Open Ice: Return of the King

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.

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.

In The Crease: Replacing Razor

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.

In The Crease: Bruins time-share

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?

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.

In The Crease: Part-timer worth pickup

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.

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.

In The Crease: Woes beyond Ward

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.

In The Crease: Rinne rises

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

In The Crease: Luongo injury fallout

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.

In The Crease: Fleury's hot start

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.

In The Crease: Bark at the moon

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

In The Crease: "Razor" sharp

Tim Kavanagh updates the top 40 goalie rankings and analyzes the goaltending situations around the league.

October 2, 2009; Raleigh, NC, USA; Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) Makes a 2nd period glove save against the Carolina Hurricanes at the RBC Center. The...

Atlantic Division preview

A look at the Devils, Rangers, Islanders, Flyers and Penguins from the fantasy perspective