NHL - Coaches often fired for elements outside their control
After the latest firing of L.A. Kings coach Terry Murray, Hockey Prospectus author Kent Wilson examines post-lockout NHL coaching changes and finds that bench bosses are frequently blamed for the ebbs...
View ArticleBoston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron leads Selke Trophy candidates - NHL
ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg breaks down his top candidates for the Selke Trophy, writing that while there are numerous forwards worthy of consideration, any discussion has to begin with Boston's...
View Article2012 NHL Draft - Nail Yakupov to Columbus Blue Jackets in first mock draft
Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his first mock draft of the season. Unsurprisingly Nail Yakupov goes No. 1 overall, but Sonier believes a number of teams could...
View Article2012 NHL draft - Edmonton Oilers go with Ryan Murray in final mock draft
Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his final mock draft of the season, noting there may be a shocking pick to start the selection process on June 22.
View ArticleNHL - Why Guy Boucher will win the Jack Adams award
Neil Greenberg looks back at past Jack Adams award recipients and finds a strong correlation with a significant jump in save percentage, meaning Tampa Bay bench boss Guy Boucher should feel pretty...
View ArticleNHL - Kessel, Malkin and Quick among top rebound candidates
Neil Greenberg outlines 10 NHL players who, despite suffering early-season performance drops, likely will turn around their play over the rest of the season. Toronto's Phil Kessel and Pittsburgh's...
View ArticleNHL looks to Champions League, World Cup for next leap -- NHL
This season, just returning to the ice was enough to generate huge interest in the NHL. After a long lockout, fans returned to the NHL in a big way an...
View ArticleNHL Draft - An overview and analysis of draft experts' top prospect rankings
With the 2013 NHL entry draft just six weeks away, there's little remaining time and opportunity for most prospects to change the minds of pro scouts ...
View Article2013 NHL Offseason - New Jersey Devils' acquisition of Ilya Kovalchuk NHL's...
Neil Greenberg weighs the sum of the parts the Devils paid to obtain Ilya Kovalchuk's services and concludes that the Russian sniper was the costliest player acquisition in NHL history.
View ArticleHow the Chicago Blackhawks improved in free agency -- NHL
Chicago lost Patrick Sharp and Brandon Saad to the salary cap, but Matt Coller explains how the Blackhawks actually improved in free agency by adding depth and youth to their forward group.
View ArticleHow the Florida Panthers are built for future success -- NHL
Matt Coller breaks down how the Florida Panthers are building themselves into true contenders, as they rank No. 3 in our "win later" countdown.
View ArticleNHL -- Toronto Maple Leafs' overhaul will lead to future success
Hockey Prospectus' Matt Coller explains how a necessary overhaul of the front office and locker room can turn Toronto into a Stanley Cup contender.
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 ArticleProjecting the favorites, contenders and long shots for the World Cup of...
Using projected rosters from ESPN.com reporters, Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus projects the favorites and long shots for the World Cup of Hockey next September.
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.
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