Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

NHL Forecaster: Holiday traffic

The 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.

Phillips scores twice as Senators chase Fleury out of net

Chris Phillips scored twice in his 800th regular-season game and Pascal Leclaire made 25 saves, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

In The Crease: Part-timer worth pickup

Tim Kavanagh looks at the success of Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki and notes that the limits of his time-share might actually maximize his value.

The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

Victoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.

The quarter-season stock report: East

Puck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Like 'em or not, my Olympic hockey selections

...This must be an agonizing decision for Burke and his staff. Whitney's slot has competition. Alex Goligoski has been really good for the Penguins but played in just two playoff games last season...

Pens' Goligoski out for at least 2 weeks

Alex Goligoski will be sidelined for at least two weeks with an unspecified lower body injury, leaving the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins with two healthy defensemen among their top six.

Dupuis' OT goal ends Pens' 4-game skid; Malkin nets 3 assists in return

Pascal Dupuis scored his second goal of the game 1:24 into overtime, and the Penguins snapped their four-game losing streak with a 6-5 win.

...20: Evgeni Malkin #71 of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrates his goal with Bill Guerin #13 and Alex Goligoski #3 in NHL action against the St. Louis Blues on October 20, 2009 at Mellon Arena...

Lemaire the right fit -- again

So you thought Devils coach Jacques Lemaire was just another retread? Not only has he kept his team afloat, Lemaire is pushing all the right buttons.

The Thin Blue Line: Fantasy wasteland

Victoria Matiash looks at the latest among fantasy defensemen, noting the Hurricanes' slow start has hurt the values of Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen.

Best and worst value players

Craig Anderson and Dustin Penner not only help on the ice, but they're soft on the pocketbook, too.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009