Now that the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs have ended, and the Pittsburgh Penguins have been crowned champions, lets take a closer look at some under the radar prospects who performed well along the way. Also, stick tap to the Grand Rapids Griffins who closed out the Syracuse Crunch to win the 2017 Calder Cup [...]
Which teams actually have the goods to make the league's nastiest moves? *** Every year, some of the most intriguing off-season rumors involve offer sheets. We're only a few years removed from a top defenceman in Dougie Hamilton getting traded because of the risk of one. Cornerstone players like Ryan O'Reilly see their relationships change [...]
Have a contract year like Viktor Arvidsson had for the Predators and you'll be celebrating like this, too. Pro hockey players are judged by their performances every season, month, week, game and shift. Scrutiny intensifies, especially from GMs, during contract years. With free agency looming, a strong season could be the deciding factor that [...]
Here we are, a mere three games away from crowning a Stanley Cup champion and the completion of another terrific NHL season. The disappointment of 29 NHL teams will quickly be replaced by the hope that comes with beginning anew. The NHL Entry Draft is the first and often largest step in that growing hopefulness. [...]
It is Prospect and draft guide season! The DobberProspects team is proud to release the 11th annual edition of the DobberHockey Fantasy Prospect Report. This is only my second time contributing to the guide and this time I contributed all the draft eligible profiles and charts and rankings. If you have purchased the guide in [...]
The mystifying Matt Puempel did himself no favours by virtually vanishing during his contract year. As if they’re not busy enough preparing for the annual entry draft and an expansion draft, 30 NHL general managers must also consider which of their free agents they wish to re-sign, and for how much. While older players [...]
With the conclusion of the Memorial Cup the junior hockey season has officially ended, and now all eyes shift towards the NHL Scouting Combine and the NHL draft. Congratulations to the host team the Windsor Spitfires on winning their third Memorial Cup title, and full value for their win beating three league champions including the [...]
Apologies for no ramblings lately, as we have been shifting things over to the new server. There will be plenty of updates coming your way this week, so be on the lookout. While we were gone, the 2017 Memorial Cup has been in full swing, starting last Friday, and will culminate with the Championship game [...]
Looking at some 2016-17 CHL league champions in this Sunday Ramblings... *** Two-of-three Canadian major Junior league playoffs have come to an end and team's have earned the titles of the best in their region. Our own Kevin LeBlanc Rambled earlier this week with some updates from every series - now let's take a look [...]
Excelling in spite of Asperger Syndrome and ADHD, Swedish goalie Linus Soderstrom signed an entry-level NHL contract this week with the New York Islanders. A contract inked by New York Islanders’ puck-stopping prospect Linus Söderström highlighted a smattering of signings this week by NHL teams. Oh, and by the way, Erik Karlsson signed with [...]
