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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

Hockey Prospectus projects how each NHL team will fare during the shortened 2012-13 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system. Which clubs will be contenders, bubble teams or cellar-dwellers?

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2013

Alvin Chang continues his series of ranking the NHL's general managers by their drafting prowess. Today, the Central division is up, and Detroit's Ken Holland leads the way.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2012

As teams approach the NHL trade deadline, even top contenders like the Red Wings are looking for help. Hockey Prospectus examines how they can do so and what the rest of the Central division will do leading up to the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 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

As the trade deadline nears, Alvin Chang examines every team's weaknesses in their Playoff Power Meter portfolio and sees which players mentioned in NHL Rumor Central could help make playoff teams into bona fide Cup contenders.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012

With the trade deadline creeping ever closer, Corey Pronman takes a look at some of the top prospects for likely potential buyers who could be offered up in exchange for that mythical missing piece, starting with the Detroit Red Wings.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the St. Louis Blues are heading into a challenging stretch of their schedule and may soon be forced to face some tricky trade deadline decisions.

Blog | Conversation | February 02, 2012

Alvin Chang looks at how the St. Louis Blues have created a Stanley Cup contender. Unlike most teams that rebuild through top-10 picks, the Blues have rebuilt through mid-first-round and second-round picks.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2012

Grant Sonier breaks down the top prospects from both Team USA and Team Canada at the World Jr. Championships. Boston's Dougie Hamilton is one of many players of whom big things are expected.

Blog | Conversation | January 01, 2012

Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus examines the rosters of the top tournament contenders in the World Junior Championship. Team USA flaunts a number of NHL prospects, including the potential top pick in the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011

Craig Custance writes that the Winnipeg Jets, on the strength of an impressive home record, are beginning to look like playoff contenders. They'll have a chance to prove it over the next several weeks.

Blog | Conversation | December 09, 2011

Craig Custance looks at the upcoming season for the Nashville Predators, one that will have major implications on the club's future. With three franchise players nearing free agency, Nashville must prove that it is a legitimate contender.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

The Caps and Sharks were among several Cup contenders who overhauled regular-season powerhouses to better position themselves for a title shot. ESPN The Mag's unique projections examine which of the NHL's teams most resembles the past six playoff champs.

Story | Conversation | September 21, 2011

Neil Greenberg looks at Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith and argues that despite Keith's down season in 2010-11, he is still an elite player and a legitimate candidate to win the Norris Trophy.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2011

E.J. Hradek takes his weekly dip into his mailbag, answering questions on Detroit's Stanley Cup chances, the Coyotes' future in Phoenix, and the potential for the Kings to rebound against the Sharks.

Blog | Conversation | April 21, 2011