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Craig Custance looks ahead to the summer to see how Wednesday's trade deadline moves might impact the free agent market and other offseason player movement.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2013

The Rangers were supposed to be Stanley Cup contenders and instead they're sputtering out of the playoff race. As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some of the key options available to them.

Blog | Conversation | March 25, 2013

With John Tortorella watching from above at the Rangers' training facility in Greenburgh on Thursday, Brad Richards centered a line with Rick Nash on one side and Marian Gaborik on the other. Now, we realize Tortorella changes lines as fast as any co...

With the acquisition of Rick Nash, the Rangers find themselves as a Stanley Cup favorite during the 2013 48-game sprint to the playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013

As Craig Custance writes, in today's NHL it's more important than ever to develop talent. This summer is an important one for five Red Wings prospects.

Blog | Conversation | July 16, 2012

With Ryan Suter and Zach Parise off the market, Craig Custance explores where the Red Wings, Blackhawks, Flyers and other suitors turn now in pursuit of new talent.

Blog | Conversation | July 05, 2012

While the top prizes in the 2012 free-agent class remain unclaimed, there were some early winners on Day 1 of the NHL's free agency period. Craig Custance provides his evaluations of first flurry of signings.

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2012

Live from Pittsburgh, Craig Custance dishes on the latest rumors making their way around the hotel lobbies at the NHL draft, including word that Phoenix D Keith Yandle might be on the table.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2012

Craig Custance examines the NHL's biggest questions heading into draft weekend, starting with the likely destinations for Rick Nash.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the New York Rangers will likely look to pursue some high-end goal scorers this offseason, with Zach Parise of the New Jersey Devils leading the list of potential targets.

Blog | Conversation | June 05, 2012

Columbus did not trade Rick Nash at the trade deadline, but huge decisions loom. Craig Custance goes in-depth on the Blue Jackets, examining how the franchise is approaching the biggest offseason in its history.

Blog | Conversation | March 08, 2012

As the trade deadline dust settles, Craig Custance surveys the league to see which lingering questions will be answered in the month to come.

Blog | Conversation | February 29, 2012

Craig Custance assesses which individuals were the biggest winners and losers of the 2012 NHL trade deadline. Jeff Carter leads the list of those who should be pleased with how things worked out.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2012

After a dearth of trade deadline deals, the stage is set for a summer filled with major player movement. Craig Custance surveys which players could be on the move.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2012

The silence leading up to Monday's NHL trade deadline has been resounding, providing few clues on what, if any, big moves could go down. Craig Custance surveys the landscape and prepares for what figures to be an unpredictable deadline day.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2012

With the trade deadline providing few big moves to date, Craig Custance takes a moment to concoct 10 deals he'd like to see happen at the trade deadline.

Blog | Conversation | February 26, 2012