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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September 04, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-09-04T05:58:44-04:00September 4th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Also - earlier today was the deadline to enter the Three-Tiered Invitational. I will announce the winners 10 at time in tomorrow's ramblings, beginning with the six returnees plus the first four drawn names. Throughout the day, I will announce more names in 10s until all 60 plus 10 "reserve" names are announced. [...]

September 03, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:13:52-04:00September 3rd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Del Zotto's waiver status is a concern. What happens if he struggles again? I'm expecting a bounce back and a solid season (35-40 points) as he earns the top PP gig. An interesting read, though. A good read on Nick Backstrom's summer training. These are the types of pieces we usually hear about [...]

September 02, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:13:55-04:00September 2nd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Regarding our bad-ass new iPhone App: Some people are experiencing an issue with the upgrade to version 1.1. We are currently working on this issue and we apologize for the inconvenience. If you have performed the upgrade and do not see any players in the app, please try deleting the app from your [...]

March 23, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2015-09-01T18:51:02-04:00September 1st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

The Devils losing three of their last four has finally done them in. They just didn't want to die, did they? But next year, I can see them rolling with Josefson, Kovalchuk and Tedenby on one line, and a re-signed Parise, Zajac and (???) on the next line. Not bad. Josefson has six points [...]

September 01, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:14:00-04:00September 1st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Please take a look at the evolving Goalie Post site - the starting goalie grid is now set up on the front (free section) page. Get an idea of what it will look like. If you are in a league that requires daily transactions, you would LOVE to sign up for the email alerts. [...]

August 31, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:14:06-04:00August 31st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

The Jackets have locked up Fedor Tyutin for six years. The cap hit for the deal is about $4.5 million. Solid defenseman... but six years? Ties into my point below regarding Columbus and the roster turnover very well... Some not so great news out of Edmonton – Ryan Whitney has re-aggravated the foot [...]

Auugust 30, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T09:14:14-04:00August 30th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

An interesting read on Claude Lemieux’s new role in the hockey world – he’s been working with a few clients of Rich Winter, most notably Cody Hodgson. I am cautiously optimistic regarding Hodgson this year. There have been many reports of an improved relationship with the team (whatever issues were there appear to [...]

August 29, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:12:02-04:00August 29th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber is taking the week off as he takes a vacation, so you are stuck with me until next Sunday. Fantasy Guide will be updated today. The Goalie Rankings will be updated tomorrow as well. And then of course there was yesterday’s launch of a new iPhone app – Dobber’s Draft Buddy. Please [...]

August 28, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-08-28T17:54:31-04:00August 28th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Fantasy Guide will be updated tomorrow. The Goalie Rankings will be updated tomorrow as well. And then of course there was yesterday’s launch of a new iPhone app – Dobber’s Draft Buddy. My projections and notes (that part will be added soon) on a list for you to quickly make a decision on your [...]

August 27, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:12:05-04:00August 27th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Some exciting news down the pipe today - we have partnered up with the Draft Buddy to bring you Dobber's Draft Buddy App for the iPhone. The app ranks players according to Dobber's projections, and you can update and change your list with each pick in real time during the draft. Data [...]