Mike Smith: Leaves After Collision

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Mike Smith: Smith was run into by the Canucks' Daniel Sedin in Thursday's loss and ultimately left the game. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Shuffle Up: The Unrankable Alex Ovechkin

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

The new assignment on the Shuffle Up clipboard is the forwards, the men who drive so much of the fantasy equation. We're looking at the basic Yahoo! scoring categories here (goals, assists, power-play points, shots on goal, plus-minus, penalty minutes) and we're trying to project how they'll play out from this point forward. Position flexibility and scarcity also counts a small amount; in theory, it's a tie-breaker between similar commodities.

What's happened to this point is merely an audition; this list is not intended to merely stand as a list of stat leaders. In every Shuffle Up, some will find the list too reactive while others will feel it's not reactive enough. Everyone has a different perspective, and I welcome

Shuffle Up: Evgeni Malkin rules the world

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

You're going to need plenty of offensive firepower to win your fake hockey league this year. Here's a list of 112 forwards to get you started.

Normal Shuffle Up rules apply. I reserve the right to tweak this list as the day goes along; bring your best debates to the comments. Win the discussion, win the rank. And it's all good if you have a lot of disagreement on the list - that's what makes the game so enjoyable. If everyone had the same general ranks, what fun is that?

Categories considered in this exercise: goals, assists, plus-minus, power-play points, shots on goal, penalty minutes. And implicit in any ranking is an eye towards playing time, durability, upside and downside. One additional

Daniel Sedin: Good to Go

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Daniel Sedin: Sedin, who dealt with a concussion late last season, has been taking part in informal practices for the past week and will be ready to start the season on the Canucks' top line, the Vancouver Province reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Sedins to play for Modo if NHL season is lost - Henrik Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Henrik and Daniel Sedin will likely head off to Sweden to play for Modo if the NHL season is cancelled in its entirety.

Sedins show up at Triple A Midget Practice - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel and Henrik Sedin made a surprise appearance at the Vancouver Thunderbirds practice Thursday.

Sedin twins to continue to hold off on Sweden - Henrik Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Henrik and Daniel Sedin have decided to remain in Vancouver for the time being despite a standing offer to return to Sweden and play for Modo.

Sedin twins to remain in Vancouver for now - Henrik Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Henrik and Daniel Sedin will remain in Vancouver for now.

NHL Fantasy Hockey: The Underrated Stats

Source: Bleacher Report NHL

When you talk about fantasy hockey with your buddies, it won’t take long till someone brings up how many goals Steven Stamkos has or how many assists Henrik Sedin has.  The discussion usually centers on goal, assist and point totals. However, the smart fantasy GM knows there are a few underrated stats that are extremely important.

Points, especially goals, garner all the highlights on TV. To be successful in your fantasy pool you can’t just look at points.  Time-on-ice per game, power play time-on-ice per game, and team penalty minutes per game are underrated stats that fantasy players don’t use to their potential.

Time-on-ice per game is exactly as it sounds; the average amount of time a player gets into the

NHL Playoff Observations -- Wednesday

Source: RotoSynthesis

Just a few things that caught my eye ...

• Double digits -- the Pens can roll over now that they've saved face.

• Is it me or is it completely counterproductive for a guy to play hockey against a steamroller like Dustin Brown when it hurts his head to play tag with his kids? Yes, I'm talking to you, Daniel Sedin. C'mon.

Daniel Sedin expects to play Wednesday - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin (concussion) appears as though he will return to Vancouver's lineup for Game 4 against the Los Angeles Kings in their opening round playoff series.

Daniel Sedin practiced Tuesday - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

As expected, Daniel Sedin practiced Tuesday with his Canucks teammates.

D. Sedin will take part in Tuesday's practice - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin (concussion) will participate in Vancouver's practice on Tuesday.

Former Canuck employee:D.Sedin out for series - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

A former Vancouver Canuck employee tweeted that Daniel Sedin (concussion) will not play during the Los Angeles series.

Daniel Sedin will not participate in Game 3 - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin will not travel with the Canucks to Los Angeles for Game 3.

Canucks need D. Sedin, but might not get him - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Vancouver has lost two straight playoff games to the Los Angeles Kings without Daniel Sedin (concussion).

Daniel Sedin will not play on Friday - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin (concussion) will not play on Friday after not practicing Thursday.

Report: Father says D. Sedin had headaches - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin's father, Tommy, reportedly informed a Swedish reporter that his son experienced headaches after skating with his teammates at practice on Monday.

NHL Playoff Observations -- Opening Night

Source: RotoSynthesis

Just a few things that caught my eye ...

• Is Ilya Bryzgalov really afraid of bears? Or is it penguins? Both phobias are bizarre but seemingly applicable in that wobbly first period.

• Did Alain Vignault get punk'd by Daniel Sedin's papa? Or was it the Canadian media? And was Leafs' general manager Brian Burke as bellicose about it as he was when a certain Toronto reporter called up James Reimer's mama last November? Maybe there'll be a another full-page apology ...

Daniel Sedin won't suit up Wednesday night - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin (concussion) will not be available for Game 1 against Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Daniel Sedin: (Concussion) Out Wednesday?

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Daniel Sedin: Sedin (concussion) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Kings, according to Swedish website Allehanda.se. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Daniel Sedin misses Tuesday’s practice - Daniel Sedin | VAN

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Daniel Sedin misses Tuesday’s practice.

D. Sedin practices, is '100%,' says brother - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin returned to practice Monday with the Vancouver Canucks, and brother Henrik proclaimed that he is "100 percent."

Daniel Sedin: (Concussion) Still No Timetable

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Daniel Sedin: Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said Monday that there's still no timetable for Sedin's return from a concussion, the Vancouver Province reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

D. Sedin questionable for the start of series - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

It's not clear if Daniel Sedin (concussion) will be available for the start of the Vancouver Canucks' first round series.

Disputed reports D. Sedin is skating on own - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

The Canucks are disputing reports that Daniel Sedin (concussion) is skating on his own.

Disputed reports D. Sedin is kating on own - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

The Canucks are disputing reports that Daniel Sedin (concussion) is skating on his own.

Daniel Sedin: Expected to be Ready for Playoffs

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Daniel Sedin: Sedin (concussion) is expected to be ready for the playoffs, the Vancouver Province reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Daniel Sedin: (Concussion) Making Progress

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Daniel Sedin: Sedin (concussion) reportedly did a light gym workout Monday, the Vancouver Province reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

GM: Daniel Sedin will be ready for playoffs - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

General Manager Mike Gillis said Thursday that Daniel Sedin (concussion) will be ready to go for the start of the playoffs.

Canucks aren't saying much about Daniel Sedin - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault doesn't plan on providing daily updates on the status of concussed forward Daniel Sedin.

Hockey Daily Dose: Drop Daniel and Duncan

Source: Rotoworld Hockey Articles

Monday's Daily Dose advises you to drop Duncan Keith and Daniel Sedin. Read on for tips on players who can fill those voids plus all the news.

Duncan Keith: Five-Game Suspension

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Duncan Keith: Keith has been suspended five games for his hit on the Canucks' Daniel Sedin, Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

NHL hands Duncan Keith a five-game suspension - Duncan Keith | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Duncan Keith has been given a five-game suspension for elbowing Vancouver's Daniel Sedin in the head.

Report: D. Sedin has sustained a concussion - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin is reportedly dealing with a concussion.

Report: Duncan Keith may get long suspension - Duncan Keith | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet.ca is reporting that Duncan Keith may get more than a five game suspension for his elbow to the head on Daniel Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.

NHL schedules hearing with Duncan Keith - Duncan Keith | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Duncan Keith will have a conference call hearing with the NHL on Friday afternoon for elbowing Vancouver's Daniel Sedin in the head on Wednesday night.

Daniel Sedin out indefinitely, returns home - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin won't play Thursday, as he has flown back to Vancouver for an assessment following an elbow to the head Wednesday in Chicago.

Daniel Sedin: (Concussion) Out Two Weeks

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Daniel Sedin: Sedin has been diagnosed with a concussion and is expected to miss at least two weeks, Renaud P. Lavoie reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Daniel Sedin: Out Thursday

Source: RotoWire.com NHL

Daniel Sedin: Sedin, who took an elbow to the head Wednesday, will not play Thursday against the Stars, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Keith might be suspended for elbowing Sedin - Duncan Keith | CHI

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Duncan Keith might be fined or suspended for elbowing Vancouver's Daniel Sedin during Wednesday's game.

Daniel Sedin departs with injury vs. Chicago - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin left Wednesday's game against the Blackhawks in the first period due to an apparent injury and did not return.

Daniel Sedin ends skid with 2 goals in win - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin netted two goals as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night 4-3.

Daniel Sedin scores twice in win Thursday - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin potted two goals in the Canucks' 4-3 shootout win over the Red Wings Thursday night.

Daniel Sedin notches 5th hat trick of career - Daniel Sedin | VAN

Source: Rotoworld Hockey

Daniel Sedin scored three goals (including the game-winner) as the Vancouver Canucks pummeled the Colorado Avalanche 6-0.