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After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2013

Neil Greenberg highlights 11 rookies who are having a major impact on their teams in the 2013 Cup playoffs, including Ottawa forward Jakob Silfverberg and Minnesota defenseman Jonas Brodin.

Story | Conversation | May 09, 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 Chicago's rivals to scout out how to beat the Blackhawks in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

While the spotlight was fixed firmly on the streaking Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks have flown under the radar. But with a veteran roster benefiting from a shorter season, the Ducks may be about to make some noise in their quest for the Cup.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2013

Neil Greenberg looks at the NHL's midseason playoff picture, assessing each team's postseason odds and analyzing key indicators to see who's trending up or down in the standings.

Story | Conversation | March 08, 2013

A quarter of the way into the season, we're starting to see some separation in the NHL standings. Using some detailed statistical analysis, Neil Greenberg provides the playoff odds for the contenders, pretenders and those who should be booking tee times.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Craig Custance reports on 20 interesting findings from his whirlwind camp tour prior to the NHL openers, starting with why he thinks Chicago goalie Corey Crawford is poised for a bounceback season.

Blog | Conversation | January 21, 2013

With a new NHL season upon us, Neil Greenberg gives five predictions certain to come true, starting with why the Chicago Blackhawks will hoist the Stanley Cup.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Hockey Prospectus examines the impact of the 48-game schedule on the NHL's teams, finding that such a short slate of games could deprive a Stanley Cup-worthy team of a playoff spot.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2013

Craig Custance examines the pivotal early storylines in the Central Division, a quintet of teams that should once again be among the NHL's best. And St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock has not been idle during the lockout, looking for an edge.

Blog | Conversation | January 15, 2013

Hockey Prospectus projects how each NHL team will fare during the shortened 2012-13 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system. Which clubs will be contenders, bubble teams or cellar-dwellers?

Story | Conversation | January 07, 2013

Craig Custance examines Blackhawks prospect Brandon Saad, a player who could become the steal of the 2011 draft ... if he can find a consistently high effort level.

Blog | Conversation | October 24, 2012

Insider is looking at potential offseason fixes for every NHL team, continuing in the Central Division, where the Detroit Red Wings are trying to replace Nicklas Lidstrom.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2012

With his team on the cusp of a Stanley Cup, former Flyers goalie and current Kings assistant GM Ron Hextall is ready to run his own team. And he has the backing of prominent voices in both L.A. and Philly.

Blog | Conversation | June 06, 2012

Alvin Chang looks back at how the Los Angeles Kings have assembled a roster with 13 homegrown players that is now playing for the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | May 30, 2012