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Craig Custance writes that the NHL's planned outdoor game in Dodger Stadium between the Ducks and Kings next season, announced Monday, carries with it both risk and reward -- as does the entire Stadium Series.

Blog | Conversation | May 07, 2013

The National Hockey League is riding high and as Craig Custance writes, planning extends from outdoor games to Champions League to the sale of the Coyotes.

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2013

In need of a way to reinvigorate its fans following the lockout, a "24/7" series set during the Stanley Cup playoffs might do the trick. And Ducks head coach Bruce Boudreau is all for it.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2012

Craig Custance explores several ideas for how the NHL can help win back fans after the 2012 lockout. A Winter Classic doubleheader would be a nice start.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2012

While there is new hope in the NHL CBA negotiations, Craig Custance looks at some of the unintended consequences of a potential lost season, including some big free agents in front offices and the future of NHL icons Jarome Iginla, Teemu Selanne and more.

Blog | Conversation | November 05, 2012

The Winter Classic has become a big deal in the NHL, but will it carry weight with free agents? What about the retirement decision of Nicklas Lidstrom? Craig Custance chats with the GMs of the Leafs and the Wings to find out.

Blog | Conversation | February 09, 2012

Craig Custance provides a list of players most likely to turn things around in the second half of the season, and also updates his picks for this season's award-winners.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2012

Craig Custance writes that, following their Winter Classic loss, the Philadelphia Flyers are once again dealing with issues in goal. And in the short term, the team has no other option than to make it work with the two goalies they have.

Blog | Conversation | January 03, 2012

Craig Custance writes that Detroit looks like a lock to host the 2013 Winter Classic, but the candidates are lining up for 2014 and beyond.

Blog | Conversation | January 02, 2012

Craig Custance compares the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers to see which club is better built for the long run. The Rangers, he finds, get the nod.

Story | Conversation | January 02, 2012

The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that top defenseman Chris Pronger is out for the season. After chatting with Paul Holmgren about the topic, Craig Custance presents four possible options the Flyers could pursue to fill the void.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2011

With a contract that could go disastrously awry if his play deteriorates, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov steps into the spotlight with his quirky behavior featured on HBO's "24/7," and his team relying on him more than ever absent its stars.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2011

Craig Custance writes that the NHL is looking to build upon the success of the Winter Classic by adding a big regular-season contest to Thanksgiving weekend.

Blog | Conversation | November 03, 2011

With the 2012 Winter Classic site officially announced, Craig Custance checks in with Capitals owner Ted Leonsis as he tries to pinpoint the 2013 location. Is Washington's National Mall a feasible venue? Plus, other notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | September 27, 2011

Ahead of All-Star Weekend, Gary Bettman tells E.J. Hradek there will likely be another edition of HBO's "24/7" chronicling the Winter Classic. Plus the latest on the league's key issues, including its expiring TV contract and protecting its players.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2011

E.J. Hradek evaluates the just-concluded '24/7' series from HBO, which chronicled the paths of the Penguins and Capitals en route to the Winter Classic.

Blog | Conversation | January 07, 2011