This week's analysis covers the last 10 seasons, 2016-17 to 2025-26, and one question. After seven games, which signals identify a waiver pickup who will be a fantasy starter the rest of the way? The answer is the first power-play unit. Forwards who were not fantasy starters the year before but were on PP1 after [...]
Matthew Schaefer deservingly cracks the top-five, though his extension in two years is going to be a back-breaker for fantasy managers. Ryan Leonard dropped as a result of his extension coming in higher than expected, and a crowded forward core that may also delay the breakout a little. But first - if you haven't already [...]
Hello all and welcome back in for what I’m sure has been a very busy week for you and your league! I had my points pool draft on Tuesday (Edmonton, Washington, Utah, Toronto, Chicago), and my live ESPN draft is tomorrow. You guys, we made it!This is the sixth year we’ve had a points pool, [...]
James Hagens had six goals through two games (including all four of his team’s markers in a 4-3 OT win on Sunday), and is making a real push to immediately knock the $50M man Fraser Minten down to third-line center. He might not be able to put up big numbers right away against actual NHL [...]
The NHL resumes play on Wednesday, but information on teams and players may be sparse to come. A lot of Olympians just returned to North America on Monday, Team USA may be heading to the White House on Tuesday, and some NHL squads are canceling practices or are going to be without key players, so [...]
Welcome back to Forum Buzz, where I peruse the DobberHockey Forums and weigh in on active, heavily debated, or otherwise relevant recent threads, reminding folks just how great a resource the Forums are. Nearly anything might be covered here, other than trades and signings, which usually get their own separate write-ups on the main site [...]
The Jets spread their offensive production across four different players against the Devils in their afternoon clash. Alex Iafallo and Jonathan Toews found the back of the net, Gabriel Vilardi continued his strong season with his 18th, and Tanner Pearson finished it off with the eventual game-winner. Josh Morrissey, who once again quietly drove much [...]
Whether you are scanning the waiver wire for possible additions or scouring the trade market to improve your team, ‘Looking Ahead’ has the information you need. We are looking at Brandon Bussi’s new-found value, whether to trade for Trevor Zegras, Anaheim’s tough upcoming schedule affecting Leo Carlsson and others, and a whole lot more. Let’s [...]
I fully realize that we’re not yet even a month into the 2025-26 season, but it’s time for a poll I run every year around this time, asking you to decide who’ll be the three finalists for the Calder Trophy, awarded to the NHL’s top rookie. Here are the key things to keep in mind [...]
With the rush of fantasy hockey draft season quickly coming to a close, the regular-season marathon is now suddenly upon us. It’s crucial to draft a strong team, but too many managers fall in love with their lineups and sit back after draft day. In reality, winning hockey pools takes much more than stellar drafting; [...]
