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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We transform raw box scores into a strategic roadmap, ensuring you never miss a shift in the NHL landscape:

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January 23, 2008

By |2008-01-23T07:13:37-05:00January 23rd, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 The Capitals have claimed Kris Beech for about the 19th time. With Nylander out, he will get a look on the second line ONLY if and when Gordon, Semin and Fleischmann cool off. I don't think they will stick him right in there. He is like an insurance policy. He is more offensively talented than [...]

January 22, 2008

By |2008-01-21T23:30:50-05:00January 21st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Chris Campoli will undergo shoulder surgery Thursday and will be out for the rest of the season. This opens the door for Bergeron to finish the season without being scratched.  The Coyotes did the intelligent thing and signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a three-year $12.75 million extension. He stays were he is and that's a good thing [...]

January 22, 2008

By |2008-01-21T23:30:50-05:00January 21st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Chris Campoli will undergo shoulder surgery Thursday and will be out for the rest of the season. This opens the door for Bergeron to finish the season without being scratched.  The Coyotes did the intelligent thing and signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a three-year $12.75 million extension. He stays were he is and that's a good thing [...]

January 22, 2008

By |2008-01-21T23:30:50-05:00January 21st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Chris Campoli will undergo shoulder surgery Thursday and will be out for the rest of the season. This opens the door for Bergeron to finish the season without being scratched.  The Coyotes did the intelligent thing and signed Ilya Bryzgalov to a three-year $12.75 million extension. He stays were he is and that's a good thing [...]

January 21, 2008

By |2008-01-21T07:18:40-05:00January 21st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Sidney Crosby has been placed on injured reserve. The swelling in his ankle is still too much for proper evaluation, so doctors will look at it tomorrow now. Be prepared for any news ranging from three weeks to 12 weeks, but my money is on that two to eight range. Adam Hall was also placed on [...]

January 21, 2008

By |2008-01-21T07:18:40-05:00January 21st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Sidney Crosby has been placed on injured reserve. The swelling in his ankle is still too much for proper evaluation, so doctors will look at it tomorrow now. Be prepared for any news ranging from three weeks to 12 weeks, but my money is on that two to eight range. Adam Hall was also placed on [...]

January 21, 2008

By |2008-01-21T07:18:40-05:00January 21st, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Sidney Crosby has been placed on injured reserve. The swelling in his ankle is still too much for proper evaluation, so doctors will look at it tomorrow now. Be prepared for any news ranging from three weeks to 12 weeks, but my money is on that two to eight range. Adam Hall was also placed on [...]

January 20, 2008

By |2008-01-20T11:45:25-05:00January 20th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Jose Theodore will start for the eighth straight game today.   In the four games since Gagne's return, Briere has scored three goals and had two assists, while Gagne has scored two and two.  Todd Bertuzzi is still rolling, as he has 20 points in the last 18 games now. Dan Cleary, another streaky player to watch, [...]

January 20, 2008

By |2008-01-20T11:45:25-05:00January 20th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Jose Theodore will start for the eighth straight game today.   In the four games since Gagne's return, Briere has scored three goals and had two assists, while Gagne has scored two and two.  Todd Bertuzzi is still rolling, as he has 20 points in the last 18 games now. Dan Cleary, another streaky player to watch, [...]

January 20, 2008

By |2008-01-20T11:45:25-05:00January 20th, 2008|Hockey Rambling|

 Jose Theodore will start for the eighth straight game today.   In the four games since Gagne's return, Briere has scored three goals and had two assists, while Gagne has scored two and two.  Todd Bertuzzi is still rolling, as he has 20 points in the last 18 games now. Dan Cleary, another streaky player to watch, [...]

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