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Kris Letang is entering the final season of his contract, and the Penguins will have to commit to big money to keep him. So what's the play? Craig Custance explores the situation.

Blog | Conversation | June 14, 2013

Craig Custance explains how wrinkles in the new CBA could make for an interesting offseason, including the potential buyouts of some high-profile players.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2013

Legend Mark Messier is in the running for the Rangers' head coaching job, but what exactly would he bring to the table? Craig Custance examines the Broadway coaching search, as well as how Coyotes coach Dave Tippett may fit into the picture.

Blog | Conversation | June 03, 2013

Scratched for Game 4 of the Rangers' Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Bruins, it seems like Brad Richards' days in New York are coming to a unexpected early close. If the Blueshirts cut him loose, where could he land? Craig Custance lists options.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 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 breaks down the tactics and tendencies of every 2013 Stanley Cup Playoff team with the help of rival players, coaches and scouts.

Craig Custance talks to New York's rivals to scout out how to beat the Rangers in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 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

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 teams reshuffled their rosters at the trade deadline, some players -- like Marian Gaborik -- saw their situation improve. Others? Not so much. And there was some front-office impact as well.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2013

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

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 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 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

Hovering on the fringe of the Eastern Conference playoff chase is not where the Rangers expected to be this season. Now they'll face some tough trade deadline decisions. Plus, this week's dip into the mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

With a condensed schedule and a late trade deadline, Craig Custance explores the value of acquiring new players early. Plus notes on the Sabres' path forward, a rookie's debut at the GM meetings and how salary retention may be very valuable to some teams.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2013