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

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

They may not enjoy the superstar status of Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, but pivotal players like Patrice Bergeron and Mike Smith have proved vital to their teams' success and could control their playoff fate.

Story | Conversation | April 10, 2012

In the final regular season edition of the Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Evgeni Malkin completes the season as the No. 1 skater, and Phoenix's Mike Smith takes the top goalie spot.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2012

In the latest edition of the Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Jonathan Quick dethrones New York's Henrik Lundqvist as the No. 1 goalie. Evgeni Malkin maintains his spot as the top skater.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, a new Penguin cracks the top 10 skaters, but a familiar one remains No. 1. Dallas' Kari Lehtonen makes an appearance in the goalie rankings.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Tyler Seguin gives the Boston Bruins their second skater in the top 10, and the top five goalies all hold on to their spots.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Flyers forward Claude Giroux slides up to the No. 2 skater spot, while Henrik Lundqvist retains his title as the rankings' top goalie.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Rangers forward Marian Gaborik gives New York a representative in the top-10 skaters rankings, and two goalies swap places.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin remains the top skater, and Henrik Lundqvist keeps his spot as the top goalie. Two new goalies join the top five.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin continues his run atop the skater standings while the Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist protects his title as the top goalie.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin takes over the top skater spot after a huge week, and Jonathan Quick continues to hold the No. 1 ranking for goalies.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2012

Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus has the first Player Power Rankings of the new year. Chicago's Marian Hossa leads the top skaters while Boston's Tim Thomas is the top goaltender.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2012

Puck Prospectus simulates a Penguins-Capitals matchup and shares the keys to a potential Eastern Conference final showdown.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Puck Prospectus dishes on which teams will be goal oriented in 2009-10, explaining the scoring category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL Preview.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009