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Paul Stastny had two goals and two assists, and Craig Smith added five assists to help the United States rout Russia 8-3 on Thursday in the world hockey quarterfinals.

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 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

New Jersey's new look — and the rest of the week in playoff hockey.

With stars like Zach Parise and Ryan Suter headed for free agency, Craig Custance looks at the risks and rewards of the NHL's long-term contracts.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2012

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his first mock draft of the season. Unsurprisingly Nail Yakupov goes No. 1 overall, but Sonier believes a number of teams could find useful parts to round out their rosters.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2012

Grant Sonier breaks down the top 50 prospects for the 2012 NHL entry draft, topped by Nail Yakupov, who will likely be the third Russian ever to go No. 1 overall.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2012

Lindsay Berra reflects on 10 storylines that defined the 2010-11 NHL season, starting with the Ilya Kovalchuk contract saga and concluding with Boston's Stanley Cup victory.

Blog | Conversation | June 17, 2011

Tim Kavanagh introduces the 2010-11 edition of the fantasy hockey All-Pro team, as determined by the ESPN Player Rater.

E.J. Hradek makes his picks for Tuesday night's games and takes the Philadelphia Flyers over the Alex Ovechkin-less Washington Capitals.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2011

E.J. Hradek wraps up the NHL weekend action and looks ahead to the stretch drive as teams press ahead for playoff spots. Plus, notes on the Isles' coaching situation.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2011

Alvin Chang examines heavy NHL players (over 250 pounds), where they are drafted and whether they are underrated.

Blog | Conversation | February 16, 2011

E.J. Hradek offers 10 thoughts on NHL All-Star weekend, including the draft format (with ways to improve), Raleigh's emergence as a hockey city, Shea Weber and Nicklas Lidstrom's dominance on the ice, and more.

Blog | Conversation | January 31, 2011

Which NHL teams get the biggest bang for the buck out of their payroll?

The Devils only have one All-Star, while the Rangers send two and the Islanders have only one in the skills competition.

Two Ducks and one Kings player were chosen to the NHL All-Star Game.