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Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to answer readers who raise concerns about the Detroit Red Wings' roster challenges, and he examines whether the Florida Panthers should select Nathan MacKinnon if they land the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag as readers offer up some potential improvements for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | April 19, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to explain why the Blues are heating up at the right time and why the East should fear the playoff potential of the New York Islanders.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Hovering on the fringe of the Eastern Conference playoff chase is not where the Rangers expected to be this season. Now they'll face some tough trade deadline decisions. Plus, this week's dip into the mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

As the NHL prepares to realign next season, questions remain as to how the potential relocation of a franchise could affect things. And Seattle's beautiful new arena proposal is adding fuel to the fire. Plus, the weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Craig Custance explains why the NHLPA approved realignment this time around, and he answers mailbag questions on the future in Columbus and who might be in the trade market.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2013

For prospective draft picks of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the interview process just got a lot more daunting. Just ask some of the Blues drafted by new Jackets' GM Jarmo Kekalainen. Plus, this week's mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | February 15, 2013

Craig Custance writes how Dan Bylsma should be the top candidate to lead Team USA in the 2014 Olympics before addressing trade proposals, coaches on the hot seat and a new alternative to shootouts in his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to examine a question on how teams can get the best value on their player contracts and whether the Montreal Canadiens may have erred in their deal with P.K. Subban.

Blog | Conversation | February 01, 2013

With a short season, is it time for the winless Capitals and Kings to panic? Craig Custance explores that topic as he dives into his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2013

Is a big-name goalie headed to a previous home? When will the imbalanced conference races force a playoff format change? What is going wrong in Phoenix? Craig Custance has the answers in his Friday mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 09, 2012

In this week's edition of the Friday mailbag, Craig Custance answers questions on when Columbus will become competitive, the issues ailing the Capitals and the upcoming contract negotiations between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2012

Craig Custance writes that Seattle has emerged as the leading candidate for NHL relocation (or expansion). He also takes his weekly dive into the mailbag, answering questions on the Islanders' future and the ideal destination for Rick Nash.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2012

Craig Custance answers questions for his Friday mailbag on the ideal goalie fight, Zach Parise's future after this season, the Blackhawks' recent slide and more.

Blog | Conversation | February 10, 2012

Craig Custance writes that if Sam Gagner was available prior to his performance on Thursday night, the price just went up. Plus, answers to this week's mailbag questions on Alex Ovechkin and more.

Blog | Conversation | February 03, 2012

Craig Custance looks at the surprises from Thursday's NHL All-Star fantasy draft before answering questions from his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2012