The 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 ArticleOne key factor for every Western Conference bubble playoff team - NHL
Sam Hitchcock identifies one key factor for the six Western Conference teams that are vying for one of four open playoff berths.
View ArticleDavid Pastrnak among under-23 players who will shape the playoff races -- NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies 10 under-23 players who will greatly impact their teams' postseason hopes this spring, including Boston Bruins winger David Pastrnak.
View ArticleNHL -- Why teams missed on Johnny Hockey, and what's coming next
Matthew Coller looks closer at why teams passed on Johnny Gaudreau in 2011, and what his long-term potential is with the Calgary Flames.
View ArticleConn Smythe Watch following Round 2 -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry is the leader in the Hockey Prospectus Conn Smythe Watch following Round 2.
View ArticleBreaking down the Ryan Kesler-Jonathan Toews matchup -- 2015 Stanley Cup...
Two of the best two-way centers in the NHL, Ryan Kesler and Jonathan Toews, are facing off in the Western Conference final. Matthew Coller explains who has the advantage ahead of Game 6.
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins among teams best-suited for 3-on-3 overtime - NHL
Which teams are best-suited for 3-on-3 overtime this season? Which teams look like they'll struggle? We project each team's two lines, then rank them 1-30.
View ArticleWay-too-early World Cup of Hockey predictions - NHL
Hockey Prospectus takes the projected rosters for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and projects which teams will be the favorites to win the tournament.
View ArticleRanking teams 1-30 based on their outlook three seasons in the future - NHL
A panel of ESPN's Insiders ranks every NHL team based on its projected success three years from now. The Lightning take the top spot.
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 ArticleAnalyzing the forwards and defensemen available as trade targets if the...
Rob Vollman analyzes the forwards and defensemen available as trade targets if the Minnesota Wild go into selling mode, including Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek.
View ArticleBruce Boudreau's uphill battle with the Wild - NHL
Is Bruce Boudreau an elite coach, or just someone who's inherited great talent? We're about to find out, as the Wild do not possess the kind of firepower he had with the Ducks or Capitals.
View ArticlePossible trade destinations for 10 NHL restricted free agents - NHL
Sixty-three NHL restricted free agents remain, including a number of stars. With a negligible salary-cap increase hamstringing teams, here are 10 quality players who could be moved.
View ArticleGuide to free agency for every Western Conference team - NHL
Now that the NHL draft weekend is over, what's remaining on every Western Conference team's shopping list? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies needs and targets for all 14 teams.
View ArticleSeven players who could still be traded before the 2016-17 season - NHL
With the draft and most of free agency over, the big remaining roster shakeups will occur via trade. Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies seven key players who could be moved.
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