NHL - Early post-lockout play contradicts theories
The lockout extended long enough that there was plenty of time to theorize which teams would have the early advantage once the season started, which p...
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the top 10 most disappointing skaters
Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the skaters with the 10 most disappointing starts to the season. Alex Ovechkin tops the list.
View ArticleNHL Player Power Rankings - Here comes Alex Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin is back to his old offensive ways, shooting and scoring at a ridiculous rate -- a streak that has helped propel him on to the MVP leaderboard.
View ArticleNHL Player Power Rankings - Sergei Bobrovsky rises to No. 1 goaltender
On the strength of three consecutive wins, Columbus goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky vaults to the No. 1 goaltender spot. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh forward Pascal Dupuis joins the skater rankings and...
View ArticleNHL Player Power Rankings - Antti Niemi rises to No. 1 goaltender
On the strength of three strong performances last week, San Jose goaltender Antti Niemi vaults to the No. 1 goalie spot. Meanwhile, Winnipeg forward Andrew Ladd joins the skater rankings at No. 6 and...
View ArticleCan Sidney Crosby hold on to Hart Trophy lead? -- NHL
It wasn't one of those games where goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky strapped the Columbus Blue Jackets to his back and carried them to two points, but last...
View ArticleNHL - Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks among top 2014 Stanley Cup value bets
Sam Paolini breaks down the top value bets for the 2014 Stanley Cup, including the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks.
View Article2013 NHL offseason - Should prospects like Seth Jones be rushed to the NHL?
Neil Greenberg writes about why certain prospects should or shouldn't be rushed to the NHL. What does it mean for top picks like Nathan MacKinnon and Seth Jones?
View Article2013 NHL offseason - Washington Capitals among teams that could face problems...
Neil Greenberg writes about which teams were hurt and which were helped due to division realignment. He points to the Washington Capitals, now in the Metropolitan, as a team that could struggle to...
View ArticleNHL Future Power Rankings - Chicago Blackhawks positioned well for future...
Craig Custance, Frank Provenzano, Neil Greenberg, Corey Pronman, Robert Vollman and Ryan Schwepfinger rank every NHL team based on how well they're set up for future success.
View ArticleNHL - Hockey Prospectus projections for 2013-14 top goal scorers
Adam Gretz of Hockey Prospectus projects the NHL's top goal scorers for the 2013-14 season. Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos tops the list.
View ArticleChicago Blackhawks show puck possession equals wins - ESPN The Magazine
In ESPN The Magazine's Interview Issue, Peter Keating writes that the Blackhawks' success and the Sabres' struggles reveal a fundamental truth about the NHL: Puck possession is nine-tenths of the battle.
View ArticleNHL - The most overpaid, underpaid and justly paid players
Following the New York Rangers' seven-year deal with Henrik Lundqvist, Neil Greenberg examines the NHL's most overpaid, underpaid and justly paid players. Jonathan Quick is among the overpaid, while...
View ArticleGreenberg: Best NHL player at every age
Neil Greenberg ranks the top NHL player at every age. While there were some easy age groups from which to select a winner, certain ones (such as age 23, with Steven Stamkos, John Tavares and Erik...
View ArticleSix hurdles standing between the Pittsburgh Penguins and another Cup - ESPN...
In ESPN The Magazine's One Day One Game Issue, Craig Custance writes that Sidney Crosby is healthy, back in MVP form and carrying his wounded team into the playoffs. But is the clock running out for...
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