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Craig Custance looks ahead to the summer to see how Wednesday's trade deadline moves might impact the free agent market and other offseason player movement.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2013

As the trade deadline approaches, rumors continue to circle the Calgary crease, although those in Vancouver seem to be quieting. But throughout the NHL, there are more than a few crease situations that could be called into question in the days ahead.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2013

Hockey Prospectus provides a potential trade for each of the Atlantic Division teams that could help upgrade their rosters at the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the skaters with the 10 most disappointing starts to the season. Alex Ovechkin tops the list.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2013

Flyers star center Claude Giroux has started the 2013 season slowly as he has grown into his new role as team captain. Plus notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | February 05, 2013

ESPN Insider's NHL draft experts Grant Sonier and Alvin Chang break down the first round of the NHL draft as it happens.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2012

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his final mock draft of the season, noting there may be a shocking pick to start the selection process on June 22.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2012

Craig Custance evaluates the top 50 free agents in the 2012 class.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2012

Insider is looking potential offseason fixes for every NHL team, starting with the Atlantic Division, where the Rangers eye one of the summer's biggest prizes.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2012

Craig Custance breaks down some of the biggest names who could potentially reach the market as free agents in 2013, including Penguins Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal. The Anaheim Ducks likewise may have some hard decisions to make.

Blog | Conversation | June 11, 2012

Most assumed when the Flames and GM Jay Feaster hired Bob Hartley it was due to the pair's long history together. In reality, it was largely shaped by a lengthy statistical study, a practice more and more teams are adopting in their coaching hires.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2012

Mike Smith is still the leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy, but Los Angeles' Jonathan Quick has jumped up to the No. 2 spot. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist ranks No. 4 and could continue to move up if New York continues to win.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2012

Craig Custance provides his list of free agents who are enhancing their value with their play this postseason, including the Kings' Dustin Penner.

Blog | Conversation | May 02, 2012

Mike Smith has emerged as the leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy, given annually to the NHL's playoff MVP, but Claude Giroux is close behind.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2012

Following the release of the NHL's three finalists for the Hart Trophy, Craig Custance provides his list of the three players who were snubbed most by not being included.

Blog | Conversation | April 27, 2012

Claude Giroux has emerged as the early leader for the Conn Smythe Trophy, given annually to the NHL's playoff MVP, but Washington rookie goaltender Braden Holtby is close behind.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2012