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The Penguins added a ton of talent for their 2013 Cup run, but Rob Vollman writes that it came with a steep cost in terms of projected future production.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Craig Custance looks ahead to the summer to see how Wednesday's trade deadline moves might impact the free agent market and other offseason player movement.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 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

The Rangers were supposed to be Stanley Cup contenders and instead they're sputtering out of the playoff race. As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some of the key options available to them.

Blog | Conversation | March 25, 2013

With star sniper Marian Gaborik struggling to light the lamp, Craig Custance explores the reasons behind the winger's slump and the possibility of a trade out of the Big Apple.

Blog | Conversation | March 14, 2013

As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some key needs for playoff contenders. While Anders Lindback hasn't been the immediate answer for the Bolts, Tampa appears committed to him ... for now at least.

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2013

While some have bemoaned a lack of depth on the Rangers' roster, particularly now that Ryan Callahan is injured, Neil Greenberg explains why the Blueshirts should soon put their slow start behind them.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2013

In the first edition of the Player Power Rankings for the 2013 season, veteran forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton are showing there's still some bite left in the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, Craig Anderson tops the league's netminders early.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013

With the acquisition of Rick Nash, the Rangers find themselves as a Stanley Cup favorite during the 2013 48-game sprint to the playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013

No one "wins" in a lockout, but there are some teams and players that are hit harder than others ... and there are a few that might benefit from some extra time off. Craig Custance surveys who might be affected more or less if the NHL shuts its doors.

Blog | Conversation | September 11, 2012

GM Glen Sather landed his top offseason target once again. Adding Rick Nash to a forward corps featuring youngsters Chris Kreider and Carl Hagelin is sure to help, but the Blueshirts' blue line is what makes them Cup contenders once again.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2012

His contract is for six more seasons and carries an outsized cap hit, but in the short term, Rick Nash figures to provide a significant boost to the Rangers offense.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the New York Rangers will likely look to pursue some high-end goal scorers this offseason, with Zach Parise of the New Jersey Devils leading the list of potential targets.

Blog | Conversation | June 05, 2012

Timo Seppa examines whether blocking shots has been a part of the Rangers' success this postseason.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2012

Neil Greenberg explains why David Clarkson's play will be key if the New Jersey Devils want to advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the Rangers' triple overtime victory over the Capitals on Wednesday night was a career-defining win for New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2012