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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 the NBA returning to Seattle, will the NHL move one of its teams into the Emerald City? Craig Custance explores that very possibility.

Blog | Conversation | January 21, 2013

There are some who believe the NHLPA's disclaimer of interest could expedite an agreement ... others think it could crush the NHL in years of court battles. Craig Custance explains the true impact of the move.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2012

Taking the path of decertification could be risky and time-consuming for the NHL Players' Association, writes Craig Custance.

Craig Custance explains how some NHL clubs may feel a salary cap pinch under a new CBA and why some teams may want to seek an amnesty provision similar to that currently used in the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

An anonymous players poll revealed zero support among players for commissioner Gary Bettman, strong support for gay marriage and a surprising nominee for the U.S. presidency.

Blog | Conversation | October 10, 2012

While the NHL on Thursday announced the cancelation of games through Oct. 24, a condensed schedule remains a possibility, Craig Custance writes. Of course, that has its own pitfalls.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2012

With the NHL lockout in full effect, Seth Jones is squarely in the crosshairs of teams, scouts, fans and the hockey community, and there might not be an 18-year-old better prepared for the attention, writes Craig Custance.

Are the Oilers on the move to Seattle? Don't count on it. Craig Custance explains why meetings between the team's ownership and a new potential NHL market amount to little more than a leverage play.

Blog | Conversation | September 25, 2012

Craig Custance reports that the NHL -- lured by financial incentives, fan interest and the city's sizable media market -- might be setting up shop in the Emerald City through expansion rather than relocation.

Blog | Conversation | September 20, 2012

With a lockout all but finalized in the NHL, Craig Custance looks behind the lines to see where the players and owners stand in the battle of who will blink first.

Blog | Conversation | September 14, 2012

Craig Custance examines the biggest issues at stake in the upcoming CBA negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2012

Craig Custance explores whether the NHL could adopt the NBA's "amnesty" model when the new CBA is negotiated and provides five contracts that teams may want to offload, including those of stars Roberto Luongo and Alex Ovechkin.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Craig Custance checks with sources around the league to see if the NHL is benefiting from the NBA lockout.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2011

Craig Custance writes that after a slow start to the season, the San Jose Sharks' 5-1 road trip proved that they are a different team, one built for postseason success. Plus, Sidney Crosby's return, NHL CBA negotiations and other NHL notes.

Blog | Conversation | November 01, 2011