For this week, we are going to look at some skaters and goalies in the AHL who have had good starts to 2025-26. I’m going to focus on players under the age of 25 who were highly-touted prospects, but will make note of any veterans or late-round pick prospects who might deserve a look in [...]
The NHL’s heavyweight scene is constantly evolving. Given the excruciating demands of life as an NHL enforcer, few manage to stick around long enough to become part of the league’s folklore. However, this year’s heavyweight list features a unique blend of veterans who have carried the mantle for years and newcomers who are quickly building [...]
Buffalo wrapped up their week with an early afternoon tilt against Carolina, and they handled it with the kind of structure and confidence we have not always seen from them this season. Since Nov. 15, the Sabres have quietly built some momentum, winning three of four games. Toss this one onto the win column, and [...]
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. Because I play DFS nearly every day, I am constantly going through a lot of data both at the team [...]
After a slow start, Adam Fantilli is justifying why he was a popular sleeper pick in fantasy drafts. With his goal on Saturday, Fantilli now has seven goals in his last eight games and 12 points over his last 11 games. This after he started the season with just two goals and five points over [...]
Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the growth of prospects as they develop, break through, and push toward NHL impact. The 2022 NHL Draft class has already produced some full-time contributors, but a large portion of its first-round talent is still finding its footing. For fantasy managers, this group is especially intriguing. Most [...]
To say the NHL is buzzing right now would be an egregious understatement. It’s a young man’s game and with three of the top-five scorers barely at the legal drinking age, it’s go-time for run-and-gun offensive play resulting in nightly high-paced, frenetic-style matchups that are sure to be on full display once again this evening. [...]
Connor Hellebuyck is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, as he will undergo a minor arthroscopic knee procedure. The timeline should make Hellebuyck available in January, about a month before the Olympics start. After starting in the 4 Nations last season, Hellebuyck has the inside track to be the starting goalie for the USA [...]
This week’s list leans toward players whose roles have opened up in very real, very actionable ways. Whether it’s a defenseman stepping into heavy minutes because of an injury above him, a winger returning to a premium spot on an elite line, or a young forward carving out a stable place in the top six, [...]
Welcome back to another edition of Looking Ahead! With the NHL season reaching the quarter-mark, it means that fantasy managers need to make some firm decisions about their rosters. Whether you are scanning the waiver wire for possible additions, or scouring the trade market, we have the information you need. Managers, let’s take a spin [...]
