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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

Hockey Prospectus and Craig Custance examine the rosters of every NHL team to see who is on the rise, who is declining and who could shine for the first time in the season ahead. Today's look is at the New York Rangers.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2012

Insider is looking potential offseason fixes for every NHL team, starting with the Atlantic Division, where the Rangers eye one of the summer's biggest prizes.

Story | Conversation | June 13, 2012

Timo Seppa examines whether blocking shots has been a part of the Rangers' success this postseason.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2012

Timo Seppa writes that goaltending is always a key to playoff success, but netminders have been especially dominant this season. Behind Mike Smith, Jonathan Quick and Henrik Lundqvist, we could even call it the Year of the Goalie.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2012

Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index and takes the temperature of the netminders who will be featured in the NHL playoffs. Who can get hot and steal a series?

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2012

As teams approach the NHL trade deadline, veterans like Teemu Selanne and Shane Doan could offer contenders some leadership and savvy.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2012

With the NHL season nearing the midpoint, Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus looks back at the offseason free-agent signings and determines which players have, and have not, been worth the money.

Story | Conversation | January 04, 2012

The Chicago Blackhawks made a powerful statement in claiming four of the top 10 spots in the Player Power Rankings. Meanwhile, a familiar face from Boston tops the goalies.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2011

Hockey Prospectus uses its GVT metric to rank the top-10 skaters and top-five goalies from the early going of the 2011-12 season. The Leafs' Phil Kessel leads the way.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2011

Hockey Prospectus takes a look at the New York Rangers for the Summer Skate series. Will Marian Gaborik have an offensive resurgence? Is Brad Richards on the cusp of decline? Both are legitimate questions for the Rangers.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2011

Insider is looking potential offseason fixes for every NHL team, starting with the Atlantic Division, where the Rangers eye the summer's biggest prize, the Flyers need a goalie -- and it's not Bryzgalov -- and the Pens may turn to a familiar face.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2011

The Washington Capitals took it on the chin again this postseason. Timo Seppa looks back at the playoff results since 1996, and when compared to regular-season finishes, this season's finish ranks among the most surprising sweeps since 1996.

Story | Conversation | May 04, 2011

Relying on key statistical markers, Timo Seppa predicts which netminders could catch fire and steal a series in the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2011

Hockey Prospectus is taking a look at the NHL division by division and suggesting ways each team should tackle the upcoming trade deadline. Wednesday, we continue with the Atlantic Division.

Story | Conversation | February 23, 2011

Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus dissects the 2010-11 New Jersey Devils, looking at where they went wrong this season and what their slim playoff hopes are the rest of the way.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2011