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

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July 08, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:14:53-04:00July 8th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - heading out the door for the weekend - just saw the Fehr to Winnipeg trade. Great move for Fehr - as I speculated yesterday, this gives him value and clears the logjam on RW in Washington. The Jets sent a 4th round pick to Washington. Fehr will likely play on [...]

July 07, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:02-04:00July 7th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Some afternoon news which will be expanded upon tomorrow: Ryan Shannon has signed a one-year deal with TB. Jeff Tambellini has signed to play in the Swiss League next year. Philly has locked up Wayne Simmonds to a two-year extension. Cap hit of $1.75 million. Nashville has signed three of their [...]

July 06, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-07-06T06:01:14-04:00July 6th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Draw winners - Jason Biggs and John Loop win the books. Sean Kelly wins the Oakley's! Contact me (info via the Dobber Sports FB page) with your shipping information! This is it – draw is in the early afternoon (ET)! "LIKE" Dobber Sports on Facebook, and win yourself a pair of Oakley's! I'll draw [...]

July 05, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-07-05T12:43:51-04:00July 5th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

This strikes me as Brian Burke caving - Clarke MacArthur gets two years, $6.5 million. I didn't think he'd top $3 million per. Did the Panthers influence this? Their crazy signings to get up to the salary floor is having a ripple effect, methinks. There is an unconfirmed report from Darren Dreger that [...]

July 04, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-07-04T14:52:17-04:00July 4th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Last two days! "LIKE" Dobber Sports on Facebook, and win yourself a pair of Oakley's! On July 6 I'll draw a name from one of the likes, and send them a pair. We are also giving away two free copies of Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room, by Kerry Keene. Oops, I was just [...]

July 03, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:13-04:00July 3rd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Some interesting depth UFAs left: Tomas Kaberle – the Bruins are reportedly trying to bring him back. Surprised how far he has fallen – playing in the playoffs as Boston’s sixth defenseman didn’t help his stock all that much. A number of teams out there could still use a puck mover. Perhaps he [...]

July 02, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:30-04:00July 1st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Many fans are wondering why their team didn't give Gagne the same contract LA did? A free agent has to sign a deal for it to happen, and Gagne likely wanted to go to LA - a contender, and a place where he could reunite with former linemate Mike Richards. Ian White perhaps stands [...]

July 01, 2011

By Dobber|2015-07-24T10:15:33-04:00July 1st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Happy Canada Day! I'm trying to keep this updated. Doing okay so far... AND we're not done yet. Daniel Carcillo has signed with the Blackhawks, per Chris Kuc from Chicago Mark Dekanich has signed a one-way deal with Columbus. Mike Commodore signs for one year with the Red Wings. [...]

June 30, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:38-04:00June 30th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Here are some columnist changes happening right now with DobberHockey... Goldie Says: I'm hosting a Live Chat from 3-5p EDT to discuss the 60-plus free agent goalies and answer your fantasy questions! Join me right here. My thoughts on the Stamkos situation: Even if a team blows Tampa Bay out of the [...]

June 29, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-06-29T12:39:02-04:00June 29th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

"LIKE" Dobber Sports on Facebook, and win yourself a pair of Oakley's! On July 6 I'll draw a name from one of the likes, and send them a pair. We are also giving away two free copies of Tales from the Boston Bruins Locker Room, by Kerry Keene. Late-breaking news - the Globe and Mail [...]