Hockey Rambling

Several sources indicate that the Leafs have signed Simon Gamache. No further details, but I would assume it is a two-way deal and this is a minor deal. However, if I were GM (Dobber for GM!), I would insist that he plays 18 minutes a game for 10 games on the top line. I would [...]

I noticed a couple of fantasy sites have outlined the NHL award winners. If you want me to do that, flip me an email...otherwise I will just assume you know them all.  Now that Columbus has a new GM, word out of the organization is that Zherdev may be pushing for a trade. Since the [...]

The Hamilton Predators! Wow - that would sure teach the Leafs some lessons... Unbelievable - the Flames have hired Mike Keenan as their head coach. Funny how all the Playfair talk had died off and Keenan was snug in his European job...and now this. I'm not sure I would be so interested in Kristian Huselius now. [...]

Florida gave Bryan Allen a five year deal for nearly three million per year. He's the one defensive, hard hitting rearguard on a team seemingly full of offensive ones. Still...that's a lot of coin.  The Boston Bruins have re-signed rearguard Andrew Alberts. He should be good for 140 PIMs this season. After playing in the Czech [...]

"How to Start a Keeper League" Version #4 is (finally) up. Click the 'starting a pool' link to check it out.  I just posted this on the forum, but thought i would explain for all to see, in case some people don't understand why Toronto and Sundin agreed to a one-year deal: Sundin was only scheduled [...]

Thillen19, the winner of Dobber's Playoff Pool - please contact me (dobber at dobberhockey dot com) . You have won the Ultimate Fantasy Pack - free. That's the Fantasy Prospect Report, the 2007-08 Pool Guide, the 2008 Midseason Guide and the 2008 Interactive Playoff Draft List.  Tampa signed Nick Tarnasky to a three year contract and [...]

Thillen19, the winner of Dobber's Playoff Pool - please contact me (dobber at dobberhockey dot com) . You have won the Ultimate Fantasy Pack - free. That's the Fantasy Prospect Report, the 2007-08 Pool Guide, the 2008 Midseason Guide and the 2008 Interactive Playoff Draft List.  Tampa signed Nick Tarnasky to a three year contract and [...]

If the Florida Panthers fail to acquire Vesa Toskala or Manny Fernandez, it looks like they will re-sign Eddie Belfour for another year. The Panthers are also looking at bringing in a second-liner type of free agent such as Scott Hartnell, Viktor Kozlov, Todd White, or Scott Walker. The Philadelphia Inquirer is spectulating that the Sharks [...]

If the Florida Panthers fail to acquire Vesa Toskala or Manny Fernandez, it looks like they will re-sign Eddie Belfour for another year. The Panthers are also looking at bringing in a second-liner type of free agent such as Scott Hartnell, Viktor Kozlov, Todd White, or Scott Walker. The Philadelphia Inquirer is spectulating that the Sharks [...]

Ottawa fans should thank their lucky stars they have Eugene Melnyk as an owner. A man after my own heart - owning a team for the love of the game and not caring if he loses money on them. If you're a billionaire...who cares if you lose $10 million? I'm just throwing numbers out there [...]