Hockey Rambling

Dobber, Ian Gooding, Mike Clifford, Alex MacLean and Brennan DeSouza take turns providing daily ramblings. They cover a wide range of topics including the latest hockey developments as well as some deeper thoughts to help you with your fantasy hockey teams. You can be assured that when you wake up in the morning there will be a new rambling on the main page ready for you to indulge.

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Ramblings: Matthews ; Detroit’s New Coaching Results; Capitals Scouting; End of Season Back-to-Backs & More (Jan 8)

By Alexander MacLean|2025-01-07T23:24:14-05:00January 8th, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

Auston Matthews is up to seven points in three games since he returned from a nagging injury. In the days leading up to his return he said he really turned a corner in how he was feeling, and it sure looks like it. Now this mystery ailment may still be an issue, but it's a [...]

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Ramblings: Kaliyev Lands in New York; Updates on Injured Senators; Two-Goal Tom; Notes on Carolina, Forsberg, Zellweger, and More – January 7

By Michael Clifford|2025-01-07T07:19:47-05:00January 7th, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

The big news on Monday would be to see which team would claim former Los Angeles Kings winger Arthur Kaliyev as he was put on waivers by the Kings on Sunday. Kaliyev had been injured for the 2024-25 season, but the team was playing well and had the forward depth they needed, so a move [...]

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Ramblings: Vatrano’s Extension; Kaliyev on Waivers; Svechnikov Struggling (Jan 6)

By Brennan Des|2025-01-06T00:25:05-05:00January 6th, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

The Kings placed Arthur Kaliyev on waivers Sunday. Drafted 33rd overall in 2019, the now 23-year-old forward didn’t see a whole lot of opportunity in LA, averaging roughly 12 minutes a night over the past three seasons. I think this is a case of a talented player not fitting into a team’s system, and I [...]

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Ramblings: Matthews Return Sparks Marner, Knies; Jackets Top Line; Askarov Making an Impact (Jan 5)

By Ian Gooding|2025-01-05T01:40:05-05:00January 5th, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

The Capitals had seven different goal scorers in their 7-4 win over the Rangers in their matinee game. One of those goal scorers was Alex Ovechkin. He now has four goals in five games since returning from injury and 17 goals in his past 16 games. He’s also 23 goals away from the goal record. [...]

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Ramblings: Saad Hat Trick; Saros Shutout; Power-Play Options Grzelcyk, LaCombe (Jan 4)

By Ian Gooding|2025-01-07T17:14:51-05:00January 4th, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

Rickard Rakell’s power-play goal with just 40 seconds left in regulation earned the Penguins a point in Florida on Friday, although the Panthers were able to eventually win the game in a shootout. Over his last 10 games, Rakell has seven goals and 14 points. He has been productive on Sidney Crosby’s line and on [...]

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Ramblings: Czech Mate, Canada. Demko Leaves Game, Zucker, Werenski (Jan 3)

By Ian Gooding|2025-01-03T11:49:56-05:00January 3rd, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

That’s a tough pill for Canada to swallow at the World Juniors. Questionable roster selection, poor coaching decisions, and undisciplined play all played a part in Canada being eliminated in the quarterfinal in consecutive years – not what Canadian hockey fans are used to. With the talent pool continuing to improve in other countries, hopefully [...]

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Ramblings: Updates on Matthews and Kaprizov; Byfield Producing; Seven Predictions for 2025, Including New Jersey, Celebrini, Evans, Dostál, and More – January 2

By Michael Clifford|2025-01-01T20:40:05-05:00January 2nd, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

There was just one game on Monday night, and Los Angeles took care of business at home with a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. Andre Lee scored the first goal of the game, the first goal of his career, and the first goal in the NHL in 2025. That stood up as the [...]

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Ramblings: Pageau; Shesterkin; Fowler; Appreciating Some Wild Fantasy Players; WJC Standouts & More

By Alexander MacLean|2025-01-05T17:40:19-05:00January 1st, 2025|Hockey Rambling|

Happy New Year to all the DobberHockey readers, listeners, etc. It was another great year here and we're thankful that you're a part in making it so. Cheers to an even better year for all of us in 2025, and may you have luck in love, life, and fantasy hockey lineup choices. * In 12 [...]

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Ramblings: Ty Smith Is Back, What to Do with Kreider and Zibanejad (Dec 31)

By Ian Gooding|2024-12-31T00:59:48-05:00December 31st, 2024|Hockey Rambling|

Hey there, it’s Ian. I’m filling in for Cliffy today, who is receiving some much-needed vacation time. Shayne Gostisbehere is expected to be out for a while and not just day-to-day, according to coach Rod Brind’Amour. Gostisbehere missed Saturday’s showdown with New Jersey with an upper-body injury. He is a significant loss to the Canes [...]

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Ramblings: Sabre Scoring; Carrier, Lacombe, Bunting, Kurashev and more (Dec 30)

By Dobber|2024-12-30T00:45:28-05:00December 30th, 2024|Hockey Rambling|

I hope everyone had a healthy and enjoyable Christmas. I’m back for my third Ramblings since coming out of the hospital in May. Recovery has been positive, but very slow. Thank goodness for fantasy hockey. My dynasty teams are struggling, but it’s been fun trying stay competitive while retooling. I might even still win one, [...]