NHL - Trade deadline additions could cost Pittsburgh Penguins down the line
The Penguins added a ton of talent for their 2013 Cup run, but Rob Vollman writes that it came with a steep cost in terms of projected future production.
View ArticlePlayers who deserve bigger roles during the playoff race -- NHL
With the playoff races hitting the final stretch, Rob Vollman identifies nine players who deserve bigger roles, such as Mike Green. Plus, which players should be getting less ice time?
View ArticleDoes late-season momentum have an impact in the playoffs? - NHL
Rob Vollman examines whether momentum of a late-season charge carries into the NHL postseason.
View ArticleGrouping the Eastern Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. Three Eastern teams' staffs make the top tier.
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 ArticleNHL - Most, least effective trade deadline acquisitions
The right trade acquisition can secure a playoff berth or a home seed, while the wrong one can sacrifice assets for a player of no immediate value. Which of this year's trades were best, worst?
View ArticleExpectations for playoff teams that defied the critics - NHL
Four of the 2016 NHL playoff teams overachieved this season. What should we expect out of the Panthers, Stars, Flyers and Capitals? Rob Vollman investigates.
View ArticleThe impact of experience on the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - NHL
As the first-round series in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs head to their critical stages, how will experience play a role? Rob Vollman looks at each matchup.
View ArticleThe 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.
View ArticleProjecting the 2016 conference finalists in the 2017 playoffs - NHL
The Sharks, Penguins, Blues and Lightning were picked by various pundits to make the Stanley Cup finals in 2016. Rob Vollman projects how each team will do in next season's playoffs.
View ArticleWill 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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