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Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Chinakhov, Werenski/Mateychuk, Regenda, McDavid, Schaefer, Matthews, D. Toews, Stamkos, Minten, Willander, Hronek, and much more in here today.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 2d

Ramblings: Raddysh Still On Fire, Wilson Injured, Struggling Binnington Records Shutout (Jan 4)

With two assists on Saturday, Sidney Crosby now has a six-game point streak where he has 10 points over that span. Crosby is also a plus-2 in each of his last four games. Want to know why the Penguins are better than you thought they would be? Sid the Kid is still there, and he [...]

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January 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Seth Jones injury, Carter Hart, Jake DeBrusk, Linus Karlsson, Danila Yurov, Anthony Mantha, Chris Kreider, and more...

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 3d

Ramblings: Zibanejad Shines in Winter Classic, Eichel Returns, World Junior Quarterfinals (Jan 3)

Miami’s LoanDepot Park was the setting for this year’s Winter Classic, but the game was all New York Rangers. The Blueshirts (but wearing white jerseys for this game) skated to a 5-1 win over the hometown Panthers on Friday. Mika Zibanejad had a Winter Classic to remember, scoring a hat trick while adding two assists [...]

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January 3, 2026 at 4:22 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Rittich, Bussi, Buchnevich, Chernyshov, Malinski, and more

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 9d

Ramblings: Matthews Rebounds, Nylander Leaves Game, World Juniors Day 2 (Dec 28)

Auston Matthews’ statline on Saturday finally resembled that of a stud: 1 G, 2 A, +2, 9 SOG. When Dobber asked on X which player would you never draft again, I noticed a few Matthews responses. It’s only one game, but perhaps a few days of rest in a condensed schedule went a long way. [...]

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December 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Frondell and Parekh stood out in Day 1 of the World Juniors. I discuss them today.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 10d

Ramblings: World Juniors Begin, Weekend Adds – Finnie, Leonard, and more (Dec 27)

The World Juniors kicked off on Boxing Day, just as they do every year. For at least a day, they don’t need to compete with the NHL, which is on the last day of its three-day holiday break. Since I have the space today, I’ll share some of my observations of the WJC games played [...]

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December 27, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

I went heavier than normal on the prospects and replacements today, mainly because of injuries to regulars. Those players include Barkey, John Leonard, Ryan Greene, Berggren, Stenberg, Ohgren, Fowler (pictured), and Nadeau.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 16d

Ramblings: Nazar Out Four Weeks, Miller Injured, Fowler Shutout, Other Injury Replacements and Prospects (Dec 21)

The high injury total from the condensed schedule has resulted in more prospects and faces in new places taking more prominent roles than they normally would. You’ll see a few of those players in today’s Ramblings. Denver Barkey had an impressive NHL debut, finishing with two assists in 15:18 while playing on a line with [...]

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December 21, 2025 at 6:54 AM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Sherwood, Andersen, Burns, Markstrom, Ducks scoring decline, weekend adds/drops, and more

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 17d

Ramblings: Jarry on IR, Danault and Marchment Traded, Demko Shining, Jarvis Injured (Dec 20)

Just one week after being acquired by Edmonton from Pittsburgh, Tristan Jarry has been placed on injured reserve while he undergoes further evaluation for a lower-body injury. In the meantime, Connor Ingram has been recalled from the AHL. Ingram has an .856 SV% in the AHL after 11 appearances, so I wouldn’t bank on him [...]

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December 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Updated rankings for December. MacKinnon and McDavid 1-2 again.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 21d

Top 100 Roto Rankings: December 2025

Two months into the season, we now have a better idea of what to expect from many players going forward. However, the rankings are always in a state of flux, not just because player values constantly change but also because of an increasing number of injuries. The stat categories for the Roto Rankings are as [...]

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December 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Johansson, Faber, Klingberg, J.T. Miller, Gibson, Kuemper, and more...

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 23d

Ramblings: Hellebuyck Returns, Jarry Makes Oilers Debut, Sharks Deliver Eventful Comeback (Dec 14)

The morning after I listed Simon Nemec as a potential weekend add, he was declared out for both of the Devils’ weekend games. Sorry about that. The Devils are dealing with a rash of injuries and absences at the moment, as Jack Hughes, Timo Meier, Arseny Gritsyuk, and Brett Pesce (among others) also missed Saturday’s [...]

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December 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM

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Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

December update coming in a few days. I've barely started on it, so jump in with your players to ⬆️ and ⬇️.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 15

Top 100 Roto Rankings: November 2025

With one month of the season now in the books, many players have moved either up or down from their preseason rank. On top of that, injuries and other absences longer than a week have pulled more players out of the top 100. All of this is to say that the deck has been reshuffled [...]

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December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM

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Dobber

@dobberhockey.bsky.social

Ramblings: Trades to Talk About – Quinn Hughes to Minny, Oilers/Penguins Goalie Swap; Bedard Injured (Dec 13)

The purpose of Friday afternoon news drops is to try to push through major (bad) news at a time when very few people might be paying attention. However, Friday afternoon’s trade definitely rocked the hockey world. The Quinn Hughes trade rumors had ramped up over the past week to the point where a deal this [...]

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December 13, 2025 at 6:11 AM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Sucks for Canucks fans that this day had to come. They weren't going to win this trade. But the Canucks couldn't get much better of a return with the upside of these young players. Only time will tell how this franchise-shifting deal turns out.

Anyway, here's the Fantasy Take.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · 24d

Fantasy Take: Hughes to Minnesota for Rossi, Buium, Ohgren, and a First

The Vancouver Canucks have traded star defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild for center Marco Rossi, defenseman Zeev Buium, forward Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 first-round pick. The Wild receive: Hughes, the 2024 Norris Trophy winner and one of the league’s top defensemen. The Wild are preparing to go all in this season and [...]

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December 13, 2025 at 3:26 AM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

December update coming in a few days. I've barely started on it, so jump in with your players to ⬆️ and ⬇️.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 15

Top 100 Roto Rankings: November 2025

With one month of the season now in the books, many players have moved either up or down from their preseason rank. On top of that, injuries and other absences longer than a week have pulled more players out of the top 100. All of this is to say that the deck has been reshuffled [...]

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December 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also MacKinnon/Necas, Bobrovsky, Merzlikins, Hedman, Hildeby, Geekie, Blake, Kuemper, Willander, Tolopilo, and more

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Dec 7

Ramblings: Bennett, Verhaeghe Bouncing Back; Raty in Top 6; Even More Injuries (Dec 7)

Nathan MacKinnon and Martin Necas continue to pile on the points. MacKinnon scored two goals and Necas chipped in three assists in the Avalanche’s 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. Necas has eight points over his last four games, pulling into the top 5 in scoring. Meanwhile, MacKinnon continues to add to his lead in [...]

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December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Comrie, Rantanen, Vejmelka, Sherwood, Wilson, and some weekend adds and drops.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Dec 6

Ramblings: Schmid Shutout, Norris Back and Producing, Leonard Injured After Hit (Dec 6)

Former Devil Akira Schmid posted a 24-save shutout of his former team, leading the Golden Knights to a 3-0 win on Friday. Schmid has a solid 2.35 GAA this season, but he might otherwise be the goaltending definition of “mid.” Schmid has just six quality starts in 16 games, but he also has only three [...]

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December 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also from a busy Black Friday: Pastrnak/Zacha injuries, Geekie, Panarin, MIN/NJ goaltending, Carlsson, Kadri/Andersson, Jarvis, Chychrun, NSH top line, Robertson/Johnston and more...

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 29

Ramblings: B. Tkachuk Returns, Matheson Signs Extension, Raddysh Stays Hot (Nov 29)

Friday’s schedule was much busier than normal due to Black Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving (is it an official holiday in the US now, or is it simply understood that workers will take the day off there?) It also meant that most games had earlier-than-normal start times, so hopefully your lineup was set in [...]

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November 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Fantilli/K. Johnson, Holloway, Bobrovsky, Raddysh, Blackwood, Cooley, Gauthier, and more...

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 23

Ramblings: Kucherov and Point Injured, Rantanen Ejected Again, Bowman’s Surprising Start (Nov 23)

After a slow start, Adam Fantilli is justifying why he was a popular sleeper pick in fantasy drafts. With his goal on Saturday, Fantilli now has seven goals in his last eight games and 12 points over his last 11 games. This after he started the season with just two goals and five points over [...]

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November 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM

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Dobber

@dobberhockey.bsky.social

Ramblings: Hellebuyck Out 4-6 Weeks, Sabres Score Nine, Geekie Ties for Goal Lead (Nov 22)

Connor Hellebuyck is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks, as he will undergo a minor arthroscopic knee procedure. The timeline should make Hellebuyck available in January, about a month before the Olympics start. After starting in the 4 Nations last season, Hellebuyck has the inside track to be the starting goalie for the USA [...]

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November 22, 2025 at 7:03 AM

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Dobber

@dobberhockey.bsky.social

Ramblings: Hughes Out 8 Weeks, Hyman Season Debut, Robertson Hattie, Pointless Point (Nov 16)

Well, what can you say about Jack Hughes. With the news that he will miss eight weeks following finger surgery, you can dock at least 20 games again from him for the third consecutive season. The fact that this was not even an injury from a game or even practice this time around (a team [...]

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November 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Updated for November. Published before the Hughes news, so consider him moved to the injured list already.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 15

Top 100 Roto Rankings: November 2025

With one month of the season now in the books, many players have moved either up or down from their preseason rank. On top of that, injuries and other absences longer than a week have pulled more players out of the top 100. All of this is to say that the deck has been reshuffled [...]

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November 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

The site is back up, in case you tried to read this earlier.

A mini injury report, with the Hughes brothers, Newhook, Guhle, Rossi, Hyman, Andersen, Jarvis, and Hronek.

But more as well, including Friday's games and a few potential weekend plays.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 15

Ramblings: Hughes and Hughes (Among Others) Hurt, Seeing Stamkos, Zegras Powers Flyers to Win (Nov 15)

Let’s start with some injury news, since we can’t get enough of it with this season’s condensed schedule. Filed under the weird and bizarre category, Jack Hughes reportedly suffered a cut to his hand at a team dinner and is expected to miss Saturday’s game against Washington as a result. The exact injury and timeline [...]

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November 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM

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Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Updates for November Roto Rankings coming soon. In the meantime, leave your feedback on October rankings. A lot has changed in the past month! dobberhockey.com/2025/10/15/t...

Top 100 Roto Rankings: October 2025

After some major adjustments to the September version thanks to Bangers Fantasy Hockey, we are only making minor tweaks to the rankings for October. More significant changes should appear in November ...

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November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Updates for November Roto Rankings coming soon. In the meantime, leave your feedback on October rankings. A lot has changed in the past month! dobberhockey.com/2025/10/15/t...

Top 100 Roto Rankings: October 2025

After some major adjustments to the September version thanks to Bangers Fantasy Hockey, we are only making minor tweaks to the rankings for October. More significant changes should appear in November ...

dobberhockey.com

November 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Also Montembeault, Geekie, Maccelli, Hagel, Raddysh, Sorokin, slumping Rangers, and more...

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 9

Ramblings: Caufield Scores Two More Goals, Carlsson Continues Amazing Start, Oilers Buried by Avalanche (Nov 9)

Cole Caufield scored two goals in the Canadiens’ 6-2 win over Utah. The goals vaulted Caufield to the league lead in that category with 12 (until Nathan MacKinnon tied him later in the evening). Surprisingly, Caufield could be shooting the puck more, as he has averaged only 2.6 shots per game – over a shot [...]

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November 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Ian Gooding

@goodsfantasyhockey.bsky.social

Lots happening for a Friday. Also discussing Demko, Lafreniere, Zuccarello, Tarasenko, Bertuzzi, Knight, Parekh/Nazar injuries, Terry, Kindel, and more.

Dobber @dobberhockey.bsky.social · Nov 8