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Victoria Matiash offers up her draft prospects rankings index, in which she outlines and analyzes the prospect rankings from five draft expert sources while breaking down where they agree and disagree about top prospects.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2013

Big is better in the minds of many NHL GMs watching these playoffs. But where can they find size this offseason when free agency and the draft are highlighted by smaller skill players?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Players and prospects weren't the only things savvy teams should have picked up from the 2013 trade deadline. Craig Custance points out several critical errors GMs should avoid when building their teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

As teams reshuffled their rosters at the trade deadline, some players -- like Marian Gaborik -- saw their situation improve. Others? Not so much. And there was some front-office impact as well.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2013

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Craig Custance identifies the top available targets.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

Neil Greenberg outlines the five most potent forward lines in the NHL in 2013, noting that the Hurricanes' addition of Alexander Semin to go along with Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty has given Carolina a top-scoring trio this season.

Story | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Craig Custance looks into the key points of discussion at the GMs meetings in Toronto, headlined by the continued debate around the size of goalie pads.

Blog | Conversation | March 20, 2013

Putting concussion concerns behind him, Sidney Crosby has exploded in the 2013 season to reclaim his status as the world's greatest player. Craig Custance explores what's fueling the resurgence.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

Craig Custance writes that small midseason deals like defenseman Johnny Oduya to Chicago could have major impacts.

Blog | Conversation | February 21, 2013

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

Corey Pronman breaks down the Tampa Bay Lightning's rich farm system with the help of assistant GM Julien BriseBois. Given the team's successful mix of scouting, draft strategy and existing talent, Tampa Bay has a very bright future ahead.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Additions of defensemen Sami Salo and Matt Carle have been monumental for the Lightning, Craig Custance writes. He also looks whether or not the Kings will trade forward Andrei Loktionov.

Blog | Conversation | January 31, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier provides his audit of the Central Scouting Service's midterm prospect report, comparing CSS' rankings to his evaluations. Should Seth Jones be listed as the top prospect over Nathan MacKinnon?

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2013

Craig Custance breaks down the looming decisions faced by the Anaheim Ducks concerning free agents-to-be Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf, a storyline that will dominate the 2013 NHL season.

Blog | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Though the CBA is resolved, realignment and player participation in the 2014 Winter Olympics remain unresolved. Craig Custance examines both issues, the impact of the Brian Burke firing on the trade market and more from the Board of Governors meeting.

Blog | Conversation | January 10, 2013

In the wake of the Toronto Maple Leafs' removal of Brian Burke as general manager, Craig Custance examines four potential options for his next stop.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2013