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Pick Center is a service for ESPN Insiders where fans can take a look at two different simulation models to get an idea of how every game each week may turn out. Pick Center also simulates the odds on whether the winning team will cover the point spread.

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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

NHL Forecaster: The perfect storm

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Front Line: Stars shine

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 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

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

NHL Forecaster: Wild, wild week

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2009

Open Ice: Backup goalie roulette

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at the available backup goaltenders who have the best shot at becoming starters this season.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Front Line: A leap of faith

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen explains why he is willing to move up injury-prone forwards Marian Gaborik and Martin Havlat in his weekly forwards rankings.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2009

Open Ice: And awaaaay we go!

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen passes along his pickup (Matt Duchene) and drop (Andrei Markov) suggestions following the season's first few games.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

NHL Forecaster: Shark week

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

Sean Allen previews the opening week of the NHL season, highlighted by a set of favorable defensive matchups for the San Jose Sharks.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Southeast Division preview

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at every Southeast Division team from a fantasy hockey perspective for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Northeast Division preview

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2009

Pacific Division preview

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at every Pacific Division team from the fantasy hockey perspective for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2009

Central Division preview

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen looks at every Central Division team from the fantasy hockey perspective for the 2009-10 season.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2009

How to win your ESPN league

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen presents eight simple rules for winning your ESPN fantasy hockey league.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009