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Players and prospects weren't the only things savvy teams should have picked up from the 2013 trade deadline. Craig Custance points out several critical errors GMs should avoid when building their teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Craig Custance identifies the top available targets.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

The minimal return the Calgary Flames procured for star winger Jarome Iginla illustrates why teams can't wait to spin off their most valuable assets ... and why the Flames need to trade Jay Bouwmeester now.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2013

As the trade deadline approaches, rumors continue to circle the Calgary crease, although those in Vancouver seem to be quieting. But throughout the NHL, there are more than a few crease situations that could be called into question in the days ahead.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2013

With the trade deadline less than a month away, Craig Custance evaluates the top 20 potential rental players that could find themselves on the trade block.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2013

While there is new hope in the NHL CBA negotiations, Craig Custance looks at some of the unintended consequences of a potential lost season, including some big free agents in front offices and the future of NHL icons Jarome Iginla, Teemu Selanne and more.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2012

In response to a recent poll of NHL statistical analysts, Craig Custance checks in with NHL coaches and scouts to see how they explain the big contracts issued to Paul Gaustad and Dennis Wideman.

Blog | Conversation | September 26, 2012

As the trade deadline dust settles, Craig Custance surveys the league to see which lingering questions will be answered in the month to come.

Blog | Conversation | February 29, 2012

Craig Custance looks at the six trades that helped shape this season's All-Star Game, including the deal that sent Phil Kessel from Boston to Toronto.

Blog | Conversation | January 26, 2012

Craig Custance writes that there are several team captains being mentioned in trade deadline speculation, but that dealing these players isn't always easy. In general, even the captains on struggling teams aren't eager to switch uniforms.

Blog | Conversation | January 19, 2012

Craig Custance ranks the players most likely to become first-time All-Stars next season. Plus, analysis on the Flames' trade for Mike Cammalleri and answers to this week's mailbag questions.

Blog | Conversation | January 13, 2012

Craig Custance writes that Calgary Flames coach Brent Sutter still doesn't have total buy-in from his players, and it's holding the team back from becoming a consistent winner in the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2011

With the Flames off to a mediocre start, the question in Calgary is what path Jarome Iginla will take as his career reaches its latter stages. Will he stick with the Flames or demand a trade? Craig Custance explores the possibilities with the star wing.

Blog | Conversation | November 09, 2011