The impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
View ArticleHow the playoffs could determine the Anaheim Ducks' plans on defense - NHL
The Anaheim Ducks have a lot of big decisions to make during the offseason, including what to do with restricted free-agent defensemen Hampus Lindholm and Sami Vatanen.
View ArticleWhy the San Jose Sharks will win the Western Conference - NHL
A closer look at the Sharks reveals that they should be considered the favorite to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup finals, according to Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus.
View ArticleNumbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
View ArticleJamie Benn, Braden Holtby lead early Conn Smythe Watch - NHL
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far by goals versus threshold (GVT).
View ArticlePicks, analysis for each first-round pick of the 2016 draft - NHL
Corey Pronman projects who will be picked in each slot of the first round of the 2016 NHL draft. No surprise at No. 1 (Auston Matthews to the Leafs), but some intrigue later.
View ArticleExploring Logan Couture's breakout postseason and how the Blues can stop him...
Sharks forward Logan Couture leads all playoff scorers. What are the keys to his breakout? And what can the Blues do to continue to slow him down in the Western Conference finals?
View ArticleThe top need for every Western Conference team heading into NHL draft weekend
The NHL draft will bring new prospects to each team, and the weekend promises to be full of trades as well. What are the top needs to fill for Western Conference teams?
View ArticleBest practices for NHL draft-day trades based on past deals
Looking back over the past 10 drafts, what lessons can be learned by the mistakes and successes of previous trades? Rob Vollman dives into the numbers to help out the current NHL GMs.
View Article2016 NHL draft - grades, analysis for the draft class for every NHL team
With the 2016 NHL draft in the books, Corey Pronman grades all 30 teams on their hauls, with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets leading the way.
View Article2016 offseason grades for all 30 NHL teams
Which teams did the best in free agency, trades and the draft? Craig Custance grades every team heading into 2016-17, including an A-plus for a team that made no notable moves.
View ArticleGuide to free agency for every Western Conference team - NHL
Now that the NHL draft weekend is over, what's remaining on every Western Conference team's shopping list? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies needs and targets for all 14 teams.
View ArticleHow much is Steven Stamkos actually worth in free agency? - NHL
Steven Stamkos is the best free agent of the salary cap era, and could draw an eight-figure annual salary. But how much is he worth when looking strictly at the numbers? Rob Vollman examines.
View ArticleThe five best value free agent signings for the 2016-17 season - NHL
What can NHL GMs get for $2 million or less on the free-agent market? Usually, not much. But these five players will provide quite a bang for the buck, according to Rob Vollman.
View ArticleWhich team will sign Harvard star Jimmy Vesey to his first contract? - NHL
Harvard star Jimmy Vesey is testing free agency this summer. Who will he pick? We break down the selling points, drawbacks for Vesey's short list, and identify some wild cards.
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