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.

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.

In The Crease: Woes beyond Ward

The Carolina Hurricanes are not performing on offense or defense, so the absence of goalie Cam Ward doesn't provide the usual opportunity for another goaltender to gain fantasy value.

Nov 4, 2009: Sunrise, FL, USA: Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the thrid period against the Florida Panthers at the BankAtlantic Center. The Panthers won...

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.

Open Ice: Fleischmann thriving

Sean Allen scans the waiver wires for players who should be owned in more ESPN.com leagues and suggests some that might be owned in too many.

In The Crease: Rinne rises

Tim Kavanagh takes a closer look at the value of Pekka Rinne now that he's seized the No. 1 job in Nashville.

In The Crease: Luongo injury fallout

Tim Kavanagh looks at the fallout of Roberto Luongo's short-term absence from the Canucks in his weekly roundup and rankings of fantasy hockey goaltenders.