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Craig Custance explains how wrinkles in the new CBA could make for an interesting offseason, including the potential buyouts of some high-profile players.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2013

Scratched for Game 4 of the Rangers' Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Bruins, it seems like Brad Richards' days in New York are coming to a unexpected early close. If the Blueshirts cut him loose, where could he land? Craig Custance lists options.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2013

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 John Tortorella watching from above at the Rangers' training facility in Greenburgh on Thursday, Brad Richards centered a line with Rick Nash on one side and Marian Gaborik on the other. Now, we realize Tortorella changes lines as fast as any co...

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

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