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E.J. Hradek revisists yesterday's gold medal game between the U.S. and Canada.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2010

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

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Minnesota Wild forward Dany Heatley is off to a scorching start, rebounding to his previous star status. And he's not alone. Craig Custance looks at a pack of revitalized scorers early in the 2013 season.

Blog | Conversation | January 30, 2013

For years skilled teammates left Atlanta and Ilya Kovalchuk, finding success elsewhere while the Russian star lingered. Now, it's Kovalchuk finding success, and leading his new team in the process.

Blog | Conversation | May 28, 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

In this week's edition of the Friday mailbag, Craig Custance answers questions on when Columbus will become competitive, the issues ailing the Capitals and the upcoming contract negotiations between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby.

Blog | Conversation | February 24, 2012

Craig Custance chatted with GMs, coaches, players and more during his time in Ottawa and offers up his 10 most noteworthy observations, primarily revolving around the looming trade deadline.

Blog | Conversation | January 30, 2012

Alvin Chang looks at how the St. Louis Blues have created a Stanley Cup contender. Unlike most teams that rebuild through top-10 picks, the Blues have rebuilt through mid-first-round and second-round picks.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that before Edmonton Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined with a shoulder injury, the 18-year-old was putting together a season worthy of standing among the best NHL debuts of all time.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 2012

The future of fighting has been a hot-button issue since the summer deaths of three enforcers. Insider takes the pulse of 20 NHL players on a range of questions to gauge opinion on a potential ban, most-feared fighters and more.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2011

Grant Sonier ranks all 30 NHL teams based on the strength and depth of their talent pool, for this year's NHL organizational rankings.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2011

Craig Custance looks at the upcoming season for the Nashville Predators, one that will have major implications on the club's future. With three franchise players nearing free agency, Nashville must prove that it is a legitimate contender.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Craig Custance writes that Sheldon Souray's new opportunity with the Dallas Stars shows that the AHL isn't necessarily a death sentence for NHL careers. Plus, notes on the upcoming CBA negotiations, the Winnipeg Jets, and a story you must read.

Blog | Conversation | October 05, 2011

Alvin Chang examines how the Boston Bruins have made the Stanley Cup finals with only four homegrown players on their current roster. Turns out the B's are extremely efficient at finding young talent, but also happy to trade it away.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2011

E.J. Hradek recaps Wednesday night's games and offers up his series predictions for the Western Conference second round.

Blog | Conversation | April 28, 2011

E.J. Hradek checks in with his notes on all eight playoff series, noting that the B's and Pens are in some hot water and that this may be the season the Predators finally see the second round.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2011