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 28, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-28T00:13:32-05:00January 28th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Breaking news: Phil Kessel (mono) has been cleared to play and he will be in the lineup. Marc Savard had today off from practice, so it's tough to tell who Kessel will play with. He practiced with Bergeron and Lucic though. As a result of Dan Boyle's injury suffered at the All-Star game (tweaked something [...]

January 27, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-27T09:47:38-05:00January 27th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Stars have sent Fabian Brunnstrom to the AHL today. This is a conditioning assignment, although again TSN painted this picture much blacker than it is (what is with them today?) Patrice Bergeron has been cleared to play and he will lace them up against the Caps. The Rangers have placed Dan Fritsche on waivers. Although [...]

January 26, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-26T07:51:29-05:00January 26th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Kris Versteeg may have a broken pinky finger. He is doubtful for Wednesday. Duncan Keith, however, will be back from his concussion. Milan Lucic will be back in the Boston lineup Tuesday against the Caps Perhaps Patrick Kane's goal at the All-Star Game will snap him out of his 12-game goalless drought. Kane owners can [...]

January 25, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-25T12:07:40-05:00January 25th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Kris Versteeg has stitches on his finger after getting slashed by Keith Tkachuk Wednesday. He may miss Wednesday's game, but likely not beyond that. Zach Bogosian has four points in his last three games - the first four of his career. He could be a 40-point player next year. In the last 16 games, Toronto's Dominic Moore [...]

January 24, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-24T11:34:52-05:00January 24th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Leafs have assigned Nikolai Kulemin and Anton Stralman to the Marlies to get in some ice time during the break. Since returning to the AHL after his NHL stint, Pens' goalie John Curry is 11-3-0. In January, his GAA in the AHL is 2.09 and his SP is .927. He deserves to be Fleury's backup [...]

January 23, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-23T09:45:47-05:00January 23rd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Sergei Gonchar is scheduled to return in about seven weeks, however he is so far ahead of schedule that there are rumors that he could be back in four. The NHLPA has voted unanimously to not reopen the CBA and let it run its course for another two years. NHL teams are pretty liberal with [...]

January 22, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-22T09:55:28-05:00January 22nd, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

The Sens have waived Martin Gerber today. I would think the Isles are candidates to pick him up. If they don't, then clearly they want to tank. I failed to mention this morning, but I assume you already know, that Daniel Briere is undergoing another groin/abdomen surgery. He will be shelved for 2-4 weeks. Hopefully that [...]

January 21, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-21T08:27:29-05:00January 21st, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. According to Aaron Portzline's Blog , Kristian Huselius suffered a cut wrist and will not play tonight. Apparently, his arms were hanging over the boards and it looks as though Rick Nash jumped the boards and his skate cut him. He played with stitches, [...]

January 20, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-20T11:26:58-05:00January 20th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. Pascal Leclaire will undergo surgery on his ankle and will be sidelined until the end of March. Meanwhile Steve Mason is battling back spasms and will miss the Young Stars Game this weekend. Evgeni Artyukhin was given a two-game suspension by the NHL for a [...]

January 19, 2009

By Dobber Sports|2009-01-19T09:54:49-05:00January 19th, 2009|Hockey Rambling|

Dobber's 2009 Midseason Guide is ready for immediate download. BUY NOW. TB claimed d-man Cory Murphy off of re-entry waivers, meaning they will share his salary with Florida. He will man the power play with Steve Eminger and that will set Meszaros and Ranger on the second unit where they belong. The only value that changes [...]