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NHL - Five key contract negotiations set to resume
When Shea Weber went through the toughest contract negotiations of his life this summer, the ultimate conclusion was a one-year deal settled in arbitr...
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GMs respond to offseason signing grades - NHL
Using two formulas that I can't explain but which do quite well, Hockey Prospectus broke down some of the offseason additions who are giving NHL teams...
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St. Louis Blues facing difficult trade deadline decisions - NHL
The trade deadline will be a crucial time for Central Division contenders. The future of one of the Nashville Predators' most important players in fra...
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Ottawa Senators get goalie Ben Bishop from St. Louis Blues - NHL
If the St. Louis Blues picked their starting goalie this season based on training camp performance, Ben Bishop probably deserved the job. But St. Loui...
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2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Rival coaches, players scout St. Louis Blues
Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the St. Louis Blues from the players and coaches who have faced them this season.
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NHL - St. Louis Blues projections for 2012-13 season
With the 2012-13 season creeping closer, Hockey Prospectus and Craig Custance examine the rosters of every NHL team to see who is on the rise, who is declining and who could shine for the first time...
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2013 NHL Season Preview -- Key themes for Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues,...
St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock is always looking for an edge and isn't the kind of guy who would sit during the lockout and simply wait for a res...
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NHL - St. Louis Blues heating up at the right time
We'll cut straight to the point and get to your letters, but please be sure to check out the latest news and my follow-up blog on the You Can Play Pro...
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2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Rivals scout the St. Louis Blues - NHL
Craig Custance talks to St. Louis' rivals to scout out how to beat the Blues in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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2013-14 - 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 ...
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NHL 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.
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NHL - Resurgence of Jaroslav Halak makes the St. Louis Blues a contender
More and more, it's looking very wise to throw out the results of last season. It was such a strange campaign, shortened by a lockout and then crammed...
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