2011 Draft: November Mock
Another month, another volatile thirty days in the standings. Who would go where if the Draft took place in November, and who has the best moustache potential? (okay, just kidding about that one)
November 14, 2010
I found it interesting that the Oilers lost 8-2, yet Taylor Hall played a ton of minutes (20:49) and was a plus-1. Pretty promising if you ask me. How many more games will Khabibulin start? That's 14 goals in his last two starts and he is 1-5-0 in his last six. Dubnyk is [...]
Saturday’s Picks – November 13th
Last week was a much better week than the opening week, as I was able to pick 7 out of 12 winners, and would have had 8 if I didn’t get so greedy with those damned Sabres. Poor Thunder only managed 4 last week, although I’ll give her mad props for calling the Sabres over the Leafs and in the shootout! Of course as luck would have it each of my proline tickets had a single game wrong as it doesn’t seem to matter which ones you get right, but then you have to get them all on the same ticket! Anyways, only 11 games on the schedule for this Saturday, as the forecast is calling for snow up here in the Great White North. Let’s get right to business:
Fantasy Indicators of Success: Defensemen
I admit I may overvalue defensemen in my fantasy leagues. In nearly every league I've ever been in, my defence is always at or near the top. I've been called a "defence whore" for my penchant for drafting quality offensive defensemen, even if I may need other positions more.
Why Predicting Hockey Outcomes is Not for the Faint of Heart
If you’ve ever felt maybe, just maybe, that when it comes to picking a winner on any given night, hockey represents a tougher challenge than other pro sports, then you’re not alone. Whether you’re trying to beat the odds on a game, or simply trying to figure out which goalie to start, choosing correctly isn’t easy, and it turns out there’s evidence suggesting that hockey fans have it harder than most.
November 10, 2010
Draw for Musty Putters customized (designed by YOU) putter - drumroll - the winner is - CHUK! Chuk, flip me an email and I'll put you in contact with the Mr. O'Donnell I just floated this idea on Twitter, thought I would mention it here. We all know the new All-Star game format. [...]
November 09, 2010
Goldie: Neuvy's "fall-back" continued, but his strong focus in the third period helped him clinch a big win over NYR. I was right about Budaj vs. CGY last night - a wild final five minutes was the first time all year he lacked confidence. Tough loss for Niitty, but WOW is Hiller proving his elite status right now! I never [...]
November 08, 2010
Contest #3 answer: Umberger, Callahan, St. Louis. Congrats to James Gorman. James - send me an email with your pick of something in the shop, and your mailing address (dobber @ dobberhockey .com) Contest closed For a free DobberHockey shirt or hat, if you haven't won a prize yet - "Tweet" to me the [...]
November 07, 2010
Five years ago, on this date, I registered dobberhockey.com, moved the files over from a rather feeble webpage, and launched what would eventually be the site you see before you! Lots of prizes will continue to be won and I will have more announcements as well. I'll be dragging out the hype on this [...]
Saturday’s Picks – November 6th
There are 12 games on the schedule for Saturday, and not to make any excuses but I’ve been hampered by a stomach virus the last 10 days, so here’s to keeping it short and sweet. With only eight wins collectively last week, here’s hoping Thunder and I break .500... if not, my column will still become more useful as you’ll just have to bet on the team’s that I don’t pick…
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