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With key starters hitting free agency and Roberto Luongo on the trading block, the summer goalie market is already fascinating. But the postseason play of goalies in Pittsburgh and Chicago could further add to the offseason intrigue.

Blog | Conversation | May 22, 2013

With the trade deadline less than a month away, Craig Custance evaluates the top 20 potential rental players that could find themselves on the trade block.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2013

Josh Cooper writes that the Nashville Predators' decision to re-sign Shea Weber puts pressure on the team -- from a financial standpoint -- to make the playoffs this season.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 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

Time and space are at a premium in the postseason, which is why the slapper is giving way to the wrister in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Craig Custance and Lindsay Berra write in ESPN The Magazine.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2012

Craig Custance examines the Boston Bruins in the wake of their OT playoff loss to the Washington Capitals, noting that Game 7 may have been the last for Tim Thomas in a Boston uniform.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2012

Craig Custance looks at the goalie situation in Nashville and sees a backup goalie more valuable to the Predators on the trading block than on the bench behind star Pekka Rinne.

Blog | Conversation | April 13, 2012

Heading into the playoffs, Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the New York Rangers from rival players, coaches and scouts.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2012

After holding back his star winger from the trading block, Columbus GM Scott Howson is now shopping Rick Nash around the league. Craig Custance lists five likely landing spots for the Jackets' franchise player.

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2012

With the trade deadline creeping ever closer, Corey Pronman takes a look at some of the top prospects for likely potential buyers who could be offered up in exchange for that mythical missing piece, starting with the Detroit Red Wings.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Craig Custance examines the scene in Columbus, where the Blue Jackets are out of contention and looking to build for next season. With Rick Nash not going anywhere, Custance provides five other names on the trade block. Jeff Carter, we hardly knew ye.

Blog | Conversation | January 23, 2012

Insider is looking at potential offseason fixes for every single NHL team. For the Hurricanes, the foundation is strong (think Eric Staal and company). They need to channel the Red Wings' dynasty, though, and get a puck-mover on defense.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2010

Alvin Chang studied the NHL drafts from 1995-2006 to see which NHL franchise places the most prospects into the NHL. The quantity over quality winner? The Boston Bruins.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010