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As teams reshuffled their rosters at the trade deadline, some players -- like Marian Gaborik -- saw their situation improve. Others? Not so much. And there was some front-office impact as well.

Blog | Conversation | April 03, 2013

Craig Custance explores five teams facing tough buy-or-sell decisions as the trade deadline approaches, topped by a Blue Jackets team that suddenly appears to be a playoff contender.

Blog | Conversation | April 01, 2013

With the trade deadline less than a month away, Craig Custance evaluates the top 20 potential rental players that could find themselves on the trade block.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2013

With Lindy Ruff out in Buffalo, Craig Custance surveys the NHL to see which other coaching hot seats might be heating up as an opportunity to hire the veteran Sabres coach could intrigue several teams off to sluggish starts.

Blog | Conversation | February 20, 2013

With an early projection of the top 10 picks in June's entry draft, Craig Custance explores the possibility of some of the top prospects in the 2013 draft class being claimed by traditionally powerful teams experiencing down years at the right time.

Blog | Conversation | February 18, 2013

Craig Custance checks in with the NHL scouts in Ufa, Russia to see which players have impressed them most in the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | January 02, 2013

With the NHL including an option for teams to buyout contracts to comply with a proposed drop in the salary cap, Craig Custance examines some likely candidates in the Eastern Conference.

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2012

With the 2012 Summer Games serving as a back drop, Craig Custance starts looking ahead to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia, projecting what a possible American roster might look like given an influx of young talent.

Blog | Conversation | August 08, 2012

With Shea Weber either staying in Nashville or heading to Philadelphia, there is one more high-end defenseman off the market for 2013. Craig Custance examines the few trade and free-agent options that remain for Weber's other suitors.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

Craig Custance evaluates the top 50 free agents in the 2012 class.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 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

The issue of fighting in the NHL has been scrutinized since this summer, and with so many parties affected by any future decision, the fiery debate does not lack for fuel.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2011

Craig Custance writes that the Semyon Varlamov trade has already paid off nicely for the Colorado Avalanche, who may have found themselves a franchise goalie. Plus, notes on a trade rumor and other stuff from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | October 27, 2011

The Rangers and Lightning seem to be scuffling out of the gates, and lengthy road trips are not helping, writes Craig Custance. Plus, notes from around the league, including Steve Yzerman's thoughts on Detroit possibly joining the Southeast Division.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2011

Craig Custance writes about the return of hockey to Winnipeg before getting into his mailbag, answering questions on the 2011-12 prospects of the Islanders, Capitals and Wild.

Blog | Conversation | October 07, 2011