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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

Injuries, trades and late-season call-ups mean we could be hearing about some of the biggest names in the AHL before long. Corey Pronman takes a look at the top prospects in the A, starting with the Rangers' Tim Erixon.

Blog | Conversation | January 20, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that before Edmonton Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined with a shoulder injury, the 18-year-old was putting together a season worthy of standing among the best NHL debuts of all time.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 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

Alex Galchenyuk recently suffered an injury to his left knee, and it could keep him out for a while. However, most scouts think that shouldn't affect his status for the 2012 draft.

Blog | Conversation | October 13, 2011

The NHL has a serious issue with head injuries, and Brendan Shanahan set out to clean it up. But now that Shanahan is ordering harsh rulings for illegal hits, Craig Custance writes, he is drawing ire from around NHL front offices. Plus, other NHL notes.

Blog | Conversation | October 10, 2011

Craig Custance writes that recurring injuries have increased the discussions regarding changes to the icing rule, and some GMs would like to see it. Plus, Drew Doughty's contract could help Ryan Suter, the rise of Brandon Saad, and NHL folks on Twitter.

Blog | Conversation | October 04, 2011

Gare Joyce breaks down the top 50 prospects for the 2011 NHL entry draft, updating our January rankings. This time, there's movement in the top three, but bigger waves are being made near No. 20, where a pair of prospects previously outside our Top 50 have surged into first-round territory.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek evaluates the 2010-11 salary cap landscape to see which teams are in the best position to make trades at the deadline.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2011

Matthew Wuest of CapGeek writes about LTIR -- long-term injured reserve -- and what it can do to a team's cap flexibility. Look at the Maple Leafs last season for a lesson -- and then realize this could affect both the Bruins and Flyers this year.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2010

Insider is looking at potential offseason fixes for every single NHL team. For the Red Wings, it's not even so much what they need to do -- it's what they've already done.

Story | Conversation | June 17, 2010

Antti Niemi and Michael Leighton, while owners of subpar regular seasons, have done quite well in the postseason. What does this tell us about playoff goaltending -- and what does it mean for the 2010 Stanley Cup? Puck Prospectus is here.

Story | Conversation | May 29, 2010

While you were focused on Crosby back home in Montreal, the Blackhawks regaining home ice, and the Red Wings possibly getting swept, here's another storyline to focus on: the unbelievable run of the Boston Bruins right now.

Blog | Conversation | May 06, 2010

Up 2-0 on the Wings now, E.J. Hradek is looking at this Sharks squad differently than previous ones. Could they go all the way? Could they? Dare to dream. Plus: ideas for commercials, injury reports and the glory that is Halak.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2010

It's a heck of a day as E.J. Hradek previews the Thursday games, where the Devils will try to stave off elimination, and hands out his three stars for Wednesday night. Who's No. 1? Could it be ... Satan?

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010