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With rumors swirling of Patrick Roy's return to Colorado as the Avs' new head coach, Craig Custance explores the summer coaching market and some of the top candidates at the NHL, AHL, junior and college levels.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2013

With just one season remaining on Phil Kessel's contract in Toronto, the Leafs must decide how much they value their star sniper.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2013

Eliminated from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Islanders, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Canadiens begin their offseasons seeking solutions and fixes for better results in 2013-14. But where do the answers lie? Craig Custance examines.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 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 Toronto's rivals to scout out how to beat the Maple Leafs in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to explain why the Blues are heating up at the right time and why the East should fear the playoff potential of the New York Islanders.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 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

The NHL officially announced the 2014 Winter Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings to be played on New Year's Day but it's sounding like it won't be the lone outdoor game next season.

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

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

With the trade deadline less than a month away, Craig Custance evaluates the top 20 potential rental players that could find themselves on the trade block.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2013

Craig Custance evaluates the early returns from the summer's free-agent moves to rank his top five so far, noting that it's been the under-the-radar signings that have made the biggest impact.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2013

Burnside: Craig, big news out of Buffalo, as the longest-tenured coach in the NHL, Lindy Ruff, finally had the clock run out on him. Can't say it was all that surprising given how poorly the Sabres have played this season and, frankly, it's been a lo...

Craig Custance writes that now there is a long-term CBA in place, NHL teams need to find creative ways to generate new revenues.

Blog | Conversation | February 20, 2013

With Jonas Hiller back, Viktor Fasth's sensational debut and prospect John Gibson waiting in the wings, the Ducks have options in the days ahead. But which one will they pursue?

Blog | Conversation | February 19, 2013

With the Avalanche now reportedly shopping restricted free-agent center Ryan O'Reilly, Craig Custance explores the top options for Colorado and the three most likely suitors on the trade market.

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2013