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Updated Calder Trophy rankings led by Filip Forsberg -- NHL

Corey Pronman updates the Calder Trophy rankings, with Nashville Predators winger Filip Forsberg remaining in the top spot. Can Johnny Hockey catch him before the end of the season?

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Numbers to know for each Western Conference matchup -- NHL

Sam Hitchcock serves up numbers to know for each Western Conference postseason matchup, plus a pick for each series.

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Top weaknesses for Western Conference playoff teams - 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs

Ben Arledge identifies the top flaw for every Western Conference playoff team, explaining how these weaknesses could lead to a first-round loss.

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How Predators, Jets, others overachieved this season -- NHL

What led the Predators, Jets, Flames, Senators and Capitals to defy preseason forecasts and make the playoffs? Rob Vollman examines how each club overachieved in 2014-15 and what to expect next.

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Which goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? -- NHL

Which goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the netminders into a playoff heat index.

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Measuring home-ice advantage in Stanley Cup playoffs -- NHL

Is having home ice truly an advantage in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Rob Vollman breaks down the statistics and home-versus-away factors to measure how much -- if any -- impact it has.

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Vollman: Five theories behind the Ducks' success

What makes the Anaheim Ducks successful? Rob Vollman examines five popular theories, and provides his ruling on each.

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Conn Smythe Watch following Round 1 -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tyler Johnson is the leader in the Hockey Prospectus Conn Smythe Watch following Round 1.

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Bold lineup changes in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs -- NHL

Which lineup changes that have taken place during the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs should stick? Rob Vollman examines five critical ones.

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Measuring which division will be the toughest in 2015-16 - NHL

Anecdotally, many think the Central Division is the NHL's toughest. Is that true? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus dives into the data.

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Grouping the Western 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. The West includes three top-tier teams.

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Seven teams that could go from 2015 draft lottery to playoffs in 2015-16 - NHL

Every year, surprise teams come from the bottom of the previous campaign's standings to qualify for the postseason. Who will it be in 2015-16? Matthew Coller identifies seven early contenders.

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The Calgary Flames should be in selling mode, but who can they offer Stanley...

The Flames' chances of a playoff return are pretty slim. But who should they be selling to contending teams ahead of the deadline? Rob Vollman breaks down the best options.

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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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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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