In the Crease: Halak on the move?

Tim Kavanagh looks at a potential change in Jaroslav Halak's value if he gets traded soon.

In The Crease: Replacing Razor

Tim Kavanagh evaluates Brian Boucher's value as the temporary starter for the Philadelphia Flyers in his weekly wrapup of all fantasy things goalie-related.

Quarterly returns

E.J. Hradek examines the NHL playoff picture at the quarter-point in the season.

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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: 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 honor of Cheevers and Plante, an ode to the mask

I grew up in small-town America, living and loving just about every athletic contest. I watched, listened, played, read, illustrated (horribly) and d...

Breaking down the Western Conference

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

Uni Watch NHL goalie gear guide

Uni Watch reveals all the new goalie pads, blockers and gloves for the 2009-10 NHL season.

2009-10 Team Preview: Carolina Hurricanes

...when it scored first, 22nd in the league in that category. Hmm. Discuss amongst yourselves. 2. Cam Ward There has been much said and written about Ward since he earned playoff MVP honors after...

Net gains

Tim Kavanagh offers advice on drafting goaltenders in fantasy hockey, including an early look at key battles in net.

Let's make some more history

We rank all the Game 7s in Stanley Cup finals history, the surprise heroes and the clutch moments.

A fitting end to an exciting postseason

For a postseason that has given us some of the best hockey we've seen in years, it's only fitting that it all ends with a Game 7 between the Penguins and Red Wings.

Penguins-Hurricanes Preview

Penguins-Hurricanes Preview

What a Cup win would mean for ...

When Bucci sees certain players during the playoffs, he wonders, how did they get there? He also ponders what a Cup win would mean for four star players.

...Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated the Ducks 4-1 2- BOSTON - MAY 10: Cam Ward #30 of the Carolina Hurricanes reacts against the Boston Bruins during Game Five of the Eastern...