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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October 23, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:31:43-04:00October 23rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Mike Green is a game time decision for the Caps tonight. Marcus Johansson won't play tonight, which is too bad considering how good he looked last game (I thought he was one of the Better Caps against Boston). Johansson has a hip flexor injury - very common for early in the season. [...]

October 22, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:31:48-04:00October 22nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

I am not sure if NJ can get the salaries to work... but how about a Bieksa/Clarkson swap? A great point brought up in the comments section below - Pittsburgh has received an abnormally high number of power play opportunities early on this season, which has positively affected the production of their offensive [...]

October 21, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:31:54-04:00October 21st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Tim Thomas with the start tonight. Tuukka Rask lied to the Boston media this morning... not a great way to endear yourself to poolies, Tuukka! Lecavalier is IN tonight. Josh Bailey is out tonight with a minor hip flexor injury. Smith and Ellis have both been struggling for Tampa Bay. If [...]

October 20, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-10-20T13:34:42-04:00October 20th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

The top six goalies are so close you couldn't slide a piece of paper in between them, according to keeper leagues with a playoff element. Just doing the goalie keeper rankings - and while Luongo and Fleury have tumbled, they haven't tumbled enough to fall out of the Top 2... I'm trying to [...]

October 19, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-10-19T12:04:14-04:00October 19th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Interesting moves in Calgary - they have plucked Brenden Mikkelson off of waivers from Anaheim and assigned TJ Brodie to the AHL. The Tennessean is reporting that Pekka Rinne will start tonight and Martin Erat will return to the lineup. The Oilers have finally juggled their lines - but kudos to them [...]

October 18, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-10-18T13:08:15-04:00October 18th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Josh Cooper, Preds beatwriter, says that Matt Lombardi has a concussion. He will miss the next four games. At least. So Mr. O'Reilly, you have four games to make a big impression. The Devils have sent Alex Urborn to the minors. Vincent Lecavalier took a shot off the hand last game, but [...]

October 17, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-10-17T14:56:33-04:00October 17th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - Mason Raymond is playing with the Sedin twins tonight against Carolina. Cory Schneider is getting the start. Tomas Kopecky continues to roll, and he now has seven points in six games. How awesome are the Florida Panthers? So awesome that they can waive Michael Grabner and scratch Steve [...]

October 16, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:32:09-04:00October 16th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - got a question for you guys. One year points-only league. Only four moves all year. Too early to drop Simmonds for either J. Williams or Comeau? San Jose has extended Joe Thornton. The terms: three years, $21 million. Anaheim has assigned Luca Sbisa to the AHL. The move says [...]

October 15, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:32:17-04:00October 15th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

A solid read on Jordan Caron - one of the better fantasy winger prospects to own right now. Relatively good news regarding Mike Green - he won't play this weekend, but it sounds like he just suffered a minor injury to the shoulder. As soon as I saw him after the hit it [...]

October 14, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:32:22-04:00October 14th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

The contests are starting back up! Stay tuned for an announcement tomorrow. Prize will be an autographed 8x10 photograph of an NHL player (no, it won't be Wade Belak). Goldie: Is this even surprising? Leclaire is out with an injury. Not sure on the extent. Here's the kicker - I'm told Mike Brodeur has [...]