Paul Ranger will not be returning to the Lightning for training camp - details here. Antti Niemi has signed with the Sharks, a one-year deal. I will put up the Tim Kennedy and Niemi analysis shortly. The Ilya Kovalchuk decision will be delayed until Friday at 5pm. The speculation is that the [...]
Sometimes, when I make certain guesses regarding a potential trade or signing, I look at what would be the dumbest, most mind-boggling thing that a player and/or general manager can do for his career/team. Then I make that my guess. Unfortunately, I didn't do it with a couple of recent UFA signings. In fact, [...]
Fantasy Impact: Lee Stempniak has signed with the Phoenix Coyotes for two years.
Draft List is updated again - cap hit issue fixed, and goalies fixed. The DobberHockey Draft List is updated now and posted. Includes BAB column and salary/cap hit. Tim Kennedy is reportedly close to signing with the Rangers, according to beat-writer Andrew Gross. I could name 20 teams that would be a [...]
The rumor mill is spinning out of control these days, thanks to hockey news that is so infrequent that a Petteri Nokelainen signing in Finland becomes noteworthy. However, there are some rumors with substance to them and when some of these moves come to fruition you could find yourself on the plus or minus side of the fantasy ledger. Let’s take a closer look and see if you can’t be proactive and ensure that you have more of the former than the latter.
Fantasy Guide is now updated as of TODAY. Including details on the Three-Tiered Invitational, the MacArthur signing, Staal and Kariya injuries, the Lashoff trade - and much more. You can buy it HERE. Draft list update will be 24 to 48 hours. And those waiting patiently for an alternative to Paypal, hang in [...]
Fantasy Impact: The Vancounver Canucks have signed winger Raffi Torres to a one-year, $1 million contract.
Helene Elliott is reporting that the Kings have verbally agreed to a contract with Willie Mitchell. She also reports that the Lightning have signed Randy Jones to a one-year deal, which adds some nice depth on the back end for them. Bob McKenzie is reporting that Steve Downie has agreed to terms on [...]
Hornqvist deal is done. Three years, $9.25 million per Forechecker. Goldie here - I was interviewed by Kent Wilson from Flames Nation on new backup Henrik Karlsson. He asked good questions. Goldie - Regarding form-fitting pads, it's a slippery slope of faulty logic. One you form-fit pads to a goalie's specific leg measurements, you [...]
Goldie here with a few goalie notes. Our good friend Rosso tweeted that Igor Bobkov is in fact heading to London, ONT to play with the Knights this season, while Pens prospect Alex Pechursky is expected to play in the AHL. That one interests me, as there's really no spot for him with Curry, Thiessen and Modig in the mix. He [...]
