The Dobotomy

Darryl Dobbs contributed to much of The Hockey News‘ fantasy content from 2002 through 2014, including nine consecutive issues of The Ultimate Pool Guide. He also contributed significantly to the Score Forecaster(2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 editions), and Pool Expert‘s draft kit, as well as several columns in Canadian newspapers, including the Vancouver Sun. He made several radio appearances (HF Radio, BIG105 in Red Deer, FAN 960, FAN590, 640 Toronto, XM204 and dozens of online podcasts). Today, outside of DobberHockey and DobberProspects, you can find his work on Yahoo! Puck Daddy as well as Sportsnet.ca. Dobber graduated from the University of Guelph with a Degree in Statistics and Minor in Mathematics. Currently, he resides in Pickering, Ontario with his wife Hemwanti and daughters Avery and Mackenzie. Follow him on Twitter (DobberHockey)

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Experts Panel: 2024-25 Stanley Cup Final Predictions

By Ian Gooding|2025-06-01T17:12:23-04:00June 1st, 2025|The Dobotomy|

Like last season, the panel whiffed on both Conference Final picks, with the majority of writers picking the Hurricanes and Stars. The coin toss turned out to be a much better proposition, nailing both picks. The Hurricanes and Stars will be watching the Stanley Cup Final on TV, as the Oilers and Panthers battle it [...]

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Experts Panel: 2024-25 Playoff Conference Final Predictions

By Ian Gooding|2025-05-19T18:59:44-04:00May 19th, 2025|The Dobotomy|

The panel picked three out of the four second-round series correctly, only missing on the Oilers defeating the Golden Knights. The panel’s lifetime record is now 150-93 when it comes to postseason predictions. Congratulations to Brennan DeSouza, Chad Simpson, Flip Livingstone, and Puneet Sharma, who correctly picked all four series in the second round! Here [...]

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Experts Panel: 2024-25 Playoff Round 2 Predictions

By Ian Gooding|2025-05-05T11:04:41-04:00May 5th, 2025|The Dobotomy|

The panel was correct on six out of the eight playoff series in Round 1, only missing on perhaps the two toughest series of the first round. Florida and Dallas were the two teams that won despite being picked by the minority of writers, but they may have been picked by the majority with different [...]

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Experts Panel: 2024-25 Playoff Round 1 Predictions

By Ian Gooding|2025-04-18T23:49:51-04:00April 18th, 2025|The Dobotomy|

The puck is about to drop on the Stanley Cup Playoffs! As is the case every season, the panel is weighing in with predictions for each of the eight playoff series, the Stanley Cup finalists and winner, and Conn Smythe Trophy winner. The panel will also return for more predictions at the start of every [...]

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Dobbernomics – Registration for the Playoffs (2025) Now Open

By Dobber|2025-04-16T14:26:21-04:00April 16th, 2025|The Dobotomy|

Why not join? A great way to stay involved in fantasy hockey over the next couple of months. And it's free! You start here. Your team is automatically entered into the Global League when you put one in. If you want to create your own league, do that first. Fill in your team under a [...]

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Free NHL Playoff Box Pools – 2025

By Dobber|2025-04-17T23:11:41-04:00April 16th, 2025|The Dobotomy|

Here is Dobber's annual printable box pool template for you and your family, friends, and/or co-workers to set up your own playoff pool. The rules on how to use are simple: Download the Excel spreadsheet here: PlayoffBoxes2025-TwoOptions Pick one player from each box of centers, wingers, defensemen, and goalies/goalie teams. One sheet is provided for [...]

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Dobbernomics – Your Questions About This Unique Game

By Dobber|2024-10-07T16:21:51-04:00October 7th, 2024|The Dobotomy|

This year we finally released Dobbernomics without the Beta tag. Over the last couple of years we have observed and fixed flaws and loopholes in the game, as well as implemented user suggestions. We now feel that this game is ready for full rollout. As always, there was a snafu immediately after the first game [...]

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Experts Panel: 2024-25 Season Predictions

By Ian Gooding|2024-10-06T13:30:16-04:00October 6th, 2024|The Dobotomy|

With the puck about to drop on the 2024-25 season, our writers weigh in on their predictions for both player and team awards and accomplishments. Brief observations: The Edmonton Oilers are all over both our player and team picks for the second consecutive season. From a player standpoint, Connor McDavid is the favorite for both [...]

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Looking for One More Fantasy League to Join? Here’s a Free One – With Prizes!

By Dobber|2024-10-06T20:36:22-04:00October 6th, 2024|The Dobotomy|

We have finally removed the 'Beta' tag from the Dobbernomics game. It's ready to go! You are free to join the world league, or create your own league and invite your friends (and maybe put in a friendly side wager with them!). The concept was inspired over 20 years ago by Small World, and later [...]

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2024-25 NHL X.com (Twitter) Hashtags

By Dobber|2024-10-01T13:02:36-04:00October 1st, 2024|The Dobotomy|

Here we go again. A new NHL season has begun, and what does that mean? Our fantasy hockey teams are back in action! And also, for some reason, there are new NHL hashtags to memorize for X.com. I don't get it either. Why not keep - forever - an easy-to-remember hashtag that fans will never [...]