NHL: The top 10 defensemen in the NHL
I know you love lists. At least, that's what people tell me. With the new season on the horizon, I figured it would be a good time to put together a s...
View ArticleNHL Draft: Examining the value of heavy NHL players
In early 2003, it seemed NHL scouts didn't know what to make of Dustin Byfuglien. On one hand, he had great size. But, on the other hand, he might've ...
View ArticleNHL: What can be learned from the worst trades of all time?
With the NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching, Robert Vollman of Hockey Prospectus evaluates the worst trades of all time and the lessons current teams can draw from them.
View ArticleIlya Kovalchuk's contract, Sidney Crosby's concussion among season's most...
The NHL Experts blog is a collaboration of voices from around and inside the game of hockey. With viewpoints ranging from the press box to the front o...
View ArticleDetroit Red Wings could sign Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty - NHL
Hockey Prospectus examines which teams may want to try and sign L.A. Kings defenseman Drew Doughty to an offer sheet. Despite his elite skill level, a variety of reasons make the list a short one ......
View ArticleMidseason turnaround candidates and picks for awards - NHL
As much fun as the first half of the NHL season is -- with the hope that comes with training camp, the arrival of new stars and storylines and a great...
View ArticleChicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews would go No. 1 overall in a revised...
When NHL All-Star captains Zdeno Chara and Daniel Alfredsson select their teams during the second annual fantasy draft on Thursday in Ottawa, Toronto ...
View ArticleDaniel Alfredsson and Zdeno Chara captain the NHL analytic All-Stars - NHL
ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg drafts the NHL All-Star rosters with an analytic twist, showing how Zdeno Chara and Daniel Alfredsson can statistically optimize their teams. Pittsburgh Penguins forward...
View Article2013 Stanley Cup finals - How to bet Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins
Sam Paolini breaks down the best ways to bet the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.
View Article2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Top 10 candidates for the Conn Smythe
CHICAGO -- It was suggested to Patrick Sharp on Friday that this year's Conn Smythe race has been a challenging one to handicap because of how team-or...
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 - Hockey Prospectus projections for 2013-14 team standings
Robert Vollman of Hockey Prospectus analyzes the projections for the top NHL teams of 2013-14. Pittsburgh leads the list, but the Rangers, Bruins and Blackhawks are right on its tail.
View ArticleDebating the role, impact and future of the enforcer - NHL
As part of ESPN.com's examination of the future of fighting in the NHL, Craig Custance and Frank Provenzano debate the impact, role and future of designated enforcers.
View ArticleNHL - Debating biggest Olympic hockey snubs, medal picks, more
Neil Greenberg and Frank Provenzano debate the top hockey questions heading into the Olympic games, including biggest snubs, medal picks, all-tournament teams and more.
View ArticleThe most valuable players in the NHL at every age - 30-plus
Rob Vollman uses advanced metrics to identify the top NHL players at every age; this file includes picks for ages 30 and up.
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