Hockey Rambling

  I have some very sad news to pass on. Apparently Bob Probert collapsed on a boat and was rushed to hospital where he passed away. Full (preliminary) story is here. Probert was a feared enforcer, some say the toughest fighter in history - and he could put up points as well, as he did [...]

  Angus here. Happy Fourth of July! According to the NY Post, the Oilers offered even more money than the Rangers did for Boogaard. I had a hunch they would. Interesting note from that article - Boogaard is going to Russia this summer to train with Datsyuk.   Rangers prospect rearguard Ryan McDonagh will turn [...]

  Dobber here. You long-time readers will remember an old dark horse of mine - Brett Sterling. About nine months ago, after last training camp, we pretty much gave up on him in the fantasy world and left him for dead. The former AHL rookie-of-the-year has had several cups of coffee with Atlanta with mixed [...]

  Lots to update - Higgins in Florida will have an impact on the likes of Michael Grabner and Cory Stillman.   Simon Gagne has waived his NTC. Making room for Marty Turco, perhaps?   Mentioned this yesterday but it got lost in the weeds - the Blues have extended Alex Steen for four years. [...]

  Lost in the mix today, the real reason for the MTL trade - signing of great room guy, solid two-way player Dustin Boyd. Just needs a chance.   Saku Koivu has signed with the Ducks for two years. Add in the Lydman signing and it looks like the Ducks are really pushing to get [...]

  Versteeg has been traded to the Leafs! Analysis coming.   Submissions for DobberHockey's 2010 Free Agent Frenzy Contest are due this evening at midnight EST. Check out the details here - first prize is an autographed Scott Niedermayer photograph! More Bobby Mac - Dan Ellis will probably test free agency. I think he's looking [...]

  Angus again with more Hamhuis-to-Vancouver stuff to chew on. According to Pierre Lebrun, Hamhuis would like to return to Canada to play (all things being equal, which means he still needs his money). Edmonton is probably not an ideal destination right now - Calgary is in cap hell, and both Toronto and Montreal have [...]

  A few goalie tidbits. Kevin Lalande and Dan LaCosta were passed over for QO's, so it looks like Gustaf Wesslau might be the full-blown starter in Springfield. It also looks like Matt Climie hasn't received his one-way wish yet. That makes Brent Krahn a prospect to watch, as he might just be Kari Lehtonen's new backup. The Stars like him, but nagging injuries, including a concussion, are somewhat of [...]

Goldie here. I finally settled down from the insanity that was the draft. I'm in heaven, as I get to see plenty of Aittokallio, Pickard and even Sam Brittain (headed to DU) over the next few years. Check out my Goalie Draft Tracker for extensive analysis on the first 11 goalies chosen.   Regarding Karlsson now with Calgary, I echo [...]

  Congrats to seadawg for winning the 2010 DobberHockey Draft Contest! He finished with a score of 40 points. He correctly predicted the picks of Hall, Seguin, Gudbranson, Connolly, Campbell, Bennett, Howden, and Kuznetzov.   Dobber here - just letting you know that I'm on the Draft Chat now - link below. (5:30pm ET)   [...]