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Craig Custance takes a look at how the Philadelphia Flyers will approach the 2013 offseason.

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Craig Custance looks ahead to the summer to see how Wednesday's trade deadline moves might impact the free agent market and other offseason player movement.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 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 NHL including an option for teams to buyout contracts to comply with a proposed drop in the salary cap, Craig Custance examines some likely candidates in the Eastern Conference.

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2012

With their future in Glendale looking more certain, attention now turns to the future of the Coyotes' crease, where Mike Smith has become a hot commodity who hits the market this summer.

Blog | Conversation | November 29, 2012

Hockey Prospectus and Craig Custance examine the rosters of every NHL team to see who is on the rise, who is declining and who could shine for the first time in the season ahead. Today's look is at the Philadelphia Flyers.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2012

Heading into the playoffs, Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the Philadelphia Flyers from rival players, coaches and scouts.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Craig Custance writes that Philadelphia goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has finally settled in with the Flyers and is setting a torrid pace in March -- just in time for the team's stretch run. Plus, the debate among GMs over Alexander Radulov's potential return.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 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

Flyers GM Paul Holmgren has some decisions to make, writes Craig Custance in his look at how Philadelphia approaching this year's trade deadline.

Blog | Conversation | February 13, 2012

Craig Custance writes that if Sam Gagner was available prior to his performance on Thursday night, the price just went up. Plus, answers to this week's mailbag questions on Alex Ovechkin and more.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Craig Custance examines the biggest issues at stake in the upcoming CBA negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2012

Craig Custance checks in with several GMs to get their opinions on the success of offseason signings so far this season.

Blog | Conversation | January 05, 2012

Craig Custance writes that, following their Winter Classic loss, the Philadelphia Flyers are once again dealing with issues in goal. And in the short term, the team has no other option than to make it work with the two goalies they have.

Blog | Conversation | January 03, 2012

Craig Custance compares the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers to see which club is better built for the long run. The Rangers, he finds, get the nod.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2012

With a contract that could go disastrously awry if his play deteriorates, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov steps into the spotlight with his quirky behavior featured on HBO's "24/7," and his team relying on him more than ever absent its stars.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2011