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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 this year's edition of the Washington Capitals can make a Stanley Cup run...
The Capitals have had big regular seasons before -- only to come up short in the playoffs. This year's team is different, according to Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus.
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Why the Boston Bruins are poised for a long playoff run - NHL
The Bruins have been one of the more surprising teams among their division's leaders this season. Rob Vollman examines their chances at making a run for the Stanley Cup this spring.
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Why the St. Louis Blues are a legitimate threat to win the Stanley Cup this...
The 2015-16 version of the Blues isn't a whole lot different than others that have come up short. If we put the past away, the Blues should be considered one of the favorites to win the West.
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Handicapping the division title races - NHL
The Washington Capitals have clinched their division early, but the three other races remain up for grabs. Rob Vollman breaks it down.
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NHL - 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?
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Numbers to know for every Eastern Conference playoff matchup - NHL
Shane O'Donnell of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every Eastern Conference playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
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Fatal flaws for every Eastern Conference playoff team - NHL
Each playoff team has a fatal flaw that could derail their Stanley Cup hopes and get them on the golf course sooner. Ben Arledge identifies the tee-time bookers for the Eastern Conference teams.
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The playoff goaltender heat index - NHL
Which playoff goaltenders are most likely to lead their teams to a first-round series victory? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospects unveils the Goalie Heat Index for the 2016 playoffs.
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Expectations 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.
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The 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.
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Numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
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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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The case for the Washington Capitals trading Alex Ovechkin - NHL
After another early playoff exit, should the Capitals start the post-Alex Ovechkin era earlier than expected? Rob Vollman makes the case and picks a trade partner.
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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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