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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January 7, 2009

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:48:27-04:00January 7th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

MIDSEASON GUIDE IS OUT TOMORROW. Prerelease is tomorrow afternoon, full release will be Saturday (basically just editing/formatting and minor updates for Saturday). BUY NOW Dobber here - Mike Ribeiro will be out 4-6 weeks after surgery to repair a crack in his trachea (!). Mike Modano is the perfect guy to fill in [...]

January 6, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2010-01-06T05:50:33-05:00January 6th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Eric Staal will miss the next game due to a death in the family. Got a fantasy question on your mind? Ask Angus on the message boards today! Check it out here. Jim Rutherford: "50% of next year's roster will be different". Full article here The verdict is in on Patrice Bergeron [...]

January 5, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-01-05T05:12:12-05:00January 5th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Chris Kunitz will undergo surgery to repair a tear in his abdominal muscle and will be out for 4-6 weeks. The Pens have recalled Luca Caputi. He showed some early chemistry with Malkin last year, so here's hoping that it happens again. He has 26 points in 36 AHL games. The Pens aren't going to [...]

January 4, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-01-04T05:57:12-05:00January 4th, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

No School of Block today, as Goldman is pounding away at some Midseason Guide stuff. But he will be fielding questions all day in the forum on his Top 100 prospect goaltender list. I'm seeing a lot of patting on the back for Boston's 'cheap' signing of Miro Satan. After all - it's 'low [...]

January 3, 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-01-03T15:02:51-05:00January 3rd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here. Got a fantasy question to ask? Go right ahead here! Here's a big twist to my following the Giroux vs. JVR with the new coach: Giroux is a MINUS-6 today so far with zero points. JVR has two points and is even. Wow Nicklas Backstrom left last night's contest - he [...]

January 2, 2010

By Jeff Angus|2015-07-24T10:48:37-04:00January 2nd, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Midseason Guide - pre-release this coming Friday, full release the day after. Buy it here Jonas Gustavsson is starting tonight for the Leafs. Michael Leighton has been fantastic for the Flyers, and Ray Emery is back skating with the team. Speculation has the Flyers waiving Brian Boucher when Emery is back and ready [...]

Happy New Year – 2010

By Dobber Sports|2010-01-01T07:03:08-05:00January 1st, 2010|Hockey Rambling|

Happy New Year! Colorado's Brandon Yip has four points in his last four games. His ice time is going up and it seems to be at the expense of Chris Stewart, who is pointless in two. Keep an eye on Yip, he seems to be a good one for the short term. His ranking [...]

New Year’s Eve

By Dobber Sports|2009-12-31T06:43:31-05:00December 31st, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Happy New Year everyone - suck back a cold one for me tonight! I'll drink one for each of you, or die trying My Puck Daddy article can be found here. Dion Phaneuf could be suspended for his brutal hit on Anze Kopitar. I posted the clip below, as well as Ivanans' reaction. [...]

December 30, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-12-30T05:54:46-05:00December 30th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Nashville has recalled Mike Santorelli to replace the injured Martin Erat. I don't know what Erat's injury is, but I'll keep you posted. Probably not serious. Michal Neuvirth gets the start for the Caps. A lot of chatter in the comments below defending Niitymaki. I had forgotten that he led the team in [...]

December 29, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-12-29T05:28:46-05:00December 29th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Here it is - my Top 10 Fantasy Events of the past decade over at The Hockey News. Mentioned below, Ziggy Palffy and his sudden retirement did indeed crack this list. A must read and a lot of fun to write and research. Gionta had an assist in his return to the Habs lineup. [...]