For Philadelphia Flyers, it's Ilya Bryzgalov's time to shine
Thanks to the first episode of "24/7," we learned that Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov has a fascination with the universe. He's an expert on the death p...
View ArticleSan Jose Sharks could trade Antero Niittymaki - NHL
It's officially a conditioning trip. But make no mistake, San Jose Sharks goalie Antero Niittymaki is headed to Worcester to be showcased. The veteran...
View Article10 intriguing All-Star weekend observations
OTTAWA -- During All-Star Weekend, the hockey world descends on one city, making it the rare location where you can find all facets of the hockey comm...
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Rival coaches, players scout San Jose Sharks
Heading into the playoffs, Craig Custance gets the lowdown on the San Jose Sharks from rival players, coaches and scouts.
View Article2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Time for the San Jose Sharks to rebuild?
The process will be the same in San Jose. GM Doug Wilson will meet with his players and will meet with his coaching staff and his ownership. On Tuesda...
View ArticleNHL - Potential Western Conference compliance buyout candidates
Editor's Note: Earlier this week Craig Custance looked at potential compliance buyout candidates in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. With neg...
View ArticleNHL - Inside a potential San Jose Sharks roster 'reset'
There's a method of counting cards in blackjack documented in the book "Bringing Down the House" called the High-Low Method. Since a deck full of low ...
View Article10 biggest trade deadline targets -- NHL
Once Jarome Iginla was traded from Calgary to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the most attractive piece on the market was defenseman Jay Bouwmeester. The St....
View ArticleNHL Trade Deadline 2013 - Players, and a GM, who won or lost big
The trades weren't numerous, but general managers around the league made up for it on the final day by moving some big names in the final moments. Som...
View ArticleNHL - Are the San Jose Sharks contenders or not?
St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock was analyzing the game of his own goalie Brian Elliott, but he could have been speaking for any number of NHL goal...
View Article2013 NHL Playoffs - Extra time between series helping out San Jose Sharks
This may be the one rare instance in which the long break is advantageous. Typically in the playoffs, when a team has to wait a long period of time fo...
View ArticleNHL 2013 Free Agency - Top 35 Free Agents Rankings
Craig Custance evaluates the top 35 free agents in the 2013 class, with Vinny Lecavalier leading the way.
View Article2013 NHL offseason - How Pacific Division teams are trending
One of the by-products of San Jose GM Doug Wilson's trade deadlines moves was that his team's speed improved. It gave younger legs an opportunity to r...
View ArticleNHL - Custance mailbag on Anaheim goalie trades, teams poised for a fall
Which high-flying teams are in for a fall? When should the Anaheim Ducks trade a goalie? Should Ray Emery's fight spark a rule change? All these quest...
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...
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