Schneider now the man in Vancouver
John Pereira...have to wait long to be given the title of starter in Vancouver. If you read Sean Allen's contribution to the fantasy hockey blog earlier this week, you'd know all about Schneider...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2008Open Ice: That deceptive shots-on-goal statistic
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen takes a closer look at the shots-on-goal statistic in fantasy hockey and touches upon some slumping players.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2008Canucks' top prospect debuts in goal
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comCory Schneider finally earned his chance, but the Canucks didn't help him much. Schneider, who's arguably Vancouver's top prospect, will need to make...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2008Open Ice: Finding replacement goalies
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen highlights some lightly owned goaltenders with high ceilings and whom might be worth picking up as injury replacements.
Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008Sharks the team to target for fantasy owners
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comCan anyone stop the San Jose Sharks? The Washington Capitals are major players in the Eastern Conference and rank near the top of the NHL in goals sc...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 23, 2008Open Ice: Are you for real?
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen evaluates more than 20 players whose hot or cold starts to the season have us wondering: Are they for real?
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Open Ice: Are the big three free agents worth roster slots?
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen analyzes whether free agents Brendan Shanahan, Mats Sundin and Peter Forsberg deserve roster slots, and more.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Malkin and Semin the best fantasy options
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSince the NHL came back from it's lockout/hiatus, we have been barraged with the Sidney Crosby versus Alex Ovechkin storyline. Which one is better? Wh...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 16, 2008Oilers spill offense to second line
Victoria Matiash/p>Although it has lasted longer than many Hollywood marriages (over a year), the union of Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff on Edmonton's top line is seem...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008Open Ice: Dealing with disappointing starts
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen advises on how to deal with the disappointing starts of several big-name fantasy performers.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008Leafs offense surpasses expectations
Sean AllenThere were concerns heading into the season whether any Maple Leafs player other than Vesa Toskala was worth owning in shallow leagues. The team had a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 09, 2008Open Ice: AHL stars today, NHL call-ups tomorrow
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen looks at several AHL hot starters, including a couple who made their season debut in the NHL this past weekend.
Story | Conversation | November 03, 2008Brodeur goes down, unsure for how long
Sean AllenThe unspeakable has occurred. Martin Brodeur left Saturday night's game against Atlanta with a bruised right elbow. After making a sprawling stop at 6...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2008Open Ice: Finding productive penalty minutes
Sean Allen, Special to ESPN.comSean Allen picks out players who can contribute penalty minutes without killing you in other categories.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2008A goaltender platoon in Chicago?
Sean AllenI ask my fellow Cristobal Huet owners to join me. In order to solve the problem, we first must admit that we have one. So say it with me: "There is a ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 23, 2008