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ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg examines the actions, or inactions, of the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators at the trade deadline and how their choices could affect their playoff future.

Story | Conversation | February 29, 2012

In ESPN The Magazine, a team of writers use analytics to prove that Andrew Luck will not save Indianapolis, Floyd Mayweather will beat Manny Pacquiao, Chris Paul is the best point guard in NBA history and more!

Story | Conversation | February 21, 2012

Craig Custance writes that Seattle has emerged as the leading candidate for NHL relocation (or expansion). He also takes his weekly dive into the mailbag, answering questions on the Islanders' future and the ideal destination for Rick Nash.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2012

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that top defenseman Chris Pronger is out for the season. After chatting with Paul Holmgren about the topic, Craig Custance presents four possible options the Flyers could pursue to fill the void.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2011

ESPN Insider's Neil Greenberg writes that while the start of any season produces many fluke performances, most of them won't last. For instance, Alex Ovechkin will pick up his scoring pace and the New York Rangers' play will improve.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2011

The New York Islanders' young core may be ready to take the next step behind former No. 1 overall pick John Tavares, but they'll need to resolve a murky situation in net.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2011

The New York Rangers added the top free agent on the market, but their grit and their goalie likely will be what carry the Blueshirts as they pursue the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2011

Lindsay Berra talks to six NHL stars, including Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrik Elias, and one coach (Claude Julien) about potential new NHL rules proposed in the December 27, 2010 issue of ESPN The Magazine: a larger ice surface, mandatory suspensions for fighting, and no-touch icing. The players are very candid.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2010

ESPN The Magazine teamed with Puck Prospectus to project every team in the NHL in eight key categories, weighted in terms of importance to on-ice success, for the 2010-11 season.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2010

Every year, a few NHL teams are in just the right spot for a Stanley Cup run. The Mag breaks down every NHL team to see where they are relative to that magic window. For the Canucks and star pivot Henrik Sedin, the curtains are wide open.

Story | Conversation | September 23, 2010

The New York Rangers brought in Alexander Frolov to ease the scoring burden on Marian Gaborik. If he can accomplish this, the Rangers could be headed to the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2010

This is ESPN The Magazine's 2010 Franchise Rankings entry for the New York Rangers.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2010

This is ESPN The Magazine's 2010 Franchise Rankings entry for the New York Islanders.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2010

Kenny Mayne chats with NHL commish Gary Bettman about making the transition from basketball to hockey, the prospects of another lockout and dealing with the harshest fan criticism.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2010

Lindsay Berra in the April 19, 2010 issue of ESPN The Magazine writes about the crop of NHL captains -- how leadership is asserted, maintained, and what it means for the postseason ice grind known as the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2010

E.J. Hradek examines the future of Olympic hockey in the latest issue of ESPN The Magazine.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2010