One of the many challenges presented when trying to evaluate hockey players is attempting to measure the impact of the "intangible" elements on the game. Scott Cullen looks at the best and worst in this regard for each NHL team to this point in the season. ...more
The biggest impact deal of the day involved a pair of offensive defencemen.
Numbers Game looks at the Ducks-Oilers deal. ...more
There haven't been a lot of big names moved at the NHL Trade Deadline, but a swap of young wingers is among the most intriguing deals of the day.
Numbers Game looks at the Wolski-Mueller trade. ...more
Looking for a top-six forward, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs for a proven 20-goal scorer. Numbers Game looks at the Alexei Ponikarovsky deal. ...more
The Chicago Bulls made a move to try and improve their cap situation for the summer of 2010, while the Bucks make a move to provide more immediate help. Numbers Game looks at the John Salmons deal. ...more
In a blockbuster three-team nine-player trade, the New York Knicks got salary cap room and the Houston Rockets landed a proven scoring guard.
Numbers Game examines the trade that sent Tracy McGrady to the Knicks and Kevin Martin to the Rockets. ...more
Aiming for a championship, the Cleveland Cavaliers added a 20-point-per-game scorer at minimal cost to strengthen the team that already has the league's best record. Numbers Game looks at the Cava' acquisition of Antawn Jamison. ...more
Adding a starting pivot, at minimal cost, the Portland Trail Blazers are a better team after trading for Marcus Camby. Numbers Game looks at the deal for the Trail Blazers and Clippers. ...more
There aren't too many teams that are completely out of the Western Conference playoff picture, meaning there are only a few pure sellers approaching the deadline. Edmonton has ...more
Given the mediocrity of the Eastern Conference, it's hard to rule out too many teams from playoff contention. Carolina's Ray Whitney may be the premier target left for teams seeking a scoring forward. ...more
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