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.

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.

...of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida

2009-10 Sleepers and Busts

ESPN.com fantasy hockey writers reveal their favorite sleeper and most dreaded bust candidates for the 2009-10 fantasy hockey season.

CLEVELAND - MAY 22: Mo Williams #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Orlando Magic during the 2009 NBA Playoffs on May 22, 2009 at Quicken Loans...

Monday, May 18

...Hurricanes and Penguins take the ice at 7:30 p.m. as they begin the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. Yesterday's Results Streakers fell back to Earth, ending up at 45 percent for the day...

...skates the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period of game one of the Eastern Conference finals at Mellon Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-US PRESSWIRE 5/9/2008 8:48:29 PM...

...Pistons goes up against Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs on May 28, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts...

Thursday, Nov. 13

...favored by three points. The MLS conference finals start at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the highly favored Columbus Crew hosting the Chicago Fire in the Eastern Conference Finals. With the over/under...

...Rodney Stuckey #3 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a jump shot in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 28...

...celebrates with Pascal Dupuis #9 against the Philadelphia Flyers in game five of the 2008 NHL Eastern Conference Finals during the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 18, 2008 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh...

Fantasy Forecaster: Week 2

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the weekly schedule, highlighting teams with the most games and the best and worst matchups.

...of the Pittsburgh Penguins handles the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers during game four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wachovia Center on May 15, 2008 in Philadelphia...

Fantasy impact of NBA coaching changes

Neil Tardy breaks down the coaching changes in the NBA and the impact they will have on the fantasy game.

...after his team's 6-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Mellon Arena on May 18, 2008 in Pittsburgh...