Hockey Rambling

Fantasy Hockey Ramblings: Daily Strategic Briefings & Expert Analysis
Welcome to the DobberHockey Ramblings, the industry’s most trusted daily source for fantasy hockey intelligence. For over 20 years—365 days a year—our elite team of analysts has provided the essential “morning read” for competitive managers. This is where the previous 24 hours of NHL action are decoded into actionable strategy.

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Mike Clifford: Specialist in player deployment, shot metrics, and micro-trend analysis.

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June 24, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-24T14:04:28-04:00June 24th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

A couple of afternoon notes - Jonathan Toews was in practice this morning. I would guess that his concussion (that I'm guessing that he had) was a mild one, easily cured by having a Cup-winning game ahead. Down Goes Brown is at it again - hilarious. Ranking the 20 awkward Gary Bettman Cup presentations. * [...]

June 23rd, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-23T13:56:31-04:00June 23rd, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber's Monday ramblings to be up in the morning. Please enjoy Drance's ramblings below, if you haven't already... * With their three-to-one victory on Saturday night, which came in another rivetting contest, the Chicago Blackhawks are a win away from hoisting the franchises second Stanley Cup in the past five years. This series [...]

June 22, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-21T23:13:44-04:00June 21st, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

* I hope all of our readers and members in the Calgary area are safe and sound with all of the madness that has been going on there over the past few days. * Dave Tippett is officially back in Phoenix for five years - his contract is worth $2 million [...]

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June 21, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-20T21:09:12-04:00June 20th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

* Now this is how you write a season review for a player – Shutdown Line looks at Jeff Skinner. A splash of cold water for those who have soured on Skinner: Right now, any talk associated with Skinner is how the team should consider trading him because he is injury [...]

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June 20, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-20T00:12:52-04:00June 20th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

* Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the NHL salary arbitration process. I was invited to take part in the “mock” arbitration hearing, and ended up facing off against Brian Burke. It was quite the experience to say the very least. * We are going to hear it a lot more in [...]

June 19, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-19T04:26:25-04:00June 19th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

Ben Smith missed practice Tuesday for the Blackhawks. Coach Q would not say why. No matter, because Marian Hossa, out with what Aaron Ward of TSN suspects is a neck injury, is expected to play tonight. * Logan Couture has signed a five-year contract extension worth $30 million ($6 million per). He can't sign it [...]

June 18, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-18T04:46:49-04:00June 18th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

Danny Paille strikes again. I like what Thornton does with his 6:27 of ice time - two shots, four hits and a blocked shot. The guy is sitting on the bench, hungry and willing to do anything. Nathan Horton saw just 13 minutes of ice time - I'm thinking his shoulder is hurting. A lot. [...]

June 17, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-17T05:58:34-04:00June 17th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

I'm going to assume that the reason for the delay in officially announcing Alain Vigneault as New York's next coach is because it was Father's Day Sunday. I would guess that there would be an announcement today. I don't guess that his presence will help Brad Richards any. And Rick Nash would probably get 75 [...]

June 16, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-16T13:58:25-04:00June 16th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

I wrote out some thoughts on the New York Rangers hiring of Alain Vigneault yesterday. * In terms of the fantasy impact of Alain Vigneault coaching in New York, it's worth keeping in mind that while Rick Nash and Derek Stepan are very likely to receive the "Sedin treatment" from Vigneault next [...]

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June 15, 2013

By Dobber Sports|2013-06-14T22:13:22-04:00June 14th, 2013|Hockey Rambling|

* The Canucks have signed 23-year-old goaltender Joacim Eriksson (originally a Flyers pick). He put up ridiculous numbers in the SEL last year. At the least, he will battle for starting time in the AHL with Lack. And he could find himself backing up Schneider in Vancouver. * Alain Vigneault is [...]