Custance: The challenge of RFA negotiations
A couple years ago, a GM was asked about the contract status of one of his restricted free agents in early summer. You know how it goes, he answered, ...
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 - Custance mailbag on Sabres' rebuild, strongest NHL division
How long will the Buffalo Sabres' rebuilding process last? Where does Martin Havlat fit in San Jose? How does the Central Division stack up against th...
View ArticleNHL - Patrick Sharp, Ben Bishop top 2013-14 Player Power Rankings January update
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus updates the ranking of top NHL players by Goals Versus Threshold (GVT) after the first three months of the season. Patrick Sharp leads the skaters while Ben Bishop sits...
View ArticleNHL - Sidney Crosby, Ben Bishop top 2013-14 Player Power Rankings Jan. 13 update
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus updates the ranking of top NHL players by Goals Versus Threshold through the middle of January. Sidney Crosby regains the lead among skaters while Corey Perry returns at...
View ArticleNHL - Martin St. Louis vaults into top 10 of Player Power Rankings Jan. 20...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus updates the ranking of top NHL players by Goals Versus Threshold through the middle of January. Martin St. Louis may be channeling his Olympic snub into scoring success...
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 ArticleNHL - Phil Kessel soars up Player Power Rankings Feb. 3 update
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus updates the ranking of top NHL players by Goals Versus Threshold through Feb. 2. While there's no change at the top, a pair of Anaheim skaters are picking up steam -- as...
View ArticleEdmonton Oilers use crowdsourcing to find new metric - ESPN The Magazine
In ESPN The Magazine's Analytics Issue, Peter Keating writes about how one of the worst teams in the NHL crowdsourced its fans to discover a true measure of quality coaching.
View ArticleEdmonton Oilers use crowdsourcing to find new metric - ESPN The Magazine
In ESPN The Magazine's Analytics Issue, Peter Keating writes about how one of the worst teams in the NHL crowdsourced its fans to discover a true measure of quality coaching.
View ArticleNHL - Joe Pavelski moves up in latest Hockey Prospectus player rankings
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus updates the ranking of top NHL players by Goals Versus Threshold through March 3. Sidney Crosby holds down the No. 1 spot, while Joe Pavelski continues to climb the list.
View ArticleSidney Crosby remains tops, while on pace for a NHL record - NHL
Sidney Crosby remains at the top, while new names break into the top 10.
View Article2014 NHL draft grades
Analysis of every first-round pick in the 2014 NHL draft from Frank Provenzano and Corey Pronman, including prospect talent analysis and team fits.
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...
View ArticleExamining the value and best team fits for Eric Staal and Tyler Myers - NHL
What are the real value of Eric Staal and Tyler Myers according to advanced metrics? And which teams should be the most interested in acquiring each of them? Rob Vollman examines.
View ArticleFive players who benefit most from new teammates -- NHL
Which players will benefit most from their team's offseason moves? Matt Coller takes a look at new teammates who can make an impact together next season.
View ArticleNHL -- Buffalo Sabres are best team built for long-term success
Tim Murray's aggressive roster-building approach makes the Buffalo Sabres No. 1 on our "win-later" countdown.
View ArticleRanking teams 1-30 based on their outlook three seasons in the future - NHL
A panel of ESPN's Insiders ranks every NHL team based on its projected success three years from now. The Lightning take the top spot.
View ArticleArtemi Panarin holds top spot on Calder Trophy rookie rankings list - NHL
As another month of the NHL season passes, which rookies are in line to challenge for the Calder Trophy at season's end? Blackhawks wing Artemi Panarin holds the top spot, per Corey Pronman.
View ArticleWhich team will sign Harvard star Jimmy Vesey to his first contract? - NHL
Harvard star Jimmy Vesey is testing free agency this summer. Whom will he pick? We break down the selling points and drawbacks for Vesey's short list, and identify some wild cards.
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