Hockey Rambling

  One more point about the Prospects Report - as a poolie who uses a one-to-three year window to build my team, I absolutely love the 3YP (best three seasons of production) number that has been added to the guides this year.   The upside number is good and all, but often times players will [...]

  Angus here again - covering the week for Dobber.   The final OHL ramblings of the year - a great read to get a good idea of what is going on with several top prospects in Ontario's best junior league.   Prospect Report – about two weeks away. Putting the final touches on hundreds [...]

  Goldie Says: Here's Nine Thoughts on Niko Hovinen and his new deal with the Flyers. This damages Eriksson and Riopel's long-term value. A phrase to describe Philly's goalie depth? Convoluted and over-saturated madness.   Chicago prospect Ivan Vishnevskiy is off to the KHL.   Pekka Rinne with a gem of an interview over at Puck Daddy. [...]

  Manny Malhotra skated for the sixth straight day today.   Patrice Bergeron also skated and looks to be progressing. He left before the contact began, but could be back for game three or four if he continues to improve at this rate.   Gates has posted his Top 100 Roto Players for May. Access [...]

  Since 1940, Kesler, Gretzky, Hull & Oates only players in on 75%+ of team's goals in a single playoff series. Per Jeff Patterson (Team 1040). Robin Lehner continued his fantastic playoff run for Binghamton with a 35 save shutout last night. The Baby Sens now have a two game lead over the Charlotte Checkers. [...]

  Sunday ramblings will be up around 11:30 EST.   RIP, Boogeyman. Thoughts/prayers to his family and friends. 28 is way too young.   Malhotra's eye doesn't look too bad here. He has skated three days in a row now. A long, long shot to return, but great news for next season and beyond – [...]

On the day Dobber welcomes a daughter, the family of enforcer Derek Boogaard is mourning after losing their son. Sad news, no matter how you felt about his style of play. Boogaard was 28. No cause of death at this time.   Congrats to Dobber - his wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl [...]

  Clowe is a game time decision.   Tampa Bay has signed winger Richard Panik to an entry-level contract. The skilled winger has top six upside.   Colorado expects both Stefan Elliott and Tyson Barrie to contend for roster spots this fall. Does that mean they don't plan on selecting a defenseman at #2 in [...]

  The Avs have signed Milan Hejduk to a one-year deal worth $2.6 million. Look for a 65-game season and probably coming in around 55 points.   Montreal prospect Louis Leblanc will miss the next four to six months due to shoulder surgery. Leblanc is ranked 28 on my prospects list and is featured in [...]

  Early reports indicate that Ryane Clowe will not be in the SJ lineup tonight...   Johan Franzen’s ankle could prevent him from playing tonight. Mike Modano hopes that happens – because it means he gets back into the lineup. I’m sure he doesn’t “hope” per se, but it’s gotta be tough to be a [...]