And... Why I Will Suck

Returning to my Fantasy team, I promised to inform you a little of why my team will suck. As I look at it more and more, it really is a toss up with a lot of these guys. If they play bad, I'm in a trouble, but if they play up to their ability I'll do great. These are them:

Mike Cammalleri: Did well in LA... And if you can do well in LA, you should be able to do well anywhere, right? We'll see.

Cynical me says: His pint-sized stature may open himself up to injuries and he may not be able to handle the pressure of being a first-liner in a big hockey venue like Calgary

Optimistic me says: He's quickly establishing himself as a star in the league who should benefit nicely from playing as Jarome Iginla's pivot.

Petr Sykora: I'm actually feeling pretty good about Sykora, who had a decent year last year.

Cynical me: Another little guy who could get hurt. His play has been inconsistent throughout his career.

Optimistic me: He plays with freaking Sydney Crosby!!!

Vaclav Prospal: You know, I have no idea why I didn't put this guy under the guys I like. I LOVE Vinny Prospal. Always puts up points, always performs. I have no worries about Prospal. I think he'll go right back to playing with Vinny Lecavlier and Martin St. Louis on the first line. I'm predicting at least 80 points for this guy.

Dustin Penner:

Cynical me: Has never really played to his potential. Will anything change this year?

Optimistic: Has a world of potential, is huge, and has good hands. He's due for a breakout year, and this could be it. I probably hold on to him for a couple weeks just to see how he pans out.

Jack Johnson:

Cynical me: Like his musical namesake, Johnson is kind of iffy with me. He played ok during his first full season, which may have been a bit premature had it not been for L.A.'s need for any type of talent. Is he truly ready for the NHL, and does he have the mental maturity to live up to the hype that has been built up around him

Optimistic me: 'Yes' to the above questions. Johnson is the next Niklas Lidstrom and will have an incredible year turning around the Kings' defensive corps.

Mike Knuble:

Cynical: Getting old, injury prone

Optimisitc: Still has a great shot and good hockey sense, coupled with having players like Simon Gagne and Daniel Briere to feed him the puck. Can still play. Like Penner, I'll give him a couple weeks before possibly dropping him.

Steve Stamkos:

With all the hype built up around this guy, how could I not pick him up? I did the same thing with Patrick Kane last year and it worked out nicely, so I'm hoping the risk pays off. With the offense Tampa Bay picked up this summer, Stamkos is surrounded by plenty of talent and should have a good year. Plus, with Lecavalier centering the first line, Stamkos will not have the pressure of being the go-to-guy in his first season. I think he'll do great.