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Alvin Chang examines the NHL draft to determine what impact a proposed age change would have on both the league and its young players. His findings? The impact would be fairly minimal.

Blog | Conversation | November 03, 2011

Due to a significant drop in talent among the top picks and a predictable draft order -- despite the lottery -- there is a huge incentive for teams out of the playoffs to throw games late. To that end, Alvin Chang says the lotto needs fixing.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2011

Kenny Mayne chats with NHL commish Gary Bettman about making the transition from basketball to hockey, the prospects of another lockout and dealing with the harshest fan criticism.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2010

Lindsay Berra in the April 19, 2010 issue of ESPN The Magazine writes about the crop of NHL captains -- how leadership is asserted, maintained, and what it means for the postseason ice grind known as the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2010

Insider digs in to the day's hot topics.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2009

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2006

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2006

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | March 24, 2006

A daily glance inside the numbers from the world of sports.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005