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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.
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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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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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Grouping 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.
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Why the New York Rangers won't win the Stanley Cup - NHL
The Rangers' record during the past 82 total regular season games is one of the best in the past 10 years. But, they're unlikely to win the Stanley Cup this season, according to Rob Vollman.
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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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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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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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