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In ESPN The Magazine, Craig Custance catches up with Minnesota Wild LW Zach Parise, who talks about hitting knuckleballs and playing on a team with a former enemy.

Story | Conversation | February 06, 2013

Minnesota Wild forward Dany Heatley is off to a scorching start, rebounding to his previous star status. And he's not alone. Craig Custance looks at a pack of revitalized scorers early in the 2013 season.

Blog | Conversation | January 30, 2013

Craig Custance chats with Zach Parise, Ryan Suter and Chuck Fletcher to assess the new expectations facing the suddenly-stronger Minnesota Wild.

Blog | Conversation | January 16, 2013

As the lockout endures, the Minnesota Wild have yet to bring a significantly upgraded roster together. It ruined the momentum of a monumental summer, and will the Wild's new players have enough time to jell and compete in the West?

Blog | Conversation | November 01, 2012

With time to consider his stance that the Wild didn't negotiate in good faith, Ryan Suter has toned down his comments.

Wild owner Craig Leipold spent $196 million to lure Ryan Suter and Zach Parise to Minnesota. Suter is now wondering if those huge contracts were negotiated in good faith.

With the collective bargaining negotiations ongoing, a proposed change to the salary cap could end up hamstringing some teams financially, including the Sabres, Rangers and Wild.

Blog | Conversation | August 20, 2012

As Craig Custance writes, in today's NHL it's more important than ever to develop talent. This summer is an important one for five Red Wings prospects.

Blog | Conversation | July 16, 2012

Recent years have not been kind to Stanley Cup champions, but as Craig Custance writes, Los Angeles GM Dean Lombardi is working hard to avoid the pitfalls.

Blog | Conversation | July 09, 2012

With Ryan Suter and Zach Parise off the market, Craig Custance explores where the Red Wings, Blackhawks, Flyers and other suitors turn now in pursuit of new talent.

Blog | Conversation | July 05, 2012

Craig Custance writes the Minnesota Wild have gained two leaders in Zach Parise and Ryan Suter who can inspire their young players.

Blog | Conversation | July 04, 2012

Craig Custance examines the potential impact of Ryan Suter's departure on Predators captain Shea Weber.

Blog | Conversation | July 04, 2012

Last summer the NHL watched as the Florida Panthers spent wildly to reach the salary-cap floor. This season has lacked similar spending sprees, largely because teams seem convinced the floor will change with the new CBA.

Blog | Conversation | July 03, 2012

While the top prizes in the 2012 free-agent class remain unclaimed, there were some early winners on Day 1 of the NHL's free agency period. Craig Custance provides his evaluations of first flurry of signings.

Blog | Conversation | July 01, 2012

The main implication of Sidney Crosby's contract is clear: He'll be a well-paid member of the Penguins for a very long time. But what does it mean for the 2012 free agents set to hit the market Sunday and those in the years to come?

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2012

In recent years, we've seen top free agents take their time instead of joining the frenzy to sign with a team on July 1. If Tier 1 free agents Ryan Suter and Zach Parise delay their decisions, which players and teams does that help? Who does it hurt?

Blog | Conversation | June 27, 2012