Front Line: Hossa back, rising

Marian Hossa defied even the most optimistic of prognoses by returning to the Blackhawks before the calendar turned to December. With his injury behind him, Sean Allen is ready to consider him elite again.

...during the first overtime period of game seven of the eastern conference semifinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden. The Hurricanes won 3-2

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.

Open Ice: Backup goalie roulette

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

...8) during the third period of game five of the western conference quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs at HP Pavilion in San Jose, CA

...against the Carolina Hurricanes during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 14, 2009 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Hurricanes defeated...

...the New Jersey Devils in game six of the eastern conference quarter finals of the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs at the RBC Center

Atlantic Division preview

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

...front of Sergei Gonchar #55 of the Pittsburgh Penguins during Game Seven of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Joe Louis Arena on June 12, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. The Penguins defeated the...

...by the Detroit Red Wings after Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 23, 2009 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Red Wings defeated...

...for a face-off during Game Five of the Western Conference Championship Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 27, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated...

...of the Boston Bruins during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 8, 2009 at RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck...

...play from his net during Game Seven of the Western Conference Semifinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Detroit Red Wings on May 14, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit...

...eyes on the puck during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinal Round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Anaheim Ducks on April 16, 2009 at HP Pavilion at San Jose in...