Finally the turkeys are truly loose. They have been looking at games all weekend and this is what they came up with for their three turkeys. Caution: there is no word on how the players feel about this but take heart fantasy fans…they shall feel the wrath when it comes to you and your team. Here are the three turkeys straight from an undisclosed location believed to be a turkey farm.
Vesa Toskala (G) — Toronto Maple Leafs
How to get benched in two easy starts? Simple. Get shellacked in two games and then cry to mommy. That .800 save percentage absolutely murdered some team’s fantasy numbers this week and you will pay with a spot on this list. The near 5.00 GAA (4.97) just screams okay you were hurt last year and what is your excuse this year. Basically what is your major malfunction Private Numbnuts (Full Metal Jacket). The Monster is in and you may just be out at this point.
Martin Brodeur (G) — New Jersey Devils
I know him and Lunongo get off to slow starts but this is a bit crazy even if its early. He did look a bit better against the Rangers but still there were times where he almost looked stiff out there like something was wrong with his knee maybe. Soreness or maybe suckitis? Either way it did not work in the last week with the over 4 GAA and the save percentage hovering near .850. On a team where its needed more…the goaltending has to be on point Martin. Better get moving now or you may be golfing in April later.
Zach Parise (LW) — New Jersey Devils
Yes I know there were other candidates perhaps but right now this is another one of those where the player has to take his game above his team’s. Yes there would be pressure on Parise to produce but really he has not shown the same zip on the ice as he did last year. Is it that pressure…the expectations maybe? I am not sure. One thing is for sure and that is he is not producing the way he should even though its only two games. Four shots on goal in two games is unlike Parise and with a Florida swing starting tonight…the Devils need their offensive leader to step up and carry this team for a bit. Someone has to.
Next week we will have three more turkeys and also introduce our “Grand Turkey” back from the brink of death. Let this be a lesson to you hockey players…the turkeys are watching and know all. We will find you if you are playing bad and doing a disservice to fantasy owners out there. Gobble…gobble!!!!
