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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

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has been patient in his pursuit of work outside of the NHL during the current lockout, but that patience is running out. He doesn't currently have any concrete plans to play in Europe or elsewhere but that's changing.

Craig Custance writes that the ongoing NHL lockout presents unique challenges for North American goaltenders.

Blog | Conversation | October 16, 2012

After the St. Louis Blues emerged as one of the NHL's top teams last season, Craig Custance looks at what spurred their breakout and which teams could mirror that success in 2012-13.

Blog | Conversation | August 06, 2012

Left for a likely lottery team in January, the Buffalo Sabres have stormed back into the playoff picture. Craig Custance examines how they've managed to turn things around.

Blog | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the Buffalo Sabres are in desperate need of a wake-up call, following the team's ninth consecutive road loss on Monday night. If the current crop of players doesn't turn things around soon, changes could be coming in Buffalo.

Blog | Conversation | January 17, 2012

Craig Custance ranks the five candidates most likely to be the U.S. team's starting goalie in the 2014 Olympics.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the New Jersey Devils' recent hot streak has been fueled by the team's re-tooled offense, which will be on display Tuesday night against the Rangers.

Blog | Conversation | December 20, 2011

NHL disciplinarian Brendan explained his decision not to suspend Boston's Milan Lucic for his collision with Ryan Miller on Saturday night and also had pointed words for the criticism coming from Buffalo that goalies aren't being protected enough.