I don’t like to discuss NHL rumours very much in these Ramblings because most of them turn out to be false and it’s usually a waste of time. However, there was important news from Kevin Weekes that Nashville’s top prospect goaltender Yaroslav Askarov would not be reporting to the AHL this season and was looking [...]
For the last 21 years (12 with The Hockey News) Dobber and the team have reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 22nd annual review will appear here on DobberHockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings but in [...]
A summer saga that began with reports of a trade request in June has finally come to an end. Patrik Laine is a Montreal Canadien. https://twitter.com/CanadiensMTL/status/1825620849740886360 On Monday afternoon, we learned that the Habs sent Jordan Harris to Columbus in exchange for Laine and a second-round pick in the 2026 draft. Given the discrepancy in [...]
Last year, we ran a four-part series on each team in the Western Conference and who we considered the Core Four. The Core Four are the players from each roster, who should be the foundation for their team to build off of over the next three to five years. The core should be a snapshot [...]
Aside from the obvious alliteration appeal of the term, banger league beauties are actually critical to the success of any fantasy hockey team competing in a multicat league counting hits, penalty minutes, and blocked shots. Reeling in one, or even two, of these studs is sure to set any GM up for a successful season, [...]
On Sunday – with roughly a day left before they respond to St. Louis’ offer sheets for Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway – the Oilers made separate, but possibly related deals. Edmonton sent a 2025 fourth-round draft (originally Ottawa’s) to Vancouver in exchange for Vasily Podkolzin. Drafted 10th overall in 2019, Podkolzin hasn’t made much [...]
Every Sunday, we share 21 Fantasy Rambles from our writers at DobberHockey. These thoughts are curated from the past week's ‘Daily Ramblings’. Writers/Editors: Ian Gooding, Michael Clifford, Alexander MacLean, Brennan Des and Dobber — 1. It was Bubble Keeper Week on DobberHockey, we hope you enjoyed the articles. Today, I'm going to turn toward some [...]
For the last 21 years (12 with The Hockey News) Dobber has reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 22nd annual review will appear here on DobberHockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, but in the realm of [...]
According to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar has said that Gabriel Landeskog could return near the start of the season, although he appears to be unlikely to be ready for opening night. That does kind of seem like good news, although Landeskog's absence may now extend to a third season. He has [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. As you know, it's Bubble Keeper Week here at Dobber Hockey, and our team of Dobber writers has shared their in-depth insights, breaking down the best possible outcomes and scenarios for many the [...]
