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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 20, 2012

Neil Greenberg says the advanced hockey statistic PDO indicates five "struggling" players should be ready to explode and return to form.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2011

Craig Custance looks at teams that have found themselves in early-season deficits and suggests that they shouldn't wait long before making deals. Among the teams that should trade now: Calgary, Columbus and Montreal. Plus, notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2011

Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by picking this season's top 10 projected breakout candidates, headlined by David Booth of the Florida Panthers.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2011

Hockey Prospectus examines the Florida Panthers, a team that signed a lot of veteran talent in the offseason, but how will the team's in-house talent perform?

Story | Conversation | August 30, 2011

The Florida Panthers may not be much on paper, but with GM Dale Tallon rebuilding the team with a host of young talents, this could be the year the future of the franchise emerges.

Story | Conversation | August 24, 2010

Peter Keating's stats and analytics blog looks at what some are calling encouraging numbers and sees more problems in the NHL concussions debate.

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2010

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and EJ Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2009

Craig Simpson hopes to teach Edmonton players to think the game and have a better philosophy in reading goalies.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2003