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Corey Pronman redrafted the 2008 NHL draft. He believes the Tampa Bay Lightning would again select center Steven Stamkos with the No. 1 overall selection, but star D-man Erik Karlsson now clearly belongs among the top three.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2013

Kris Letang is entering the final season of his contract, and the Penguins will have to commit to big money to keep him. So what's the play? Craig Custance explores the situation.

Blog | Conversation | June 14, 2013

Sam Paolini breaks down the best ways to bet the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

After posting a 0.985 save percentage against the Penguins, Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the Stanley Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2013

Craig Custance explains how wrinkles in the new CBA could make for an interesting offseason, including the potential buyouts of some high-profile players.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2013

Legend Mark Messier is in the running for the Rangers' head coaching job, but what exactly would he bring to the table? Craig Custance examines the Broadway coaching search, as well as how Coyotes coach Dave Tippett may fit into the picture.

Blog | Conversation | June 03, 2013

After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2013

Scratched for Game 4 of the Rangers' Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Bruins, it seems like Brad Richards' days in New York are coming to a unexpected early close. If the Blueshirts cut him loose, where could he land? Craig Custance lists options.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2013

After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Neil Greenberg breaks down who and what should be blamed for early playoff exits. He says undisciplined play -- and not star Alex Ovechkin -- is the reason Washington was eliminated.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance makes his 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs picks from Round 1 and the Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance talks to New York's rivals to scout out how to beat the Rangers in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

With the end of 2013 NHL regular season approaching, Neil Greenberg outlines his picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Byng and Selke awards. Among the selections, the Islanders' John Tavares gets the nod for this season's Hart Trophy.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

On the strength of three strong performances last week, San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi vaults to the No. 1 goalie spot. Meanwhile, Winnipeg forward Andrew Ladd joins the skater rankings at No. 6 and Chicago's Jonathan Toews moves up a spot to No. 2.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

With one GM change already in Edmonton, Craig Custance looks around the league to identify 10 assistant GMs who are proving capable of running their own teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2013