*** Let's not preface this too much - Elias Pettersson ran away with the Calder race immediately. He has been scoring highlight-reel goals since the beginning of the season, is carrying a team with almost no other offensive presence, and he just doesn't stop. He's up to 57 points in 57 games at the time of [...]
*** There's one topic on everyone's mind and its the NHL Trade Deadline (and, of course, the fantasy hockey trade deadline soon after). So let's get into it. There have already been several prospects moved in the last few days, and here are their DobberProspects profiles: To Ottawa: Vitali Abramov Jonathan Davidsson Both [...]
*** The rumors are out there that Puljujarvi's time in Edmonton may be coming to an end. The team has been disappointed in his performance over the last couple seasons, and are under immense pressure to make the playoffs this season. He has value, therefore the high-pedigree 20-year-old is now trade bait. We [...]
image courtesy of NHL.com *** As one of the most important pro development leagues, its always a good idea to check on the AHL, and who has been impressing lately. Last month, our own Pat Quinn rambled about some players that deserved a shot from their GMs and coaches. In a similar but less [...]
image courtesy of PucksandPitchforks *** Last year, DobberPropsects veteran Joel Henderson wrote this piece about the value of 2nd round picks at the trade deadline. We all know that the big names on the market will likely fetch 1st-rounders, but teams looking for a little depth without breaking the bank are more easily parted [...]
image courtesy of IIHF.com *** Draft junkies are spoiled each winter, with the World Junior A Challenge and World Juniors stealing many eyes for a few weeks each year. But, like every IIHF level, the top World Junior tournament isn’t the only major U20 event that takes place during the coldest time of the [...]
*** When prospects don't capitalize on their first chance at an NHL gig, no big deal. Blow a second chance? They'd better keep producing in the minors. Fail to make good on NHL time after that? The waiver wire looms. These days we see waiver news more for salary cap purposes than anything, [...]
*** Last week, the DobberHockey team released the annual Mid-Season Guide. This is an essential tool for gaining a tactical edge in the second half of the fantasy season, including info on schedules, historical risers and fallers, stats on who is under-and over-performing, and of course - profiles on prospects likely to receive call-ups. [...]
image courtesy of Yle *** That's a wrap! Team Finland are the 2019 WJC Champions. Hopefully our Canadian readers didn't quit following the tournament early after their unfortunate early exit, and our American readers aren't too emotionally snuffed after that fantastic finish. Here's a quick fantasy takeaway from the tourney: Official Players of [...]
image courtesy of NESN *** Around this time last year, I wrote a Ramblings looking at whether players from different leagues dropped off at different rates in the 2nd half of the NHL season (click anywhere here to read it). The conclusions weren't definitive, but: Prospects coming from the AHL more consistently improved [...]
