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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Puneet Sharma: Prospects expert and long-time fantasy hockey enthusiast adept at capturing player trends.

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We transform raw box scores into a strategic roadmap, ensuring you never miss a shift in the NHL landscape:

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November 23, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-23T06:09:09-05:00November 23rd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Some SHOP notes: No longer for sale is an Ultimate Fantasy Pack. Instead, I have a "Mini Pack" that has the Midseason Guide and Playoff List for $12.99. This package, plus the Keeper League Package, adds up to $29.49, which is actually cheaper than the Ultimate Pack was. I think it's easier and [...]

November 22, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-22T05:50:47-05:00November 22nd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

DobberBaseball Fantasy Prospects Report - released yesterday – be sure to drop by the site and pick that up if you’re in a baseball keeper league. TSN is reporting that Kyle Turris is about to sign a two-year deal. There is not a doubt in my mind that a trade will happen next. [...]

November 21, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-21T07:16:35-05:00November 21st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - voting is up for the Replace the KB contest at the Province. Give me a vote! The support from the DobberHockey community has been amazing. Phoenix has recalled Goncharov - speculation is that Klesla is hurt. Goncharov only has three points in 16 AHL games this campaign. Jaromir Jagr [...]

November 20, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-20T05:06:53-05:00November 20th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - managed to chat for a while with Alex Burrows about a wide variety of non hockey topics. Check the interview out (and give me the thumbs up) here. Listening to the audio of the Bylsma conference call now. Sullivan-Malkin-Neal/ Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis/ Cooke-Staal-Kennedy. He alludes to Staal also mixing in with Malkin, [...]

November 19, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:09:24-04:00November 19th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Third straight healthy scratch for Kyle Okposo. I wonder how many teams are trying to acquire him? Joe Colborne was called up and will play for the Leafs tonight. He's had a fantastic start to the season down on the farm. Taylor Hall is really struggling this season. I am not concerned [...]

November 18, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:09:29-04:00November 18th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

The Province writing contest is wrapping up this weekend. My latest - Cody Hodgson and failing successfully. Give it a read and a thumbs up! The Kings are going to have one of those "good problems" with Slava Voynov, once everyone gets healthy. Voynov is filling in for the injured Alec Martinez. In [...]

November 17, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:09:34-04:00November 17th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Steve Mondator had a goal and an assist last night and how has six points in his last four games. He's been a solid point producer in the past, and playing on a strong even strength team like Chicago is going to help his production a lot. Slava Voynov played for the Kings [...]

November 16, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-16T04:53:24-05:00November 16th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Mikhail Grabovski will miss the next two weeks with an LBI. Clarke MacArthur's UBI the Leafs are eerily silent. Could be a week or a year. Shhhh... We have a one-week free trial for Frozen Pool now. You can access it here. Try it, like it, subscribe! Ilya Kovalchuk will be back [...]

November 15, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-15T05:47:46-05:00November 15th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

We finally have this set up (I think/ hope). Goalie Post now offers a one-week trial membership. That’s free. Now you will see what I’ve been preaching to you – that if you’re in a fantasy league with daily transactions, this will be the best 83 cents per month you’ve ever spent. Now head [...]

November 14, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-11-14T06:46:44-05:00November 14th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

I think Hagman will have an early impact in Anaheim, much like Jason Blake did. Nothing sustainable, but look for a two-week pop. Crosby skates with Neal and Malkin in practice. But still no change in his status. Sullivan/Kennedy questionable for Tuesday One game in with his new team and we can [...]