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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

Open Ice: Return of the King

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks forward to the return of Ryan Smyth and the effect it will have on the Los Angeles Kings' offense in general and Anze Kopitar in particular.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

In The Crease: Replacing Razor

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2009

In The Crease: Bruins time-share

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

With Tim Thomas back in net, what will the Bruins do with goalie-of-the-future Tuukka Rask, who's play deserves to be rewarded with more starts?

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

In The Crease: Part-timer worth pickup

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh looks at the success of Lightning goalie Antero Niittymaki and notes that the limits of his time-share might actually maximize his value.

Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

In The Crease: Woes beyond Ward

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Open Ice: Fleischmann thriving

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen scans the waiver wires for players who should be owned in more ESPN.com leagues and suggests some that might be owned in too many.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

In The Crease: Rinne rises

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh takes a closer look at the value of Pekka Rinne now that he's seized the No. 1 job in Nashville.

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Front Line: Ranking the injured

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2009

Open Ice: Trade targets

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen offers suggestions for players to trade for to turn your fantasy fortunes around.

Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Open Ice: Boosting your plus/minus

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen lays out a strategy owners can use to boost their plus/minus using widely available players and without exceeding games-played limits.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

In The Crease: Fleury's hot start

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanah evaluates Marc-Andre Fleury's performance through his first eight games and the chances that he can continue to perform at the same level.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Front Line: Ascending Kings

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen revises his preseason opinions on certain players based on the on-ice action to date. Among his latest conclusions: The LA Kings are better than advertised, and the St. Louis Blues are not.

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009

In The Crease: Bark at the moon

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh evaluates red-hot Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov in his weekly rundown and rankings of fantasy hockey goalies.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Hossa, Gomez and more switch places

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen breaks down the latest moves in the NHL, including Marian Hossa signing with Chicago and Scott Gomez signing with Montreal.

Story | Conversation | July 08, 2009