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Digging deep

Digging deep

by Darryl Dobbs - October 8, 2008 12:08 PM EDT

The Dobber answers readers' questions on Luongo, Marleau, under-the-radar blueliners, and more.
We are in the final days of fantasy hockey draft season and the mail is still pouring in. Let’s get to some letters! Last year I had Luongo as one of two goalies on my team and was hurt by his time off due to the birth of his child.


Tough decisons

Tough decisons

by Darryl Dobbs - October 1, 2008 2:05 PM EDT

Dobber answers questions on Corey Perry, A-Rad's future, T-Bay's goaltending, Jakub Voracek, Bobby Ryan, and more.
We are now in the heart of fantasy hockey draft season and the mail is pouring in. Let’s get to some letters! I currently have Pascal Leclaire and Niklas Backstrom as my goalies, but was looking to upgrade that position.


Earn your quarter back

Earn your quarter back

by Darryl Dobbs - September 24, 2008 1:51 PM EDT

THN.com's fantasy pool expert answers questions on Pittsburgh's PP and Spezza's point total.
We are now in the heart of fantasy hockey draft season and the mail is pouring in. Let’s get to some letters! Now that Ryan Whitney is going to be out for a while who is going to get his PP time? Bill, Cleveland, Ohio Sergei Gonchar is gone as well, so what we have seen so far is Kris Letang log a ton of minutes and Evgeni Malkin shift back to the point on the power play.


Returning or Finnished?

Returning or Finnished?

by Darryl Dobbs - September 17, 2008 12:00 PM EDT

As you get ready for your pool, Dobber answers on Selanne's future, which Florida goalie to take and other helpful hints.
We are now kicking off the fantasy hockey draft season and the letters are pouring in. As such, Fantasy Mailbag is back to its weekly rotation – so let’s get to some letters! Would you take a flyer (no pun intended) on Simon Gagne this season? With his concussions last year, I'm not sure if he'd be a good pick, or a big risk.


It's drafting season

It's drafting season

by Darryl Dobbs - September 10, 2008 12:34 PM EDT

In this week's mailbag Dobber answers questions to help you pick your team for the upcoming fantasy season.
We are now kicking off “fantasy hockey draft season” and the letters are pouring in. As such, Fantasy Mailbag is back to its weekly rotation – so let’s get to some letters! I'm running a keeper league with NHL salaries and an NHL salary cap, so these moves were all done with an eye on my money.


Bet your bottom dollar

Bet your bottom dollar

by Darryl Dobbs - August 27, 2008 10:42 AM EDT

THN.com's pool expert answers questions on Tanguay vs. Huselius, Chris Clark's status, and cheap defensemen.
It’s that slow time of year when keeper league owners are champing at the bit for some fantasy hockey talk. Let’s get to some letters! What do you think Fredrik Sjostrom's role is going to be on the Rangers this year? They are strong on the left with their off-season signings, they have been strong up the middle since July of last year, but the right side is still fairly weak with Jagr gone.


When it's time to trade

When it's time to trade

by Darryl Dobbs - July 30, 2008 2:31 PM EDT

Is trading Datsyuk a good idea?; Toews or Turris?; Starting into the world of fantasy hockey; and Carter vs. Zherdev.
It’s that slow time of year when keeper league owners are champing at the bit for fantasy hockey talk. Let’s get to some letters.


Break on through

Break on through

by Darryl Dobbs - June 25, 2008 12:03 PM EDT

Who is in line to have a big year next season? What of Jordan Staal? How many can Turris score? Dobber answers these and more.
It’s the “slow” time of year when keeper league owners are champing at the bit for fantasy hockey talk. Let’s get to some letters.


Radulov ready to breakout?

Radulov ready to breakout?

by Darryl Dobbs - May 28, 2008 3:20 PM EDT

Dobber answers questions on Alex the Rad, Linus Klasen, Iginla for Stamkos, and how to draft.
It’s that “slow” time of year where keeper league owners are champing at the bit for some fantasy hockey talk. Let’s get to some letters! Hey Dobber, I'm in a keeper league pool and each year we keep 10 players of 20.


Where does Theodore go?

Where does Theodore go?

by Darryl Dobbs - April 30, 2008 12:05 PM EDT

Dobber answers questions on the Avs goalie, some up-and-comers, and who to keep and who to let go.
It’s that “slow” time of year where keeper league owners are champing at the bit for some fantasy hockey talk. Let’s get to some letters! What do you think is going to happen to Jose Theodore after the playoffs are over? Fred, Guelph, Ont.


Penguin hunting

Penguin hunting

by Darryl Dobbs - April 9, 2008 2:47 PM EDT

Can M-A Fleury stop a first-round upset? What's the best playoff predictor? These questions and more in Dobber's mailbag.
Playoff pool season is upon us, but there are still some keeper league loose ends to tie-up. Let’s get to some letters! With the hot play of Marc-Andre Fleury and all the injuries to key players on the Senators, how do you see Ottawa faring against the Pens? Of course the Pens have to be the favorite, but if there is any upset in the first round it has to be in this series, doesn't it? I just can’t shake the feeling that MAF will let in a soft goal or two and never regain his confidence.


Take your pick

Take your pick

by Darryl Dobbs - April 2, 2008 11:31 AM EDT

Who's geared for playoffs success?... Best prospects?... Richards or Stamkos? All questions found in this week's mailbag.
Playoff pool season is upon us, but there are still some keeper-league loose ends to tie-up first. Let’s get to some letters! Hello Dobber.


Who will win Game 4 of the Kings-Sharks series?




"We're playing the defending champs and you can tell they're not going to beat themselves. That team, just from them going all the way, you can see it over there. There's no panic…You can tell that's a machine over there and we've got to be at our best."

- San Jose's Scott Gomez on the Los Angeles Kings. Los Angeles leads the series 2-1.

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