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There are NFL fantasy teams, and there are NFL fantasy teams based in reality. Reddit user Mark McKinny, 28, of Boonton, N.J., wanted to put a unique twist on his lineup, compiling competing rosters of players named "Smith" and "Johnson" -- which ...

ESPN The Magazine presents 21 rules that should be implemented in the world of sports. Rule No. 12: Fine players relative to salary.

Victoria Matiash looks at the impact of the trade deadline on the fantasy defensemen pool.

Tim Kavanagh looks at upstart Mathieu Garon's chances of more playing time in the wake of his league-leading ratios and recent string of shutouts.

After a terrible season in the Wild's new offense-oriented system in 2009-10, Niklas Backstrom is playing like a top-10 goalie. Is he for real?

Brent Johnson was steady in replacing Marc-Andre Fleury, and Mark Letestu scored the only goal of a shootout to help the Pittsburgh Penguins rally for a 4-3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.

Sean Allen sees a big week ahead for goaltending jobs up for grabs in Pittsburgh, Nashville, Philadelphia and Columbus.

Penguins-Predators Preview

Pardon the interruption (where have I heard that before?), but I've decided to spend my last blog before the Christmas break on my choices for the US and Canadian Olympic teams. I will get back to my usual rookie/prospect-based Wednesday blogging nex...

Blog | Conversation | December 23, 2009

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Flames forward Andre Roy has been suspended one game by the NHL after initiating contact with Blackhawks defenseman Aaron Johnson during pregame warmups Wednesday night.

Pregame incident leads to one-game suspension