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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March 7, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-03-07T14:23:41-05:00March 7th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

As expected, Alexei Ponikarovsky lined up with Evgeni Malkin and Ruslan Fedotenko in his Pittsburgh debut. The line was a minus-2, so don't chisel it into stone just yet. Poni did score, however, on the power play. He has replaced Chris Kunitz on the top unit, which is wise. I still think they need [...]

March 6, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:00-04:00March 6th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Thanks to DobberHockey reader Mike J. for the heads up on Alex Steen. Since December 20th, he has 28 points in 31 games, 84 shots on goal, 20 PIM, and 10 power play points. Those numbers prorate to 74 points, 222 SOG, 52 PIM, and 26 PPP over a full season. He had only [...]

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March 5, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:04-04:00March 5th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Ville Leino is starting the game on a line with Jeff Carter and Daniel Briere tonight. I figure it will last about a period or so. I have yet to receive word from the runner up in the DobberHockey Olympic Pool. Poor guy is going to miss out on a beautiful Jaromir Jagr autographed [...]

March 4th, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:05-04:00March 4th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Tuukka Rask will be out day-to-day with a minor knee injury. Only 17 followers away from 500 on twitter... start following me! Does anyone expect Mueller to get cheered tonight as his Avalanche pay a visit to Phoenix? I'll toss my hat on the "no" side. Sidney Crosby has the most goals [...]

2010 NHL Trade Deadline Day

By Dobber Sports|2010-03-03T05:03:13-05:00March 3rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

LIVE Fantasy Chat NOW with Angus, Dobber, Goldman and Ma on right now, and Lemon joining later. Follow it, ask questions here. Also - A list of "must follow" Twitter accounts today - and they get full credit for any trades reported here (in case I mistakenly don't give credit - it's from one of [...]

March 2, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-03-02T12:45:54-05:00March 2nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Don't forget to join me for live chat at 8pm ET (that's the headline article, for those of you who are ... oblivious). Alexei Ponikarovsky is not in the pregame skate for the Leafs. Chicago has acquired Nick Boynton for future considerations. This is a depth move only. AHL. Official: Ray Emery [...]

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March 1, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-03-01T05:40:06-05:00March 1st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

If you placed in the top 10 of the DobberHockey Olympic Pool, check this topic out! Atlanta acquires Evgeni Artyukhin from the Ducks for Nathan Oystrick and a conditional draft pick. I'll do a fantasy analysis on this one tomorrow. I'm about wiped today... I've been trying to set up a live chat [...]

February 28, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-28T15:04:29-05:00February 28th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Bad news Gabby owners - he was clearly nursing a groin injury in the bronze medal game. He may play with it down the stretch for the Rangers, but color me surprised if he doesnt' miss at least three of four games going forward. Prediction time - after Miller gets peppered with 11 shots [...]

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February 27, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:16-04:00February 27th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Posted a few of the pictures I have taken during the Olympics below. If you like Jeremy Roenick singing, you'll surely like at least one of them... The Rangers have claimed Alex Auld off of recall waivers from Dallas. He is an upgrade on both Chad Johnson and Steve Valiquette, but this does nothing [...]

February 26, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:17-04:00February 26th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Alex Auld, who cleared waivers yesterday, is on re-entry waivers this afternoon. This means that Dallas would be on the hook for half of his salary, which may entice a team to put a claim in. Slava Kozlov has requested a trade from Atlanta. He is currently on pace for 11 goals and just [...]