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)

Keeper League #1

By Dobber Sports|2020-03-15T18:42:36-04:00March 16th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

These rules are for the pool that Dobber himself runs: DOBBERCUP FEATURES SUMMARY: 1. Money league, skaters, goalie, farm 2. Regular season, playoff and rookie trophies and winnings 3. Majority vote every three years on whether or not to increase entry fee 4. $100 minimum bid to purchase new franchise with [...]

Hamilton: Stud or Dud?

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-14T12:26:50-04:00March 14th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

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This was submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com, and MSN.ca on Monday the 12th.

Like all fantasy poolies, something happened on Saturday that turned my head. Jeff Hamilton of the Chicago Blackhawks tallied five points.

Who?

A Case for the Defense

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-11T15:48:25-04:00March 11th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

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We are starting to see a little bit of the potential from a handful of solid fantasy blue-chip defensemen these past few weeks. Nicklas Lidstrom, Sergei Gonchar and Scott Niedermayer won’t be around forever you know.

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Quietly Productive Down the Stretch

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-09T17:11:01-05:00March 9th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

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Martin Gelinas is not a player that I would normally recommend for your fantasy squad. In fact, taking the season as a whole, Gelinas’ 37 points are not exactly eye-catching. Why should it be? That is a 45-point pace, which is useless in most pools.

The good part about that is – your competitors probably haven’t noticed him.

06-07 Dark Horse Winner

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-08T20:41:56-05:00March 8th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

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There is still six weeks of hockey left to play this season, but I have seen enough to name my fantasy dark horse of the year. Yes, Carolina’s Ray Whitney has been a pleasant surprise, but his production has slipped a little and he is now on the shelf with a sprained ankle.

(This was originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 5)

The Deadline Fantasy Fallout

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-08T14:46:25-05:00March 8th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

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A ton of deals on Tuesday and it is time to analyze the fantasy impact of some of the player movement, starting with the biggest changes (not necessarily for the better, either).

(This article was originally submitted to, and published by, The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on February 28.

Dobber’s XM Radio Appearance

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-05T17:17:43-05:00March 5th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

Every Monday at 8:45 am Dobber is on XM Satellite Radio 204 to talk fantasy hockey. Here is his latest appearance (March 5). CLICK HERE

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Fantasy Hockey Potpourri

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-04T13:23:27-05:00March 4th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

Some thoughts and other odds and ends in the wonderful world of fantasy hockey…

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Dobber’s Band-Aid Boys

By Dobber Sports|2007-03-01T10:22:25-05:00March 1st, 2007|The Dobotomy|

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The Band-Aid Boys List - updated!

You've heard me talk about 'em. You've often wondered if I just pull them out of a hat (or perhaps, a certain body oriface). Nope. I get 'em off this list. A DobberHockey staple since 2005.

Definition of "Certified": The player is virtually guaranteed to miss games and is a significant risk to miss 12 or more.

Definition of "Trainee": The player has shown signs that he could become Certified. He is probably going to miss six or seven games in the coming season and has some risk of suffering an injury that will cost him 12 or more.

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Deadline Day Decision Time

By Dobber Sports|2007-02-28T11:47:54-05:00February 28th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

This was originally submitted to and posted by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on Monday the 26th.

Tuesday, February 27 is the NHL trade deadline and in many hockey pools the deadline is close to, if not exactly, the same time. Those of you in one-year pools may not have as many big decisions to make as keeper-league poolies, but the pressure is still great and the need for swift action is equally strong.