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Fantasy Mailbag: Tough decisons

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Earn your quarter back

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Returning or Finnished?

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: It's drafting season

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Bet your bottom dollar

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: When it's time to trade

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Break on through

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Radulov ready to breakout?

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Where does Theodore go?

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Penguin hunting

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Take your pick

Fantasy Mailbag: 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.


Fantasy Mailbag: Plan your playoff pool

Fantasy Mailbag: Plan your playoff pool

by Darryl Dobbs - March 26, 2008 3:08 PM EDT

In the mailbag: Brule vs. Voracek... Jagr on the market... and the start of questions pertaining to your playoff pool.
Just more than a week left in the regular season and some big decisions need to be made – for both the post-season and the final days of the regular schedule.


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