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Caught between an owner's belief that the Caps can win now and a reality in which early losses have made the playoffs a long shot, GM George McPhee must decide which direction to turn for the rest of this season: Deal to win now? Or play the long game?

Blog | Conversation | February 07, 2013

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang has the March Playoff Power Meter, and the St. Louis Blues defy description. The Blues lead the NHL in points, but they don't take the shape of past Stanley Cup champions.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2012

Gare Joyce checks in with prospect notes and analysis from around junior hockey, explaining that an early debate is emerging among scouts over which teammate is the better prospect: wing Nail Yakupov or center Alexander Galchenyuk.

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2011

E.J. Hradek analyzes statistical lessons from the playoffs, including the importance this postseason of power play and penalty-killing units.

Blog | Conversation | May 03, 2011

Brad Lukowich has a lot of friends in Calgary asking if he could get them tickets to Games 3 and 4.

Story | Conversation | May 28, 2004