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Thin Blue Line: Markov due back soon

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash notes that Andrei Markov's impending return should help the Montreal Canadiens, and also ranks the top 75 fantasy defensemen.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Tales of woe and desperation

Matthew Berry, ESPN.com

Matthew Berry says that, no matter how badly you're beaten, there's always worse, so buck up, and if you need help for the next round of the playoffs, he's here for you.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash says that Erik Johnson's breakout season shouldn't be a surprise, only that it was a year later than expected.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Thin Blue Line: Thrashers stepping up

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash praises the Atlanta Thrashers' defensemen, specifically Tobias Enstrom, in this week's rankings.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Front Line: Hossa back, rising

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Marian Hossa defied even the most optimistic of prognoses by returning to the Blackhawks before the calendar turned to December. With his injury behind him, Sean Allen is ready to consider him elite again.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

NHL Forecaster: Holiday traffic

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

The Chicago Blackhawks hit the road, heading west for the Thanksgiving week, but don't fret. In his Week 8 NHL Forecaster, Sean Allen says the Hawks will feast upon weak opponents.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Fantasy wasteland

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash looks at the latest among fantasy defensemen, noting the Hurricanes' slow start has hurt the values of Joe Corvo and Joni Pitkanen.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Myers here to stay

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash adds Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers to her rankings but warns readers to keep their expectations reasonable for the 19-year-old rookie.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Shuffling Canucks D

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash establishes the pecking order for Canucks defensemen in her weekly news, notes and rankings of the position.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Replacing Souray

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

When a team loses its No. 1 defenseman, as the Oilers just lost Sheldon Souray, more than one player needs to step up to fill in the gap. Victoria Matiash identifies the candidates in her weekly rundown and rankings of fantasy defensemen.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Bergeron signs

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

Victoria Matiash ranks the top 75 defensemen for fantasy hockey and offers news and notes on relevant blueliners.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Still plenty of bargains to be had

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Friday's games, noting that Kevin Correia and Tom Gorzelanny are decent spot starters.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

Vazquez looks to end '09 with flourish

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Wednesday's MLB action and looks for Javier Vazquez to finish his breakout 2009 season with a flourish.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Kazmir, Verlander among best bets

Adam Madison, Special to ESPN.com

Adam Madison previews Tuesday's MLB matchups and sees good things for Cy Young candidates Justin Verlander and Felix Hernandez.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009