For the last 21 years (12 with The Hockey News) Dobber has reviewed each team from a fantasy hockey standpoint and graded them. The 22nd annual review will appear here on Dobber Hockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings but in the realm of fantasy hockey both for the season ahead as well as the foreseeable future. Offensively, will the team perform? Are there plenty of depth options worthy of owning in keeper leagues? What about over the next two or three years? These questions are considered when looking at the depth chart and the player potential on that depth chart.

Dobber’s Offseason Fantasy Grades – Calgary Flames

Dallas, TX

Pro Hockey Rumors

The Dallas Stars are still mulling over contract details with defenseman Thomas Harley, the team’s final restricted free agent. Stars general manager Jim Nill isn’t phased by negotiations carrying into August, sharing with Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News that he’s confident talks will ramp up soon and Harley will re-sign. Nill added, “We’re having healthy communication. We’re having talks. … We’re going to get him signed. I’m not too concerned.”

Stars GM confident team will re-sign rising defenseman

Toronto Raptors On SI

The list of free agents is getting thin a month into free agency but there are a few players who could still make some sense for the Toronto Raptors

Top Options Still Available For Raptors a Month Into Free Agency

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Former child starJohnny Crawford was born on March 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, where he died tragically on April 29, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease and after contracting COVID-19. The talented actor was best known for his work on the classic TV family-geared Western, The Rifleman, starring Chuck Conners.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Johnny Crawford ('The Rifleman'): Three Years Later

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Athlon Sports

The New York Giants restocked the running back room after Saquon Barkley's departure, but could it be improved late in free agency?

Should Giants Sign Murray To Bolster Backfield?

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

Detroit, MI

Detroit Lions On SI

Evaluating Detroit Lions rookies after performance in NFL preseason game against New York Giants.

Lions 2024 Preseason Opener Rookie Report

The Detroit Lions are building a potential juggernaut on defense, thanks in large part to drafted and homegrown talent. Pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson is the obvious centerpiece, after posting 21 sacks over his first two seasons while emerging as an absolute game-wrecker, meanwhile, safety Brian Branch made an immediate impact as a rookie last season and former Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold figures to do the same in his rookie campaign this fall.

Detroit Lions Rookie Named Player to Watch in Preseason Opener

New Jersey State

Seattle, WA

Washington Commanders On SI

The NFL community is small and even as opponents familiar faces are pulling for each other.

New York Jets Coach Robert Saleh 'Excited For' New Washington Commanders Top Leaders

Things could go from bad to worse between the New York Jets and Haason Reddick. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic said on “The Can’t Wait Podcast” that “it feels like this could go into the regular season. I mean it just takes Haason showing up but nobody knows when he’s going to do it.”

Insider Shares Grim Reality With Jets-Haason Reddick Drama

Cooking With Maryann

A good pizza sauce makes ALL the difference in the flavor and end result of your dish. Personally, I've not found any commercially processed pizza sauces that don't taste.... fake, so I made my own. I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes in a can as they tend to taste a bit metallic, but you use what you've got and it's 1000 times better than storebought. Fresh tomatoes are in season right now though, so if you can get them fresh, more power to ya!

10-Minute Pizza Sauce

Chicago, IL

Even after a productive offseason, Chicago Bears General Manager Ryan Poles still has work to do. And the latest from ESPN’s Dan Graziano has me thinking we should have our antennas up and be on alert for another move. In his training camp notebook, Graziano shares his belief that...

The Bears Are Reportedly Monitoring the Market For Offensive Line Help

North Carolina State

Apex, NC

Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Raleigh, NC

With the offseason chugging along and the excitement of the NHL Entry Draft and free agency waning, hockey fans are left anxiously awaiting next season. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we have been exploring some different “bests” from teams during the dog days of summer. Best players by number for a few teams, top captains, best and worst sweaters, and top first-round draft picks are some of the select rankings our writers have been exploring. As an ode to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, here for the Carolina Hurricanes, we are looking at the all-time starting lineups based on nationality.

The Carolina Hurricanes All-Time Canadian Starting Lineup

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

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The Journey – Prospects Whose Value Increased after Free Agency – Part 2

Welcome back to The Journey, where we track the development of prospects as they excel in junior, make the NHL, and push towards stardom. With most...

The Journey – Prospects Whose Value Increased after Free Agency – Part 2

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