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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February 25, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:20-04:00February 24th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Calgary has re-signed Rene Bourque to a six year deal, worth $3.3 million annually. Upon first glance it seems like a fair deal for both sides. Bourque is a bit of a band-aid boy, but on many nights he is the straw that stirs the Flames offense. He should be a consistent 20-30 goal guy [...]

February 24, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-24T15:53:33-05:00February 24th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

The Preds are expected to re-sign Pekka Rinne today. That will mean that the odds of Ellis getting moved have just gone up. Rinne because an improved fantasy asset as the undisputed No.1 and Ellis's value actually increases a bit as well due to the fact that he could be moved to a team that [...]

February 23, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-23T14:21:05-05:00February 23rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

The biggest news of the day is the unsurprising announcement that Canada will ride Roberto Luongo the rest of the way. Because, at this point, if another goalie change is needed, the team is toast anyway. Angus didn't really say he was off to see women's curling last night. Really he meant to type... [...]

February 22, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-22T12:43:52-05:00February 22nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here, popping in for a moment before I head off to watch some women's curling! Andy Strickland is reporting that Tomas Kaberle IS willing to waive his NTC. Quite a change from even a few weeks ago... However, he wants to stay in the Eastern Conference. I'll have an article out this [...]

February 21, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-21T14:58:42-05:00February 21st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

What an underrated team the Slovaks are. I've always been a fan of this team, whose only weakness had been in goal over the years. Now that problem is solved with Halak, although they aren't quite as deep as they were up front in the past. Easily the fifth best team in the tourney and [...]

February 20, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-20T11:54:28-05:00February 20th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

I'll be at the Slovakia/Latvia game tonight. Scouting fantasy hockey sleepers, of course. Jaromir Jagr wants to return to the NHL. He will be back, I have no doubt in my mind. The rumor last season was Edmonton being the destination of choice, but I can't see that still being the case. The power [...]

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February 19, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:32-04:00February 19th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

I expect that Mats Zuccarello Aasen (Norway) will get a shot with an NHL team every soon. He is small (very small), and was overlooked during his draft eligibile years because of this. The fact that he played hockey in Norway obviously didn't help either. However, he is fast and incredibly skilled, and plays an [...]

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February 18, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:46:33-04:00February 18th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

For those of you not in Vancouver - check out what you are missing! Thanks to Dobber reader Duane S. for the link! It is an awesome aerial panorama photograph that is updated and you can move around in it. Some more funny names from the pool - The Dangelina Jolies, and Timonen and [...]

February 17, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-17T13:51:00-05:00February 17th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Andrei Markov was in the lineup for Russia. Andrei Kostitsyn will not play for Belarus today, as expected. I picked up both Hnat Dominechelli (for old time's sake) and Mark Streit in the Olympics pool and they each drew an assist on the lone Swiss goal last night. Just found that cool The [...]

February 16, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-16T06:32:04-05:00February 16th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

On the flip side of great hockey that is to come starting this week is the fact that our fantasy leagues are frozen. Go ahead - check your standings. Same as yesterday. And they'll be the same tomorrow. Sigh. Roberto Luongo will start for Team Canada against Norway, Brodeur will handle the Swiss. Whoever [...]