Week 17 Recap: Norfolk in Chance Fantasy Hockey League

Week 17 in the Norfolk in Chance Fantasy Hockey League showcased a dynamic shift in performances, with certain teams stepping up to the challenge, while others stumbled in their quest for victory. This week’s highlights and lowlights from key statistical categories provide a clear view of the competition’s intensity.

Top Performers of the Week

Category Team Name Value
Goals (G) Back2Back? 12
Assists (A) Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots 22
Plus/Minus (+/-) Killing Them Softly 13
Penalty Minutes (PIM) Killing Them Softly 43
Power Play Points (PPP) The Midtown Mids 13
Shots on Goal (SOG) Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots 115
Hits (HIT) Shot to the Hart? 72
Blocks (BLK) Ginga Ninja 66
Wins (W) Back2Back? 5
Goals Against (GA) Three teams 5
Saves (SV) Ginga Ninja 167

Back2Back? led the league with an impressive 12 goals, demonstrating a potent offensive display. Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots dominated in assists and shots on goal, underscoring their strategic playmaking and offensive pressure. Killing Them Softly showed resilience and toughness, leading in both plus/minus and penalty minutes, while The Midtown Mids excelled in power play points, highlighting their efficiency in special team situations.

Teams Needing a Rebound

Category Team Name Value
Goals (G) Shot to the Hart? 3
Assists (A) There are no goalies/ The Mighty Ducks 7
Plus/Minus (+/-) Broad Street Bullies’ -21
Penalty Minutes (PIM) TEE2GREEN 8
Power Play Points (PPP) Back2Back? 1
Shots on Goal (SOG) There are no goalies 60
Hits (HIT) The Untouchables/ The Mighty Ducks 29
Blocks (BLK) Champagne Campaign 24
Wins (W) Three teams 0
Goals Against (GA) God Save the Quinn 19
Saves (SV) Broad Street Bullies’ 62

Shot to the Hart? and There are no goalies found themselves at the bottom of goals and assists, respectively, signaling a week where offensive struggles were apparent. Broad Street Bullies’ faced the most significant challenge in plus/minus, indicating defensive and offensive shortcomings. God Save the Quinn had a tough week with no wins, emphasizing the competitive nature of the league and the fine margins between success and disappointment.

Week 17 was a testament to the unpredictability and excitement inherent in the Norfolk in Chance Fantasy Hockey League. As teams continue to jostle for position, the coming weeks promise more thrilling action and strategic gameplay. Will the top performers maintain their dominance, or will the underdogs rise? Stay tuned for more updates from the ice.

RotoScore and Opponent Score for Week
Team.Name RotoScore OpponentRotoScore
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 12.6 6.8
Ginga Ninja 11.5 10.5
Back2Back? 10.5 7.5
The Midtown Mids 10.5 11.5
The Untouchables 10.0 9.6
Banger Catz 9.9 7.2
God Save the Quinn 9.6 10.0
As Gudas It Gets! 9.5 7.7
Killing Them Softly 9.4 7.5
Peterpumpkineater69 8.8 7.2
Champagne Campaign 7.7 6.7
Mathletes 7.7 9.5
There are no goalies 7.5 9.4
TEE2GREEN 7.5 10.5
Shot to the Hart? 7.2 9.9
Koala-ty Franchise 7.2 8.8
Broad Street Bullies’ 6.8 12.6
The Mighty Ducks 6.7 7.7
Categorical Stats for the week
Team Name G A +/- PIM PPP SOG HIT BLK W GA SV
God Save the Quinn 6 14 8 25 6 78 48 40 0 19 155
The Untouchables 10 14 8 20 6 109 29 38 2 7 104
Banger Catz 8 14 -8 21 7 86 46 46 2 6 97
Shot to the Hart? 3 11 5 21 4 62 72 40 0 10 101
Broad Street Bullies’ 4 17 -21 12 4 90 36 37 2 5 62
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 11 22 8 30 7 115 64 38 1 7 68
Champagne Campaign 6 11 -4 24 6 73 46 24 2 8 110
The Mighty Ducks 11 7 -8 10 4 75 29 37 3 5 78
As Gudas It Gets! 8 14 -1 31 3 84 53 48 0 7 70
Mathletes 5 15 2 20 3 66 42 35 4 16 162
Killing Them Softly 8 16 13 43 3 74 42 37 2 9 85
There are no goalies 5 7 -6 23 7 60 41 26 4 9 145
Back2Back? 12 10 7 18 1 90 42 35 5 5 136
TEE2GREEN 7 11 -4 8 3 87 30 46 4 13 118
The Midtown Mids 7 19 -1 25 13 61 47 47 2 10 101
Ginga Ninja 11 13 -7 37 5 99 40 66 4 17 167
Peterpumpkineater69 10 15 6 12 4 84 48 40 1 10 77
Koala-ty Franchise 5 12 -7 16 9 77 43 25 2 11 114

Fantasy Hockey League’s Valentine’s Day Special: Perfect Matches for Heart-Stopping Trades!

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the Norfolk in Chance Fantasy Hockey League is playing Cupid, matching teams in dire need of a spark with those holding the keys to their heart’s desires. Let’s dive into the love stories brewing on the ice and propose some trades that could lead to everlasting fantasy glory.

The Mighty Ducks + Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots

The Ducks, yearning for goals and a robust defense, have been sending longing glances at the Robots, who possess an arsenal of assists and a wall of blocks. It’s a classic tale of offense meets defense, where each complements the other’s missing piece.

???Trade Proposal: The Ducks could offer a top goaltender, giving the Robots the GA improvement they desperately need, in exchange for a high-scoring forward or defenseman to boost their scoring lines.

Shot to the Hart? + Ginga Ninja

Shot to the Hart?, with goalie stats leaving much to be desired, and Ginga Ninja, rich in netminder prowess, find themselves in a match made in fantasy heaven. It’s the story of two teams, each possessing what the other dreams of at night.

???Trade Proposal: Shot to the Hart? offers a high-scoring winger, while Ginga Ninja sends over one of their star goalies, making both teams swoon with improved standings.

Broad Street Bullies’ + God Save the Quinn

In a league where +/- and PPP are as important as love letters, Broad Street Bullies’ and God Save the Quinn discover they’re each other’s missing puzzle piece. One excels where the other falters, making their union a power play made in heaven.

Trade Proposal: The Bullies’ could trade some of their physicality and PIM for God Save the Quinn’s prowess in PPP and +/-, making both teams’ hearts beat a little faster.

Player Spotlight: From First Sight to First Line

  • Adrian Kempe (Shot to the Hart?) and Alex Ovechkin (The Mighty Ducks) could be involved in a fantasy love triangle with Alex Debrincat (Ginga Ninja). A trade here could ignite sparks, with Kempe or Kyrou moving for Miller’s all-around excellence, bringing balance and chemistry to their new team’s roster.

  • The Mighty Ducks send Igor Shesterkin (G) to Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots for Mat Barzal (NYI - C,RW). The Ducks gain a scoring forward, while the Robots receive a goalie to bolster their netminding stats.

  • Shot to the Hart? offers Artemi Panarin (NYR - LW) to Ginga Ninja in exchange for Thatcher Demko (VAN - G). Shot to the Hart? improves their goalie situation, and Ginga Ninja adds a top-tier forward to their roster.

  • Broad Street Bullies’ trades Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM - C,LW) to God Save the Quinn for Darnell Nurse (EDM - D). This move gives the Bullies’ a boost in +/- and PPP from a top defenseman, while God Save the Quinn receives additional scoring depth.

This Valentine’s Day, as teams look across the ice at their potential matches, they’re reminded that in fantasy hockey, as in love, the perfect trade could be just a heart-flutter away. Will these teams swipe right on each other’s proposals, or will they play hard to get? Only time will tell in the Norfolk in Chance Fantasy Hockey League.

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
MORGAN RIELLY TOR 3 0 3 3 2 9 1 15 5 3 Killing Them Softly
JOHN TAVARES TOR 3 2 3 5 3 11 -3 2 4 2 Broad Street Bullies’
TOREY KRUG STL 3 0 5 5 2 10 -3 2 3 7 Banger Catz
JAKE NEIGHBOURS STL 3 3 1 4 3 7 3 5 4 2 Banger Catz
WILLIAM NYLANDER TOR 3 2 2 4 3 13 -5 2 1 3 The Untouchables
MIKE MATHESON MTL 3 0 5 3 1 6 3 4 3 9 Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots
MATTHEW TKACHUK FLA 3 1 4 5 3 7 0 2 3 2 The Midtown Mids
JONATHAN HUBERDEAU CGY 3 2 3 2 3 7 0 2 3 1 Koala-ty Franchise
ROBERT THOMAS STL 3 1 4 5 4 5 0 2 0 2 The Midtown Mids
AUSTON MATTHEWS TOR 3 2 3 5 1 15 2 0 3 3 TEE2GREEN

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
JAMIE DRYSDALE PHI 3 0 0 0 0 2 -1 0 1 3 Back2Back?
WARREN FOEGELE EDM 3 0 0 0 0 4 -2 2 0 1 The Mighty Ducks
RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS EDM 3 0 0 0 0 6 -4 2 1 0 Broad Street Bullies’
LUKE HUGHES N.J 3 0 0 0 0 3 -3 0 0 5 Peterpumpkineater69
OLIVER BJORKSTRAND SEA 2 0 0 0 0 2 -2 0 0 1 As Gudas It Gets!
JOSH ANDERSON MTL 3 0 0 0 0 2 -6 0 5 2 TEE2GREEN
ARTTURI LEHKONEN COL 4 0 1 0 0 6 -3 2 3 2 Ginga Ninja
TRENT FREDERIC BOS 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 4 There are no goalies
ANTHONY MANTHA WSH 4 1 0 1 0 4 0 4 4 1 Ginga Ninja
ROOPE HINTZ DAL 3 0 1 1 0 4 -1 2 1 1 The Mighty Ducks

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)

Strength of Schedule for Remainder of Season
Team Name 18 19 20 21 22 Total
God Save the Quinn 7.6 10.2 7.8 7.6 8.5 8.34
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 9.2 7.6 10.2 7.8 7.6 8.48
Ginga Ninja 8.5 9.7 8.5 8.1 7.7 8.50
Killing Them Softly 10.2 7.8 7.6 8.5 8.5 8.52
Mathletes 7.8 7.6 8.5 8.5 11.0 8.68
The Midtown Mids 9.7 8.1 8.8 9.2 7.6 8.68
Banger Catz 8.8 9.2 7.6 10.2 7.8 8.72
TEE2GREEN 8.1 8.8 9.2 7.6 10.2 8.78
Broad Street Bullies’ 9.1 8.1 9.1 9.7 8.1 8.82
Peterpumpkineater69 7.6 8.5 11.0 7.7 9.4 8.84
Back2Back? 9.1 11.0 8.1 8.8 9.2 9.24
Champagne Campaign 11.0 8.5 7.7 9.4 9.9 9.30
The Mighty Ducks 8.5 7.7 9.4 9.9 11.1 9.32
Shot to the Hart? 8.1 9.1 9.7 11.0 8.8 9.34
The Untouchables 11.1 9.1 8.1 9.1 9.7 9.42
Koala-ty Franchise 7.7 9.4 9.9 11.1 9.1 9.44
There are no goalies 9.9 11.1 9.1 8.1 9.1 9.46
As Gudas It Gets! 9.4 9.9 11.1 9.1 8.1 9.52

Fantasy Hockey League Obituaries: Saying Goodbye with a Smile

As the season skates to a close, let’s pour one out for our fallen comrades, the fantasy teams whose playoff dreams are now as defunct as the floppy disk. Today, we gather to fondly remember “There are no goalies” and “The Mighty Ducks,” who fought valiantly but ultimately found themselves benched in the game of playoff contention.

There are no goalies
Year Established: The optimistic preseason
Year Demised: The harsh reality of midseason
Survived by: A roster full of skaters who forgot what the net looks like from the inside.
Epitaph: Here lies “There are no goalies,” a team that bravely entered battle every week, armed only with the hope that their skaters could somehow compensate for the gaping maw left between their pipes. Nathan MacKinnon tried to carry the team on his back, but even his shoulders weren’t broad enough to cover the empty net. Sam Montembeault and Ilya Sorokin were left wondering if they were just holograms, as pucks passed through them like ghosts. This team’s strategy was bold, daring, and ultimately, as effective as a chocolate teapot.

The Mighty Ducks
Year Established: When hope sprang eternal
Year Demised: When reality checked in
Survived by: A squad that thought “defense” was just a phase in the game.
Epitaph: “The Mighty Ducks,” whose name promised a fairy tale but delivered a cautionary one instead. With a lineup boasting the likes of Jordan Kyrou and Roope Hintz, they soared on offense but sank on defense, much like their namesake before they met Emilio Estevez. Jonathan Quick and Igor Shesterkin performed more like sitting ducks than mighty ones, letting goals slip by as if they were trying to catch water in a sieve. In memory of the Ducks, let’s all vow to remember that while offense wins games, defense (and a decent goalie) wins championships.

As we bid adieu to these teams, let’s not forget the laughter they brought into our lives, the facepalms they induced, and the valuable lesson they’ve imparted: in fantasy hockey, as in love, it’s not enough to have a good pickup line - you need to follow through with a solid game plan.

Here’s to “There are no goalies” and “The Mighty Ducks” - may your draft picks be high, and your injuries few in the seasons to come. May you find the missing pieces to your fantasy puzzles and return stronger, wiser, and with a couple of reliable goalies. Until then, rest in peace on the waiver wire.

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 15 16 17
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 8.9 12.1 12.6
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 10.8 10.6 11.5
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 8.4 12.7 9.5
God Save the Quinn 9.9 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 9.5 12.3 9.6
Back2Back? 9.7 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 5.2 8.1 10.5
Killing Them Softly 9.4 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 11.5 6.7 9.4
The Untouchables 9.2 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 6.3 9.9 10.0
Banger Catz 9.1 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 10.5 11.0 9.9
The Midtown Mids 9.1 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 8.8 11.2 10.5
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 11.6 9.1 6.8
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 8.3 9.5 7.7
Peterpumpkineater69 8.5 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 10.0 9.1 8.8
Shot to the Hart? 8.1 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 5.4 5.4 7.2
TEE2GREEN 8.1 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 11.2 6.6 7.5
Koala-ty Franchise 7.8 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 10.3 7.6 7.2
Mathletes 7.7 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 6.8 9.9 7.7
The Mighty Ducks 7.6 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 9.5 4.6 6.7
There are no goalies 7.6 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 9.2 6.4 7.5
2023-24 Opponent Roto Stats by Week
Team Name Total 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Shot to the Hart? 9.6 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 9.5 12.1 9.9
Broad Street Bullies’ 9.5 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 11.5 12.3 12.6
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 10.0 9.9 9.4
Peterpumpkineater69 9.4 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 9.2 12.7 7.2
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 10.3 10.6 7.7
The Midtown Mids 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 10.5 6.6 11.5
Killing Them Softly 9.2 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 11.6 9.9 7.5
As Gudas It Gets! 9.2 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 8.3 9.1 7.7
The Untouchables 9.0 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 6.8 6.7 9.6
Champagne Campaign 8.8 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 8.4 7.6 6.7
God Save the Quinn 8.8 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 5.4 9.1 10.0
TEE2GREEN 8.7 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 10.8 11.2 10.5
Koala-ty Franchise 8.7 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 9.5 9.5 8.8
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 11.2 4.6 10.5
Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots 8.6 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 5.2 5.4 6.8
Back2Back? 8.6 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 8.9 11.0 7.5
Banger Catz 8.5 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 8.8 8.1 7.2
Mathletes 8.2 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 6.3 6.4 9.5 

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