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That was quite a week in Oil Country, wasn't it? A three-game road trip appeared to suck the life out of Fantasy Hockey players everywhere when the team fell in two consecutive shootout losses to the Flames and Blue Jackets respectively.But that's where things turned around; both for the team and for those counting on an offensive outburst in Oilers Fantasy Hockey. A thumping to the Stanley Cup c fox nfl hampions in their own barn provided the lift that everyone needed. Suddenly things were positive as the Oilers returned home to Edmonton without a regulation loss on the trip; collecting four out of a possible six points.Things can change so quickly around these parts. And they have. Game LeaderboardPlayer StatsHopefully you were able to capitalize on the strong offensive showcase the Oilers displ fox nfl ayed on Friday night in Chicago, because there were plenty of points to be collected. With the team allowing four goals, there were also plenty of points to be lost as well. I would assume, since all participants read the Fantasy Hockey Forecast on a weekly basis (or so I'm led to believe), that most were on the winning side of Friday's 11-goal fury. Kurtis Foster Excellent question! This th fox nfl ree-game road trip revealed some interesting things about some of the more attractive players in the lineup. Faceoffs continue to play an integral role in the point-totals of the team's centermen. Generally speaking, it takes a hot offensive night to overcome a poor faceoff outing which, unfortunately, has become somewhat of a regular occurance with a few of the Oilers' more dangerous offensive fo fox nfl rwards.But since we're talking about players that cover all the statistical categories, make a strong push for these players in your lineup this week:Kurtis FosterEdmonton's most experienced off-season signing has been a solid addition for both for the team on the ice and for any Fantasy Hockey roster. Foster's time on the powerplay means he's getting his chances to produce with the man advantage; fox nfl he's not afraid to shoot the puck. Defensively, he's willing to impart his physical will when called upon.In addition, Foster's shot-blocking ability has helped contribute to some more sound defensive coverage which has helped boost his Fantasy point-totals in the process. With just a $2 million cap hit, Foster is a bargain player that can produce in almost every area that you need him to. scores fox nfl his first NHL goal vs. Columbus last week. Taylor HallIt's safe to say at this point that Taylor Hall: . While Horcoff's faceoff numbers have been hot and cold so far through 2010-11, at the very least you can expect his efficiency rate to hover around 50% for most of the season. Combined with constant offensive production, this won't be enough to hurt his point-totals. Horcoff is definitely a fox nfl n investment with a $6 million cap hit, but his early numbers are backing his play and making him look like a smart pick as we head into week five.THE DARKHORSE could be poised for a break-out week. hasn't been able to produce at a consistent rate yet this season.Having said that, his game vs. Chicago could definitely provide the speedster with some confidence moving forward. He's consistently pla fox nfl yed with linemate Gilbert Brule could provide some much needed offensive zone stability and responsibility to that unit.Penner hasn't had the greatest of starts for for the Oilers this season, but his efficiency in the offensive zone can't be denied. He's a difficult man to move off the puck and can work the cycle well, effectively creating space for his teammates. That's the kind of player that C fox nfl ogliano needs on his line to continue creating a more pressured offensive attack.Is it Cogliano's time to break out? I'm not saying he will or won't, but his latest game indicates that he's developing some chemistry with his newest linemates and playing his best hockey of the season. At a cap hit of just $1 million, he's a player that could most certainly pay dividends at the end of the week.SEASO fox nfl N STATISTICS (G) - 160 (D) - 129 (D) - 128 (D) - 128 (RW) - 127 (C) - 105 (LW) - 100 (D) - 93 (LW) - 91 (D) - 88THE BIGGEST MOVERS shout-out as he continues to hold the lead over the pack, but this week I'm going to focus on something a little different. This week's most impressive gainer on the pack has to be the user that goes by the affectionate handle of urbandaddy fox nfl
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