Open Ice: A new play on the Rater
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen takes an alternate look at player values by evaluating only the scoring categories for the top players owned in ESPN standard fantasy hockey leagues.
Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009Thin Blue Line: Markov due back soon
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash notes that Andrei Markov's impending return should help the Montreal Canadiens, and also ranks the top 75 fantasy defensemen.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash says that Erik Johnson's breakout season shouldn't be a surprise, only that it was a year later than expected.
Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009Thin Blue Line: Thrashers stepping up
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash praises the Atlanta Thrashers' defensemen, specifically Tobias Enstrom, in this week's rankings.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009NHL Forecaster: Holiday traffic
Sean Allen, ESPN.comThe Chicago Blackhawks hit the road, heading west for the Thanksgiving week, but don't fret. In his Week 8 NHL Forecaster, Sean Allen says the Hawks will feast upon weak opponents.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009In The Crease: Part-timer worth pickup
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comTim Kavanagh looks at the success of Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki and notes that the limits of his time-share might actually maximize his value.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Souray back
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Fantasy wasteland
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash looks at the latest among fantasy defensemen, noting the Hurricanes' slow start has hurt the values of Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Forecaster: Ducks mighty once more
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks at Week 6 of the fantasy hockey season with an eye to the best offensive and defensive matchups of the period.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Myers here to stay
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash adds Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers to her rankings but warns readers to keep their expectations reasonable for the 19-year-old rookie.
Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Shuffling Canucks D
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comVictoria Matiash establishes the pecking order for Canucks defensemen in her weekly news, notes and rankings of the position.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009NHL Forecaster: Wild, wild week
Sean Allen, ESPN.comSean Allen previews Week 4 of the NHL season, advising fantasy owners to load up on Nashville Predators opponents, including the Minnesota Wild.
Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009In The Crease: Fleury's hot start
Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.comTim Kavanah evaluates Marc-Andre Fleury's performance through his first eight games and the chances that he can continue to perform at the same level.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009The Thin Blue Line: Sharks D in flux
Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.comWhen a player emerges on an already strong team, his minutes and production must come at the expense of others. In San Jose, Jason Demers' emergence means Rob Blake's decline is expedited that much more.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009NHL Forecaster: No twin, no problem
Sean Allen, ESPN.comSean Allen previews Week 3 of the NHL season, highlighing the Canucks' favorable four-game schedule.
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