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Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to answer readers who raise concerns about the Detroit Red Wings' roster challenges, and he examines whether the Florida Panthers should select Nathan MacKinnon if they land the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2013

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

No one "wins" in a lockout, but there are some teams and players that are hit harder than others ... and there are a few that might benefit from some extra time off. Craig Custance surveys who might be affected more or less if the NHL shuts its doors.

Blog | Conversation | September 11, 2012

Tom Awad provides the season's final edition of the Conn Smythe watch. Jonathan Quick leads four Los Angeles Kings at the top of the rankings. The first New Jersey Devil appears at No. 5.

Story | Conversation | June 06, 2012

Tom Awad provides his latest update to the Conn Smythe watch. Jonathan Quick leads three Los Angeles Kings players making a run at the No. 1 spot in the rankings, currently occupied by the Coyotes' Mike Smith.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2012

While some deep playoff runs are the result of catching lightning in a bottle, the Los Angeles Kings figure to have their core intact for several seasons to come, a factor that leads Craig Custance to believe L.A.'s title window is just now opening.

Blog | Conversation | May 22, 2012

Time and space are at a premium in the postseason, which is why the slapper is giving way to the wrister in the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Craig Custance and Lindsay Berra write in ESPN The Magazine.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2012

Mike Smith is still the leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy, but Los Angeles' Jonathan Quick has jumped up to the No. 2 spot. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist ranks No. 4 and could continue to move up if New York continues to win.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2012

Craig Custance examines the options at Vancouver's disposal this offseason when it comes to dealing with goalie Roberto Luongo, now that Cory Schneider has emerged for the Canucks.

Blog | Conversation | April 19, 2012

Craig Custance writes that while there is no real sense of urgency when it comes to the upcoming labor negotiations between the owners and the NHLPA, many players are already saving money in case there ends up being a lockout.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2012

After a slow start, star D-man Drew Doughty claims he's recently found his sweet spot on the ice. Also, with Darryl Sutter on his way to L.A., Doughty wonders if intense coaching scrutiny is what the Kings need right now.

Blog | Conversation | December 19, 2011

E.J. Hradek calls out some folks who blew some opportunities on a jam-packed night of NHL action.

Blog | Conversation | January 22, 2010

Scouts Inc. offers a full seven-round projection for the 2013 NFL draft.

Story | Conversation | April 24, 2013

Jason Grey profiles pitcher Danny Duffy, one of many Kansas City Royals prospects who could have an impact as early as this season.

Blog | Conversation | May 05, 2011

Keith Law takes an early-season look at his Top 25 prospects. Thus far, of the guys who cracked the top 10, there are no glaring voids in terms of performance. And at the top, two gifted players are still ahead of schedule.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2011

Jason Grey profiles Indians starting-pitcher prospect Alex White, who is tentatively penciled in to debut for the Tribe on Saturday, and updates his "Top 11 for '11," the top prospects for the rest of the 2011 season.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2011