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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 gives his primer for the NHL trade deadline, looking at which teams are done shopping, which ones aren't, and which goalies could get traded.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2013

A shiny new building and a home in Brooklyn erase one of the big hurdles faced by the Isles when it comes to attracting free agents. But it won't solve every problem.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang ranks the NHL's general managers by their ability to find value in the NHL draft, starting with the Atlantic Division.

Blog | Conversation | March 06, 2012

Craig Custance assesses which individuals were the biggest winners and losers of the 2012 NHL trade deadline. Jeff Carter leads the list of those who should be pleased with how things worked out.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2012

With a number of NHL teams still needing to spend to simply reach the cap floor, Matthew Wuest explores ways for each team to smartly surpass the lower limit.

Story | Conversation | July 13, 2011

Puck Prospectus examines the bane of the Philadelphia Flyers -- the crease. Did they get the wrong guy again when they netted Ray Emery?

Story | Conversation | December 30, 2009

Want the lowdown on all the first-round picks? Check out Insider's instant analysis on all 30 teams' selections.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

Want the lowdown on all the first-round picks? Check out Insider's instant analysis on all 30 team selections.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2009

This will get harder. Or so they tell me. Ha-ha-ha! Behold, picks proclamation for Week 3: Monday: Edmonton over Phoenix. Hey, Jeremy Roenick, what's with the double-wide shoulder pads? Get them at Garth Snow's garage sale? Or is that to cover up t...

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2006

Everyone loves a list, especially focus groups. Since I'm such a joiner, here's my five least-favorite playoff players this season: 1. Tomas Holmstrom, Red Wings. If he's such a playoff warrior, why does he wear those Garth Snow-sized shoulder pads?...

Blog | Conversation | April 21, 2006