For the last 23 years (13 with The Hockey News) Dobber has reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 24th 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 realm [...]
Dobber’s 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Guide is now available in the Dobber Shop! A purchase includes the Guide itself, which features team-by-team overviews, a schedule breakdown, players due for positive and negative regression, long-term projects to invest in, and a whole lot more. Also included with the purchase is an interactive draft list that contains point [...]
Following up on the coverage of the Western Conference Lucas provided yesterday, here are some of the relevant jersey changes in the East: Derek Lalonde will still be donning a suit and tie as he continues his tour of the Atlantic division, joining the Montreal Canadiens as an assistant coach. Habs fans are hoping he [...]
The NHL’s free agency period starts tomorrow, and while teams and players aren’t engaged in talks prior to the official opening of free agency (I type that while winking so hard I give myself a headache), there are usually a lot of key signings fantasy managers need to stay on top of. The team here [...]
The Boston Bruins have acquired winger JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth for a 2026 first-round pick (number 23, which Utah later used to trade to Detroit for goalie Sebastian Cossa) and a 2028 first-round pick (top 10-protected). Peterka finished his one and only season in Utah with 25 goals and 47 points. The point [...]
Injuries, role changes, and new homes have already reshaped a lot of midseason value, and this week is a good snapshot of how quickly things can flip. Darren Raddysh has gone from short-term Victor Hedman replacement to full workload driver on Tampa’s top unit. Josh Norris is back from yet another early injury and immediately [...]
Welcome back to the Wild West. This week we will be looking at two to three players on each Western Conference team who have been settling in with their new teams. The criteria for selection are players who were brought on to the team at some point in the last two seasons that played a [...]
Hi everyone! My name is Lucas Main (@LAM1926 on X) and I will be taking over the Lining Up article this year. Here is my first stab at this, focusing on some of the acquisitions each team from the Western Conference made this offseason. Hope you enjoy! Pacific Division Anaheim Ducks - The Ducks brought [...]
For the last 22 years (13 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 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 [...]
10. John Gibson – Detroit Red Wings John Gibson finally gets a fresh start, landing in Detroit after years of trade rumors. The Red Wings desperately needed stability in net after cycling through five goalies last season, and Gibson brings experience and pedigree to the crease. The upside is still there, as when healthy, Gibson [...]
