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As the NHL prepares to realign next season, questions remain as to how the potential relocation of a franchise could affect things. And Seattle's beautiful new arena proposal is adding fuel to the fire. Plus, the weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

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

Rob Vollman polls the NHL stats community to see which summer signings rated as the league's worst contracts handed out this offseason.

Story | Conversation | September 25, 2012

Last summer the NHL watched as the Florida Panthers spent wildly to reach the salary-cap floor. This season has lacked similar spending sprees, largely because teams seem convinced the floor will change with the new CBA.

Blog | Conversation | July 03, 2012

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

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Craig Custance writes that momentum is heading in a positive direction in Nashville, and the Predators are hoping the addition of Alexander Radulov can help spark a playoff run that will convince Ryan Suter and Shea Weber to stick around.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2012

Most NHL teams are moving aggressively to sign their own potential free agents. Craig Custance analyzes what this means for the summer marketplace.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 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 assesses which individuals were the biggest winners and losers of the 2012 NHL trade deadline. Jeff Carter leads the list of those who should be pleased with how things worked out.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2012

After a dearth of trade deadline deals, the stage is set for a summer filled with major player movement. Craig Custance surveys which players could be on the move.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the Buffalo Sabres are in desperate need of a wake-up call, following the team's ninth consecutive road loss on Monday night. If the current crop of players doesn't turn things around soon, changes could be coming in Buffalo.

Blog | Conversation | January 17, 2012