NHL -- Lockout hits North American goalies hard
The patience Cory Schneider has shown while waiting for the opportunity to be a No. 1 goalie has been nearly as impressive as his play on the ice. A...
View Article2013 NHL Season Preview - Roberto Luongo and other key personnel moves take...
In December 2011, Roberto Luongo was 9-3-1 with a 2.04 goals-against average and .928 save percentage, so when last month came and went without an NHL...
View ArticleNHL - Despite denials of interest, Roberto Luongo could help Washington Capitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- There was hardly even time for fun speculation, Washington Capitals GM George McPhee made sure of that. On Sunday afternoon, both ...
View ArticleHurdles remain for realignment plans -- NHL
On the night CBC's Elliotte Friedman reported what could end up being the NHL's new realignment plan, I wrote the new format described on a notepad an...
View ArticleNHL - Sabres, Flyers, Wings, Wild among teams facing goalie uncertainty ahead
There won't be a team more relieved to see next week's trade deadline come and go than the Calgary Flames. It's bad enough that their captain and face...
View ArticleNHL Trade Deadline 2013 - Players, and a GM, who won or lost big
The trades weren't numerous, but general managers around the league made up for it on the final day by moving some big names in the final moments. Som...
View Article2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Rivals scout the Vancouver Canucks - NHL
Craig Custance talks to Vancouver's rivals to scout out how to beat the Canucks in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Vancouver Canucks facing five big offseason questions
After getting knocked out of the playoffs one year, the GM of a successful franchise was asked if it was time for serious restructuring of his team. H...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Anaheim Ducks, other eliminated Western teams face big...
ANAHEIM -- The mood during Teemu Selanne's post-Game 7 interview shifted from disappointment to hope. As always, after Anaheim's last game of the seas...
View Article2013 NHL Draft - Cory Schneider trade talks and more draft buzz
NEWARK, N.J. -- If you look at it objectively, it makes a lot of sense. The Vancouver Canucks have to trade one of their two starting goalies and news...
View Article2013 NHL draft - Grading draft day trades
Craig Custance passes out his evaluations of all the trades made on draft day. How did the Vancouver Canucks score after shipping Cory Schneider to New Jersey?
View ArticleNHL 2013 Free Agency - Top 35 Free Agents Rankings
Craig Custance evaluates the top 35 free agents in the 2013 class, with Vinny Lecavalier leading the way.
View Article2013 NHL offseason - Detroit Red Wings lead early free agency Day 1 winners,...
Early on, the NHL offseason had been a bit of a dud. Draft weekend was supposed to be loaded with trades, but aside from the Cory Schneider deal to Ne...
View Article2013 NHL offseason - How Pacific Division teams are trending
One of the by-products of San Jose GM Doug Wilson's trade deadlines moves was that his team's speed improved. It gave younger legs an opportunity to r...
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 ArticleAnonymous league insiders rank the 30 starting goaltenders - NHL
Craig Custance asked 15 anonymous NHL coaches, front office executives and a goal scorer to rate every starting goalie, producing a 1-30 ranking.
View ArticleNHL Future Power Rankings - Chicago Blackhawks positioned well for future...
Which NHL teams are set up for the most success in 2017-18 and beyond? According to our panel of experts, it's the Chicago Blackhawks. Check out the full list, and analysis of each team, in the Future...
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