Why Alex Pietrangelo deserves Norris Trophy; Jonathan Quick for Hart - NHL...
Evgeni Malkin has been sensational. So has Shea Weber. But the statistical perspective argues for some less-renowned stars winning the NHL's major awards.
View ArticleEvgeni Malkin for the Hart Trophy, and other awards picks - NHL
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- It's the final look back at the regular season before diving into the playoffs. Every season, the Professional Hockey Writers Asso...
View Article2012 NHL Playoffs - Playoff teams need strong showings from unheralded MVPs
They may not enjoy the superstar status of Evgeni Malkin, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, but pivotal players like Patrice Bergeron and Mike Smith have proved vital to their teams' success and could...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Is the New York Rangers' shot blocking helping or...
Timo Seppa examines whether blocking shots has been a part of the Rangers' success this postseason.
View Article2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Rivals scout the Boston Bruins - NHL
Craig Custance talks to Boston's rivals to scout out how to beat the Bruins in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Henrik Lundqvist leads Conn Smythe Watch
After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Jonathan Quick captures lead in Conn Smythe Watch
After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - 5 Keys to winning Stanley Cup finals
In the spring of 2010, when Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane beat Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton in Philadelphia, he launched his gloves i...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Tuukka Rask tops Conn Smythe Watch
Tom Awad ranks the potential Conn Smythe winners for this year's playoffs, with Tuukka Rask occupying the top spot. Should he be playoff MVP even if the Bruins lose?
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Chicago Blackhawks better positioned than Boston Bruins...
A repeat, particularly after a very short summer, would be a lot to ask. But Craig Custance explains why he thinks the Blackhawks have a better shot to return to the Stanley Cup finals than the Bruins...
View Article2013 NHL offseason - How Atlantic Division teams are trending
Continuing our look at how NHL teams are trending in the new divisions, we examine the Atlantic, which features a handful of playoff teams and a coupl...
View ArticleNHL - Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues among top projected point totals by...
At the midway mark of the NHL season, Timo Seppa of Hockey Prospectus goes through his projections for which teams will be playoff contenders at season's end. The Chicago Blackhawks are expected to do...
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...
View Article2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Boston Bruins among best bets to win the cup
Sam Paolini runs down the best value best for the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, including the Boston Bruins.
View ArticleP.K. Subban, Drew Doughty both deserving of Conn Smythe award
A defenseman has not won the Conn Smythe Trophy in six years -- could P.K. Subban or Drew Doughty change that? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus believes both would be deserving.
View ArticleDavid Pastrnak among under-23 players who will shape the playoff races -- NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies 10 under-23 players who will greatly impact their teams' postseason hopes this spring, including Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak.
View ArticleFive teams with the toughest buy or sell decisions at the trade deadline - NHL
Teams on the cusp of the playoff race have to look at their roster, contracts and analytics to decide whether to buy or sell at the NHL trade deadline. Here are five with the toughest calls.
View ArticleWhy the Boston Bruins are poised for a long playoff run - NHL
The Bruins have been one of the more surprising teams among their division's leaders this season. Rob Vollman examines their chances at making a run for the Stanley Cup this spring.
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