UPDATE: Hockey Wilderness Fantasy Hockey League

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 10:11 AM CDT

UPDATE: DUE TO A HUGE RESPONSE, THE LEAGUE IS ALREADY FULL! AMAZING RESPONSE. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THOSE WHO JOINED UP, EXPECT AN EMAIL INVITE AS SOON AS THE LEAGUE PAGE OPENS UP!

When I look down in the corner of my computer, it tells me that today is August 23rd. What this means is that it is about two weeks until training camps start opening up, and once that happens, as far as I am concerned, hockey season is back. With a new hockey season comes more writing, the return of "The Walk," and hopefully some more of what we finished last season up with - a growing community here at Hockey Wilderness.

To that end, we proudly offer the first ever "Hockey Wilderness Fantasy Hockey League." This league will be hosted on Yahoo! Sports fantasy hockey site, just as soon as they open the site back up. I will operate as the league's commissioner, as well as sliding a team into the league to show my true domination over all of you.

What I need from all of you is an answer to a simple question - Are you in, or are you out?

If you are willing to accept the challenge and attempt to step on as many fellow Wilderness readers heads as possible while you punch and claw your way to the top of the standings, please let me know in the comments below, and follow that up with an email to me. You can either click the little envelope down by my name, or you can get me at buddhafisch(at)gmail(dot)com.

So... let's see it. How many of you out there think you can beat me? (Keep in mind I finished in last place in the Playoff Bracket Challenge.)

Bring it, people.

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I can't walk away from a challenge...

I’m totally in.

by brigid22 on Aug 23, 2010 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

I'm in...

I’ve been playing random yahoo leagues that last couple years since my last group broke up. It’d be nice to go up against some ‘real’ people.

by Krotz the Wall on Aug 23, 2010 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

Nice... three people in.

In just a matter of minutes. I will need email addresses to send invites, so either send me an email, DM it to me on Twitter, or make sure it is correct on your HW account so I can look it up there.

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

To anyone who decides to chicken out...

You get one of these:

http://www3.theuglydance.com/?v=vqeenziaw6

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 10:34 AM CDT reply actions

I could watch this all day. HA!

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions

Definitely in.

Been looking forward to it. My teammate has 10+ years of experience in fantasy sports. Not sure if that’ll help in the slightest bit, but either way, you’re all on.

by shleske on Aug 23, 2010 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

Wow, it's been a while since we saw you here Shelby! Where you been?

JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!

twitter: BubbleWild48

by JSLandry on Aug 23, 2010 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

This last month has been craaazy.

by shleske on Aug 23, 2010 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll Play

Let’s do it! I need more things to check and contemplate at work anyway :)

by JMarushin on Aug 23, 2010 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

I have a friend who said he’d like to play, he doesn’t have an SB membership but he is a pretty diehard Wild fan nonetheless, is it cool if he joins? I gave him your email address if that is ok

by JMarushin on Aug 23, 2010 11:39 AM CDT reply actions

Absolutely.

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions

As long as he doesn't mind

a little smack talk about being a big Wild fan and not being on HW.

by Krotz the Wall on Aug 23, 2010 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions

Exactly.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Haha, I’ll tell him to get some tough skin!

by JMarushin on Aug 23, 2010 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions

I heard...

the extent of my fandom has come into question. Well, here I am to answer them. Bring it.

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions

That was far too easy.

A WoT fan too, eh? Cool.

by Krotz the Wall on Aug 23, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Just got into it..

and love it already.

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions

Heh...

I started back in ‘92. Man, that’s a long time ago.

by Krotz the Wall on Aug 24, 2010 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm in as well!

Hopefully I’m not too late. I’m obsessed with fantasy hockey.

by ADN on Aug 23, 2010 12:02 PM CDT reply actions

Not too late. You’re in.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions

8 players in thus far. Excellent turn out. If this keeps up, we may need divisions. ;-)

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 12:30 PM CDT reply actions

I could probably do this

I’m really bad at “set it and forget it” in these things, though…

Let's Go Twins!
Minnesota Wild Off-season: In Fletch We Trust.

by redheadzeb on Aug 23, 2010 12:31 PM CDT reply actions

All are welcome. Even the easy wins. ;-)

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Forgot to mention

You will receive an email from me from a different email account. It is still me, I promise.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 12:34 PM CDT reply actions

I will do it.

Although I have never played fantasy hockey before. Right now I am doing fantasy baseball, so if it is anything like that I am sure I could do it.

by taralynn09 on Aug 23, 2010 12:54 PM CDT reply actions

It’s less intensive than fantasy baseball and probably more fun; but that’s my opinion, I play both and football and baseball seems to have more upkeep but they all play pretty similarly overall.

by JMarushin on Aug 23, 2010 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Get this-

You are #9 to sign up. ;-)

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Does that mean I automatically get Mikko Koivu? ;)

by taralynn09 on Aug 23, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Hmm… no.

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Awww..

at least I tried :)

by taralynn09 on Aug 23, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm in!

I love fantasy hockey! :)

by Call of the Wild on Aug 23, 2010 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

Excellent.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Dibs on James Sheppard :o

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 2:06 PM CDT reply actions

I believe that he's already filling water bottles for my team...

He’s probably been doing that since he was 2.

by Krotz the Wall on Aug 23, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions

It’s his breakout year. For realz this time (only in the AHL).

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions

If you want him as your first rounder, I’ll allow it.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Depends...

Are we doing a separate NHL and AHL draft? Can he be my AHL first rounder?

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions

HA! You can draft an entire squad of AHLers. I’ll even give you dibs on the KHL.

Oh… it’s only one draft though.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions

Classic James Sheppard..screwing over Wild fans since he was 3.

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Um, excuse me? I believe I had dibs.

by shleske on Aug 23, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions

On Shep the Schlepp? psh, you can have him! haha

Wheel of Time, save my soul, find a way; may it be as the pattern has chosen, oh Wheel of Time..

by TheDragonReborn on Aug 23, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions

If there's still room I'm in

by nemo1107 on Aug 23, 2010 3:44 PM CDT reply actions

Very good.

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Draft Guide

I got mine!

http://www.bladesoffunny.com/some-tips-for-your-fantasy-hockey-league-draft/

by JMarushin on Aug 23, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions

While it’s alright to draft a couple aging players with the hope that you can squeeze one more good year out of them, it’s never a good strategy to have your whole roster consist of these types. You can avoid getting yourself in this predicament by sticking a post-it on your monitor with the following rule written on it: Do Not Draft Any Red Wings.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

by ADN on Aug 23, 2010 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions

Do Not Draft Any Red Wings.

Hater lol

by Call of the Wild on Aug 23, 2010 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Haters be hatin!

by ADN on Aug 23, 2010 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

All of them are jealous and they know it lol. The Wings rock.

by Call of the Wild on Aug 23, 2010 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Whoa. Hey now. The Wings are evil incarnate. ;-)

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions

The Wings are evil incarnate. ;-)

I felt this was a necessary counter to that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrjwaqZfjIY&feature=related

by Call of the Wild on Aug 23, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions

Well played sir!

haha!

by ADN on Aug 23, 2010 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions

haha thanks!

by Call of the Wild on Aug 24, 2010 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions

Two words: Todd Bertuzzi.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 24, 2010 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions

Two words: James Sheppard. Truce? ;-)

by Call of the Wild on Aug 24, 2010 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions

No war here.

However, Shep isn’t evil, he’s just… not very good.

Hockey Wilderness
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Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 25, 2010 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions

Haha agreed. And for the record, even though I like the Wings (cue mass mob of angry people with pitchforks), I still hate Bertuzzi.

by Call of the Wild on Aug 26, 2010 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

I want in too, but I've never played in ANY fantasy leagues...

Is there anyone or anywhere I can go to to learn the ropes a little? Also, when’s the deadline to sign up?

JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!

twitter: BubbleWild48

by JSLandry on Aug 23, 2010 7:39 PM CDT reply actions

I am going to need to close the league here pretty quick. Max teams in a league is 20, and we are pushing that, believe it or not. I have a spot reserved for you. I can help you figure it out, though it is actually really easy.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

You reserved a spot! Thanks! When I saw that it was full, I was bummed!

So when do we make our picks?

JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!

twitter: BubbleWild48

by JSLandry on Aug 23, 2010 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's see if I can go 2-for-2! (playoff bracket + fantasy league)

JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!

twitter: BubbleWild48

by JSLandry on Aug 23, 2010 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions

It will never… not ever… happen.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions

Well hey, If I get an extreme case of beginnner’s luck, it just may happen… if not, I still get to brag about my bracket win till the next one :)

JS, Champion of the first ever Hockey Wilderness Playoff Bracket Challenge! WHOOOOOOOO!

twitter: BubbleWild48

by JSLandry on Aug 23, 2010 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I will set a draft as soon as I am able to get into the league and set it all up.

Hockey Wilderness
Assistant Editor:SBN Minnesota

Rule #17: You may not impersonate representatives of Hockey Wilderness and handout NHL themed wrist bands.

by BReynolds on Aug 23, 2010 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions

It’s not that hard to figure out. Last year was my first time, and it’s pretty easy to pick up on. But I’m sure there will be more than a few of us that can help you through the first few weeks until you get the hang of it.

by brigid22 on Aug 23, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions