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Favorites, 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.
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Why Mike Sullivan should be the runaway choice for the Jack Adams award - NHL
Many believe that Barry Trotz or Gerard Gallant should win the Jack Adams award as the NHL's top coach. Matthew Coller presents the case for Pittsburgh Penguins bench boss Mike Sullivan.
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Patrick Kane, Ben Bishop top final NHL player rankings - NHL
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the NHL this season. Patrick Kane and Ben Bishop finish atop their respective categories.
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The Stanley Cup case for the Pittsburgh Penguins - NHL
Rob Vollman writes that based on the underlying numbers, the door to the Stanley Cup could be unlocked for the Pittsburgh Penguins based upon three key weapons.
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Jamie Benn, Braden Holtby lead early Conn Smythe Watch - NHL
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far by goals versus threshold (GVT).
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Examining the Stanley Cup windows for the Penguins, Lightning, Sharks, Blues...
Are the final four NHL playoff teams set up for long-term success? Or will this be their last big run? Shane O'Donnell of Hockey Prospectus examines the Penguins, Sharks, Lightning and Blues.
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Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning have goaltending decisions to make...
The young netminders for the Penguins and Lightning have been great this postseason. Should those clubs move on from veterans Marc-Andre Fleury and Ben Bishop this offseason?
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HBK line must come through for Pittsburgh Penguins to advance to Stanley Cup...
To save Pittsburgh's Stanley Cup dreams, Carl Hagelin, Nick Bonino and Phil Kessel must lead the Penguins again. Or should Mike Sullivan split them up? Matthew Coller examines.
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Which San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins are leading the Conn Smythe Watch?...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far by goals versus threshold (GVT).
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The key statistics that will sway the Stanley Cup finals - NHL
The Sharks vs. Penguins matchup in the Stanley Cup finals is the closest in recent memory -- at first glance. Looking deeper, there are key stats that will help determine the winner.
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Sidney Crosby was deserving of the Conn Smythe trophy according to advanced...
Tom Awad unveils the final Conn Smythe Watch for the 2016 playoffs, and the eventual winner, Sidney Crosby, was not first place -- by a long shot. But the stats support his win.
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How Eastern Conference contenders will act in free agency to compete with the...
The Penguins' team speed and depth were key factors in their Stanley Cup win. Which free agents will their rivals in the Eastern Conference target in order to counteract those factors?
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How much is Steven Stamkos actually worth in free agency? - NHL
Steven Stamkos is the best free agent of the salary cap era, and could draw an eight-figure annual salary. But how much is he worth when looking strictly at the numbers? Rob Vollman examines.
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Will Sidney Crosby be overtaken as the world's best hockey player in 2016-17?...
Sidney Crosby was back to his dominant self in the second half of the season and playoffs. But will he be overtaken as the world's best player this season?
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Which team will sign Harvard star Jimmy Vesey to his first contract? - NHL
Harvard star Jimmy Vesey is testing free agency this summer. Who will he pick? We break down the selling points, drawbacks for Vesey's short list, and identify some wild cards.
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