NHL - Breakout and breakdown candidates for the second half of 2013-14
With one half of the 2013-14 NHL season in the books, Neil Greenberg makes the case for five second-half bounce-back candidates and five who will drop off. Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers...
View ArticleNHL Playoffs 2014 - How goalies in playoffs stack up
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus reintroduces the Goalie Heat Index to project which netminders can get hot and steal a series in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
View ArticleNathan MacKinnon leads the early playoff player rankings - 2014 Stanley Cup...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus shares his first installment of the postseason player rankings of top 10 forwards, top five defensemen and top five goalies. Nathan MacKinnon, Paul Martin and Tuukka Rask...
View ArticleLos Angeles Kings C Anze Kopitar skyrockets in playoff player rankings - 2014...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus shares his first installment of the postseason player rankings of the top 10 forwards, top five defensemen and top five goalies. After five straight wins, the Kings' Anze...
View ArticleAnze Kopitar, Tuukka Rask lead playoff player rankings - 2014 Stanley Cup...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus shares his updated version of the postseason player rankings of the top 10 forwards, top five defensemen and top five goalies. Anze Kopitar remains atop the forward...
View ArticleChicago Blackhawks dominate the playoff player rankings - NHL Playoffs
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus provides a look at the best players remaining in the postseason at all positions, with a goaltender topping the ranks.
View ArticleHow Stanley Cup contenders can overcome Achilles heels in 2014-15 - NHL
The Blackhawks, Bruins, Kings, Penguins and Ducks all have a significant flaw. Sam Hitchcock of Hockey Prospectus explains how each of them can overcome that Achilles' heel.
View ArticleNumbers to know for each Western Conference matchup -- NHL
Sam Hitchcock serves up numbers to know for each Western Conference postseason matchup, plus a pick for each series.
View ArticleWhich goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? -- NHL
Which goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the netminders into a playoff heat index.
View ArticleConn Smythe Watch following Round 1 -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson is the leader in the Hockey Prospectus Conn Smythe Watch following Round 1.
View ArticleThree key philosophies Chicago Blackhawks adopted to become a dominant...
With the Chicago Blackhawks set to compete again for the Western Conference crown, Rob Vollman explores the three key philosophies that have led them to become the NHL's dominant franchise.
View ArticleThe Chicago Blackhawks' Corey Crawford is NHL's most underrated goalie - NHL
Matthew Coller makes the case as to why Corey Crawford is the most underappreciated goalie in the NHL.
View ArticleAre the Chicago Blackhawks experiencing a Stanley Cup hangover? - NHL
After winning the Stanley Cup last season, the Blackhawks are off to a mediocre start in 2015-16. Rob Vollman examines their issues, as well as potential solutions.
View ArticleFavorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
View ArticleThe playoff goaltender heat index - NHL
Which playoff goaltenders are most likely to lead their teams to a first-round series victory? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospects unveils the Goalie Heat Index for the 2016 playoffs.
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