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Alvin Chang wraps up the 2011 NHL draft, noting the decline in Russians being drafted and the strengthening of the U.S. talent pool.

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek ranks the best teams in the NHL at finding value, in analyzing dollars spent versus points in the standings. Coming in at No. 1 is the Tampa Bay Lightning, led by GM Steve Yzerman.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2011

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Matthew Wuest of CapGeek looks at the five best -- and worst -- teams in terms of managing the salary cap. The Thrashers are a revelation; they could win the Presidents' Trophy and no one makes more than $4.5 million. The Devils? Eek.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2010

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Yes, this year's free-agent crop is lacking in overall depth. But if there's one position that bucks the trend, it's in goal, where there are a multitude of unrestricted free agents looking for jobs."It's the year of the goalie, i...

Yes, this year's free-agent crop is lacking in overall depth. But if there's one position that bucks the trend, it's in goal, where there are a multitude of unrestricted free agents looking for jobs."It's the year of the goalie, i...

Yes, this year's free-agent crop is lacking in overall depth. But if there's one position that bucks the trend, it's in goal, where there are a multitude of unrestricted free agents looking for jobs. "It's the year of the goalie, it seems," netminde...

Craig Anderson and Dustin Penner not only help on the ice, but they're soft on the pocketbook, too.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

The three low-budget teams still alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs poke holes in the league's contention they can't compete.