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Ryan O'Reilly is the top center to pursue at the trade deadline - NHL

With the NHL trade deadline looming on March 2, Rob Vollman examines the centers that could be dealt, and finds that Ryan O'Reilly is the best available -- by far. Will O'Reilly land with a Cup...

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Los Angeles Kings among the winners coming out of the NHL trade deadline -- NHL

Rob Vollman takes an analytical look at the winners -- and losers -- of this year's NHL trade deadline. The Kings get good marks for their pickup of Andrej Sekera.

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Handicapping the Norris Trophy race after injury to Mark Giordano -- NHL

Following the injury to Mark Giordano, the Norris Trophy race is wide open. Rob Vollman handicaps the field.

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Players 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?

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Potential first-round playoff mismatches - NHL

Rob Vollman identifies four potential first-round NHL playoff matchups that could be quite lopsided, including two likely division winners that are vulnerable to a first-round exit.

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Does 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.

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Three key differences in playoff hockey -- NHL

Rob Vollman examines the three key differences between regular-season hockey and playoff hockey: More skilled players, reduced scoring and tougher games.

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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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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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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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Do the Rangers finally have what it takes to win it all? -- 2015 Stanley Cup...

The Rangers scored at a much higher rate in the 2014-15 regular season than in recent campaigns. Can that firepower overcome the weaker underlying stats, and lead them to a Stanley Cup victory?

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Tampa Bay has the edge with puck-moving defensemen -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs

Of the five teams in the NHL that are deepest in puck-moving defensemen, three of them are among the four conference finalists. Rob Vollman defines PMDs and explains why Tampa Bay gets the edge.

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Examining the Jonathan Toews-Patrick Kane dynamic -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are the NHL's ultimate one-two punch. Rob Vollman breaks down their dangerous dynamic.

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Which players can emerge as OT heroes? -- 2015 Stanley Cup finals

Which players can you expect to be OT heroes this year?

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Examining the 10 best value draft picks of the last 10 years -- 2015 NHL draft

Ahead of the 2015 NHL draft, Rob Vollman looks back at the 10 best value picks of the last 10 years.

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Big money goalies are big time gambles in free agency - NHL

Teams spending a ton of money on goaltenders are fool-hardy, according to research done by hockey analytics guru Rob Vollman.

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Toronto Maple Leafs lead 'moneypuck' moves in NHL free agency

What exactly is a 'moneypuck' move? Rob Vollman breaks down the concept, and explains why the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the way in using analytics to identify undervalued players.

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Colorado Avalanche, San Jose Sharks gamble on veteran free agents

The more a free agent's contract overlaps with his 30s, the greater a gamble he becomes in the NHL. Rob Vollman examines the role of age in free agency and the risks behind acquiring veterans.

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Vollman: Is Sidney Crosby still the world's best hockey player?

And if he isn't -- who is?

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