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)  

Here Come the Canucks

By |2007-03-25T12:47:39-04:00March 25th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

Luongo

 

Since Christmas, the Vancouver Canucks are 28-5-5. No team is hotter than Vancouver since that holiday and this includes the Pittsburgh Penguins. Suddenly, this team is within striking distance of the formidable Predators for top spot in the Western Conference and they can thank goaltender Roberto Luongo for the feat.

 

Here Come the Canucks

By |2007-03-25T12:47:39-04:00March 25th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

Luongo

 

Since Christmas, the Vancouver Canucks are 28-5-5. No team is hotter than Vancouver since that holiday and this includes the Pittsburgh Penguins. Suddenly, this team is within striking distance of the formidable Predators for top spot in the Western Conference and they can thank goaltender Roberto Luongo for the feat.

 

An Avalanche of Points

By |2007-03-23T08:51:44-04:00March 23rd, 2007|The Dobotomy|

 stastny/hejduk

Originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 21.

 

When a team is on a hot streak, it’s always good to pick several of the players up for a week or two in your rotisserie league and ride the wave. When that team is desperate and fighting for their playoff lives, this becomes an absolute no-brainer.

An Avalanche of Points

By |2007-03-23T08:51:44-04:00March 23rd, 2007|The Dobotomy|

 stastny/hejduk

Originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 21.

 

When a team is on a hot streak, it’s always good to pick several of the players up for a week or two in your rotisserie league and ride the wave. When that team is desperate and fighting for their playoff lives, this becomes an absolute no-brainer.

An Avalanche of Points

By |2007-03-23T08:51:44-04:00March 23rd, 2007|The Dobotomy|

 stastny/hejduk

Originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 21.

 

When a team is on a hot streak, it’s always good to pick several of the players up for a week or two in your rotisserie league and ride the wave. When that team is desperate and fighting for their playoff lives, this becomes an absolute no-brainer.

Next Year’s Dark Horse?

By |2007-03-22T08:28:26-04:00March 22nd, 2007|The Dobotomy|

 

This was originally submitted to and posted by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 19.

 

For those of you who are kicking yourself for not snapping up this year’s premier dark horse (Colorado’s Paul Stastny) in last summer’s draft, here are three early candidates for next season: 

Abandon Ship!

By |2007-03-19T08:36:12-04:00March 19th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

horcoff

Originally submitted to and published by The Hockey News, ESPN.com and MSN.ca on March 14.

 

When Edmonton Oilers general manager Kevin Lowe traded away Ryan Smyth to the New York Islanders at the February 27 trade deadline, he did more than just send the heart and soul of the team packing. I think he accidentally packed Edmonton’s goal scoring into that suitcase. 

Keeper League #3

By |2020-03-15T18:43:31-04:00March 17th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

How to Start a Keeper League – Version #3 Here is a keeper league that involves a salary cap, with rotisserie-style scoring (12 points if you are first in a category, one point if you are last, in a 12-team league). This one is pretty cool...from Ryan.   Ryan's Keeper Features Summary: 1. Yahoo hosted, [...]

Keeper League #2

By |2020-03-15T18:43:12-04:00March 17th, 2007|The Dobotomy|

How to Start a Keeper League – Version #2 This one is an interesting twist - you have a limited number of "keepers" - for two, three, and four years, and after that they cannot be re-signed - check it out....Sent in by Freddy....   Freddy's League Features Summary: 1. Up to four "keeper" league [...]

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