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Scratched for Game 4 of the Rangers' Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Bruins, it seems like Brad Richards' days in New York are coming to a unexpected early close. If the Blueshirts cut him loose, where could he land? Craig Custance lists options.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2013

Corey Pronman provides his list of the prospects who made the biggest strides during the 2012-13 season, headlined by talented young players with the Caps, Wings and Oilers.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2013

Following the Ducks' Game 7 loss, Anaheim and veteran Teemu Selanne have some big decisions to make. And they're not alone.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Neil Greenberg projects the upset odds for underdogs in the first round of the 2013 NHL playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance makes his 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs picks from Round 1 and the Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance talks to St. Louis' rivals to scout out how to beat the Blues in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

With the end of 2013 NHL regular season approaching, Neil Greenberg outlines his picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Byng and Selke awards. Among the selections, the Islanders' John Tavares gets the nod for this season's Hart Trophy.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting that Vladimir Tarasenko has gone cold as of late. The St. Louis Blues forward has just one point in his past nine games.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

Grant Sonier breaks down the 2013 draft's top 50 prospects, topped by the trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones. But the most intriguing prospect in the draft is Russian Valeri Nichushkin, who could be in the running for No. 1.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to explain why the Blues are heating up at the right time and why the East should fear the playoff potential of the New York Islanders.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

The Penguins added a ton of talent for their 2013 Cup run, but Rob Vollman writes that it came with a steep cost in terms of projected future production.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Every season there comes a time when the Sharks look like world beaters ... and then the playoffs start and San Jose's season is cut short of a Cup. Can this year be any different? Craig Custance explores the question.

Blog | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Players and prospects weren't the only things savvy teams should have picked up from the 2013 trade deadline. Craig Custance points out several critical errors GMs should avoid when building their teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Since turning heads as a prospect in junior hockey, Jay Bouwmeester has always carried outsized expectations ... and his massive contract in Calgary did little to alleviate them. Now in St. Louis he continues his quest for his first playoff appearance.

Blog | Conversation | April 09, 2013

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting the rise of Chicago's Brandon Saad to No. 2. Mika Zibanejad also jumps to No. 8 after being ranked 10th last week.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2013

With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Craig Custance identifies the top available targets.

Blog | Conversation | April 02, 2013