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

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Flyers star center Claude Giroux has started the 2013 season slowly as he has grown into his new role as team captain. Plus notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | February 05, 2013

With the possibility of a very rapid start to the NHL season should there be a breakthrough in CBA talks, Craig Custance revisits several key injuries that could impact early returns for the Kings, Wings, Canucks and Blackhawks.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 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 the release of Grant Sonier's Top 30 NHL draft prospects list, Craig Custance chats with an NHL scout and Blue Jackets president John Davidson about the top six prospects for 2013 and where they may best fit at the NHL level.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2012

With decertification a possible road for the NHLPA, Craig Custance looks at who some of the winners and losers might be in a radically-altered landscape.

Blog | Conversation | December 03, 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

With the 2012 Summer Games serving as a back drop, Craig Custance starts looking ahead to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia, projecting what a possible Canadian roster might look like given an influx of young talent.

Blog | Conversation | August 09, 2012

Most assumed when the Flames and GM Jay Feaster hired Bob Hartley it was due to the pair's long history together. In reality, it was largely shaped by a lengthy statistical study, a practice more and more teams are adopting in their coaching hires.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the trade that sent Mike Richards and Jeff Carter from Philadelphia to Los Angeles has worked out for both teams, as Richards in particular has helped fuel the Kings' impressive run this postseason.

Blog | Conversation | May 01, 2012

Following the release of the NHL's three finalists for the Hart Trophy, Craig Custance provides his list of the three players who were snubbed most by not being included.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the Detroit Red Wings could go after big-name potential free agents Ryan Suter and Zach Parise this offseason, and also offers up some second-tier targets the team might pursue.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 2012

With injuries and suspensions dominating the NHL's playoff storylines, Craig Custance examines which player absences have (and will hurt) the most as teams continue to chase the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2012

On the brink of elimination, Stanley Cup favorites Pittsburgh and Vancouver need to address pressing problems or face a fast exit from the 2012 playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | April 16, 2012

Craig Custance makes his awards picks for the 2011-12 season.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 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