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Following a clinical defensive display by the Boston Bruins in Game 3, is it possible that their blue line could be even better next season and beyond? Craig Custance writes that Dougie Hamilton gives the Bruins plenty of promising options moving forward.

Blog | Conversation | June 18, 2013

The Blackhawks claimed the marathon that was Game 1, but the Bruins' PK is a riddle Chicago needs to solve if the Hawks want to separate from an evenly matched foe.

Blog | Conversation | June 13, 2013

Sam Paolini breaks down the best ways to bet the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Hockey Prospectus projects the top 10 defensemen in the 2013 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2013

Craig Custance looks at the surprises from Thursday's NHL All-Star fantasy draft before answering questions from his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg drafts the NHL All-Star rosters with an analytic twist, showing how Zdeno Chara and Daniel Alfredsson can statistically optimize their teams. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin goes No. 1 overall. But who will go last?

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre revisits the 2006 NHL draft, sees how it would play out if it were held today and gets a scout's take on the revised picks for each team.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2012

Craig Custance provides a list of players most likely to turn things around in the second half of the season, and also updates his picks for this season's award-winners.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg looks at Zdeno Chara and other triple threats from around the NHL who excel on the power play, at even strength and on the penalty kill.

Story | Conversation | November 22, 2011

Hockey Prospectus examines which teams may want to try and sign L.A. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty to an offer sheet. Despite his elite skill level, a variety of reasons make the list a short one ... but the Detroit Red Wings are right at the top.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2011

Lindsay Berra reflects on 10 storylines that defined the 2010-11 NHL season, starting with the Ilya Kovalchuk contract saga and concluding with Boston's Stanley Cup victory.

Blog | Conversation | June 17, 2011

Gare Joyce analyzes what went wrong for Zdeno Chara and Tim Thomas while surrendering the goal that ended Game 2.

Blog | Conversation | June 06, 2011

Teddy Purcell went undrafted, shuttled between the minors and the NHL, and was dealt for a fourth-liner. But after a command from Bolts coach Guy Boucher, he's emerged as an under-the-radar threat for Tampa Bay.

Blog | Conversation | May 27, 2011

Stopping Alex Ovechkin is never easy, but some defensive pairings in the Eastern Conference do a better job than others. See how the best shutdown pairings in the East stack up, and why the "success" of Marc Staal and Dan Girardi may be an illusion.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2011