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Craig Custance explains how wrinkles in the new CBA could make for an interesting offseason, including the potential buyouts of some high-profile players.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2013

With the CBA settled, Craig Custance looks at the next big dominoes set to fall in the NHL. While a Roberto Luongo trade dominates the discussion, other teams look to finalize signings ... or simply reclaim their players from Russia.

Blog | Conversation | January 08, 2013

With early April the likely spot for the NHL's 2013 trade deadline, teams will have the luxury of acquiring assets for minimal real money, potentially spurring a flurry of deals.

Blog | Conversation | January 07, 2013

With the NHL including an option for teams to buyout contracts to comply with a proposed drop in the salary cap, Craig Custance examines some likely candidates in the Eastern Conference.

Blog | Conversation | December 31, 2012

Craig Custance explores several ideas for how the NHL can help win back fans after the 2012 lockout. A Winter Classic doubleheader would be a nice start.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2012

With the collective bargaining negotiations ongoing, a proposed change to the salary cap could end up hamstringing some teams financially, including the Sabres, Rangers and Wild.

Blog | Conversation | August 20, 2012

From the official NHLPA release: 16 PLAYERS ELECT SALARY ARBITRATION TORONTO (July 5, 2012) - Sixteen players have elected Salary Arbitration: Anaheim Ducks Nick Bonino Colorado Avalanche Jamie McGinn Dallas Stars Richard Bachman Mar...

CHICAGO -- A pair of developments in the NHL over the past two days could have an impact on the Chicago Blackhawks as free agency is set to begin on Sunday morning. First, the league announced the salary cap increased to $70.2 million for the coming...

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby are finalizing a new contract that will be worth $104.4 million over 12 years, his agent, Pat Brisson of CAA Sports, told ESPN.com on Thursday.

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 examines the unorthodox roster construction of the New Jersey Devils, a team with an aging goalie, a no-name defense and its star players on the wings, to pin down the team's unusual blueprint. Plus notes from the NHL draft combine.

Blog | Conversation | June 04, 2012

Craig Custance explains why revenue sharing will be a key issue during this summer's CBA discussions.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2012

With stars like Zach Parise and Ryan Suter headed for free agency, Craig Custance looks at the risks and rewards of the NHL's long-term contracts.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 2012

Updates with details.

Craig Custance writes that there are several team captains being mentioned in trade deadline speculation, but that dealing these players isn't always easy. In general, even the captains on struggling teams aren't eager to switch uniforms.

Blog | Conversation | January 19, 2012

Neil Greenberg ranks the best 25 players in the NHL under the age of 25, with Jonathan Toews edging out Sidney Crosby for the No. 1 position.

Story | Conversation | January 11, 2012