For the last 23 years (13 with The Hockey News) DobberHockey has reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 24th annual review will appear here on DobberHockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, but in the realm of [...]
The rumoured reunion has come to fruition as the Chicago Blackhawks announced they have signed winger Patrick Kane. Ben Pope reports that the deal is for two years with an average annual value of $8-million. Kane posted 16 goals, 57 points, and 169 shots in 67 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season and [...]
The focus today will be on two major news stories from the past week and what they could mean in fantasy leagues going forward. Fantasy Hockey Implications of the Ducks Matching Leo Carlsson’s Offer Sheet From a fantasy perspective, Anaheim matching the offer sheet for Carlsson is a major win for anyone invested in him [...]
It was quite the Tuesday as we saw the Edmonton Oilers finally hire Mike Babcock to be their next Head Coach, and a slew of significant trades with Simon Nemec being shipped to the Calgary Flames (wrote about that here), the Ottawa Senators replacing Brady Tkachuk with William Eklund (wrote about there here), and the [...]
Welcome back to Puck Picks! Each Thursday, I’ll be breaking down some of my favorite NHL bets. The goal of Puck Picks isn’t just to share picks, but to explain the why behind them, helping you recognize similar value spots on your own throughout the season. I’ll be tracking every pick transparently in this column, [...]
For the last 22 years (12 with The Hockey News), Dobber has reviewed each team from a fantasy hockey standpoint and graded them. The 23rd annual review will appear here on Dobber Hockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, but in the [...]
Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times is here to report on the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Chicago Blackhawks have finished their coaching search and have landed on former Detroit bench boss Jeff Blashill. Blashill was let go by the Red Wings after the 2021-22 season but is returning to head coaching duties with the Blackhawks being not very far off from where the Red Wings of the late 2010s found [...]
The NHL’s evolving landscape creates more opportunities for rising stars, especially with the signing of Entry-Level Contracts (ELCs), signaling teams’ commitment to future talent. For fantasy managers, these signings offer more than just headlines: they reveal team direction and player potential. Whether joining a playoff contender or a rebuilding squad with increased ice time, these [...]
The Florida Panthers have acquired defenseman Seth Jones and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Chicago Blackhawks for goalie Spencer Knight and a 2026 first-round pick. The Blackhawks also retain $2.5 million on Jones for the next five seasons. The pick slides to 2027 if Florida does not have a 2026 first-round pick. The Panthers [...]
