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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We transform raw box scores into a strategic roadmap, ensuring you never miss a shift in the NHL landscape:

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February 5th, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-05T02:51:58-05:00February 5th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Montreal has recalled forward David Desharnais from Hamilton. He has 16 goals and 48 points in only 37 games with the Bulldogs. Looking at his stats, he was a scoring sensation in both the QMJHL, and the ECHL. However, he is only 5-foot-6 and 170 pounds. Montreal signed him as a free agent in 2008, [...]

February 4th, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:47:08-04:00February 4th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

7:27 PM - Kovalchuk is going to the Devils. My point below obviously only works if Greene isn't part of the trade.... haha. If it is indeed the Devils - PICK UP ANDY GREENE! Whoever gets the golden ticket of setting up Kovalchuk on the power play (Tobias Enstrom's gig), watch out. 7:19 [...]

February 3, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-03T06:17:23-05:00February 3rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Buy Marlie Suite tickets HERE. Details below. Ken Hitchcock has been FIRED. This is from Jeff Marek's Twitter. Jackets owners rejoice! I don't have to break this one down for you - it's a GOOD THING if you own Jackets players. 'Nuff Said. Ranger line combos last night: Jokinen with Gabby and Prospal; [...]

Groundhog Day 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-02T13:17:04-05:00February 2nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Hilarious look at Gary Bettman's inbox. Down Goes Brown is one of the funnier guys to follow on Twitter. Incidentally, you can follow me on Twitter - @DobberHockey With three last night, Sid the Kid is now tied for the NHL lead in goals with Patrick Marleau with 37. John-Michael Liles was a [...]

February 1, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-02-01T05:29:21-05:00February 1st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Two things are up in the shop now - the Playoff Draft List, and - now it's offiicial - DobberHockey Night in Toronto! Only 16 tickets are available! I'll have more info on this later in the week, but here is the lowdown: $35 puts you in a luxury suite at the Marlies game on [...]

January 31, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-01-31T15:52:20-05:00January 31st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Kotalik and Higgins for Jokinen and Prust. The deal frees up just $500K for the Flames, so not sure why they did that. If it's faith in Higgins, then they have more of it than I do. And Kotalik would never last under Sutter. Jokinen gets another chance centering a superstar - the upside is [...]

January 30, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:47:18-04:00January 30th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Both Nick Foligno (broken leg) and Mike Cammalleri were injured in the game this afternoon. Foligno is out for a few months, which is a big blow to Ottawa's second line. Mikael Samuelsson had some fun with the Toronto media today, as he switched the nameplates above the locker stalls for Henrik and [...]

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January 29, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:47:22-04:00January 29th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

A frame-by-frame account of the Mike Green/Bobby Ryan MMA match from last night. Funny stuff. Adam Larsson, the young Swedish defenseman, is having a fantastic rookie season in the SEL. He is playing north of 20 minutes a game, and is only six points back of Robert Nilsson for the scoring record among [...]

January 28th, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:47:24-04:00January 28th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

There are rumors circulating that the Hurricanes have called a press conference for later this afternoon. I doubt it is a trade, and I doubt Maurice is going to be fired. Brind'Amour retiring? Maybe the press conference is to praise the recent play of Joni Pitkanen?! Chris Connor is playing tonight for the [...]

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January 27, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:47:25-04:00January 27th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Fantasy question on your mind today? Ask me here! I'll get to everything asked before 10pm EST/7pm PST tonight. Jack Hillen is going to be out for 6-8 weeks with a fractured jaw. No kidding. Tomas Plekanec had a great goal last night, but I can't find a video of it. Link would [...]