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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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Open Ice: Howard spreads his wings

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen proposes some worthy fantasy hockey pickups such as new Red Wings starting goalie Jimmy Howard and some new blood on the top lines in Colorado and Florida.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 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

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

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

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

In The Crease: Luongo injury fallout

Tim Kavanagh, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Kavanagh looks at the fallout of Roberto Luongo's short-term absence from the Canucks in his weekly roundup and rankings of fantasy hockey goaltenders.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 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

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

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

The Thin Blue Line: Sharks D in flux

Victoria Matiash, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | October 21, 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

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