NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm

There's hope yet for the reeling Carolina Hurricanes, says Sean Allen. Their slow start and the expected return of Evgeni Malkin are the topics of Week 7 of the NHL season.

Malone, Tanguay score as Lightning stop Canadiens

Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay each had a goal and an assist to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Lightning-Canadiens Preview

Lightning-Canadiens Preview

Canadiens-Penguins Preview

Canadiens-Penguins Preview

GM Gainey's plan paying off (so far)

...Alexei Kovalev has been so-so for Ottawa except for his one game against the Habs, Alex Tanguay has been dumped from the top line in Tampa Bay, and Mike Komisarek leads Toronto …...

Open Ice: Boosting your plus/minus

Sean Allen lays out a strategy owners can use to boost their plus/minus using widely available players and without exceeding games-played limits.

NHL Forecaster: Wild, wild week

Sean Allen previews Week 4 of the NHL season, advising fantasy owners to load up on Nashville Predators opponents, including the Minnesota Wild.

Breaking down the Eastern Conference

Bucci is kicking off another NHL season with his annual music-mash preview. Good tunes, predictions, East breakdowns ... it's all right here.

Northeast Division preview

A look at the Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs from the fantasy perspective.

2009-10 Team Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning

Dave Sandford/Getty Images Victor Hedman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 draft, is expected to start the season in the bigs. 10 THINGS YOU N...

Fantasy Hockey: Faces in new places

Victoria Matiash breaks down the biggest offseason moves and how each affects the fantasy landscape.

NEW YORK - APRIL 07: Alex Tanguay #13 of the Montreal Canadiens skates against the New York Rangers on April 7, 2009 at...

Besieged netminder needs to deliver

The Summer Skate series continues in Montreal. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Canadiens' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.

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Why Tanguay is still on the market, the latest on Heatley and what's next for Tavares

...patient before making a decision now that the first and second wave of signings have passed. Alex Tanguay is an immensely talented forward looking for a new home after spending a season in Montreal...

Canadiens sign defenseman Mara

The Canadiens have signed free agent Paul Mara to a one-year contract, adding size and experience to their group of defensemen.