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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

With a new NHL season upon us, Neil Greenberg gives five predictions certain to come true, starting with why the Chicago Blackhawks will hoist the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

The Edmonton Oilers boast some young talented legs and established chemistry during the lockout.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2013

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

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2012

In a conversation with Craig Custance Tuesday, Brooks Laich stood by his radio interview prediction that the Washington Capitals would make the playoffs.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2012

As the trade deadline nears, Alvin Chang examines every team's weaknesses in their Playoff Power Meter portfolio and sees which players mentioned in NHL Rumor Central could help make playoff teams into bona fide Cup contenders.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012

To wrap up the World Junior Championship roster examination, Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus evaluates remaining top prospects playing for Finland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and more. Plus tournament predictions.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2011

The Playoff Power Meter returns to evaluate the NHL's teams based on how closely they match up with past Stanley Cup winners. Among this week's findings, the Stars seem set for a fall, while the Penguins remain scary good.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2011

Despite a sluggish start, the Boston Bruins still strongly resemble past Stanley Cup winners according to Insider's Playoff Power Meter. As the Maple Leafs just discovered, you shouldn't sleep on the Bruins.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2011

Jonathan Willis of Hockey Prospectus identifies three things each team needs to do to win the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2011

Jonathan Willis of Hockey Prospectus identifies the potentially fatal weaknesses of all four conference finalists.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2011

E.J. Hradek provides in-depth breakdowns of the Eastern Conference semifinal series and predicts who will advance to the conference finals.

Blog | Conversation | April 29, 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

Relying on key statistical markers, Timo Seppa predicts which netminders could catch fire and steal a series in the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2011

E.J. Hradek studies each of the first-round playoff series and picks his winners to advance to the conference semifinals.

Blog | Conversation | April 11, 2011

Despite a Hart Trophy candidate in Corey Perry and one of the most feared lines in hockey, the Anaheim Ducks may have benefited from puck luck all season long. And Jonathan Willis finds that kind of luck tends to run out in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2011