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February 18 2016

By Paul Zwambag|2016-02-18T14:00:18-05:00February 18th, 2016|Prospects Rambling|

A couple of top prospects are tearing up the NHL, [...]

Rossy’s TRADE DEADLINE Prospect Rambling

By Dean Youngblood|2015-03-02T15:33:06-05:00March 2nd, 2015|Prospects Rambling|

Catching you up on prospects moved or being shopped at [...]

Thursday Prospect Ramblings – January 15, 2015

By Dean Youngblood|2015-07-28T12:54:39-04:00January 15th, 2015|Prospects Rambling|

Connor McDavid is an alright player, David Pastrnak re-energizes the [...]

Jan 13th, 2015

By Austin Wallace|2015-07-28T13:00:20-04:00January 13th, 2015|Prospects Rambling|

Olli Matta is done, but Brett Ritchie, Teemu Pulkkinen and William Nylander are just getting started.

Welcome to another ramblings. I’ll be writing these every week on Mondays, so be sure to stop on by! While you are here, make sure to check out some recent updates (click on the modified date button a couple of times to sort). Our writers are always sending in updates, with a mix of frequency and quality that is unmatched anywhere else on the web.

Has Olli Maatta had the unluckiest year of any 20 year old prospect, ever? Mumps, tumor and shoulder surgery? Come on. Yes, that run of injuries can give you some pause in terms of value, but I think he is actually an excellent buy low right now. With nine points in 20 games this year, while seeing slightly fewer offensive zone starts and better competition and getting 16 even strength minutes and 1.5 PP minutes on a stacked team… Maatta was on pace for an excellent age-20 season.

He has played 97, 85, and 85 games respectively the last three seasons, so durability really isn’t as much of a concern as it seems. If you can snatch him from someone in contention, do it.

Rossy’s Prospect Ramblings

By Dean Youngblood|2015-07-28T12:55:01-04:00November 25th, 2014|Prospects Rambling|

David Pastrnak makes NHL debut, William Nylander injured, Nick Baptiste traded to play with potential future NHL linemate in Erie's Connor McDavid and much, much more.

Tuesday, November 25^th

I sat in the Windsor Spitfires scouts’ room last week prepping my notes for the Sarnia Sting game and just happened to hear a couple of Anaheim Ducks’ scouts talking about an outstanding game #42 had play. “Yup, he’s ready to play in the NHL” said the one scout. After quick research, I came to realize they were speaking about Josh Manson, Anaheim’s 6^th round selection from the 2011 draft. Manson is the son of former NHLer Dave Mason and began his season with the Norfolk Admirals (AHL), where he was expected to spend the season. However, on October 31^st the Ducks quickly changed their plans and he’s been up with the big club ever since. The former Captain of Northwestern University, Josh isn’t quite as nasty as his father was but he is a 6-foot-3 physical defenseman who won’t be easy to win battles against. From a fantasy hockey standpoint, his value lies in the peripheral categories for now but with him earning over 20 minutes per night, he’s bound to add a few points here and there.

Mason is way ahead of schedule for the Ducks

Sticking with the Ducks, William Karlsson and Emerson Etem have been reassigned to Norfolk. The duo just wasn’t finding their way onto the gamesheet as Etem posted two goals and four points in 21 games while Karlsson notched a pair of goals and three points in 16 games. It won’t be the last time we see either of these kids this season but Norfolk might provide an opportunity for them to regain their scoring touch.

Western Conference Prospect Camp Battles (Part 1) & Notes

By Jason Banks|2015-07-28T13:00:25-04:00September 23rd, 2014|Prospects Rambling|

Before we go team by team, let’s talk Ryan [...]

NHL Prospect Camp Ramblings

By Dean Youngblood|2015-07-28T12:55:27-04:00September 15th, 2014|Prospects Rambling|

Monday, September 15th

Buckle up folks and get your bookmarks ready, today’s prospect camp and tournament updates/thoughts are coming in the form of a massive hockey avalanche.

NHL prospect tournaments are in full swing and it’s that time of the year where we start taking down names on players whose hard work in the summer is translating into great things on the ice. In fantasy hockey, any bit of progression (good or bad) news is a chip in your hand.

After attending several junior training camps and even more exhibition games, here are a few names of draftees who may be ready to step into stardom in their respective leagues.

Rossy’s NHL Draft Q & A and Prospect Ramblings

By Dean Youngblood|2014-06-23T15:58:41-04:00June 23rd, 2014|Prospects Rambling|

Monday, June 23^rd

Austin Wallace here:

Today is Draft Day! It is basically another holiday here at DobberProspects, and we can't wait to keep you updated on what gifts await us today!

The Dobber Sports mock draft is finished, all four pages and 8000+ words of it! Give it a read and a comment, a lot of our dedicated scouts writers slaved over each and every pick.

Join Dobber, Brendan and I for a live chat tomorrow, as the draft unfolds.

Buy Dobber's eighth annual Prospects Report here. Includes Mock Draft and nearly 500 prospect profiles. Yep, 500. About 200 more than you'll ever consider for your league - but part of the information is telling you which guys 'not' to go after, right?

We have gone from counting down months to weeks to days and now we are counting down the hours until the 2014 NHL Entry Draft – 105 hours or less.

In this edition of the ramblings, I address questions posted from the DobberHockey Prospect Forum and want to personally thank each and every person who submitted a question. Look for this to become a regular element of my posted ramblings.

Here we go!