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 27, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-27T07:55:48-05:00February 27th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

I have the player and d-man rankings up early. Please note, because the deadline is into March this year, I will redo these rankings on Thursday March 5. The Habs claimed Glen Metropolit off of waivers. No fantasy significance. The Canucks claimed Vaananen. Dallas WILL put Sean Avery on re-entry waivers Monday and Sportsnet is reporting [...]

February 26, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-26T07:57:44-05:00February 26th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Site was down for two hours - we worked on it the entire time, not exactly sure what the problem was but I will post when I know more. Ryan Whitney has been traded - full breakdown on the homepage. The Sens have recalled Martin Gerber, putting him through re-entry waivers. Perhaps Buffalo bit? Pavol Demitra [...]

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February 25, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-25T07:32:56-05:00February 25th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Rangers have picked up Mark Bell from re-entry waivers. Right now, his value would lie in penalty minutes. Seeing as they are already rotating Prucha, Dawes and Voros in and out of the lineup, unless something changes Bell will be a fourth man in that rotation. A celebration of the greatest forum member in [...]

February 24, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-24T09:14:20-05:00February 24th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Paul Stastny has been activated and will make his return tonight. Michael Ryder will return to the Boston lineup tonight. DOBBER NATION radio show - out on Thursday. Andrew Walker's guests: ESPN's John Buccigross talks about some deadline moves, Dobber talks about the situation in PIT and NYR and what it means to your fantasy [...]

February 23, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-23T07:50:56-05:00February 23rd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

With Torts in NY, do you really see Sean Avery going there? Can Torts put up with Avery? I'm thinking... nope. Don't forget to check out DobberBaseball for your summer fantasy fix. The guide is a steal at $3.99! It looks as if John Tortorella will be the next head coach of the Rangers, per TSN. He [...]

February 21, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-22T10:57:29-05:00February 22nd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Nik Zherdev has just 10 points in his last 20 contests. Niklas Kronwall has 20 points in his last 20 games. That beats Lidstrom in that span (16 points) and Rafalski (19). Snap up Patrick Lalime. Ryan Miller has a high-ankle sprain and I figure he will miss March. If you lose out on the race [...]

February 21, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-21T11:05:50-05:00February 21st, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Columbus has claimed Chris Gratton off of re-entry waivers from Tampa Bay. An update in the Tennessean on Alexander Radulov during an interview with Bettman: Alexander Radulov. Russia's Continental Hockey League has refused neutral-site arbitration regarding the talented forward, who left the Predators for Russia last summer despite having a year left on his NHL contract. [...]

February 20, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-20T07:48:57-05:00February 20th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

According to Ansar Khan's latest , "the Wings recalled goaltender Jimmy Howard from Grand Rapids. Howard will back-up Ty Conklin for tonight's game against Anaheim and then make his first start of the season for Detroit Saturday in Minnesota. Chris Osgood will not dress for at least the next two games, as the team wants [...]

February 19, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-19T07:48:21-05:00February 19th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Sorry, Auld didn't start three straight - he started two and came on in relief in the other one. Still, his numbers in those three games: 2-0-1, 1.07 and 0.956. He goes on these hot streaks and if the Sens were smart they would ride him for the 5-7 games or so that he stays [...]

February 18, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-02-18T10:32:24-05:00February 18th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Save of the year? Kipper on Wellwood - clip posted below. Puck Daddy has a great interview up today with Pavel Datsyuk. He has been on fire with the Russian interviews lately. Check out part one here , and part two here . Martin Havlat - 54 games without an injury. Another 28 games and I'll [...]