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 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 ArticleExamining Alexander Radulov's fit with seven potential suitors - NHL
Alexander Radulov could bring a substantial offensive boost to any NHL team that signs him. Matthew Coller examines seven suitors to see where the Russian winger is the best fit.
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 ArticleCoaches that exceeded expectations most in 2015-16 - NHL
Did the NHL broadcasters association get it right with their Jack Adams award finalists? Rob Vollman examines the cases for the three finalists, and identifies other options.
View ArticleThe top need for every Eastern 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 Eastern 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 ArticleAuston Matthews, Patrik Laine go 1-2 in the final mock draft for the 2016 NHL...
With the NHL draft set to begin on Friday, Corey Pronman unveils his final mock draft. Auston Matthews goes No. 1, but how do the picks align thereafter?
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 ArticleGuide to free agency for every Eastern Conference team - NHL
Now that the NHL draft is over, what remains on every Eastern Conference team's shopping list? We identify the biggest needs and top targets for all 16 teams out East.
View ArticleHow the Florida Panthers' moves in the 2016 free-agent market make them a...
The Panthers underwent some major changes this summer, both in the front office and in their on-ice personnel. The moves should pay off quickly, Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus writes.
View ArticleHow much did the Edmonton Oilers improve with big offseason trades, free...
The Oilers made big splashes with the trade for Adam Larsson and signing of Milan Lucic. Are they any better? Rob Vollman examines what they did, and what they should have done.
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 ArticleWill Sidney Crosby be overtaken as the world's best hockey player in 2016-17?...
Sidney Crosby was back to his dominant self in the second half of the season and playoffs. But will he be overtaken as the world's best player this season?
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