David Backes signs with Boston
Breaking down the fantasy impact of David Backes signing a five-year deal with the Boston Bruins … […]
Vancouver Canucks sign Loui Eriksson
Fantasy Impact: The Vancouver Canucks have signed Loui Eriksson to a six-year deal worth $36 million The Canucks get: In a bit of a surprise, Loui Eriksson is a top-sniping winger who is coming off a big year - but also a contract year. Eriksson to Van. 6 yrs x $6 mil. — Darren [...]
Frozen Pool Forensics: Adam Henrique
This week's Frozen Pool Forensics looks at the likely new centre for Taylor Hall: Adam Henrique. **** This FPF will be brief, boys and girls. It’s July 1st so there’s going to be plenty of words to read on free agent signees, burgers to barbeque, and Team Canada jerseys to be worn in scorching hot [...]
Ramblings: Looking Ahead to Free Agent Frenzy, Krug and Seidenberg (July 1)
Looking ahead to Christmas in the summer, NHL Free Agent Frenzy, as well as thoughts on Krug/Seidenberg. **** HAPPY FREE AGENCY DAY! The Dobber team will have all the coverage fantasy owners need throughout the day right here on Dobber Hockey. Be sure to check back regularly to see the latest signings, what it means [...]
Top 25 Free Agents in Fantasy
With Steven Stamkos off the free agency list, is Milan Lucic the most impactful free agent in terms of fantasy leagues? […]
Capped: Finding Homes for UFA Forwards
This week's Capped looks to find homes for the big unrestricted free agent forwards. **** Now that the NHL Entry Draft is behind us, the focus of NHL General Managers switches to free agency, or as I like to call it, “the silly season.” This is the time of the year when GMs go hog-wild, [...]
Steven Stamkos Signs with… Tampa Bay (of course!)
Fantasy Impact: Steven Stamkos has elected to remain with the Tampa Bay Lightning for another eight years, re-signing with the team. The Lightning get: to keep their superstar forward. Stamkos had no shortage of suitors - 30 of them, if it wasn't for the cap. But even with the cap he still had a [...]
P.K. Subban Traded Straight Up for Shea Weber
Fantasy Impact: The Montreal Canadiens have traded P.K. Subban to the Nashville Predators for Shea Weber in a swap of elite defensemen. The Habs get: an elite right-shooting defenseman who some would say is the best defenseman in the game. At issue here is Weber's age, contract and cap hit. The Preds get: [...]
Taylor Hall Traded to New Jersey for Adam Larsson
Fantasy Impact: The Edmonton Oilers traded winger Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for defenseman Adam Larsson. Straight up one-for-one deal. The Devils get: one of the premier left wings in the NHL. The 24-year-old (25 in the fall) plays an aggressive brand of hockey and he already has three 25-goal seasons under [...]
Cage Match: Jeff Carter vs. Jason Spezza
Who is the better #fantasyhockey second-line center - Jeff Carter or Jason Spezza? This week’s battle features two of the NHL’s best second line centers - Jeff Carter and Jason Spezza, who each posted 62+ points in both of the past two campaigns. Will we see more of the same (or even better) from [...]