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Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with San Jose's Antti Niemi rising to No. 1 among goaltenders. Also, Toronto's Nazem Kadri and Boston's Patrice Bergeron climb the skater ranks.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Boston's Tuukka Rask rising to No. 2 among goalies. Also, Nazem Kadri makes an appearance on the skater list.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Columbus' Sergei Bobrovsky rising to No. 2 among goalies on the strength of his thoroughly dominating week. Also, Chris Kunitz and Patrick Kane climb the skater ranks.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Though the lockout-shortened 2013 NHL season lacks an All-Star game, Neil Greenberg outlines players who would have deserved starting spots for the Eastern and Western Conferences, including the Islanders' John Tavares and the Canucks' Daniel Sedin.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with the Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby regaining the top ranking among skaters while teammate Chris Kunitz soars to No. 4.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in their player power rankings, with the Ottawa Senators' Craig Anderson leading the goalies as we near the season's midway point.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in their player power rankings, with Islanders center John Tavares now topping the list of the league's best skaters.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 2013

A quarter of the way into the season, several players, coaches and executives have emerged from somewhat off the radar to become lead candidates for some of the NHL's major awards.

Blog | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in their player power rankings, with veteran center Saku Koivu riding a hot streak into the No. 2 spot among skaters.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in their player power rankings, with Buffalo Sabres forward Thomas Vanek rising to claim the No. 1 spot among skaters. Meanwhile, just when he was counted out, Roberto Luongo cracks the Top 5 goalies.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 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

Craig Custance looks at the fast starts of the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks, noting that their plan to stay true to their identity and limit offseason changes is paying off early.

Blog | Conversation | January 28, 2013

In the first edition of the Player Power Rankings for the 2013 season, veteran forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton are showing there's still some bite left in the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, Craig Anderson tops the league's netminders early.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013

An anonymous players poll revealed zero support among players for commissioner Gary Bettman, strong support for gay marriage and a surprising nominee for the U.S. presidency.

Blog | Conversation | October 10, 2012

Neil Greenberg ranks the best 25 players in the NHL under the age of 25, with Jonathan Toews retaining his position as the NHL's top young gun.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2012

Heading into the playoffs, Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the Chicago Blackhawks from rival players, coaches and scouts.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2012