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Grant Sonier breaks down the most impressive players from the 2013 NHL combine. Who made gains with teams?

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2013

Corey Pronman provides his list of the NHL prospects who took the biggest steps back this season.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Neil Greenberg examines how goalies have fared against dangerous shots this postseason, writing that Jonathan Quick has separated himself from his peers.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Craig Custance writes that, in the wake of a painful Game 7 loss to the Blackhawks, the Red Wings are facing tough decisions this offseason. But many are the good kind of tough decisions, as promising youth makes some older players potentially expendable.

Blog | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Grant Sonier examines the players under the most scrutiny at the NHL combine, including Aleksander Barkov and Valeri Nichushkin.

Blog | Conversation | May 23, 2013

Craig Custance looks back at the many accomplishments of Jim Nill during his time with the Wings and focuses on the job that lies ahead as the new GM of the Dallas Stars.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2013

Neil Greenberg outlines 10 NHL players who, despite suffering early-season performance drops, likely will turn around their play over the rest of the season. Toronto's Phil Kessel and Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin are among the players ready to rebound.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2013

Minnesota Wild forward Dany Heatley is off to a scorching start, rebounding to his previous star status. And he's not alone. Craig Custance looks at a pack of revitalized scorers early in the 2013 season.

Blog | Conversation | January 30, 2013

With the release of Grant Sonier's Top 30 NHL draft prospects list, Craig Custance chats with an NHL scout and Blue Jackets president John Davidson about the top six prospects for 2013 and where they may best fit at the NHL level.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2012

Grant Sonier breaks down the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NHL draft, topped by the much lauded duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Seth Jones. But another prospect from the QMJHL may actually be chasing down the No. 1 spot on draft boards.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2012

Following the release of Forbes' NHL franchise valuations, Craig Custance digs a little deeper to see which franchises figure to increase the most in value in the years ahead.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Corey Pronman updates the recent progress of the top picks from the 2012 NHL entry draft. While No. 1 pick Nail Yakupov has flourished in the KHL, the draft's No. 2 pick is out with a serious shoulder injury.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Victoria Matiash checks in on NHL draft prospects in the OHL, including Kerby Rychel, who has impressed scouts with his improved game.

Blog | Conversation | October 30, 2012

With the 2012-13 season creeping closer, Hockey Prospectus and Craig Custance examine the rosters of every NHL team to see who is on the rise, who is declining and who could shine for the first time in the season ahead.

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2012

Neil Greenberg examines the changes this offseason for the Carolina Hurricanes and whether they can compete for a Stanley Cup this season. After acquiring Alexander Semin and Jordan Staal, they should be considered the favorites to win the Southeast.

Story | Conversation | July 30, 2012