz 8.8 10.1 8.6 8.8 9.3 7.5 10.2 7.7 8.88
Koala-ty Franchise 7.8 8.5 8.3 7.6 9.5 9.8 11.1 8.8 8.93
As Gudas It Gets! 8.5 8.3 7.6 9.5 9.8 11.1 8.8 8.0 8.95
Champagne Campaign 10.2 7.7 7.8 11.0 8.3 7.6 9.5 9.8 8.99
There are no goalies 8.3 7.6 9.5 9.8 11.1 8.8 8.0 8.8 8.99
Hungry for Apples? 8.8 8.0 11.0 10.1 8.6 8.8 9.3 7.5 9.01
The Mighty Ducks 7.7 11.0 8.5 8.3 7.6 9.5 9.8 11.1 9.19
The Untouchables 7.6 9.5 9.8 11.1 8.8 8.0 8.8 10.1 9.21
TEE2GREEN 11.0 8.8 10.1 8.6 8.8 9.3 7.5 10.2 9.29
Back2Back? 11.1 8.8 8.0 8.8 11.0 8.6 8.8 9.3 9.30
Broad Street Bullies’ 9.5 9.8 11.1 8.8 8.0 8.8 10.1 8.6 9.34
Shot to the Hart 9.8 11.1 8.8 8.0 8.8 10.1 11.0 8.8 9.55

  1. Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots

    • Current Standing: 1st
    • Likely Finish: 2nd
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.75
    • Playoff Likelihood: High
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 20 vs As Gudas It Gets! - A top-tier matchup that could shift the top spot.

  2. Ginga Ninja

    • Current Standing: 2nd
    • Likely Finish: 1st
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.46 (Easiest in the league)
    • Playoff Likelihood: High
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 19 vs Back2Back? - A key game that could catapult them to the league’s summit.

  3. As Gudas It Gets!

    • Current Standing: 3rd
    • Likely Finish: 4th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.95
    • Playoff Likelihood: High
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 20 vs Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots - A battle that could decide their final standing.

  4. Back2Back?

    • Current Standing: 4th
    • Likely Finish: 3rd
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.30
    • Playoff Likelihood: High
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 19 vs Ginga Ninja - A crucial game for ascending the standings.

  5. God Save the Quinn

    • Current Standing: 5th
    • Likely Finish: 5th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.55
    • Playoff Likelihood: High
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 20 vs Koala-ty Franchise - Essential to solidify their playoff spot.

  6. Banger Catz

    • Current Standing: 6th
    • Likely Finish: 7th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.88
    • Playoff Likelihood: High
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 22 vs Koala-ty Franchise - A must-win to secure a playoff position.

  7. The Untouchables

    • Current Standing: 7th
    • Likely Finish: 6th
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.21
    • Playoff Likelihood: Medium
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 20 vs TEE2GREEN - A game that could dramatically improve their standings.

  8. **Killing Them Softly

    • Current Standing: 8th
    • Likely Finish: 8th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.51
    • Playoff Likelihood: Medium
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 21 vs Champagne Campaign - A pivotal match that could be the difference between playoffs or an early exit.

  9. Broad Street Bullies’

    • Current Standing: 9th
    • Likely Finish: 9th
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.34
    • Playoff Likelihood: Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 21 vs Back2Back? - A critical encounter to keep their playoff hopes alive.

  10. Hungry for Apples?

    • Current Standing: 10th
    • Likely Finish: 10th
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.01
    • Playoff Likelihood: Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 18 vs Back2Back? - A must-win game to climb the rankings.

  11. TEE2GREEN

    • Current Standing: 11th
    • Likely Finish: 12th
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.29
    • Playoff Likelihood: Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 19 vs Broad Street Bullies’ - A battle to move up from the lower ranks.

  12. Champagne Campaign

    • Current Standing: 12th
    • Likely Finish: 11th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.99
    • Playoff Likelihood: Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 20 vs Mathletes - Their last chance to make a significant leap in the standings.

  13. Shot to the Hart

    • Current Standing: 13th
    • Likely Finish: 15th
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.55
    • Playoff Likelihood: Very Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 22 vs Broad Street Bullies’ - A game for pride and potentially spoiling the opponent’s playoff hopes.

  14. Mathletes

    • Current Standing: 14th
    • Likely Finish: 13th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.79
    • Playoff Likelihood: Very Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 17 vs As Gudas It Gets! - An opportunity to upset the rankings and play spoiler.

  15. Peterpumpkineater69

    • Current Standing: 15th
    • Likely Finish: 14th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.72
    • Playoff Likelihood: Very Low
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 18 vs The Mighty Ducks - A chance to impact the playoff race, despite their own standing.

  16. Koala-ty Franchise

    • Current Standing: 16th
    • Likely Finish: 16th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.93
    • Playoff Likelihood: Not Making Playoffs
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 20 vs God Save the Quinn - A tough matchup where they can test their mettle against one of the league’s best.

  17. The Mighty Ducks

    • Current Standing: 17th
    • Likely Finish: 18th
    • Strength of Schedule: 9.19
    • Playoff Likelihood: Not Making Playoffs
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 22 vs Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots - An end-of-season challenge against the league leaders.

  18. There are no goalies

    • Current Standing: 18th
    • Likely Finish: 17th
    • Strength of Schedule: 8.99
    • Playoff Likelihood: Not Making Playoffs
    • Marquee Matchup: Week 19 vs Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots - A game to demonstrate their potential against top-tier competition.

This analysis showcases the intriguing dynamics and potential upheavals in the coming weeks. Each team’s journey towards the playoffs will be heavily influenced by the strength of their remaining opponents, making every game a crucial step towards glory or disappointment.

The $2 Contest on Saturday January 13th

Congratulations to the Banger Catz for their victory on Saturday. 13 points was enough to lead the league and take home the whopping cash prize. A four assist night by German sniper Tim Stutzle along with multi-point games from Anze Kopitar, Patrick Kane and Mikko Rantanen solidified the victory.

The next contest will occur on Saturday January 27th, with 28 of 32 NHL teams playing.

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 10 11 12 13 14
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 11.1 13.0 10.8 10.5 10.5 9.4 11.5 11.3 12.4 13.5 8.6 10.6 10.3 11.5 12.0
Ginga Ninja 11.0 11.0 9.8 10.6 12.0 11.4 10.8 12.0 11.6 9.7 12.9 8.6 10.3 12.8 10.9
As Gudas It Gets! 10.2 11.5 8.1 7.6 9.4 9.0 13.1 11.8 6.1 10.5 13.8 12.9 8.6 10.3 10.6
Back2Back? 10.1 7.9 9.1 12.6 10.1 9.1 8.4 9.3 9.5 11.2 10.4 11.9 10.6 10.1 11.4
God Save the Quinn 9.8 10.4 9.9 9.1 10.2 10.3 8.7 10.9 8.8 11.6 9.3 9.0 10.1 9.2 9.2
Killing Them Softly 9.5 10.1 9.4 11.5 12.5 11.8 6.4 8.0 10.0 7.3 9.2 6.6 10.8 9.8 9.1
The Untouchables 9.3 11.8 5.7 8.4 8.4 10.5 10.5 8.9 10.2 9.8 11.2 9.8 7.1 9.5 8.1
Hungry for Apples? 8.8 7.5 12.8 12.6 6.5 8.8 9.3 6.8 8.5 9.1 9.3 7.5 8.5 9.9 6.8
Banger Catz 8.8 8.5 6.9 8.4 10.8 8.1 11.3 8.3 10.6 6.5 9.0 10.3 10.6 7.3 7.0
Broad Street Bullies’ 8.8 11.1 11.5 7.5 10.0 11.1 6.1 6.9 9.6 11.1 6.3 9.7 9.1 6.4 6.5
Shot to the Hart 8.6 8.5 10.8 5.0 5.8 9.7 10.1 9.1 9.7 8.4 7.5 8.4 11.3 8.4 7.5
Champagne Campaign 8.5 10.1 8.8 6.8 7.6 9.1 10.0 6.9 7.6 9.4 5.6 7.0 7.5 12.6 9.9
Peterpumpkineater69 8.3 7.1 6.6 9.6 7.4 5.6 7.5 11.4 11.4 7.6 7.0 8.1 10.0 7.6 9.0
TEE2GREEN 8.0 7.5 9.0 8.4 7.7 7.6 6.9 7.8 5.8 8.3 9.9 9.2 6.4 8.7 8.8
The Mighty Ducks 7.8 5.8 6.8 10.8 8.5 9.4 10.9 6.5 7.5 8.3 9.4 7.9 6.2 4.1 6.8
Koala-ty Franchise 7.7 6.2 7.5 11.5 11.2 5.0 8.5 9.0 6.2 6.0 5.9 7.4 8.2 6.5 8.8
Mathletes 7.6 6.0 8.6 5.6 7.5 6.3 5.5 8.9 8.4 5.4 8.3 7.6 8.3 9.4 9.9
There are no goalies 7.5 4.9 7.7 4.7 4.5 9.4 7.9 7.5 6.2 9.1 9.1 7.6 8.1 9.4 9.2
2023-24 Opponent Roto Stats by Week
Team Name Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Shot to the Hart 9.4 7.5 12.8 12.6 12.0 11.1 10.5 7.5 6.1 6.0 9.4 7.0 10.0 9.4 9.1
There are no goalies 9.4 10.4 10.8 8.4 7.7 8.8 8.4 9.1 9.6 9.8 12.9 12.9 8.2 4.1 9.9
As Gudas It Gets! 9.3 10.1 9.9 10.5 10.8 7.6 9.3 9.3 9.7 11.1 11.2 7.6 10.3 6.5 6.8
The Untouchables 9.3 13.0 6.9 8.4 6.5 9.1 10.1 6.9 11.6 9.1 13.8 7.4 6.2 12.6 9.0
Peterpumpkineater69 9.3 5.8 8.8 10.6 7.5 11.8 8.7 11.3 10.6 8.3 9.3 11.9 11.3 6.4 8.1
The Mighty Ducks 9.3 7.1 8.6 11.5 10.2 9.4 11.3 7.8 8.5 11.2 7.5 9.7 7.1 9.4 10.6
Hungry for Apples? 9.3 7.9 10.8 7.5 8.4 9.4 13.1 9.0 7.5 9.4 7.0 7.6 10.8 9.2 12.0
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 9.2 11.8 7.7 7.6 11.2 9.4 10.0 11.4 8.4 7.3 9.3 8.6 10.6 8.7 6.8
Champagne Campaign 9.1 11.0 6.6 5.6 12.5 10.3 11.5 8.3 5.8 9.1 10.4 8.4 9.1 9.5 9.2
Killing Them Softly 9.1 11.5 7.5 10.8 7.6 5.6 5.5 12.0 8.8 13.5 9.0 9.2 8.5 10.1 7.5
Broad Street Bullies’ 8.9 8.5 9.0 12.6 10.1 9.7 10.8 8.9 6.2 10.5 5.9 7.9 7.5 7.6 9.9
God Save the Quinn 8.9 4.9 8.1 11.5 8.5 9.1 7.5 8.9 10.0 9.7 8.6 10.3 6.4 9.9 11.4
Ginga Ninja 8.7 10.1 9.1 9.6 5.8 6.3 6.1 8.0 10.2 11.6 9.1 10.6 8.6 7.3 8.8
Banger Catz 8.6 11.1 5.7 4.7 9.4 5.0 10.9 6.9 11.4 5.4 9.2 9.0 10.3 12.8 8.8
Koala-ty Franchise 8.6 6.0 9.4 9.1 10.5 8.1 6.9 6.8 9.5 8.4 6.3 9.8 8.1 10.3 10.9
Back2Back? 8.4 7.5 9.8 5.0 10.0 10.5 7.9 11.8 6.2 8.3 5.6 8.1 8.3 9.8 9.2
Mathletes 8.4 6.2 6.8 6.8 7.4 11.4 6.4 10.9 12.4 6.5 9.9 7.5 10.6 8.4 6.5
TEE2GREEN 8.3 8.5 11.5 8.4 4.5 9.0 8.5 6.5 7.6 7.6 8.3 6.6 10.1 11.5 7.0 

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