2009 January

The Origin of Species

By Justin Goldman|2015-07-24T10:56:26-04:00January 26th, 2009|z-Archives (other articles)|

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An interesting goalie stat was thrown my way last week regarding NCAA products and the surprising number of them making it to the NHL and performing quite well. Below are the current goalies on an NHL roster based by their league of origin:

INT'L – 18 NCAA – 14 QMJHL – 12 OHL – 11 WESTERN – 8

At first glance, that impressive number 18 proves what we already knew – there’s a steady rise of European and Scandinavian goalie products over the last decade. Goalies like Miikka Kiprusoff, Niklas Backstrom and Vesa Toskala have not only made their mark since 2000, they have changed the entire world of overseas scouting.

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Dobber Nation – Blum, Molberg and Dobbs

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-26T14:09:01-05:00January 26th, 2009|z-Archives (other articles)|

For your listening pleasure - put it on your Ipod or just listen in on your computer on the 25th of every month. Let's talk some fantasy hockey! This month, host Andrew Walker interviews FAN 960 host Dean Molberg, Nashville Preds prospect Jonathan Blum, and Dobber himself makes an appearance. You can download the file [...]

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January 26, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-26T07:51:29-05:00January 26th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Kris Versteeg may have a broken pinky finger. He is doubtful for Wednesday. Duncan Keith, however, will be back from his concussion. Milan Lucic will be back in the Boston lineup Tuesday against the Caps Perhaps Patrick Kane's goal at the All-Star Game will snap him out of his 12-game goalless drought. Kane owners can [...]

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January 25, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-25T12:07:40-05:00January 25th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Kris Versteeg has stitches on his finger after getting slashed by Keith Tkachuk Wednesday. He may miss Wednesday's game, but likely not beyond that. Zach Bogosian has four points in his last three games - the first four of his career. He could be a 40-point player next year. In the last 16 games, Toronto's Dominic Moore [...]

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Rory Fitzpatrick, All-Star (For Realz!)

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-24T14:28:49-05:00January 24th, 2009|z-Archives (other articles)|

It was two years ago this month that the NHL got a rude awakening to the Internet age, almost suffering their very own Rick Roll thanks to the work of one fan. However, this season, Rory Fitzpatrick will legitimately represent his league during the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic in Worcester, Massachusetts. And, guess what, he's captain! Who else is going, and what how does it impact their fantasy value?

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January 24, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-24T11:34:52-05:00January 24th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Leafs have assigned Nikolai Kulemin and Anton Stralman to the Marlies to get in some ice time during the break. Since returning to the AHL after his NHL stint, Pens' goalie John Curry is 11-3-0. In January, his GAA in the AHL is 2.09 and his SP is .927. He deserves to be Fleury's backup [...]

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A Roto-Look Ahead – Week 17

By Tom Reeve|2015-07-24T10:56:28-04:00January 23rd, 2009|Looking Ahead|

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Many fantasy pools have their playoffs the last few weeks of the regular season. Over the next few weeks I would like to address the 'playoff' schedule a few times. I want the analysis to be tailored to your rules, your formats, yours teams and your concerns so please post your playoff schedule questions in the 'Article Feedback' forum.

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January 23, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-23T09:45:47-05:00January 23rd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Sergei Gonchar is scheduled to return in about seven weeks, however he is so far ahead of schedule that there are rumors that he could be back in four. The NHLPA has voted unanimously to not reopen the CBA and let it run its course for another two years. NHL teams are pretty liberal with [...]

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Return of the Rink Panther

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-22T10:00:30-05:00January 22nd, 2009|Eastern Edge|

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The Panthers have been incredible since the turn of the calendar year. Last night’s loss against the Dallas Stars was their first regulation defeat in 2009, going 5-1-3 in January. Over that period, they have averaged exactly four goals a game, while allowing just over three against. David Booth has led the way with 16 points in his last 12 games. While Nathan Horton had 11 points in ten games and Stephen Weiss recorded 11 points in his last 13 games.

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January 22, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-22T09:55:28-05:00January 22nd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Sens have waived Martin Gerber today. I would think the Isles are candidates to pick him up. If they don't, then clearly they want to tank. I failed to mention this morning, but I assume you already know, that Daniel Briere is undergoing another groin/abdomen surgery. He will be shelved for 2-4 weeks. Hopefully that [...]

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