Front Line: Hossa back, rising

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.

Open Ice: Thanks for nothing

Sean Allen plays the role of the Thanksgiving grinch by listing what he is not thankful for at this point in the fantasy hockey season.

Front Line: What's wrong with Havlat?

Sean Allen explores three possible explanations for Martin Havlat's struggles in his weekly roundup and rankings of everything related to fantasy hockey forwards.

Open Ice: Miller, Smyth for real

Sean Allen takes a look at some of the top players on the Player Rater and determines if their performance will continue as it has, or if they are due for a fall.

UNRISE, FL - OCTOBER 28: Mike Fisher #12 of the Ottawa Senators skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers at the BankAtlantic...

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.

Pass Plays: Week 10 pickups

KC Joyner's weekly fantasy column devoted to receivers targets players who can help your fantasy team, depending on how far ahead -- or behind -- you are in the standings. Follow his advice and enjoy the benefits on your team.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009