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Craig Custance takes a look at whether the lockout-shortened season will help the Los Angeles Kings in their bid to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.

Blog | Conversation | January 19, 2013

Hockey Prospectus examines the impact of the 48-game schedule on the NHL's teams, finding that such a short slate of games could deprive a Stanley Cup-worthy team of a playoff spot.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

The Edmonton Oilers boast some young talented legs and established chemistry during the lockout.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2013

With a tentative agreement in place between the NHL and NHLPA, Craig Custance explores the new CBA and last night's cap compromise to gauge the impact on teams and players.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2013

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

Following the release of Forbes' NHL franchise valuations, Craig Custance digs a little deeper to see which franchises figure to increase the most in value in the years ahead.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Craig Custance explains how some NHL clubs may feel a salary cap pinch under a new CBA and why some teams may want to seek an amnesty provision similar to that currently used in the NBA.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

While there is new hope in the NHL CBA negotiations, Craig Custance looks at some of the unintended consequences of a potential lost season, including some big free agents in front offices and the future of NHL icons Jarome Iginla, Teemu Selanne and more.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2012

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

After the latest firing of L.A. Kings coach Terry Murray, Hockey Prospectus author Kent Wilson examines post-lockout NHL coaching changes and finds that bench bosses are frequently blamed for the ebbs and flows of statistical trends outside their control.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2011

Kenny Mayne chats with NHL commish Gary Bettman about making the transition from basketball to hockey, the prospects of another lockout and dealing with the harshest fan criticism.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2010