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There's no other way to put it: The Northeast Division is a train wreck with the playoffs just around the corner. That may end up meaning nothing once the second season begins, but I doubt the way the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Map...

The day after the trade deadline is often like the day after a big family wedding. Lots of stuff to sift through. Maybe you'll find an unexpected and unopened gift, or maybe you'll be reminded that the gift you thought stunk the day before still stin...

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Boston's Tuukka Rask rising to No. 2 among goalies. Also, Nazem Kadri makes an appearance on the skater list.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

The NHL is borrowing a page from the NBA when it comes to the draft lottery.

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in their player power rankings, with the Ottawa Senators' Craig Anderson leading the goalies as we near the season's midway point.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2013

Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz each had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their first home victory of the season by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 Saturday.

Flyers All-Star Claude Giroux received the wakeup call he waited to hear for 113 days.

Negotiations between hockey owners and players are going so well that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says he's "pleased with the process" -- even if he has been left outside the latest rounds of discussions.

Neil Greenberg compares the historical bar for entry into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the production of current NHL players to see which are worthy of lock status going forward.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2012

With the 2012 Summer Games serving as a back drop, Craig Custance starts looking ahead to the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi Russia, projecting what a possible Canadian roster might look like given an influx of young talent.

Blog | Conversation | August 09, 2012

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.

Ottawa's Erik Karlsson has won his first Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman at the league's awards ceremony.

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

Sean Allen has some late notes for the end of the season, as well as his preliminary 2012-13 fantasy rankings for forwards.

Sidney Crosby scored in his second straight game and added an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Sunday night.

Matt Cooke scored two goals, Evgeni Malkin had one and Sidney Crosby added three assists to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to their 11th straight win, 5-2 over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.