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Neil Greenberg examines the NHL's market inefficiencies, comparing the league's small-versus-large-market imbalance to that of MLB. Neil adds that a "Moneypuck" philosophy could work, and offers up five players who could aid small-market teams.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2013

A quarter of the way into the season, we're starting to see some separation in the NHL standings. Using some detailed statistical analysis, Neil Greenberg provides the playoff odds for the contenders, pretenders and those who should be booking tee times.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Neil Greenberg ranks his top five teams based on breakout potential in 2013, with the Carolina Hurricanes heading the list.

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2013

Neil Greenberg compares the historical bar for entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the production of current NHL players to see which are worthy of lock status going forward.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2012

In the wake of Neil Greenberg's updated Top 25 Under 25 rankings, Insider's Grant Sonier combs through the league's prospects to see which appear the most likely to join that elite group down the line.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2012

Neil Greenberg ranks the best 25 players in the NHL under the age of 25, with Jonathan Toews retaining his position as the NHL's top young gun.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2012

The Dallas Stars have failed to make the postseason for four straight seasons. Neil Greenberg writes that they have improved on offense, but will it be enough to get back to the playoffs?

Story | Conversation | July 31, 2012

Neil Greenberg looks at whether Shea Weber could help improve the Philadelphia Flyers' goaltending if he ends up leaving the Predators.

Story | Conversation | July 23, 2012

Neil Greenberg explains why David Clarkson's play will be key if the New Jersey Devils want to advance to the Stanley Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2012

Neil Greenberg examines NHL goalies' performances against dangerous shots in the 2012 playoffs.

Story | Conversation | May 07, 2012

Though the Flyers knocked off the Cup favorites in the Penguins in Round 1, history is against Philadelphia advancing if goalie Ilya Bryzgalov does not improve.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that for a team to make a postseason run and have a chance to win a Cup, its top performers must be its best players in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Neil Greenberg breaks down the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, providing odds for each series and noting his top upset picks.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2012

Rick Nash is the unquestioned top forward talent available at the trade deadline, but Neil Greenberg writes that historical performance of players past the age of 28 make his sizeable contract a potentially big burden for any team that acquires him.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 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

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg drafts the NHL All-Star rosters with an analytic twist, showing how Zdeno Chara and Daniel Alfredsson can statistically optimize their teams. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin goes No. 1 overall. But who will go last?

Story | Conversation | January 26, 2012