...Ryan Smyth #94 and Anze Kopitar #11 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrate after defeating the Phoenix Coyotes in the NHL game at Jobing.com Arena on November 2, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The...

NHL Forecaster: No. 2s are No. 1

Sean Allen previews Week 11 of the fantasy hockey season, highlighting useful backup goalies like the Red Wings' Jimmy Howard.

Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining

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

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov #30 of the Phoenix Coyotes gets ready to make a save against the Calgary Flames on December 3, 2009 at Jobing...

NHL Forecaster: Big 'D' in desert

Sean Allen previews Week 10 of the fantasy hockey season, and breaks down the recent success of the Phoenix Coyotes.

18 November 2009 Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov #30 in action during the Phoenix Coyote's 3-2 win over the...

Thin Blue Line: Thrashers stepping up

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

Forecaster: Rinne rewarding patience

Sean Allen previews Week 9 in the NHL from a fantasy perspective, noting Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne's dominance should continue.

The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

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

NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm

There's hope yet for the reeling Carolina Hurricanes, says Sean Allen. Their slow start and the expected return of Evgeni Malkin are the topics of Week 7 of the NHL season.

NHL Forecaster: Stalking their prey

Sean Allen previews Week 5 of the NHL season, suggesting fantasy owners exploit favorable matchups for goaltenders Cristobal Huet and Pekka Rinne.

Front Line: Let your sleepers lie

Sean Allen ponders the question of how long you should wait on your sleepers before deciding this isn't their year and running the risk of watching them live up to their potential on someone else's roster. Plus, weekly forward news, notes and rankings.

NHL Forecaster: Wild, wild week

Sean Allen previews Week 4 of the NHL season, advising fantasy owners to load up on Nashville Predators opponents, including the Minnesota Wild.

The Thin Blue Line: Sharks D in flux

When a player emerges on an already strong team, his minutes and production must come at the expense of others. In San Jose, Jason Demers' emergence means Rob Blake's decline is expedited that much more.

...defenseman Jason Demers (60) controls the puck behind the net during the first period against the Phoenix Coyotes at HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA