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Neil Greenberg examines the changes this offseason for the Washington Capitals and whether they can compete for a Stanley Cup this season.

Story | Conversation | July 25, 2012

After knocking off top-seeded Vancouver, L.A. sets its sights on St. Louis. Stellar netminding and an offense due for a breakout are two reasons Neil Greenberg believes the Kings are ready for another upset.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2012

ESPN Insider's Neil Greenberg looks at the Washington Capitals and writes that if the Caps can't dramatically increase their scoring chances and become more productive in the offensive zone, it could be a second half full of disappointments.

Story | Conversation | January 31, 2012

Neil Greenberg examines the production dip of Alex Ovechkin to see how he compares to past elite goal scorers. Can he ever regain his 50-goal form?

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2011

Neil Greenberg revisits his Clutch Performance Index (CPI) to see which players have really carried the West's teams early in the 2011-12 season ... and who has let them down. Includes each team's top three players in terms of CPI.

Story | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Neil Greenberg examines the Washington Capitals' struggling offense through the statistical lens of scoring chances and offers a host of solutions, including a new playing partner for Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2011

"Clutch" has been a topic debated from bars to bleachers and back, but with Neil Greenberg's new metric -- Clutch Performance Indicator (CPI) -- fans can now see which NHL player's goals have meant the most. So far in 2011-12, Thomas Vanek is No. 1.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2011

Neil Greenberg looks at players who are excelling in the NHL after turning 35. Nicklas Lidstrom, Mike Knuble and Tim Thomas are three guys showing that success can still come in the twilight of a career.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2011

Neil Greenberg examines the changes the Philadelphia Flyers made in the offseason, and determines whether they have enough scoring punch left to compete in the East.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2011

Neil Greenberg analyzes the offseason moves of the Los Angeles Kings, noting, in particular, the trade to bring in Mike Richards should make Anze Kopitar a strong candidate for the Art Ross Trophy.

Story | Conversation | July 26, 2011

Neil Greenberg analyzes the blockbuster acquisitions of Dany Heatley and Devin Setoguchi for the Minnesota Wild and whether it can help lift their disappointing offense in 2011-12.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2011

Neil Greenberg writes that Vancouver Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa is having an historically dominant postseason on both ends of the ice.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2011