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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Shannon a promising dark horse

By Dobber Sports|2008-03-05T17:04:29-05:00March 5th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Ryan Shannon

When the Vancouver Canucks picked up Ryan Shannon from the Anaheim Ducks back in September, they were hoping they found someone who could contribute offense on their top-six for a cheap price.

(Originally published in The Hockey News February 29)

Fantasy Hockey Trading Tips

By Dobber Sports|2008-03-05T16:56:25-05:00March 5th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

handshake

With the trade deadline arriving Tuesday and many fantasy leagues sharing a similar deadline, I thought it prudent to share my own thoughts and experiences on the tricks of the “trade” (pardon the pun):

(Originally published in The Hockey News on February 26)

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Fantasy Hockey Defensemen Down the Stretch

By Dobber Sports|2008-03-02T17:08:20-05:00March 2nd, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Brian Campbell

Some defensemen got moved around on deadline day and I am already seeing changes in the way rearguards around the league are producing.

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O’Sullivan coming into his own

By Dobber Sports|2008-02-28T08:19:55-05:00February 28th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Patrick O'Sullivan

Every fantasy junky worth their salt knew the talent was there. It’s just nice to see flashes of what’s to come.

(Originally in The Hockey News on Feb. 22)

NHL Deadline – The Fantasy Lowdown Pt. 2 of 2

By Dobber Sports|2008-02-24T12:24:46-05:00February 24th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Patrick Marleau

The trade deadline is February 26 and DobberHockey will have the instant fantasy breakdown of all moves that go down. Who does it impact? What will be the impact?

In part two of two, we’ll take a look at some of the Western Conference players who are on the block and why a trade will help or hurt them fantasy-wise.

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There’s a good Ladd

By Dobber Sports|2008-02-21T14:44:57-05:00February 21st, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Andrew Ladd

Carolina lost Justin Williams for the season and quickly replaced him with Sergei Samsonov. Later, they decided to trade Cory Stillman to Ottawa rather than let him walk away as an unrestricted free agent in the summer. Days later, captain Rod Brind’Amour’s season came to a sudden close when he tore his ACL in a game against the Penguins.

(Originally in The Hockey News on February 18)

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Better late than never for Dumont

By Dobber Sports|2008-02-21T14:30:30-05:00February 21st, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Dumont

J-P Dumont was a very valuable prospect in the fantasy world. With more than 300 points in his final three Quebec League seasons and an astounding 46 points in 19 playoff games for Val d’Or en route to a playoff MVP award, the third overall pick from 1996 had a lot of potential.

(Originally in The Hockey News on February 15)

The dynasty begins in Pittsburgh

By Dobber Sports|2008-02-20T12:38:15-05:00February 20th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Evgeni Malkin

After watching the young Penguins perform above and beyond expectations last season - not only getting into the post-season, but getting in with authority - conventional thinking was the team would pick up where they left off.

(Originally in The Hockey News on February 11)

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NHL Deadline – The Fantasy Lowdown Pt. 1 of 2

By Dobber Sports|2008-02-17T14:55:39-05:00February 17th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Olli Jokinen

The trade deadline is February 26 and DobberHockey will have the instant fantasy breakdown of all moves that go down. Who does it impact? What will be the impact?
In part one of two, we’ll take a look at some of the Eastern Conference players who are on the block and why a trade will help or hurt them fantasy-wise.