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Craig Custance checks in with New Jersey and writes that, after an 81-point season in 2010-11, the Devils are opening opportunity up to some emerging young talent. Plus, James Wisniewski's suspension and other notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | September 28, 2011

Alvin Chang ranks the 10 best NHL feeder systems -- junior and international teams -- and comes away impressed with the Kamloops Blazers, who have produced 11 first-rounders, including Scott Niedermayer, Shane Doan, Jarome Iginla and Robyn Regehr.

Blog | Conversation | January 26, 2011

The Ducks missed the playoffs last season for the first time in five years. The 2010-11 season is viewed as a rebuilding year, but as E.J. Hradek and Puck Prospectus explain there are a few players arriving at their prime and could emerge as stars.

Story | Conversation | September 22, 2010

E.J. Hradek lists his Top 5 best and worst free-agent signings since the 2005 lockout, which will put a smile on the faces of Ducks fans and tears in the eyes of Devils fans.

Blog | Conversation | July 09, 2010

As the playoffs kick into gear, ESPN Insider puts some of the NHL's biggest stars in its sights with the help of the guys who know them best. Scott Niedermayer and Niklas Kronwall offer a few tips on slowing down the Blackhawks' Patrick Kane.

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2010

As the playoffs kick into gear, ESPN Insider puts some of the NHL's biggest stars in its sights with the help of the guys who know them best. Here, defenseman Scott Niedermayer gives some insight as to how to slow down San Jose Sharks F Patrick Marleau.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2010

The NHL Draft Blog is back with a look at one prospect who is generating strong comparisons to NHL pest Sean Avery. Plus a look overseas at the Six Nations Tournament and Minnesota's Mr. Hockey finalists.

Blog | Conversation | February 17, 2010

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2009

With the start of the offseason, Puck Prospectus and E.J. Hradek team up to examine each team's statistical shortcomings and how best to address them via trades, free agency and the draft.

Story | Conversation | June 19, 2009

Getting points from your blue line has always been seen as an advantage. But having a pair of elite puck-moving defensemen could be the key to the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2009

Facing the prospect of missing the playoffs after appearing in last year's Stanely Cup Finals, the Pittsburgh Penguins tried to rekindle last year's magic by acquiring another scoring wing for Sidney Crosby. It may not be Marian Hossa, but it's a mov...

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2009

We go team by team to dissect key players in fantasy hockey.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2006