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The Rangers were supposed to be Stanley Cup contenders and instead they're sputtering out of the playoff race. As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some of the key options available to them.

Blog | Conversation | March 25, 2013

With the acquisition of Rick Nash, the Rangers find themselves as a Stanley Cup favorite during the 2013 48-game sprint to the playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013

Recent years have not been kind to Stanley Cup champions, but as Craig Custance writes, Los Angeles GM Dean Lombardi is working hard to avoid the pitfalls.

Blog | Conversation | July 09, 2012

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

Craig Custance compares the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers to see which club is better built for the long run. The Rangers, he finds, get the nod.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2012

Neil Greenberg revisits his Clutch Performance Index (CPI) to see which players have really carried the East's teams early in the 2011-12 season ... and who has let them down. Includes each team's top three players in terms of CPI.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2011

The Playoff Power Meter returns to evaluate the NHL's teams based on how closely they match up with past Stanley Cup winners. Among this week's findings, the Stars seem set for a fall, while the Penguins remain scary good.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2011

The Dallas Stars lost a lot with Brad Richards, but opponents know this scrappy bunch will play hard for three solid periods. Still, that's likely not enough to make the playoffs in 2011-12.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2011

The New York Rangers added the top free agent on the market, but their grit and their goalie likely will be what carry the Blueshirts as they pursue the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2011

Next up in the Summer Skate series is the Dallas Stars, whose success this season will depend on other players stepping up after Brad Richards found a new home with the New York Rangers. Plus, a young defenseman who could add depth.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2011

The New York Rangers' plan to shun free-agent fixes in favor of sustained prospect development has given them the core needed to contend for a Cup, with hired gun Brad Richards providing the right boost at the right time. Plus, notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | September 13, 2011

Hockey Prospectus takes a look at the New York Rangers for the Summer Skate series. Will Marian Gaborik have an offensive resurgence? Is Brad Richards on the cusp of decline? Both are legitimate questions for the Rangers.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2011

Doug McIntyre writes that even though the Rangers signed Brad Richards, their most important free-agent signings could be the restricted free agents they have yet to lock up. See why the Blueshirts need to ink Ryan Callahan and Co. now.

Blog | Conversation | July 14, 2011

Doug McIntyre writes that outside of Brad Richards, the 2011 free agency class is a weak one. Combined with a much higher cap floor, the combo will likely lead to overpaying players and increase the potential for signing a bust on the open market.

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2011

Neil Greenberg analyzes Michael Frolik and four other free agents who could be due for breakout 2011-12 campaigns, and they can be added this offseason without breaking the bank.

Story | Conversation | June 29, 2011

The recent NHL franchise plan has been to build your team down the middle. But in less than 30 minutes Thursday the Flyers dealt away their two top centers in a pair of trades. What does it mean? Jay Greenberg examines the Flyers' new positional outlook.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2011