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Putting concussion concerns behind him, Sidney Crosby has exploded in the 2013 season to reclaim his status as the world's greatest player. Craig Custance explores what's fueling the resurgence.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

Matt Cooke deserves a lengthy suspension in the wake of his elbow to Rangers D Ryan McDonagh, writes E.J. Hradek. Plus a look around the NHL following an intense weekend of action.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2011

Gare Joyce, who has been covering junior hockey and NHL drafts for decades, looks at the biggest busts from 1994 to 2004. The discussion begins with Alexandre Daigle, and the list includes legendary flops in the elite 2003 draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2010

Robert Vollman of Puck Prospectus analyzed 30 years of NHL playoff data and applied his knowledge to the 2010 Eastern Conference first round. Can the Habs beat the Caps? Probably not. But don't sleep on Boston.

Story | Conversation | April 13, 2010

E.J. Hradek recounts the history of Matt Cooke, and makes picks for Thursday.

Blog | Conversation | March 11, 2010

Last but not least, I give you my picks for the Atlantic Division. Be kind in your assessment. NEW JERSEY DEVILS Best forward: John MacLean. Johnny Mac holds franchise marks in goals and points. Plus, he's a good guy. Best defenseman: Scott Steve...

How have other No. 1 draft picks fared in the NHL? Here's a look at the past 10 picks.

Sean Allen, Pete Becker, Tristan H. Cockcrot, Victoria Matiash and John Pereira answer 20 questions about the fantasy hockey season.

Can Sidney Crosby start a Hart streak similar to that of Wayne Gretzky's eight straight trophies in the 1980s? It seems inconceivable, but Terry Frei believes the Penguins' star has a second win in the bag.

Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside 40 shots in a dominating performance and the Pittsburgh Penguins, playing one of their best games in years in front of the new owner, beat the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Pittsburgh Penguins must pay millions of dollars if they want to have gifted rookie Evgeni Malkin in their uniform next season, his Russian team says.

Who's Carrot Top backing? How about Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island. All the top picks are here.

A chronological look at the career of Mario Lemieux.

Pittsburgh 6, New Jersey 2

Wednesday's Joe Thornton trade had us thinking ... how have other No. 1 draft picks fared in the NHL?

Marc-Andre Fleury, the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NHL draft, was recalled from the minors Monday by the Pittsburgh Penguins and is expected to become their starting goaltender