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: Looking Ahead to Free Agent Frenzy, Krug and Seidenberg (July 1)

By Michael Clifford|2016-06-30T22:14:56-04:00June 30th, 2016|DobberHockey Feature Article, Hockey Rambling|

Looking ahead to Christmas in the summer, NHL Free Agent Frenzy, as well as thoughts on Krug/Seidenberg. **** HAPPY FREE AGENCY DAY! The Dobber team will have all the coverage fantasy owners need throughout the day right here on Dobber Hockey. Be sure to check back regularly to see the latest signings, what it means [...]

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Ramblings: Hall, Subban, Weber, Larsson; Theodore and Hedman (June 30)

By Michael Clifford|2016-06-29T23:48:32-04:00June 29th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Taylor Hall, Shea Weber, P.K. Subban, and Adam Larsson all traded; thoughts on Hedman and Theodore. **** Here we are, on the eve of the start of the NHL’s free agency period. Or as some people know it – “the offseason is almost here.” Just a reminder on a few things: Offer sheet rumours are [...]

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Ramblings: Lucic, Sobotka, Trouba, Stammer and more (June 29)

By Dobber|2016-06-28T23:29:20-04:00June 28th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Ramblings: the latest on Lucic, Nichushkin, Sobotka, Trouba, Stamkos and more… *** Milan Lucic has reportedly come to a contract agreement with the Edmonton Oilers. He, along with Jason Demers, has been touring the facilities in Edmonton while management puts forth their best pitch. Apparently, and I think the original source is via the Edmonton [...]

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Ramblings: More NHL Draft, New UFAs, Filip Forsberg, Andrew Shaw and more (June 28)

By Neil Parker|2016-06-28T11:47:55-04:00June 28th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

More NHL Draft Talk, New UFAs of interest, Filip Forsberg, Andrew Shaw and more … […]

Ramblings: Jackets, Leafs, Flames, Stammer, #Mogilny4HoF (Jun 27)

By Dobber|2016-06-26T23:08:42-04:00June 26th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Ramblings: thoughts on Columbus, the Draft, the Leafs, Stamkos, the Hall, DeAngelo, the Flames and more… *** Is Columbus punting this season? Is this GM Jarmo Kekalainen’s way of sneakily giving the Blue Jackets the best shot at Nolan Patrick? That’s the only explanation I can think of for what happened on the weekend. The [...]

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Ramblings: 2016 Draft as a Fantasy Draft

By Ian Gooding|2016-06-26T09:47:47-04:00June 26th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

2016 draft as a fantasy draft, draft thoughts, Datsyuk trade explained… […]

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Ramblings: NHL Draft, Mikkel Boedker, PP Candidates, Reto Berra and more (June 25)

By Neil Parker|2016-06-25T00:37:53-04:00June 25th, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Lots of NHL Draft talk, Mikkel Boedker, PP Breakout Candidates, Reto Berra and more … […]

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Ramblings: Yandle in Florida, Boychuk’s Production, Bishop, Bennett (June 24)

By Michael Clifford|2017-08-15T18:57:53-04:00June 23rd, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Yandle to the Panthers, Ben Bishop, Sam Bennett, Johnny Boychuk, and Coaching **** The big news that came down early Thursday morning (for those in the East or Atlantic) was that the Florida Panthers had indeed signed Keith Yandle to a seven-year contract, and that it would carry a cap hit of $6.3-million a season. [...]

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Ramblings: Hockey in Vegas, NHL Awards, and Real-Time Stats (June 23)

By Michael Clifford|2016-06-23T00:01:36-04:00June 23rd, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Las Vegas Expansion, the NHL and Fantasy Awards, and Real-Time Stats in Fantasy **** The big news of the day was the official announcement of the expansion franchise in Las Vegas, to begin the 2017-2018 season. Rather than going over those details, here are the ins-and-outs of the expansion, and my thoughts on the matter [...]

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Ramblings: Vinnie Retires; New Salary Cap; (June 22)

By Dobber|2016-06-22T00:21:39-04:00June 22nd, 2016|Hockey Rambling|

Ramblings: Thoughts on the salary cap, a goodbye to Vinnie, the Jets blew it; and more… *** If you didn’t already pick up the Keeper League Fantasy Pack, you can do so here. The Fantasy Prospects Report is already out, and the Fantasy Guide will be out in about six weeks. It works out [...]