Dobber’s XM Radio Appearance
Every Monday at 8:45 am Dobber is on XM Satellite Radio 204 to talk fantasy hockey. Here is his latest appearance (June 11). CLICK HERE
Dobber’s XM Radio Appearance
Every Monday at 8:45 am Dobber is on XM Satellite Radio 204 to talk fantasy hockey. Here is his latest appearance (June 11). CLICK HERE
Non-Playoff Teams Summer Outlook VII
Part seven in a seven-part review takes a look at the teams that failed to reach the postseason and what kind of impact each of them will have on your keeper-league squad. This week, we take a look at Phoenix and St. Louis.
Non-Playoff Teams Summer Outlook VII
Part seven in a seven-part review takes a look at the teams that failed to reach the postseason and what kind of impact each of them will have on your keeper-league squad. This week, we take a look at Phoenix and St. Louis.
The Rögle Report
Several intriguing youngsters dominated Sweden's version of the American Hockey League, but it was a former NHL star who drew the most interest for Rögle BK. Find out what fantasy signifigance they hold in today's Bugg Bytes as we begin a review of lower-level European hockey.
One star forward, one star defenseman, and a star goalie. At most levels of hockey, that will get you pretty far. Such was the case in 2006-07 for Rögle BK of the HockeyAllsvenskan, a team based out of the coastal city of Ängelholm. Demoted from the Elitserien in 1996, a 99-point season and first place finish this year won the club a second shot at playing in Sweden's highest league. Their bid in the Kvalserien, or promotional, series came up short, but several noteworthy performances caught the eye of SEL teams:
The Rögle Report
Several intriguing youngsters dominated Sweden's version of the American Hockey League, but it was a former NHL star who drew the most interest for Rögle BK. Find out what fantasy signifigance they hold in today's Bugg Bytes as we begin a review of lower-level European hockey.
One star forward, one star defenseman, and a star goalie. At most levels of hockey, that will get you pretty far. Such was the case in 2006-07 for Rögle BK of the HockeyAllsvenskan, a team based out of the coastal city of Ängelholm. Demoted from the Elitserien in 1996, a 99-point season and first place finish this year won the club a second shot at playing in Sweden's highest league. Their bid in the Kvalserien, or promotional, series came up short, but several noteworthy performances caught the eye of SEL teams:
Washington and Vancouver
As keeper league hockey pools increase in number each year, fantasy junkies become more active in the off-season as they prepare their team for the coming year. Rebuild? Retool? Tweak? Whatever your intentions, it helps to get all the information you can about your players.
Throughout the off-season, FPL will look at a pair of teams each week and give you the fantasy lowdown. To kick things off, we’ll buck the trend of past years and start alphabetically – in reverse. Just to be different. And because of the fact Anaheim is still playing.
(This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found on ESPN.com, The Hockey News and MSN.ca)
Washington and Vancouver
As keeper league hockey pools increase in number each year, fantasy junkies become more active in the off-season as they prepare their team for the coming year. Rebuild? Retool? Tweak? Whatever your intentions, it helps to get all the information you can about your players.
Throughout the off-season, FPL will look at a pair of teams each week and give you the fantasy lowdown. To kick things off, we’ll buck the trend of past years and start alphabetically – in reverse. Just to be different. And because of the fact Anaheim is still playing.
(This article, and all of Dobber's articles, can also be found on ESPN.com, The Hockey News and MSN.ca)
Playoff Studs and Duds
The name says it all – let’s review some of the best and the worst offensive performers in the post season (because in the fantasy world – offense is what we mainly care about!). There were no big upsets this year, so the list of surprises is not as extensive as it usually is.
(This and all of Dobber's columns can also be found at The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca. Originally published May 24)