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After selling off three of their top players, the Dallas Stars have united to reignite their playoff hopes. Craig Custance explores the turnaround.

Blog | Conversation | April 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

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

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013

The Dallas Stars inked 40-year-old forward Jaromir Jagr to help spark a market that had gone dark in the absence of playoff hockey, and the early returns in the 2013 have been nothing short of glowing.

Blog | Conversation | January 23, 2013

Craig Custance breaks down the key themes in the Pacific Division ahead of the 2013 season. Among the most notable storylines: Jaromir Jagr leads an impressive corps of veterans in the division. How will they hold up in the short-season sprint?

Blog | Conversation | January 14, 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

Craig Custance writes that a potential NHL lockout next season could have a particularly large impact on six players, all of whom may have their retirement decisions altered by an extended work stoppage.

Blog | Conversation | January 18, 2012

Craig Custance compares the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers to see which club is better built for the long run. The Rangers, he finds, get the nod.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the Philadelphia Flyers have gotten off to a quick start due to Jaromir Jagr's leadership and a dose of stability after making numerous moves in the offseason. Plus, Alex Ovechkin's slow scoring start and other NHL notes.

Blog | Conversation | October 18, 2011

Craig Custance writes about the return of hockey to Winnipeg before getting into his mailbag, answering questions on the 2011-12 prospects of the Islanders, Capitals and Wild.

Blog | Conversation | October 07, 2011

Craig Custance takes the inaugural dip into his weekly mailbag, answering questions on Tyler Myers, the future of Nikita Filatov and how the Kyle Turris holdout should pan out.

Blog | Conversation | September 16, 2011