Open Ice: A new play on the Rater

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.

Thin Blue Line: Markov due back soon

Victoria Matiash notes that Andrei Markov's impending return should help the Montreal Canadiens, and also ranks the top 75 fantasy defensemen.

Hedberg outduels Lundqvist as Thrashers nip Rangers in shootout

Johan Hedberg made 46 saves and then was perfect in two shootout rounds to lift the Thrashers to a 3-2 victory over the Rangers.

Kovalchuk's power-play goal lifts Thrashers in OT

The Thrashers beat the Canadiens 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night.

Thin Blue Line: Johnson finally shining

Victoria Matiash says that Erik Johnson's breakout season shouldn't be a surprise, only that it was a year later than expected.

Your rants, my answers

I need a ventilator from all your venting. OK, that wasn't that funny. Let's look at the vents I enjoyed the most from this week: jacobsaltiel: Dea...

Vokoun stops 36 in return from head injury but Thrashers top Panthers in SO

Rich Peverley scored in a shootout to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 2-1 win over the slumping Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

Future of Atlanta Thrashers is now

The Atlanta Thrashers have been through the Dany Heatley trade and Marian Hossa's departure. But the real defining moment for this franchise rests with one Ilya Kovalchuk.

Bucci's Mailbag: Gonch's future, Zubov's Hall chances and more

I wanted to share with you a few more e-mails I've received in response to Brendan Burke's story: Dear Mr. Buccigross, We have just re-read, for th...

MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 03: Tobias Enstrom #39 of the Atlanta Thrashers skates with the puck during the NHL game against the Atlanta...

Thin Blue Line: Thrashers stepping up

Victoria Matiash praises the Atlanta Thrashers' defensemen, specifically Tobias Enstrom, in this week's rankings.

Thrashers rally from late deficit to beat Hurricanes

Rich Peverley scored the fourth of Atlanta's five third-period goals with 6:03 remaining to help the Thrashers rally for a 6-4 victory over the Hurricanes.

Stamkos, Lightning knock off Thrashers in OT

Steven Stamkos' 15th goal of the season lifted the Lightning over the Thrashers in overtime on Sunday.

Bruins snap slide as Bergeron scores in SO to beat Thrashers

Patrice Bergeron scored the only goal of the shootout and the Boston Bruins snapped Atlanta's four-game winning streak, beating the Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night.

The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

Victoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.