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Big is better in the minds of many NHL GMs watching these playoffs. But where can they find size this offseason when free agency and the draft are highlighted by smaller skill players?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Eliminated from the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Islanders, Maple Leafs, Capitals and Canadiens begin their offseasons seeking solutions and fixes for better results in 2013-14. But where do the answers lie? Craig Custance examines.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2013

After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Neil Greenberg breaks down who and what should be blamed for early playoff exits. He says undisciplined play -- and not star Alex Ovechkin -- is the reason Washington was eliminated.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Craig Custance examines how Anaheim Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau has matured and evolved as a postseason coach since his days with the Washington Capitals.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2013

The Leafs owe the end of their lengthy playoff drought to the puck luck gods, and the Devils could have been contenders ... if they'd had more time.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

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

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance talks to Ottawa's rivals to scout out how to beat the Senators in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Craig Custance talks to Washington's rivals to scout out how to beat the Capitals in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Craig Custance writes that the unlikely playoff charge of the Columbus Blue Jackets has created a new challenger in the Hart Trophy race.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2013

The Penguins added a ton of talent for their 2013 Cup run, but Rob Vollman writes that it came with a steep cost in terms of projected future production.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

In February, the Washington Capitals looked finished. But as Craig Custance writes, management never wavered and today, Washington sits atop the weak Southeast Division.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2013

Hockey Prospectus provides a potential trade for each Southeast Division team that could help upgrade its roster at the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2013

A quarter of the way into the season, we're starting to see some separation in the NHL standings. Using some detailed statistical analysis, Neil Greenberg provides the playoff odds for the contenders, pretenders and those who should be booking tee times.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

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