Strange but true, Crosby hurting Pens

Puck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Eastern Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

The Thin Blue Line: Souray back

Victoria Matiash discusses the return of Sheldon Souray to the lineup in her weekly roundup and ranking of fantasy hockey defensemen.

Handing out our quarter-pole winners

How about that Nash kid (no, not Steve)? The Blue Jackets' Rick Nash is our MVP through a quarter of the season. Care to see our other winners?

The quarter-season stock report: West

Puck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Western Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Like 'em or not, my Olympic hockey selections

...this way (please send all hate e-mail to Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside): Team USA Goalies Ryan Miller: The clear-cut starter. He has the best goals-against average in the NHL this season...

Open Ice: Miller, Smyth for real

Sean Allen takes a look at some of the top players on the Player Rater and determines if their performance will continue as it has, or if they are due for a fall.

San Jose Sharks' Dan Boyle, center, falls between Philadelphia Flyers' Ryan Parent, left and Dan Carcillo in the third period of an NHL hockey game...