Dan Bylsma among top U.S. Olympic coaching candidates - NHL
The Olympic buildings in Sochi are taking shape. USA Hockey's Jim Johannson was in Sochi last month just as the roof was being put on the arena where ...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Nashville Predators proved they are the better team
Like every team in the Central Division, the Predators are better because of the Red Wings, writes Craig Custance.
View ArticleNHL - How Detroit Red Wings can replace Nicklas Lidstrom
There was a stretch of games late in the Detroit Red Wings' season that Nicklas Lidstrom sat out because of an injured foot. He missed a good majority...
View ArticleNHL - Detroit Red Wings Assistant GM Jim Nill tops 10 candidates to become GM...
When the Oilers announced that Craig MacTavish was replacing Steve Tambellini as the new GM this week, it wasn't really surprising. The Oilers like to...
View ArticleWings' 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 Article2013 NHL offseason - How Atlantic Division teams are trending
Continuing our look at how NHL teams are trending in the new divisions, we examine the Atlantic, which features a handful of playoff teams and a coupl...
View ArticleNHL Future Power Rankings - Chicago Blackhawks positioned well for future...
Craig Custance, Frank Provenzano, Neil Greenberg, Corey Pronman, Robert Vollman and Ryan Schwepfinger rank every NHL team based on how well they're set up for future success.
View ArticleNHL - Custance mailbag features crazy early-season trade ideas
It's the second mailbag of the season and we're already diving into crazy trade questions. Love it! If you want to send in your own -- or a question o...
View ArticleNHL -- Craig Custance: Nicklas Lidstrom's No. 5 retired by Detroit Red Wings
Nicklas Lidstrom's No. 5 was raised to the Joe Louis Arena rafters, the number retirement ceremony a reminder of what this team, this city is missing, writes Craig Custance.
View ArticleNHL Future Power Rankings - Chicago Blackhawks positioned well for future...
Which NHL teams are set up for the most success in 2017-18 and beyond? According to our panel of experts, it's the Chicago Blackhawks. Check out the full list, and analysis of each team, in the Future...
View ArticleNHL -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
This is the postseason when the Stanley Cup window officially opens for the Lightning, and it's the Red Wings who provide the first challenge.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 - Things are already bumpy for the Boston Bruins
In Tuesday's Morning 3-on-3, we look at the pressure already mounting for the Boston Bruins and whether coach Claude Julien deserves to be on the hot seat after an offseason of uncertainty.
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 ArticleNHL -- Nicklas Lidstrom subtly transformed Detroit Red Wings in Hall of Fame...
Nicklas Lidstrom was the best player on the ice all the time, every game, making it an easy decision to induct him into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
View ArticleMorning 3-on-3 -- What's happened to the San Jose Sharks?
In Wednesday's Morning 3-on-3, we look at the San Jose Sharks, who have stumbled badly since starting the season 4-0 and now have an unhappy star on their hands in Patrick Marleau.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- What happens now for Jonathan Drouin and the Tampa...
Whether Jonathan Drouin is traded soon or Tampa Bay GM Steve Yzerman allows the suspended youngster to stew at home, the bitter end to Drouin's days with the Lightning raises red flags for some.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Tampa Bay Lightning ready for a Stanley Cup?
The Lightning's play spoke loudly in a win over the defending-champion Blackhawks. In Friday's Morning 3-on-3, we debate the outcome of a Stanley Cup finals rematch between the two teams.
View ArticleNHL -- Dylan Larkin is already becoming the Detroit Red Wings newest superstar
Detroit usually finds diamonds in the rough in the late rounds, but rookie star Dylan Larkin has turned into a top-15 steal thanks to skills and will that wow even Red Wings Hall of Famers.
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.
View ArticleNHL - Morning 3-on-3 -- Are the Philadelphia Flyers for real?
The Flyers moved to within a point of a playoff spot Tuesday with a convincing win over the Red Wings, one of the teams they're chasing. Is it time to believe in Philadelphia as a true threat?
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