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Craig Custance dives into his mailbag as readers offer up some potential improvements for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | April 19, 2013

Sam Paolini breaks down the top Stanley Cup value bets for 2013, with the New York Islanders topping the list.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2013

Amid the anticipation of a new NHL season, Neil Greenberg looks at 10 likely young players who appear on their way to big 2013 campaigns, starting with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2013

After a dominating performance against a Canadian roster enhanced by the NHL lockout, Team USA is relishing its semifinal win ... and preparing for more success in Saturday's gold medal game.

Blog | Conversation | January 03, 2013

Grant Sonier breaks down the top 30 prospects for the 2013 NHL draft, topped by the much lauded duo of Nathan MacKinnon and Seth Jones. But another prospect from the QMJHL may actually be chasing down the No. 1 spot on draft boards.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2012

Corey Pronman breaks down the top prospects on Team USA ahead of the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2012

With decertification a possible road for the NHLPA, Craig Custance looks at who some of the winners and losers might be in a radically-altered landscape.

Blog | Conversation | December 03, 2012

Corey Pronman updates action from the AHL, analyzing the early-season performances of some of the NHL's top prospects.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

As the lockout endures, the Minnesota Wild have yet to bring a significantly upgraded roster together. It ruined the momentum of a monumental summer, and will the Wild's new players have enough time to jell and compete in the West?

Blog | Conversation | November 01, 2012

Craig Custance examines Blackhawks prospect Brandon Saad, a player who could become the steal of the 2011 draft ... if he can find a consistently high effort level.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

Craig Custance examines St. Louis Blues prospect Vladimir Tarasenko and why the future appears bright ... but if things go wrong, the Blues could be left with nothing.

Blog | Conversation | October 23, 2012

Craig Custance examines New York Rangers prospect Chris Kreider to see what his potential ceiling and floor may be in the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | October 22, 2012

Craig Custance explains why the negotiating tactics employed by the league and the players are creating distrust that might doom the NHL to a perpetual cycle of work stoppages.

Blog | Conversation | October 19, 2012

Craig Custance breaks down the NHL's latest CBA proposal to assess the impact on teams up against the salary cap, and those with salaries stashed in the minors. The verdict? Don't expect to see a flurry of panicked trades ... not yet anyway.

Blog | Conversation | October 17, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the ongoing NHL lockout presents unique challenges for North American goaltenders.

Blog | Conversation | October 16, 2012

As their careers approach an end, veterans like Mike Knuble are hoping for a resolution to the lockout so they can continue to play in the league they love.

Blog | Conversation | October 15, 2012