Memorial Cup Preview
The Memorial Cup is here, and the battle for junior hockey’s holy grail begins Friday night in Kelowna. There are plenty of storylines to dig into from first time appearances on the back of incredible [...]
May WHL Report: Everett’s Dominance Defines the Playoffs
Everett’s Dominance Defines the 2025-26 WHL Playoffs. The 2025-26 Western Hockey League playoffs didn’t unfold so much as they were taken over. From the first puck drop of Round one to the final horn of [...]
November SHL Report: 2026 Draft Eligibles
It’s come up to that time of year where I’ve seen enough of the upcoming draft class that I’m beginning to understand the players and get excited to talk about them. This year's class out of the SHL is a pretty fun one, with some standout high-potential players at the [...]
November AHL Report: Risers and Fallers
Prospects in the AHL are giving hockey fans a lot to be excited about. The number of rookies and young players making noise this season is unlike anything in recent memory. This report highlights a few of the loudest prospects in the league. Many others could have made the list, [...]
November QMJHL Report: Hot Starts and Stashes
Every season presents a different set of challenges for fantasy managers. From rebuilders to contenders, mining talent beyond the opening rounds of your prospect drafts are vital to building a long window of success. You can use those players in your lineups one day or you can use them as [...]
November WHL Report: Penticton Vees’ WHL Debut Sets a New Expansion Standard
History The Penticton Vees' entry into the WHL marks the culmination of one of the most decorated junior A hockey legacies in Canadian history. Founded in 1961, the Vees established themselves as a cornerstone franchise in what would become the British Columbia Hockey League, creating a tradition of excellence that [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Round Two Winner and Losers – Part 1
The first round of the NHL Entry Draft is where most of the top talent goes. Day two, though, reveals how teams actually draft. Some swing on hidden gems. Others look to raise their floor [...]
Prospect Ramblings: Round 1 Winners and Losers
Welcome to the Prospect Ramblings or welcome back. Today I am going over some winners and losers for the NHL Draft, and the draft day(s) in general. I wanted to keep it more in the [...]
Austin Kelly’s 2025 Draft Rankings
While Austin joined our scouting team mid-way through the season, he's had a lot to add since becoming a part of our group. Below you'll find Austin's top 100 for the 2025 NHL Draft, one [...]
Anni Karvinen’s Final 2025 Draft Ranking
Even though my work this season at Dobber has focused mainly on skaters playing in the USA and Finland (big sigh), I’ve put together a final ranking that reflects my opinion on the top players [...]
Whittaker Heart’s Final 2025 Rankings
Whittaker Heart began the year as our North American Crossover Scout and, as a result, has spent a long time pondering over a breadth of Draft-Eligible prospects this season. Below, you'll find his top 64, [...]
David Saad’s Final 2025 Draft Rankings
Welcome back everyone! This one’s been a very long time coming and I cannot begin to emphasize how much relief this draft year’s conclusion has brought me (more on that later) but as I look [...]
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On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Atlantic Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
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On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Metro Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]
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On this episode: Pat is joined by Ben to discuss prospects in the Central Division who have a chance to make the roster to start, have cups of coffee, or may be up after the trade deadline. This talk is to help fantasy hockey GMs decide on prospects to add, watch or invest in for […]