NHL playoffs 2010 -- E.J. Hradek: Power plays having big impact on Washington...
Team NHL (aka, the Phoenix Coyotes) hadn't lost three games in a row at any point during its surprising season. And clearly, it didn't want to start n...
View ArticleNHL: 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 ArticleZdeno Chara leads league's best triple threats - NHL
ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg looks at Zdeno Chara and other triple threats from around the NHL who excel on the power play, at even strength and on the penalty kill.
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 NHL Preview - Erik Karlsson, Alex Pietrangelo among top projected...
Hockey Prospectus projects the top 10 defensemen in the 2013 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system.
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Henrik Lundqvist leads Conn Smythe Watch
After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.
View Article2013 NHL Stanley Cup Final - Why Patrick Kane thrives in high-pressure...
NHL players can tell when their teammates are nervous. Even at the highest level, when the Stanley Cup is on the line, guys can spot the player who is...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Chicago Blackhawks better positioned than Boston Bruins...
A repeat, particularly after a very short summer, would be a lot to ask. But Craig Custance explains why he thinks the Blackhawks have a better shot to return to the Stanley Cup finals than the Bruins...
View Article2013-14 - Ranking the top defenseman groups
On Tuesday we explored the Top 10 forward groups in the NHL this season, but scoring alone won't win you a championship. So let's have a look at the N...
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.
View Article