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With an early projection of the top 10 picks in June's entry draft, Craig Custance explores the possibility of some of the top prospects in the 2013 draft class being claimed by traditionally powerful teams experiencing down years at the right time.

Blog | Conversation | February 18, 2013

Philadelphia Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds was leveled by an elbow to the head from Washington Capitals forward John Erskine with 1:51 left in the first period of Friday's game.

With the possibility of a very rapid start to the NHL season should there be a breakthrough in CBA talks, Craig Custance revisits several key injuries that could impact early returns for the Kings, Wings, Canucks and Blackhawks.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2013

With injuries and suspensions dominating the NHL's playoff storylines, Craig Custance examines which player absences have (and will hurt) the most as teams continue to chase the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Craig Custance writes that injuries to some of the NHL's elite players have cleared the path for Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to win the MVP.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2011

Craig Custance writes that although the Ottawa Senators are struggling, they have some young talent that should give hope for the future. Plus notes on Alex Ovechkin, the Penguins' winning ways despite injuries and Roberto Luongo hearing it from fans.

Blog | Conversation | October 19, 2011