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Craig Custance writes that the NHL's planned outdoor game in Dodger Stadium between the Ducks and Kings next season, announced Monday, carries with it both risk and reward -- as does the entire Stadium Series.

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2013

Craig Custance makes his 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs picks from Round 1 and the Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance talks to Pittsburgh's rivals to scout how to beat the Penguins in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Craig Custance ranks his top 5 candidates to win the Norris Trophy, with Minnesota's Ryan Suter at No. 1.

Blog | Conversation | April 23, 2013

Craig Custance writes that the unlikely playoff charge of the Columbus Blue Jackets has created a new challenger in the Hart Trophy race.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Craig Custance examines the impact that Pittsburgh's newcomers are having on the Penguins.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2013

With one GM change already in Edmonton, Craig Custance looks around the league to identify 10 assistant GMs who are proving capable of running their own teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2013

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

In February, the Washington Capitals looked finished. But as Craig Custance writes, management never wavered and today, Washington sits atop the weak Southeast Division.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2013

In the wake of the acquisition of Jarome Iginla by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Craig Custance examines how other Eastern Conference contenders can try to keep up as the trade deadline approaches.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 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

The Rangers were supposed to be Stanley Cup contenders and instead they're sputtering out of the playoff race. As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some of the key options available to them.

Blog | Conversation | March 25, 2013

Putting concussion concerns behind him, Sidney Crosby has exploded in the 2013 season to reclaim his status as the world's greatest player. Craig Custance explores what's fueling the resurgence.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some key needs for playoff contenders. While Anders Lindback hasn't been the immediate answer for the Bolts, Tampa appears committed to him ... for now at least.

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2013

A quarter of the way into the season, several players, coaches and executives have emerged from somewhat off the radar to become lead candidates for some of the NHL's major awards.

Blog | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Craig Custance writes how Dan Bylsma should be the top candidate to lead Team USA in the 2014 Olympics before addressing trade proposals, coaches on the hot seat and a new alternative to shootouts in his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013