Front Line: Stars shine

Sean Allen takes a closer look at the teams that are scoring more than expected, like the Dallas Stars, and adjusts their forwards accordingly in his weekly news and rankings feature.

Front Line: Ranking the injured

Ranking the injured, and players returning from injury, can be tricky business. Sean Allen reveals his methods as he introduces the convalescing Phil Kessel to the rankings.

Front Line: Semin on the rise

Sean Allen's news, notes and rankings of fantasy hockey forwards focuses on the rise of Alexander Semin to the Washington Capitals' top line.

Northeast Division preview

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

Mar 24, 2009; Toronto, ON, Canada; Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Jason Blake (55) fires a shot against the Washington Capitals at the Air Canada Centre. The Maple Leafs...

Forwards: Ovechkin, Malkin at top

Fantasy hockey forwards rankings for the 2009-10 season

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.

Open Ice: Trades have brought welcome (or unwelcome) changes

Sean Allen looks at the action in the aftermath of the trade deadline, not necessarily the traded players but those whose lines are affected by them.

UNIONDALE, NY - FEBRUARY 26: Jason Blake #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Islanders on February 26, 2009...

Fantasy Forecaster: The busiest week of the season

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 23rd week of the NHL season and assesses the immediate values of a few just-traded players.

Fantasy Forecaster: Full loads ahead in Week 20

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews Week 20 in the NHL season for fantasy.

Open Ice: Waiver-wire picks to fill every category

Sean Allen gives out plenty of waiver-wire advice to fill out every ESPN fantasy category.

Buffalo Sabres v Toronto Maple Leafs TORONTO - JANUARY 1: Jason Blake #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs passes the puck against the Buffalo Sabres on January 1...

Open Ice: Much more than your Average Joe

Sean Allen gives his own twist on the Player Rater by comparing fantasy values to players who are actually usable in ESPN leagues.

Fantasy Forecaster: Poor teams get gift of great matchups

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the last weekly schedule of 2008, highlighting teams with the most games and the best and worst matchups.