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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Leafs take chance on Wallin – July 10, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-10T13:05:30-04:00July 10th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Thrashers have taken back their contract offer to Joel Kwiatkowski. They didn't know that he was already signed in the KHL, so he will honor that agreement. Say hi to Radulov for us! The addition of Paul Mara to the Montreal lineup will mean that PK Subban is looking at a year [...]

July 9, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-09T12:09:38-04:00July 9th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Joe Sakic has retired after 20 seasons. With six 100-point seasons and 11 with 87 or more, fantasy hockey will never forget this Hall of Famer. The Rangers have signed Ales Kotalik to a contract. At best, he'll be on the third line on this rather deep team. Evgeny Grachev will battle he [...]

Chicago fiasco no more – July 8, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-08T12:52:02-04:00July 8th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Sens have traded Alex Auld to the Stars for a sixth round draft pick. This pushes Richard Bachman out of the picture - a Dobber favorite - unless the latter has a monster camp. For more analysis on the deal, our goalie specialist Goldman discusses it here. The Ducks have signed Saku [...]

NHL Signings – July 7, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-07T13:51:10-04:00July 7th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

SHOP is now fixed. DOWNLOADS is now fixed. FORUM sort issue is now fixed. There are bugs still to be worked out on the new DobberHockey. More bugs we are working on are listed below. Dallas has signed Jeff Woywitka to a contract. If they don't re-sign Zubov, he'll get on the second [...]

NHL Arbitration – July 6, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-06T20:48:21-04:00July 6th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Still testing, but making progress. You can use the forum and fiddle around with it. I will be posting a couple of quick and easy features for you. *Note - the "Frozen Pool" section is currently down, but we'll get that up soon ** Note - the "SHOP" page is down, so if you're looking [...]

Fans…Want Kovalev…Back? July 5, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-05T09:36:57-04:00July 5th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

TESTDobberHockey is undergoing tests - today's ramblings, Justin's article and the latest updates for today are currently off during these tests. Please be patient - the forum and the website will be back up shortly. Angus here. Another night to ask me any fantasy hockey-related questions! Cut-off for questions is midnight EST. Check the thread [...]

Big Changes Ahead – July 4, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-04T01:55:32-04:00July 4th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Angus here. Ask me any fantasy hockey questions tonight!!! Check it out here. FORUM back up You may have had a preview of what is in store last night - the new look of our forum and how fast the forum will be working. It temporarily shifted to VBulletin. We flipped it back to the [...]

Thank Goodness Pens are Quiet – July 3, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-03T08:57:41-04:00July 3rd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Regarding the forums (I'll bold it this time, to help slow the emails I'm getting): Patience please. Consider them shut down for a few hours. When they start working again, you will love the speed! Ryan Smyth has been dealt to the Kings for Quincey and Preissing - analysis will be up shortly. Also Ryane [...]

The Fallout… July 2, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-07-02T09:11:43-04:00July 2nd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Carolina has signed Chad Larose to a two-year, $3.4 million contract. I get the feeling that this was to save face over the JBo thing - the Panthers signed Jordan Leopold to a one-year deal. FYI - Radulov's contract is for two more seasons, and in most pool formats I would drop him, yes. Not worth [...]

NHL Free Agency Begins! July 1, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-06-30T19:01:39-04:00June 30th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Dany Heatley will reportedly not make a decision before midnight tonight, further hurting the Senators. I have reserved judgment on this until this point, but...show some mercy Dany! Other minor signings - MTL signs Mathieu Darche, Ottawa signs Mike Brodeur for goaltending depth. Here's an interesting one - Martin St. Pierre signs with Ottawa. I've always [...]