Wings' top two display championship blood
DETROIT -- The Anaheim Ducks knew it wouldn't be easy to end the Detroit Red Wings' season. Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau's explanation included a phra...
View ArticleNHL - What to watch in Game 7 between the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- This series between the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks has already been one that has lived up to every expectation you'd have ...
View ArticleTough questions dog Ducks, Selanne
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller sat in his dressing room stall, his elbows pressing on his knees and stared straight down. He did...
View Article2013 NHL offseason - How Pacific Division teams are trending
One of the by-products of San Jose GM Doug Wilson's trade deadlines moves was that his team's speed improved. It gave younger legs an opportunity to r...
View Article2013-14 - Ranking top goalie tandems
Continuing with our theme this week of assessing the best teams in the NHL at every position -- we looked at forward groups on Tuesday and defenseman ...
View ArticleNHL - 2013 mock expansion draft protected teams in West
Craig Custance reveals which players in the West would be protected from being selected in a mock NHL expansion draft.
View ArticleNHL - 20 observations on the Colorado Avalanche
DENVER -- This summer, Patrick Roy went to see Semyon Varlamov in Montreal while the Colorado Avalanche starting goalie was training with teammate Jea...
View ArticleCan Colorado Avalanche sustain early-season success? - NHL
There are three undefeated teams remaining in the NHL, two of which you probably expected to be at the top of the standings in San Jose and St. Louis....
View ArticleNHL - Custance mailbag on Anaheim goalie trades, teams poised for a fall
Which high-flying teams are in for a fall? When should the Anaheim Ducks trade a goalie? Should Ray Emery's fight spark a rule change? All these quest...
View ArticleMiller deal sets up Blues for West playoffs
Scott Burnside and Craig Custance break down what the Ryan Miller trade means for St. Louis and Buffalo. BURNSIDE: Craig, well, that didn't take lo...
View ArticleNHL - Ryan Miller, Paul Stastny among top 25 free agents for 2014
Craig Custance takes an early look at the top 25 NHL free agents this upcoming offseason. St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller and Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny lead the list.
View ArticleAnonymous league insiders rank the 30 starting goaltenders - NHL
Craig Custance asked 15 anonymous NHL coaches, front office executives and a goal scorer to rate every starting goalie, producing a 1-30 ranking.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 -- Are the Nashville Predators ready for a Stanley Cup run?
In Thursday's Morning 3-on-3, we look at goaltender Pekka Rinne and the red-hot Nashville Predators, and ask whether they are finally ready for a serious run at a Stanley Cup title.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Should the Montreal Canadiens be worried about Carey...
In the Thanksgiving edition of the Morning 3-on-3, we look at whether the injury woes of Carey Price will be a detriment to the high-flying Canadiens.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Who are the challengers after the trade deadline
The Kings were quiet at the deadline while the Panthers kept busy, but those differing approaches have both Los Angeles and Florida among the teams that look like Stanley Cup challengers.
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