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Jonathan Toews ranked among the NHL's best players this season, but the Detroit Red Wings have found a way to limit the Chicago Blackhawks center through three games.

Blog | Conversation | May 23, 2013

Neil Greenberg argues that the Pittsburgh Penguins would be better served by parting ways with Marc-Andre Fleury, who has struggled in the playoffs following Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup win.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2013

The youthful Red Wings have continued to show their growth in the 2013 postseason, and showed in Game 2 they can battle with the league's best. Now, can they put together another strong effort against the Stanley Cup favorites?

Blog | Conversation | May 20, 2013

Craig Custance examines what to watch for in tonight's Game 7 between the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings.

Blog | Conversation | May 12, 2013

Craig Custance looks back at the many accomplishments of Jim Nill during his time with the Wings and focuses on the job that lies ahead as the new GM of the Dallas Stars.

Blog | Conversation | April 30, 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 Detroit's rivals to scout out how to beat the Red Wings in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to answer readers who raise concerns about the Detroit Red Wings' roster challenges, and he examines whether the Florida Panthers should select Nathan MacKinnon if they land the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2013

As the NHL prepares to realign next season, questions remain as to how the potential relocation of a franchise could affect things. And Seattle's beautiful new arena proposal is adding fuel to the fire. Plus, the weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Corey Pronman provides a list of collegiate skaters ready to make the leap to the NHL, topped by Florida Panthers prospect Nick Bjugstad.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Craig Custance writes that a loaded 2013 draft class and the lockout-shortened season could affect teams' decision-making this season -- and that a big-market team has a better-than-usual chance of landing a game-changer in the draft.

Blog | Conversation | January 29, 2013

With a short season, is it time for the winless Capitals and Kings to panic? Craig Custance explores that topic as he dives into his weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2013

We know about the superstars like Sidney Crosby, but seasons often swing on the pivotal players who take on new roles or carry big expectations. Craig Custance offers up 10 such players who could define their teams' fortunes in the shortened 2013 season.

Blog | Conversation | January 18, 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

Despite a thin free-agent crop, several strong Cup contenders may undergo some drastic offseason changes. Craig Custance examines the potential upcoming moves for the Penguins, Wings, Canucks and Sharks.

Blog | Conversation | June 26, 2012