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Following the Ducks' Game 7 loss, Anaheim and veteran Teemu Selanne have some big decisions to make. And they're not alone.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2013

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

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Since turning heads as a prospect in junior hockey, Jay Bouwmeester has always carried outsized expectations ... and his massive contract in Calgary did little to alleviate them. Now in St. Louis he continues his quest for his first playoff appearance.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2013

With the CBA settled, Craig Custance looks at the next big dominoes set to fall in the NHL. While a Roberto Luongo trade dominates the discussion, other teams look to finalize signings ... or simply reclaim their players from Russia.

Blog | Conversation | January 08, 2013

A look at how NHL teams spent money after the 2004-05 lockout shows star forwards continued to cash in while the "middle class" saw its average salary shrink, a trend that could continue in the new CBA.

Blog | Conversation | October 12, 2012

While 14 NHL teams will sit out the playoffs, Corey Pronman examines their top prospects that could make a positive impact next fall.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2012

Craig Custance writes that there is a mix of optimism and disappointment in Anaheim as the season comes to a close, because while the Ducks will miss the postseason their strong finish is a sign of promising things to come.

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 2012

ESPN Insider's Neil Greenberg looks at the Washington Capitals and writes that if the Caps can't dramatically increase their scoring chances and become more productive in the offensive zone, it could be a second half full of disappointments.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2012

The Central looks like hockey's toughest division this season and the Blackhawks have demonstrated their power by leading it. Plus, Teemu Selanne trade rumors and the next step in Columbus.

Blog | Conversation | January 16, 2012

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus writes that the Anaheim Ducks have gotten off to a franchise-worst start largely because they are one of the worst teams in the NHL at controlling the puck. Can a new coach help? Don't count on it in the short term.

Story | Conversation | January 10, 2012

Craig Custance writes that, following their Winter Classic loss, the Philadelphia Flyers are once again dealing with issues in goal. And in the short term, the team has no other option than to make it work with the two goalies they have.

Blog | Conversation | January 03, 2012

The Washington Capitals took it on the chin again this postseason. Timo Seppa looks back at the playoff results since 1996, and when compared to regular-season finishes, this season's finish ranks among the most surprising sweeps since 1996.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2011

Hockey Prospectus looks back at their preseason projections to try and get a handle on who has exceeded expectations (Tim Thomas) and who has fallen way short (Jason Pominville).

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2011

Much changed for the Wild last year -- new coach, new system. Sadly, the results were the same: disappointment. This year might be different though, as E.J. Hradek and Puck Prospectus discuss here.

Story | Conversation | September 17, 2010

Insider is looking at potential offseason fixes for every single NHL team. For the Sharks, you know the story -- elite until April, then bleh. They got one step closer in 2010, but must manage money properly to win the West in 2011.

Story | Conversation | June 21, 2010