Hockey Rambling

The Islanders are reportedly interested in signing Jason Allison. Stay tuned for that one.  Apparently, one year ago David Vyborny signed a two-year contract and made it clear that it would be his last in the NHL, as he wanted to return to the Czech Republic so his son could know more about where he came [...]

Jakub Voracek has signed an entry-level contract with the Blue Jackets. I don't see him making the team this year, but next year looks promising. Reports out of Sweden are saying that Forsberg was back on the ice yesterday playing in a charity game in which he got two goals and three assists. The report is [...]

My prediction was correct, the Ducks decided to pass on Penner and take the picks. Penner is now an Oiler. He will be their first-line left winger, but I still don't see 60 from him this year...but he'll be a lot closer. The Rangers signed prospect Artem Anisimov to an entry level deal. The #64-ranked prospect [...]

Dobber's Fantasy Hockey Guides have been emailed out. Enjoy! Sean Avery's decision has finally come down. $1.9 million.  Those that missed yesterday's announcement re: the DobberHockey Expert League, it is in the Forum under "Site Announcements"  Still nothing on the Sean Avery arbitration ruling. Montreal rearguard Pavel Valentenko had an impressive development camp. He will spend two years in [...]

Marcel Hossa has avoided arbitration and signed a deal with the Rangers. Still waiting on the Avery decision...Hossa had a strong couple of weeks on Jagr's line before he hurt his knee. I don't see him getting an opportunity there again, but then again - that's why they're called "dark horses".  The Sens have signed [...]

Just a reminder - make sure your Paypal email address is a current one when you make your purchase. I've just had another email bounce back when I tried to send the prospects report.  In the salary arbitration brief submitted by the Rangers, the team called Sean Avery a "detriment to the team" in that [...]

The Habs have avoided arbitration by signing Michael Ryder to a contract. It is a one-year deal.  Final roster is set for the Expert Division of the DobberHockey Expert League. See 'Announcements for the complete list.  Tomas Fleischmann, Jakub Klepis and John Erskine are the unsigned Caps. Negotiations are ongoing with all three of them.  The Habs have [...]

Petr Kalus has made an impact in the Wild's development camp. If I were a betting man, I would say he is a lock to make the team this year. Jamie Lundmark has signed with Moscow Dynamo of the RSL. Every time he seemed to get going over the last two seasons he would be interrupted [...]

I misunderstood - I will be on 106.7 The Drive on Sunday between 8 and 9 am Alberta time. They do not have an Internet feed, so only the Alberta readers can hear it. I may have a link to the show later on Sunday or Monday.  Just a reminder that I will be on BIG105 [...]

The Oilers have signed Dustin Penner to an offer sheet worth $21.5 million for five years. I know they have money to throw around, but now they're just doing it for the fun of it. He is not a four million dollar player. If Anaheim matches and Niedermayer does not retire, they will be over [...]