Who doesn’t love an X-factor? When it comes to springtime puck and teams chasing for the biggest prize in hockey, there’s usually an unsung hero or two that emerges as the player(s) poised to put their team on their back while elevating their game to the next level. A glance back over the past thirty-or-so [...]
In an article from Montreal Canadiens writer Arpon Basu regard Cole Caufield and the shoulder surgery he had, it was mentioned that not having normal use from the shoulder for at least the first year post-surgery was normal. Considering he shot 8.9% on the season after averaging 14.1% across his first three seasons, that makes [...]
On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres announced Lindy Ruff as their new head coach. He replaces Don Granato, who was let go last week after three and a half seasons behind Buffalo’s bench. Ruff has an illustrious coaching record, including a long run with the Sabres from 1997 to 2013. Ruff’s most coaching gig was in [...]
The captivating and ultra-competitive chase for the Stanley Cup is very much on and it’s safe to say we’re in store for a fully frenetic stretch of intense NHL action over the coming days. With postseason vibes permeating hockey heads across the continent, this week’s top-10 list features a look into the second-hardest trophy to [...]
I always like to look back and see how some of my articles pan out over time, especially if there is some sort of ranking or goal. Before the 2023-2024 season, I ranked the 16 Western Conference teams in order with the following tiers: (here and here) Out of the playoffsOn the bubbleIn the playoffsContenders [...]
Panthers 3, Lightning 2 (Panthers lead series 1-0) During Sunday’s playoff opener, captain Steven Stamkos led the Lightning with a goal and an assist. Stamkos had an outstanding final quarter of the regular season, amassing 30 points in his final 20 appearances to sit top-10 in scoring during that stretch. Early indications suggest he’s carried [...]
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. The NHL Playoffs are here! For those with playoff drafts, there’s still time to grab a copy of the 2024 [...]
After being away from the Ramblings for over a week, I’m back today. Big thanks to Brennan, Alex, and Mike for each taking on a day in my absence. What I’ve been up to during this time: Interactive Playoff Draft List: A fully customizable spreadsheet where you can fill out your own bracket and the [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. *** Now that the regular season has concluded and we are all waiting impatiently for playoff hockey to begin, it is time to revisit my Calder Trophy predictions from back in [...]
The NHL Playoffs are here! We have two games today with the New York Islanders in Carolina at 5PM ET and then Toronto is in Boston at 8PM ET. Tomorrow is a four-day game when things really get rolling. What a wonderful time of year. Before we get to the playoff stuff, I just want [...]
