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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)  

The Cavalry is Coming…But Do the Avs Need Them?

By |2008-02-10T14:40:31-05:00February 10th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Tyler Arnason

 

The Avs will welcome back leading scorer Paul Stastny on Tuesday after the 22-year-old missed the last 10 contests recovering from an appendectomy. The mere fact that he still leads the team in scoring by a wide margin despite missing 20 percent of the season so far exemplifies his importance. Colorado will also welcome back Ryan Smyth to practice Monday.

During the absence of these two stars, as well as captain Joe Sakic, the Avs have discovered some interesting things about themselves. 

 

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Don’t write off Hemsky yet

By |2008-02-06T16:11:23-05:00February 6th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Ales Hemsky

 

You may not have noticed this, but that ‘disappointing’ fantasy player has quietly returned to form.

After Ales Hemsky tallied 77 points in his third full season, many poolies felt that the next step was 90 points and beyond. So when the Pardubice, Czech Republic native followed it up with just 53 points last year, everybody and their mother jumped off the bandwagon.

 

(Published by The Hockey News on February 1, 2008) 

 

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NHL Trade Deadline 2008 Coverage

By |2008-02-04T15:42:57-05:00February 4th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

  From a Fantasy Hockey Standpoint... For the last two seasons, DobberHockey has been first in posting the latest trade at the deadline - yes, even over TSN.ca and Sportsnet. After all, they find out about it and immediately put down the phone and report to the cameras. By the time their website writers type it up [...]

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Top fantasy surprises

By |2008-01-31T08:25:32-05:00January 31st, 2008|The Dobotomy|

 Tomas Kaberle

 

The all-star break is behind us and there are just over four weeks until the trade deadline. Here’s a look back through the first 50 games (give or take) of the season for the top 15 surprises in fantasy hockey.
 

(Originally published by The Hockey News January 28)

 

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A Capitals star not named Alex

By |2008-01-30T08:13:23-05:00January 30th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Nicklas Backstrom

 

With all the hype that accompanied Nicklas Backstrom prior to the season, it was surprising to see how many roto-league owners bailed on him so early in the year. Even some keeper-league owners had an itchy trigger finger.

He’s 20 years old and was hyped as a Calder Trophy candidate in the summer. He started off with nine points in 21 games and poolies figured he was stuck on the third line for the entire season.

Not so. 

(Originally published by The Hockey News January 25)

 

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A Capitals star not named Alex

By |2008-01-30T08:13:23-05:00January 30th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

Nicklas Backstrom

 

With all the hype that accompanied Nicklas Backstrom prior to the season, it was surprising to see how many roto-league owners bailed on him so early in the year. Even some keeper-league owners had an itchy trigger finger.

He’s 20 years old and was hyped as a Calder Trophy candidate in the summer. He started off with nine points in 21 games and poolies figured he was stuck on the third line for the entire season.

Not so. 

(Originally published by The Hockey News January 25)

 

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At the All-Star Break…

By |2008-01-27T15:57:35-05:00January 27th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

 Patrik Elias

 

It is now about 50 games into the season for most NHL teams. With just over 30 games left, there is still plenty of hockey to play – more than enough time to close the gap in your fantasy league. Here are some things to keep in mind.

 

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At the All-Star Break…

By |2008-01-27T15:57:35-05:00January 27th, 2008|The Dobotomy|

 Patrik Elias

 

It is now about 50 games into the season for most NHL teams. With just over 30 games left, there is still plenty of hockey to play – more than enough time to close the gap in your fantasy league. Here are some things to keep in mind.

 

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