We’re back with Part 2 of our power-play quarterback series, taking a closer look at the defensemen expected to run each team's man advantage heading into the season. For fantasy managers, power-play deployment can often be the difference between a breakout season and a disappointing one, making these roles some of the most important to [...]
Every Sunday, we share 21 Fantasy Rambles from our writers at DobberHockey. These thoughts are curated from the past week's ‘Daily Ramblings’. Writers/Editors: Ian Gooding, Michael Clifford, Alexander MacLean, Puneet Sharma, and Dobber ___ 1. Fantasy Hockey Implications of the Ducks Matching Leo Carlsson's Offer Sheet From a fantasy perspective, Anaheim matching the offer sheet [...]
With a lack of news stories happening recently (everyone watching the World Cup?) let’s take a look at some of the more interesting top Frozen Tools searched players over the past week. Adam Fantilli Now that the Ducks have matched Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet, the Flyers may consider targeting another young center with all of [...]
The 2026 NHL Draftees are in! Here are the top forward prospects to own in your points-only dynasty leagues - July edition! But first, pick up your copy of the 21st annual Fantasy Prospects Report! Available for immediate download at dobbersports.com Click any name to be taken to the player's DobberProspects scouting profile and dig [...]
Every year, dynasty managers fall into the same trap. We evaluate prospects almost exclusively through a fantasy lens. Goals, assists, power-play deployment, and point projections dominate the conversation. Those things matter for our leagues, but they don't always determine who becomes the better NHL player. NHL organizations value a much broader skill set. Defensive responsibility, [...]
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 [...]
This week we are going to do a quick survey around the league to take stock of the impacts of all the player movement we have seen this summer. With a slim free agent class, general managers have definitely been exploring a variety of options to improve their teams. The results have certainly meant an [...]
Picture two 31-year-olds, both coming off 55-point seasons, both available at the same keeper price. One is a winger and one is a defenseman. A dataset of every NHL season since 1917 says that choice isn't close, but the reason is different from the one you usually hear, and getting it right means walking past [...]
Leo Carlsson will not be a Philadelphia Flyer as Elliotte Friedman reported that the Anaheim Ducks matched the 5-year, $18-million AAV contract on Thursday. This contract makes him the highest paid player on a per-season basis, and will carry him right until free agency. This is a pretty brutal deal for cap league fantasy managers [...]
Welcome back, everyone! I hope that all my buddies up north had an enjoyable and safe Canada Day and same goes for everyone here with me in the States for the Fourth of July. Last week, I speculated that: Zach Werenski would remain with the Columbus Blue Jackets, which for better or worse for fantasy [...]
