Matt Romig
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Matt Romig
Matt Romig is a fantasy sports expert and NHL analyst for Yahoo! Sports. He graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in journalism.Send Matt a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. |
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NHL Skinny: Jacket required November 23, 2009
Columbus defenseman Anton Stralman hasn't garnered much fantasy attention despite steady power-play production.
NHL Skinny: Hostile takeovers November 16, 2009
In Detroit and Tampa Bay, backup goalies are making strong plays to become legitimate fantasy options.
NHL Skinny: Stars on ice November 2, 2009
If your fantasy roster has any talent whatsoever, chances are you're dealing with a significant injury right now.
NHL Skinny: Able replacement October 26, 2009
It might be up to Evander Kane to fill the hole left by Ilya Kovalchuk on Atlanta's No. 1 line.
NHL Skinny: First-round fiascos October 19, 2009
It has been a tough year for top picks across all fantasy sports, but that doesn't mean it's time to panic in hockey pools.
NHL Skinny: The wrong foot October 12, 2009
A broken foot soured opening week for owners of Daniel Sedin, who is expected to miss 4-5 weeks.
NHL Skinny: Opening questions October 5, 2009
Elite goalies need to restore order in 2009-10 to prevent fantasy owners from taking a new approach at the draft table.
Big Board: Hockey September 1, 2009
The Dany Heatley story has yet to play out, leaving fantasy fortunes of players on both coasts in limbo.
NHL Skinny: Just win March 31, 2009
Craig Anderson is the new No. 1 in Florida … well, assuming he doesn't lose another game.
NHL Skinny: Quick hits March 23, 2009
Finding penalty minutes can be as simple as following the blood trail from one game to the next.
NHL Skinny: Look within March 9, 2009
Don't look to another team for help, it's time to evaluate your own roster to prepare for the stretch run.
NHL Skinny: Insurance March 3, 2009
With all the backup goalies making an impact in 2008-09, is it time to start drafting backups as insurance?
NHL Skinny: Speak of the Devil February 23, 2009
Martin Brodeur says he's ready, leaving it up to the Devils when the future Hall of Famer returns to action.
NHL Skinny: The good fight February 9, 2009
The penalty minute debate kicks off this week's installment of the Fantasy NHL Skinny.
NHL Skinny: Self-imposed deadline February 2, 2009
Sure you can wait until the trade deadline to address a need, but you shouldn't let the league settings dictate your timing.
NHL Skinny: Halfway home January 13, 2009
The season is half over, which felt like as good a time as any to take inventory of progress in three experts leagues.
NHL Skinny: Mock the vote January 5, 2009
If you want to truly reward the top players with All-Star selections, let Yahoo! fantasy owners pick the teams.
NHL Skinny: Chance for Cheech December 29, 2008
Will a New Year mean Jonathan Cheechoo can turn his season around? He'll get his chance as a top-six forward in San Jose.
NHL Skinny: Warm wishes December 22, 2008
Teemu Selanne owners got a bad break Friday, but the rest of us get to see exactly what Bobby Ryan is capable of.
NHL Skinny: Mats entertainment December 16, 2008
All this Mats Sundin drama sure has been fun, but it's time to act, both for Mats and fantasy owners.
NHL Skinny: Waiting game December 8, 2008
Nobody wants to waste a roster spot on an injured player, but in some cases it's best to bite the bullet before someone else does.
NHL Skinny: It's back December 1, 2008
Rescued from the scrap heap by reader requests, the NHL Skinny returns Scott Niedermayer-style for another season.
Friends and Family: Draft backcheck October 6, 2008
The Yahoo! Friends and Family League hockey draft is in the books. It's time for team owners to face the music.
NHL Skinny: This is it March 26, 2008
The Skinny closes the book on 2007-08 with a final look around the fantasy hockey landscape.
NHL Skinny: Dubie-ous days March 19, 2008
You never know who you'll have to turn to in the fantasy stretch run as the injuries and suspensions pile up.
NHL Skinny: Price check March 12, 2008
Carey Price still hasn't won over fantasy owners. What else does the guy have to do?
NHL Skinny: Deadline day March 5, 2008
If your league uses standard settings, time is ticking on making any deadline deals.
NHL Skinny: Price is right February 27, 2008
Once-backups Mike Smith and Carey Price were the biggest fantasy winners at the NHL trade deadline.
NHL Skinny: Calm before storm February 20, 2008
Fantasy owners need to be on their toes to react to trades before the Feb. 26 trade deadline.
NHL Skinny: Learning a trade February 13, 2008
The key to analyzing pre-deadline deals, at least from a fantasy perspective, is looking beneath the headlines.
NHL Skinny: The Heat is back on February 6, 2008
Owners who finally moved Dany Heatley to the IR need to act fast to take advantage of his return.
NHL Skinny: Moving boxes January 24, 2008
This week's NHL Skinny is a bit abbreviated as the author spent most of the week looking for his red stapler.
NHL Skinny: Sans a Senator January 16, 2008
It's not going to be easy for owners to replace the 56 points of injured Senator Dany Heatley, who is expected to be sidelined .for up to six weeks.
NHL Skinny: Fixing the pipes January 9, 2008
It's a good time for owners looking for a goalie fix, as the oft-available Mathieu Garon, Ty Conklin, and others offer the potential for help.
NHL Skinny: No laughing matter December 31, 2007
There's nothing funny about Ty Conklin these days. The Penguins netminder has won four starts in a row.
NHL Skinny: Ho-ho-Ramo December 24, 2007
Need a last-minute gift for the fantasy hockey owner in your life? Try Tampa Bay goalie Karri Ramo.
NHL Skinny: New Blue December 17, 2007
New St. Louis addition Andy McDonald, a point per game scorer for Anaheim the past two seasons, was paired with Paul Kariya in his Blues debut.
NHL Skinny: Oil mining December 10, 2007
Shawn Horcoff has a six-game point streak and can serve fantasy owners as a trusty backup at the center position.
NHL Skinny: Buying Byfuglien December 3, 2007
You don't have to pronounce it; just type "Dustin Byfuglien" in your league's player search field and add him.
NHL Skinny: Positive changes November 26, 2007
Early-season coaching and/or front-office changes have brought instant gratification to Atlanta, Dallas and Washington.
NHL Skinny: Wing for Thanksgiving November 19, 2007
Before Turkey Day arrives, owners would be wise to check their waiver pools for left wing Martin Straka, who is set to return from injury.
NHL Skinny: Duck hunting November 12, 2007
Owners should check the status of Scott Niedermayer. The star defenseman has been skating of late, sparking rumors of a return to Anaheim.
NHL Skinny: Status Changes October 29, 2007
Several players were awarded additional position eligibility in the Yahoo! game over the past week.
NHL Skinny: Sterling Moves October 22, 2007
Atlanta rookie Brett Sterling scored his first-career goal on Saturday and, reportedly, is set to be lined up with teammate Marian Hossa.
NHL Skinny: Shark Bites October 15, 2007
For at least the near-term, San Jose forward Jonathan Cheechoo has been moved off the Joe Thornton line.
NHL Skinny: Wild Things October 8, 2007
Minnesota goalie Nicklas Backstrom was drafted with expectations of 35-40 wins, but he may not see enough starts to make that happen.
Dream come true June 7, 2007
ANAHEIM, Calif. – California's dream became a reality Wednesday, and Anaheim's fans provided a fitting salute.
Lucky Ducks June 4, 2007
OTTAWA – It was far from a perfect 10 for Anaheim, which survived a terrible start Monday to move to the brink of Stanley Cup glory.
Not ready to make nice June 3, 2007
OTTAWA – Chris Pronger won't make apologies – to his Anaheim teammates or Dean McAmmond – for his hit Saturday.
Up and in June 3, 2007
OTTAWA – Untested entering the Stanley Cup finals, the Senators proved Saturday they can bounce back from a little adversity.
Flatlining May 30, 2007
ANAHEIM, Calif – Despite an early lineup shakeup by Ottawa’s coach, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals followed form.
Quick change May 30, 2007
ANAHEIM, Calif – Ottawa coach Bryan Murray went against his word – for a while – in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals.
Sticking together May 29, 2007
ANAHEIM – Despite struggling in Game 1, Ottawa's top line will remain intact for Wednesday's Stanley Cup rematch.
Duck calls May 29, 2007
ANAHEIM – Can Anaheim keep its physical edge without taking penalties? It’s easier said than done.
Check mates May 29, 2007
ANAHEIM – Anaheim's checking line reversed roles on Ottawa's top scorers in the Ducks' Stanley Cup finals-opening win.
Playoff observations April 20, 2007
Pittsburgh and Minnesota said goodbye while Dallas bought more time Thursday in the NHL playoffs.
Roberto's long night April 12, 2007
Wednesday was supposed to be about Sidney Crosby's coming-out party, but instead Roberto Luongo's playoff debut stole the show.
Ten burning questions April 10, 2007
Pittsburgh's chances, chaos in the West, Joe Thornton's heart and Marty Turco's demons are all key storylines as the 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs begin.
NHL Skinny: Good Luck April 3, 2007
At this point in the waning NHL regular season, about all fantasy owners can do is set their lineups and hope for the best.
NHL Skinny: Johnson and Johnson March 27, 2007
Prize defensemen Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson could soon ink deals and make their NHL debuts before the regular season concludes.
NHL Skinny: Buy American March 20, 2007
The Rangers have called up a New Yorker who's threatening to become the most famous Callahan since young Tommy moved half a million brake pads.
NHL Skinny: Pipe Dreams March 12, 2007
Owners that think goalie help is a fantasy at this point in the season should take a look at Tampa Bay's Marc Denis.
NHL Skinny: Trade Aftermath March 5, 2007
Gary Roberts and Bryan Smolinski have hit the ground running since being dealt before last Tuesday's NHL trade deadline.
NHL Skinny: Pluck Tkachuk February 26, 2007
Available in less than a quarter of Yahoo! leagues, Keith Tkachuk is a must-get for fantasy owners now that he'll be lined up with Ilya Kovalchuk.
NHL Skinny: The Big Bochenski February 12, 2007
Despite landing with his third team in two years, Brian Bochenski is a skilled shooter, and he has three goals in his first three games with Boston.
NHL Skinny: Reunited February 5, 2007
Long-time Ottawa linemates Jason Spezza, Daniel Afredsson and Dany Heatley were reunited on Saturday, but how long it lasts is unclear.
NHL Skinny: Getting Defensive January 29, 2007
With fantasy owners stocking their benches with extra forwards and goalies, plenty of solid defensemen can be had on the waiver wire.
NHL Skinny: An Old New King January 22, 2007
The Los Angeles Kings claimed 37-year-old goalie Sean Burke off waivers and plan to play the veteran regularly until Mathieu Garon returns.
NHL Skinny: Frigid Phoenix January 15, 2007
Coming off a six-game road win streak, the Coyotes returned to a rare cold snap in Phoenix and scored just two goals in back-to-back home losses.
NHL Skinny: Phoenix Rising January 8, 2007
The Coyotes' six-game winning streak has helped boost the value of goalies Mikael Tellqvist and Curtis Joseph, among others.
NHL Skinny: Surging Senators January 2, 2007
Ottawa's Chris Kelly, Patrick Eaves and Petr Nedved have elevated fantasy value while Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher recover from injuries.
NHL Skinny: Crosby the Seer December 19, 2006
Pittsburgh sensation Sidney Crosby proved prophetic after he recently called teammate Ryan Malone a natural scorer.
NHL Skinny: Blackhawk Down December 11, 2006
A wrist injury has sidelined Chicago right wing Radim Vrbata, but he won't be down long, and point-per-game production could be coming his way.
NHL Skinny: Nashville Star December 4, 2006
When Nashville coach Barry Trotz takes the training wheels off Alexander Radulov, fantasy owners need to be ready to pounce.
NHL Skinny: Masonry November 27, 2006
Fantasy owners in need of goalie help need to take a quick look on the waiver wire for Nashville's Chris Mason now that Tomas Vokoun is out.
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