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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December 02, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:27:14-04:00December 2nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Scottie Upshall is on pace for 27 goals – if he ever plays 75 or more games (which is unlikely), I could see him scoring 30. Very streaky, but he has a nose for the net and a pretty good shot. Nice to see Bouchard finally make his return to the Wild lineup. [...]

December 1, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-12-01T12:44:41-05:00December 1st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Today, in hockey history (thanks to Dean Youngblood in the forum) One week from today I will be flying into Vancouver to meet with Jeff Angus and my graphics designer Glen Hoos, catching the Canucks and the Ducks, as well as other colleagues. One week from tomorrow - don't forget - is the [...]

November 30, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-11-30T05:38:48-05:00November 30th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Answer: eight points. Contest closed! Last week, Brent Lemon did a column on Martin Brodeur, using some of the work found in the book “HockeyNomics” by Darcy Norman. The column created quite a buzz and there was a lot of interest in this book. The good people at OverTime Books are giving away one [...]

November 29, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-11-29T04:25:11-05:00November 29th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Last week, Brent Lemon did a column on Martin Brodeur, using some of the work found in the book “HockeyNomics” by Darcy Norman. The column created quite a buzz and there was a lot of interest in this book. The good people at OverTime Books are giving away one of these books per day [...]

November 28, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-11-28T16:10:24-05:00November 28th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Joffrey Lupul has been assigned to Syracuse for conditioning. He was held without a point last night. Craig Anderson (groin) has been placed on IR and will be out until at least Friday Kristian Huselius (high ankle sprain) is still not skating according to the Distpatch. Ondrej Pavelec's numbers, last four [...]

November 27, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:27:25-04:00November 27th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Your award winners (Hart, Norris, Vezina, Selke, etc) at this point in the season are... Nick Backstrom on Semin: "I don't know if I've seen anyone more skilled than him, to be honest with you. He can shoot from every angle. That's pretty impressive. I'm just glad he's on our team." Uh… [...]

November 26, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:27:32-04:00November 26th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Saturday's ramblings will be posted at 11AM EST. Sorry for the delay! Nikita Filatov's days in Columbus are numbered, in my opinion. He isn't fitting in, and the Blue Jackets could use him as trade bait for a legitimate top four/five defenseman as the trade deadline approaches. Is it time to cut [...]

November 25, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:27:35-04:00November 25th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber's THN column on some home-ice performers who are notably weak on the road so far this year. Tomorrow - the Road Warriors. Also, here is his bi-weekly mailbag, posted Wednesday. Only one game on the schedule tonight - flip me an e-mail or a tweet if you want me to discuss a [...]

November 24, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-11-24T14:49:48-05:00November 24th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Jeff Tambellini has been recalled. Peter Schaeffer has been sent to Manitoba, but I hear that he will not report there. Hmmmm... Henrik Karlsson will get the start for Calgary tonight. Matt Stajan will not play tonight. Like I said, he was knocked into next week. The Flames seem to think he'll [...]

November 23, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-11-23T11:53:14-05:00November 23rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

TSN reports that Guillaume Latendresse will undergo hip surgery to repair a torn labrum, as well as surgery to repair a sports hernia. He is out until probably March. It looks like early on O'Sullivan will try his hand at Latendresse's spot. Kyle Turris has been placed on IR with a UBI and [...]