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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November 29, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-29T07:43:31-05:00November 29th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

My thanks again to Pete, who is always on top of this stuff - TJ Hensick has been very hot of late, after starting very slowly in the AHL. The Avs have recalled him and have sent down Brad Richardson. He will be in the lineup tomorrow night and is certainly capable of lighting up [...]

November 28, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-28T08:17:31-05:00November 28th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

Sean Avery will be out for 10-14 days after undergoing arthoscopic wrist surgery tomorrow. The Jackets placed Jiri Novotny on injured reserve with his concussion. This allowed them to recall Tomas Popperle, who can now back up Norrena tomorrow. Braydon Coburn has signed a two year extension worth $2.6 million. Sergei Gonchar's groin injury kept him out of [...]

November 27, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-27T07:59:10-05:00November 27th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

Edmonton line combos: Gagner, Horcoff, Hemsky. Cogliano with Nilsson and Penner. Reasoner with Brodziak and Sanderson. Stoll with Torres and Stortini. Martin Havlat will be back in the lineup tomorrow for Chicago. The over/under on his return to the IR is December 6. Kane, Ruutu and Toews have combined for just three points in their last six [...]

November 26, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-26T08:00:09-05:00November 26th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

I should mention this before I get more emails, forum posts and facebook messages - Nabokov is now the only goalie to start every game this year. I mistakenly said Kipper was the last. Now you can be certain that DobberHockey is always right, cause if I ever get it wrong things are straightened out [...]

November 25, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-25T01:01:35-05:00November 25th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

Marek Zidlicky missed yesterday's contest with a back strain. It was "a minor injury" so do not expect him out for long. Dan Ellis will get in a game during Nashville's three-game road trip that starts Thursday in Ottawa. Given Toronto's luck in facing backup goaltenders this season (it is really quite remarkable - look it [...]

November 24, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-24T10:42:33-05:00November 24th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

SPECTOR is reporting that Teemu Selanne has been seen poking around Sweden, leading to speculation that he could sign to play there this season. Alexander Frolov has been playing through a strained groin lately, but he has now decided that he needs to miss a couple of games to properly heal it. Patrick Elias missed yesterday's contest [...]

November 23, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-22T23:31:49-05:00November 22nd, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

Alfredsson's groin injury will keep him out of the lineup tomorrow and he is listed as day to day. This is something. Alexander Semin did not travel with the team to Philly. He re-injured his ankle in practice yesterday and is officially listed as day-to-day. He has come back from this three times now, only to [...]

November 22, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-22T07:43:11-05:00November 22nd, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

DobberHockey's Russ Miller (aka 'The Comish') made an interesting find - Steve Downie's suspension is over in the AHL, however in the NHL he still has three games to serve. The Flyers have been recalling him and sending him down all season, eating away at the suspension, but only recalled him for 17 of their [...]

November 21, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-21T08:03:08-05:00November 21st, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

I don't know if you noticed, but I have a new feature at The Hockey News. My Wed article has been moved to Fridays and my new feature every Wednesday is now the Fantasy Mailbag. Check out this week's edition here. Maxime Talbot will miss at least the next three games with a high ankle [...]

November 20, 2007

By Dobber Sports|2007-11-20T08:18:40-05:00November 20th, 2007|Hockey Rambling|

The Ducks have signed Getzlaf to a five-year contract extension reportedly worth $26 million. Tuukka Rask will get his first career NHL start tonight against Toronto. John McDonough has quit his post as president of the Chicago Cubs and has been signed as the new president of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Coyotes placed Alex Auld on waivers yesterday. [...]