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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Fantasy Hockey News – April 08, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-08T07:35:27-04:00April 8th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Edmonton prospect Linus Omark has signed to play in the KHL next campaign. He apparently wanted a guaranteed contract from the Oilers for max dollars and they were not interested. Omark is ranked 167 on my prospect list, but would [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – April 07, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-07T08:42:23-04:00April 7th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. If anyone knows of a website that can run a live playoff draft (similar to Yahoo! in September) please email me so I can help others who are desperate for the information. Small and large business owners - check out the [...]

Fantasy Hockey Rambling – April 06, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-06T07:47:42-04:00April 6th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Massive hit to the Habs - Mat Schneider will have season ending surgery and Andrei Markov will miss about three weeks (or most of the first round). Brisebois will see some PP now, as will Komisarek and Hamrlik. Phil Kessel [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – April 05, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-05T10:56:09-04:00April 5th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Patrick Sharp left Friday's game after colliding with Pekka Rinne. He will miss at least two more contests, but the injury is said to not be serious. TSN is reporting that Linus Omark is posturing to play in the KHL [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – April 04, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-04T09:14:18-04:00April 4th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Claude Giroux has seven points in his last three games. He has 21 points in his last 24 games, making him an excellent candidate for 65 points next season and a very strong dark horse for your playoff pool. Johan Franzen [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – April 03, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-03T09:04:57-04:00April 3rd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Tim Thomas has signed a three-year contract extension worth $5.2 per year, according to the Boston Globe. I can see Thomas as the No.1 next year with Tuukka Rask backing him up. The year after that, I can see more [...]

Fantasy Hockey Rambling – April 02, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-02T09:25:56-04:00April 2nd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Vincent Lecavalier will undergo surgery on his wrist tomorrow and is out for the season. He played with this injury all year and one can imagine that that is the reason for a poor campaign. He is an excellent [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – April Fool!!!

By Dobber Sports|2009-04-01T08:27:18-04:00April 1st, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. Sam Gagner has 17 points in his last 15 contests. The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed 6'3", 205-pound left wing James van Riemsdyk to a multiyear entry-level contract beginning with the 2009-10 season. JVR will get a long [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – March 31, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-03-31T08:55:26-04:00March 31st, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. I have room for about five more questions in my Hockey News mailbag (posted tomorrow), so if you go to THN.com fantasy section and ask a question, if it's before say 5pm ET I will probably be able to get [...]

Fantasy Hockey Ramble – March 30, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-03-30T07:41:52-04:00March 30th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

For details on how to pick up my fourth annual Interactive Playoff Draft List, click here. I have to say, I'm truly surprised by the latest poll. The hype machine was really in overdrive on Steve Mason back in January, but I would have thought it had cooled by now. First of all, Tim Thomas [...]