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It's that time of year when the standings finally begin to shake out, stratifying the bracket into three distinct groups: the postseason locks, the middle-of-the-pack teams still fighting for spots or jockeying for position, and the remaining clubs w...

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

Tim Kavanagh has a new set of fantasy goaltender rankings following the playoffs and the NHL draft.

From the official NHL release: BRYZGALOV, MALKIN AND MILLER NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' FOR MARCH NEW YORK (April 2, 2012) - Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and Buffalo Sabres goaltend...

From the official NHL release: MALKIN, MILLER AND OVECHKIN NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (March 26, 2012) - Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller and Washington Capitals left wing...

Earlier this week, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke was adamant that he was not in the market for someone to supplement and/or replace Jonas Gustavsson and James Reimer in net. "We are not looking for a goaltender at this point," he said in an e-ma...

Hockey's Three Stars of Comedy is a monthly feature that will recognize the three NHL personalities from around the league who produced the most comedic fodder for fans. It will appear every month during the regular season, unlike Eric Staal. Th...

Ilya Bryzgalov made 29 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers scored three times in the first period to chase All-Star goalie Ryan Miller in a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

There may be no position in all of sports that can more single-handedly and consistently alter the course of a single game, a playoff series, or an entire season than a hockey goalie. (And there's certainly no position in all of sports — or, re...

Tim Kavanagh has his latest goalie rankings and discusses whether fantasy owners should be concerned about Tomas Vokoun in Washington.

Hockey Prospectus continues its top-10 series by projecting this season's best goalies. King Henrik sits atop the list while Tim Thomas, last year's Vezina Trophy winner, trails a few spots behind.

Story | Conversation | September 28, 2011

Our fantasy hockey experts reveal their sleepers and busts for the 2011-12 season.

If anyone deserves a trip to the Stanley Cup finals, it's Tim Thomas.

Sidney Crosby's concussion should be the tipping point for the NHL on the game's violence. Why? Because these spectacular playoffs would be even better with him on the ice.

Flyers forward Mike Richards sidestepped a punishing hit instead of delivering one on Monday, and will be in the lineup for a win-or-else Game 7 against Buffalo.