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Fantasy Mailbag: Out of nowhere

Fantasy Mailbag: Out of nowhere

by Darryl Dobbs - March 10, 2010 12:46 PM EST

Who are the top non-NHL free agents? Mike Green for Duncan Keith? Prospect upside? Trade Malkin? And more.
We’re now firmly entrenched in the final quarter of the 2009-10 season: the stretch run. Fantasy deals need to be analyzed and evaluated, with lots on the line.


Fantasy Mailbag: Vinny's value

Fantasy Mailbag: Vinny's value

by Darryl Dobbs - February 24, 2010 12:15 PM EST

'The Dobber' answers readers' questions about player potential and who to keep in roto leagues.
Olympic hockey is in full swing. But the standings in our fantasy leagues have remained the same for more than a week now. That doesn’t stop fantasy owners from talking trade or thinking about roster changes.


Fantasy Mailbag: Buy low, sell high

Fantasy Mailbag: Buy low, sell high

by Darryl Dobbs - February 17, 2010 3:41 PM EST

In the mailbag: Who to keep the rest of the year, Spezza or Koivu?; Time to trade Gaborik and Connolly; and more.
Olympic hockey is in full swing. While we do get to see some elite action, unfortunately this also means the standings in our fantasy leagues are the same today as they were yesterday.


Fantasy Mailbag: Keeping the faith

Fantasy Mailbag: Keeping the faith

by Darryl Dobbs - February 10, 2010 11:53 AM EST

The Dobber answers your questions on who to keep in a keeper league, which KHLers are most likely to return, and more.
Last mailbag before the Olympic break. We’ll be back here again next week during the world tournament to handle any stretch-drive questions.


Fantasy Mailbag: Rank and file

Fantasy Mailbag: Rank and file

by Darryl Dobbs - February 3, 2010 11:15 AM EST

Is Burrows more valuable than Toews? How does Dobber do the player rankings? Top young defenders? And more.
The Olympic break is almost upon us, after which we will be just days away from the trade deadline – in reality as well as in most fantasy leagues.


Fantasy Mailbag: Trading Sid and Ovie

Fantasy Mailbag: Trading Sid and Ovie

by Darryl Dobbs - January 20, 2010 12:10 PM EST

THN.com fantasy expert Darryl Dobbs answers questions about Crosby, Ovechkin, Voracek, Lundqvist, and more.
Mid-season drafts are still taking place and we’re also just a few weeks away from the Olympic break. Let’s get to some letters! Hey Dobber, long-time reader.


Fantasy Mailbag: Giant expectations

Fantasy Mailbag: Giant expectations

by Darryl Dobbs - January 13, 2010 2:05 PM EST

The Dobber answers your questions on Richards vs. Stastny; how long Iginla will be elite for; Luca Caputi and more.
Mid-season drafts are in full swing and we’re also just a few weeks away from the Olympic break. Let’s get to some letters! Who has the better point upside for the future between Mike Richards and Paul Stastny? Also, when do you expect Jarome Iginla's production to start to slow down? John, Ottawa I think Stastny’s upside is about five points higher than Richards, but I’m a little wary of his health.


Fantasy Mailbag: New year evaluations

Fantasy Mailbag: New year evaluations

by Darryl Dobbs - January 6, 2010 12:36 PM EST

In the mailbag: Is Devin Setoguchi worth a roster spot? Will Steve Mason bounce back? Is Mason Raymond for real?
May this be a decade of winning for all of my readers. To kickstart the process, let’s get to the letters! Should I drop Devin Setoguchi? How many points do you expect from him? Alex, New York I’ll say 42 points this season, which is an increase in the second half, but not enough to make him worth a roster spot in most rotisserie leagues.


Fantasy Mailbag: The final countdown

Fantasy Mailbag: The final countdown

by Darryl Dobbs - December 30, 2009 11:05 AM EST

A Ryan Malone payday? Swapping prospects? Weiss vs. Spezza? Rotisserie scoring? Goligoski done? And more.
Here it is, the final Fantasy Mailbag of the decade. Time to look back at some of the best letters of the past few years. Just kidding. Far too many fresh letters to get to, so let’s get at ‘em! I’m in a H2H keeper league with 14 teams.


Fantasy Mailbag: Sleigh full of letters

Fantasy Mailbag: Sleigh full of letters

by Darryl Dobbs - December 23, 2009 12:25 PM EST

Filatov's future?... Horton heats up?... Phaneuf or Edler?... Is Price right?... Starting a farm system?... and more.
The Christmas break is upon us. Fantasy owners may take a short break from actively making moves and decisions, but we’ll never take a break from thinking about our teams – let’s get to some letters.


Fantasy Mailbag: Decisions, decisions

Fantasy Mailbag: Decisions, decisions

by Darryl Dobbs - December 16, 2009 12:05 PM EST

Each transaction can be the difference between winning and losing and The Dobber is here help.
Poolies look at some last minute fantasy hockey deals before hitting the malls to find deals of another sort. Dobber’s got your back – let’s get to some letters! Hey, Darryl, quick question: In a H2H keeper league, straight up Ales Hemsky for Martin Havlat.


Fantasy Mailbag: Slump busting

Fantasy Mailbag: Slump busting

by Darryl Dobbs - December 9, 2009 12:30 PM EST

THN.com's fantasy expert answers questions from readers who are looking to turn things around after early struggles.
Christmas break is fast approaching and then the mid-season drafts are upon us. Let’s get to some letters! Dobber! Long-time reader here.


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