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Open Ice: A new play on the Rater

Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.com

Sean Allen takes an alternate look at player values by evaluating only the scoring categories for the top players owned in ESPN standard fantasy hockey leagues.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

NHL Forecaster: No. 2s are No. 1

Sean Allen, ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | December 11, 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: 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

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

Forwards: Ovechkin, Malkin at top

Fantasy staff, ESPN.com

Fantasy hockey forwards rankings for the 2009-10 season

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009

Camp's out, but auditions just beginning

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The U.S. Olympic orientation camp is over. Now, the auditions begin for the American hopefuls hoping to earn a trip to Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2009

Former Flyer could break through

Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine

The Summer Skate series continues in Columbus. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Blue Jackets' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 05, 2009

One year left on current Nash deal

Associated Press

Rick Nash has one year left on his contract with the only NHL team for which he has played, and the Blue Jackets want to sign him to a long-term deal before he can become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009

Nash needs help up front

Iain Fyffe and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The Magazine

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Hit brings out hate in West finals

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The hit of the playoffs has polarized the two teams in the Western Conference finals. And when you talked to the Hawks and Wings about it, there was little middle ground.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2009

What does the Bucci blog reveal?

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

Missed Monday's wild Caps-Pens battle? Don't fret, puckheads. Bucci's running blog has all you need.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009

U.S. faces tough task with 2010 roster

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

In the end, it may not matter who coaches the 2010 U.S. Olympic team. Team USA faces tougher tasks, like fielding the right mix of players that is capable of medaling in Vancouver.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Avalanche now paying a price

Terry Frei, Special to ESPN.com

The Avalanche used to be one of the NHL's model franchises. Now Colorado is a badly constructed team paying the price for its mismanagement.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2009

Fantasy Forecaster: Playoff picture helps fantasy

Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.com

Tristan H. Cockcroft previews the 25th week in the NHL and notes that fantasy owners want players on teams battling for playoff spots.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2009