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Corey Pronman redrafted the 2008 NHL draft. He believes the Tampa Bay Lightning would again select center Steven Stamkos with the No. 1 overall selection, but star D-man Erik Karlsson now clearly belongs among the top three.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013

Sam Paolini breaks down the best ways to bet the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

After posting a 0.985 save percentage against the Penguins, Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the Stanley Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2013

Craig Custance examines the L.A. Kings' home dominance during the playoffs, attributing the success to their ability to contest every inch of ice, play suffocating defense in the neutral zone and build early leads. Plus, they've got goalie Jonathan Quick.

Blog | Conversation | June 06, 2013

After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Neil Greenberg examines how goalies have fared against dangerous shots this postseason, writing that Jonathan Quick has separated himself from his peers.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Scratched for Game 4 of the Rangers' Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Bruins, it seems like Brad Richards' days in New York are coming to a unexpected early close. If the Blueshirts cut him loose, where could he land? Craig Custance lists options.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2013

With rumors swirling of Patrick Roy's return to Colorado as the Avs' new head coach, Craig Custance explores the summer coaching market and some of the top candidates at the NHL, AHL, junior and college levels.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2013

Big is better in the minds of many NHL GMs watching these playoffs. But where can they find size this offseason when free agency and the draft are highlighted by smaller skill players?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Craig Custance writes that the NHL's planned outdoor game in Dodger Stadium between the Ducks and Kings next season, announced Monday, carries with it both risk and reward -- as does the entire Stadium Series.

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2013

With the conclusion of the 2013 NHL regular season, Grant Sonier provides his final rookie rankings. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher tops Grant's list of Calder Trophy candidates, followed by Chicago's Brandon Saad and Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance makes his 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs picks from Round 1 and the Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance talks to St. Louis' rivals to scout out how to beat the Blues in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Craig Custance talks to Los Angeles's rivals to scout out how to beat the Kings in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013