PIM/Hits/Blocks league - sleepers?

[horrorfan]

For something different, I've joined a points league where the only categories counted are PIM, hits and blocked shots. PIM are worth two and the others are worth one. There are 13 teams joined so far and it might be it or one/two more at a maximum. We start 12F and 6D with five bench.

Being an autodraft I've gone back over the last two years' worth of fantasy points and ranked accordingly, making some adjustments on players I like, gaps between tiers, injuries, previous 'success' etc. So, right now I have a decent list and should have a reasonable squad assuming most others have ranked close to what I have done (200+).

However, what I would like from you guys are suggestions of guys that may be underrated in these categories e.g. rookies that may 'impress', guys that should get more playing time and their style suits this setup etc. I'd like to add them to my rankings at the stage where the points start to level off a bit, so they may end up among my last starters or on my bench.

Please keep in mind that even 'no name' guys that have produced in this setup are already covered and likely in my rankings already. But happy for you to fire out some names for me to consider and check.

Thanks in advance.

[bondon]

Well last year Zac Rinaldo was a huge sleeper pick but probably a lot less now.

Kassian (both Zack and Matt).
Greg Zanon is a great option not too many are aware of that gets hits/PIM.
I know a lot of people have been talking about this guy Torey Krug on Chicago that could get some of what you're looking for.
Max Lapierre is a pretty solid option
Colby Armstrong could be another option depending on how deep this league is...a lot of people have forgotten about him because he has gotten injured so often.

Those are guys that immediately come to mind. If I can think of more I'll add them to this list.

[horrorfan]

Originally Posted by bondon

Well last year Zac Rinaldo was a huge sleeper pick but probably a lot less now.

Kassian (both Zack and Matt).
Greg Zanon is a great option not too many are aware of that gets hits/PIM.
I know a lot of people have been talking about this guy Torey Krug on Chicago that could get some of what you're looking for.
Max Lapierre is a pretty solid option
Colby Armstrong could be another option depending on how deep this league is...a lot of people have forgotten about him because he has gotten injured so often.

Those are guys that immediately come to mind. If I can think of more I'll add them to this list.

Thanks bondon. Yeah some of those guys are already on my list (Rinaldo - one of the best last season, Zanon, Lapierre, Kassian, just Zack not Matt though) - they've had success before so when ranking by fantasy points they are up there. I've added the others at the bottom of my rankings for now. Is that Krug on Boston or Marcus Kruger on Chicago? Though Krug is not in the database.

[bondon]

Originally Posted by horrorfan

Thanks bondon. Yeah some of those guys are already on my list (Rinaldo - one of the best last season, Zanon, Lapierre, Kassian, just Zack not Matt though) - they've had success before so when ranking by fantasy points they are up there. I've added the others at the bottom of my rankings for now. Is that Krug on Boston or Marcus Kruger on Chicago? Though Krug is not in the database.

Oops, I think it's the one on Boston lol. Sorry my bad. I don't know too much about Krug other than what I've heard from people on these boards. Here's a blurb from hockeysfuture

Torey Krug is a small puck-moving defenseman with a big heart. Most undersized defenseman are offense first, but that is not the case with Krug who will do whatever it takes to win; block a shot, take a hit to make a play, or battle in the corners.

I could have sworn there was a guy on Chicago people were talking about though (other than Dan Carcillo). I'll do some digging and see if I can find.

Edit: Ah got it, Brandon Bollig. He played 18 games last year. (Plus he has a great first name ) haha.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=93902

Marc Andre Bourdon is another decent option for Hits/Blocks on Philly...he'll have more opportunity with all the injuries in Philly.

[horrorfan]

Originally Posted by bondon

Oops, I think it's the one on Boston lol. Sorry my bad. I don't know too much about Krug other than what I've heard from people on these boards. Here's a blurb from hockeysfuture

I could have sworn there was a guy on Chicago people were talking about though (other than Dan Carcillo). I'll do some digging and see if I can find.

Edit: Ah got it, Brandon Bollig. He played 18 games last year. (Plus he has a great first name ) haha.
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/p....php?pid=93902

Marc Andre Bourdon is another decent option for Hits/Blocks on Philly...he'll have more opportunity with all the injuries in Philly.

Cool man, thanks, appreciate it. Yep, great name.

[temek]

Mike Weber D BUF - Has a good history of production in PIM/Hits/Blocks, but might slip under the radar due to injuries / sitting in the pressbox. Might not necessarily play that much next season either, but could be Top10 dman in your format if somehow happens to play close to a full season.

Ryan Garbutt C DAL - Played only 20 GP last season in a limited role, but hit totals were very nice on per game basis. Has a history of high PIM totals as well in previous seasons and with a 1-way contract seems to have a good chance to stick as a regular in DAL lineup.

[grindin griers]

Check out Brett Bulmer, will have to watch if he makes the Wild's bottom six though.

[PensInThree]

You might have Clayton Stoner on your list already. If not, he'd be one to watch. Potential for elite PIM and good hits and bs if he plays enough games.

[horrorfan]

Thanks guys.

[Jammin1390]

use the one night tool and draft D from teams that do not play on the same night so you can get 8 or 9 D