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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May 06, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:43:33-04:00May 6th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Flyers fans give Laperriere a well-deserved standing ovation last night. My top ten right wing keepers list is almost complete. Expect it to be posted in a few hours. I was browsing the leading AHL playoff scorers, and came across a name I hadn't seen in a while. Mike York is playing [...]

May 05, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-05-05T11:30:58-04:00May 5th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Amazing - Jordan Staal practiced in full equipment today. Was that just to scare the Habs and change their game plan, or are we actually going to see him soon? Rumors of Nicklas Lidstrom retiring are starting to swirl. That would be a huge loss, as I think he still has a couple of [...]

May 04, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-05-04T12:27:20-04:00May 4th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Just a couple of days after Jaromir Jagr shot up my Top 300 Keepers list, he announces that he has signed with Omsk of the KHL. Thus ends his NHL career. So there you go. Angus here - BREAKING NEWS: Andrei Markov is out with a torn ACL. It was originally reported by [...]

May 03, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-05-03T03:52:27-04:00May 3rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here - it is time for another Q & A topic on the messageboards. Got a fantasy hockey question on your mind? Fire it my way! The Isles have signed defenseman Calvin de Haan to an ELC. de Haan is ranked 24 on my prospect list. I don't expect him to make [...]

May 02, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-05-02T14:32:08-04:00May 2nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Cristobal Huet made his postseason debut last night as he stepped in for Antti Niemi in the third period. Niemi had allowed five goals on 25 shots. Huet faced the big three shots in that period. He stopped them all. I think they will come back with Niemi, but he will be on a shorter [...]

May 01, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:43:41-04:00May 1st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber jumping on - Jordan Staal, one player I am relying on in a couple of keeper leagues for the playoff title, is out for the postseason after suffering an severed Achilles tendon. This is huge loss for the Penguins as he is their best defensive forward and he is a first-line scoring threat [...]

April 30, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:43:44-04:00April 30th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Tyler Seguin was named OHL MVP a few days ago, and Taylor Hall is busy leading his Spitfires to an OHL Championship. Hall's 29 points are good for second in league playoff scoring (Kitchener's Jeff Skinner leads the way with 20 goals and 33 points). If you were the Oilers... who would you take? [...]

April 29, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:43:55-04:00April 29th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Kudos to the Predators for starting the off-season off right - they announced a contract extension with Wade Belak today. My top 10 keeper league left wingers list is now out. Toughest decisions - putting Rick Nash and Alex Semin on the list. I really wanted to include some sleepers and younger guys, but [...]

April 28, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-04-28T11:41:05-04:00April 28th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

I mentioned the Jiri Hudler news about three weeks ago, but didn't really get into my thoughts and expectations on the matter. Obviously, with him on board the Red Wings won't need to re-sign Jason Williams or Todd Bertuzzi. Hudler is ready for the next step and barring injury I believe he will clear 65 [...]

April 27, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-04-27T05:04:56-04:00April 27th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Oops, I got the two conferences mixed up. Boston is not actually locked in to play Pittsburgh at all (unlike San Jose playing the winner of tonight's game). I didn't mean to imply that the Habs would lose. I wouldn't put money on that at all. I stand corrected. Not for the first time, [...]