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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The Ramblings are powered by the collective insight of the most respected names in fantasy hockey. Our daily coverage is curated by:

Dobber (Founder): The pioneer of fantasy hockey rankings and long-term dynasty strategy.

Ian Gooding: Lead editor and master of daily news synthesis and roster impact.

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

Alex MacLean: Expert in salary cap navigation and deep-league value optimization.

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:

The 24-Hour Review: Expert reactions to last night’s games, distinguishing sustainable breakthroughs from one-off flukes.

Deployment Alerts: Real-time analysis of coaching changes, power-play experiments, and line-shuffling.

Market Intelligence: Identifying “Buy-Low” and “Sell-High” opportunities before your league-mates catch on.

The Data Connection: Every Rambling is backed by Frozen Tools metrics, providing the “why” behind every player’s performance.

June 28, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:46-04:00June 28th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Tampa Bay has re-signed powerplay specialist Marc-Andre Bergeron to a two-year deal worth $1 million per. A great fit for him - he won't play all 82 games but will have fantasy relevance because he earned the trust of Guy Boucher and his staff last season. In a potential market setting move, the [...]

June 27, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:51-04:00June 27th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

The 'Canes have walked away from Jiri Tlusty, not qualifying him. The Devils did qualify Alexander Vasyunov, although he has signed a contract with the KHL. The Canucks have signed Bieksa to a long-term contract. News of unqualified RFAs will continue to trickle in today - ttwo somewhat noteworthy ones - Sami [...]

June 26, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-06-26T15:45:43-04:00June 26th, 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. Also working on giving away two free books about the Boston Bruins (details on that to come). Fantasy Prospects Report - buy it here. You [...]

June 25, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:56-04:00June 25th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here again. Will have comprehensive analysis on the trades later today. My work PC doesn't allow me to do much more aside from ramble! Some tidbits: Like the Filatov trade for both sides. I have never been a fan of his, but pick 66 is a pretty low risk move to make [...]

June 24, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:15:59-04:00June 24th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Draft Coverage - Join Dobber, Angus and - live from the XCEL Energy Center - Matthew Bugg in a live chat at 7pm. Get your voice heard and your questions answered! And follow along by picking up the Fantasy Prospects Report HERE (problems from earlier in the week are fixed). Oh, and Happy Birthday [...]

June 23, 2011

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:16:01-04:00June 23rd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber - Okee dokes...I'll just take my day off on another day LOL! Now it looks like Mike Richards to Los Angeles for Schenn, Simmonds, and???? To be confirmed... Dobber - Carter was indeed traded. To Columbus! Carter to Columbus for Jakub Voracek and a first- and a third-round draft pick. Analysis to [...]

June 22, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-06-22T05:36:19-04:00June 22nd, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Fantasy Prospects Report - buy it here. Nick Kypreos is reporting that the Flyers have signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a seven-year deal. Elliott Friedman states that the deal is close to $7 million per. A deal like this cannot be announced until July 1, because of the tagging rule. As such, the Flyers and [...]

June 21, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-06-21T14:39:28-04:00June 21st, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Fantasy Prospects Report - buy it here. This was updated yesterday – includes three rounds of an updated Mock Draft, five more ’11 draftees profiled, and an added profile for an Ottawa prospect. Want me to expand on my Top 20 Keeper Fantasy Forwards in the Draft (from the Prospects Report)? Right HERE, I [...]

June 20, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-06-20T13:49:45-04:00June 20th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Fantasy Prospects Report - buy it here. I inserted Mika Zibanejad in my final Top '11 prospects in a keeper (forwards) chart. I also added a profile for an Ottawa prospect, and Matt Bugg has now released his Final Mock Draft order - three rounds. Bugg also handed me five more 2011 Draftee [...]

June 19, 2011

By Dobber Sports|2011-06-19T15:11:56-04:00June 19th, 2011|Hockey Rambling|

Happy Father's Day! Fantasy Prospects Report - buy it here. Thank you everyone for coming on Friday night. And thanks to Sports Centre Cafe for a damn good venue. Gotta love it when it has a little flat screen TV at every table. Now, if they could work on TVs for above the [...]