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Eliminated from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Islanders, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Canadiens begin their offseasons seeking solutions and fixes for better results in 2013-14. But where do the answers lie? Craig Custance examines.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 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

With the conclusion of the 2013 NHL regular season, Grant Sonier provides his final rookie rankings. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher tops Grant's list of Calder Trophy candidates, followed by Chicago's Brandon Saad and Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

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

Story | Conversation | April 29, 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 talks to New York's rivals to scout out how to beat the Islanders in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 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

Craig Custance writes that the unlikely playoff charge of the Columbus Blue Jackets has created a new challenger in the Hart Trophy race.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

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

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

Grant Sonier breaks down the 2013 draft's top 50 prospects, topped by the trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones. But the most intriguing prospect in the draft is Russian Valeri Nichushkin, who could be in the running for No. 1.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

On the strength of three consecutive wins, Columbus goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky vaults to the No. 1 goaltender spot. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh forward Pascal Dupuis joins the skater rankings and Washington's Alex Ovechkin moves up a spot to No. 5.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to explain why the Blues are heating up at the right time and why the East should fear the playoff potential of the New York Islanders.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013