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With key starters hitting free agency and Roberto Luongo on the trading block, the summer goalie market is already fascinating. But the postseason play of goalies in Pittsburgh and Chicago could further add to the offseason intrigue.

Blog | Conversation | May 22, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby regaining the top ranking among skaters while teammate Chris Kunitz soars to No. 4.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in their player power rankings, with the Ottawa Senators' Craig Anderson leading the goalies as we near the season's midway point.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2013

As the presence of Mike Gillis sent Roberto Luongo rumors swirling in D.C., Craig Custance writes that while the Caps have denied discussions around the Canucks goalie, the veteran netminder could very much help a team developing young goalies.

Blog | Conversation | February 04, 2013

Grant Sonier evaluates the five best draft classes for individual teams since 2002, noting that while Sidney Crosby may be the game's best player, the Pens' 2005 haul wasn't quite deep enough to snag the No. 1 spot.

Blog | Conversation | December 26, 2012

Despite a thin free-agent crop, several strong Cup contenders may undergo some drastic offseason changes. Craig Custance examines the potential upcoming moves for the Penguins, Wings, Canucks and Sharks.

Blog | Conversation | June 26, 2012

After a whirlwind of extraordinary activity on Day 1 of the 2012 NHL draft, Craig Custance relays his best moves of the day, among other superlatives.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2012

Timo Seppa writes that goaltending is always a key to playoff success, but netminders have been especially dominant this season. Behind Mike Smith, Jonathan Quick and Henrik Lundqvist, we could even call it the Year of the Goalie.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2012

Mike Smith has emerged as the leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy, given annually to the NHL's playoff MVP, but Claude Giroux is close behind.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2012

Claude Giroux has emerged as the early leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy, given annually to the NHL's playoff MVP, but Washington rookie goaltender Braden Holtby is close behind.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 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