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Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

With the end of 2013 NHL regular season approaching, Neil Greenberg outlines his picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Byng and Selke awards. Among the selections, the Islanders' John Tavares gets the nod for this season's Hart Trophy.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Neil Greenberg examines the NHL's market inefficiencies, comparing the league's small-versus-large-market imbalance to that of MLB. Neil adds that a "Moneypuck" philosophy could work, and offers up five players who could aid small-market teams.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2013

Neil Greenberg looks at the NHL's midseason playoff picture, assessing each team's postseason odds and analyzing key indicators to see who's trending up or down in the standings.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2013

Though the lockout-shortened 2013 NHL season lacks an All-Star game, Neil Greenberg outlines players who would have deserved starting spots for the Eastern and Western Conferences, including the Islanders' John Tavares and the Canucks' Daniel Sedin.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2013

A quarter of the way into the season, we're starting to see some separation in the NHL standings. Using some detailed statistical analysis, Neil Greenberg provides the playoff odds for the contenders, pretenders and those who should be booking tee times.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

With a new NHL season upon us, Neil Greenberg gives five predictions certain to come true, starting with why the Chicago Blackhawks will hoist the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Neil Greenberg compares the historical bar for entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the production of current NHL players to see which are worthy of lock status going forward.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2012

Neil Greenberg ranks the best 25 players in the NHL under the age of 25, with Jonathan Toews retaining his position as the NHL's top young gun.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2012

The cost of a lost season is high for everyone in the NHL, but for those who need to strengthen their Hall of Fame cases -- like Martin St. Louis and Dany Heatley -- a long-term lockout could bar the door to the Hall.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that for a team to make a postseason run and have a chance to win a Cup, its top performers must be its best players in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Neil Greenberg breaks down the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, providing odds for each series and noting his top upset picks.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg breaks down his top candidates for the Selke Trophy, writing that while there are numerous forwards worthy of consideration, any discussion has to begin with Boston's Patrice Bergeron.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 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

Neil Greenberg ranks the best 25 players in the NHL under the age of 25, with Jonathan Toews edging out Sidney Crosby for the No. 1 position.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that before Edmonton Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined with a shoulder injury, the 18-year-old was putting together a season worthy of standing among the best NHL debuts of all time.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2012