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In February, the Washington Capitals looked finished. But as Craig Custance writes, management never wavered and today, Washington sits atop the weak Southeast Division.

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2013

The good news for Colorado: The Avs have Ryan O'Reilly back, are getting healthy and are just four points out of the playoff race. The bad news: There's not much time left and a pair of games against the NHL's top team could preempt their playoff push.

Blog | Conversation | March 06, 2013

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the 10 most impressive NHL players so far this season, highlighting skaters who have made big contributions despite challenging roles. Buffalo forward Thomas Vanek tops the list.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2013

While the top prizes in the 2012 free-agent class remain unclaimed, there were some early winners on Day 1 of the NHL's free agency period. Craig Custance provides his evaluations of first flurry of signings.

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2012

Craig Custance writes that measuring "clutch" performers in the NHL postseason can be a difficult task, but the Devils' Adam Henrique is earning a reputation as a clutch player for his play in the Stanley Cup Final.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that for a team to make a postseason run and have a chance to win a Cup, its top performers must be its best players in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2012

Evgeni Malkin has been sensational. So has Shea Weber. But the statistical perspective argues for some less-renowned stars winning the NHL's major awards.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang has the latest Playoff Power Meter Rankings. Despite straddling the benchmarks for shots and shots allowed, the Vancouver Canucks are one point off a perfect score and top the rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2012

In ESPN The Magazine, Craig Custance writes that Jimmy Howard is having one of the best seasons ever for a Detroit goalie. So how about a little recognition?

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2012

Neil Greenberg examines the Florida Panthers' high-scoring forward line of Kris Versteeg, Tomas Fleischmann and Stephen Weiss. Can they keep up their hot streak?

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2011

L.A. Kings bench boss Terry Murray is on the hot seat as his team continues to struggle to score goals. Plus, notes on Kyle Turris trying to get up to speed and more news from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | December 12, 2011

The Ottawa Senators and Edmonton Oilers may have turned their seasons around just in time and could find themselves in the playoff race this season.

Blog | Conversation | October 31, 2011

Who's the NHL's top sniper? It's likely not someone you'd guess. Neil Greenberg examines true talent shooting percentage to evaluate the NHL's best sharpshooter.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2011

Neil Greenberg looks at players who are excelling in the NHL after turning 35. Nicklas Lidstrom, Mike Knuble and Tim Thomas are three guys showing that success can still come in the twilight of a career.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 2011

Corey Perry surprised with a breakout 50-goal campaign that earned him last season's Hart Trophy for league MVP. This season some expect him to fall off, but Neil Greenberg believes he'll have a strong chance to repeat.

Story | Conversation | October 04, 2011

Gare Joyce grades each team's prospect haul from the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, where the Minnesota Wild pleased the home crowd with one stellar selection after another. But the Chicago Blackhawks may have bettered them with several talented picks.

Story | Conversation | June 25, 2011