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In recent years, we've seen top free agents take their time instead of joining the frenzy to sign with a team on July 1. If Tier 1 free agents Ryan Suter and Zach Parise delay their decisions, which players and teams does that help? Who does it hurt?

Blog | Conversation | June 27, 2012

Live from Pittsburgh, Craig Custance dishes on the latest rumors making their way around the hotel lobbies at the NHL draft, including word that Phoenix D Keith Yandle might be on the table.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2012

Craig Custance examines the NHL's biggest questions heading into draft weekend, starting with the likely destinations for Rick Nash.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2012

In a scenario oddly similar to the 2005 draft that produced Sidney Crosby, a lost season may result in a lottery drawing to determine which team could land generational talent Nathan MacKinnon.

Blog | Conversation | October 03, 2012

Craig Custance checks in with some GMs around the NHL as realignment talks are heating up. The overall consensus is that realignment is healthy for the league. Also, notes on the Dallas bankruptcy proceedings, a young prospect and Jeff Skinner.

Blog | Conversation | September 14, 2011