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ESPN Insider's NHL draft experts Grant Sonier and Alvin Chang break down the first round of the NHL draft as it happens.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2012

Nail Yakupov may be the No. 1 prospect, but if teams are wavering about his ability, Alvin Chang suggests they turn to one of the draft's top-3 centermen as a strong alternative.

Blog | Conversation | June 12, 2012

Alvin Chang looks back at how the Los Angeles Kings have assembled a roster with 13 homegrown players that is now playing for the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | May 30, 2012

With a number of talented defensemen ranked near the top of the 2012 NHL draft class, Alvin Chang looks at whether or not it's wise to expect immediate contributions from a highly-drafted D-man.

Blog | Conversation | May 15, 2012

Alvin Chang dissects the Nashville Predators' draft model to see whether or not targeting elite defensemen is a good way to build a Stanley Cup Contender.

Blog | Conversation | April 24, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang writes that the Edmonton Oilers got lucky getting the No. 1 overall pick for the third consecutive year, and should they draft Nail Yakupov, they could be a few complementary players away from Cup contention.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2012

Alving Chang has been ranking the NHL's GMs based on their drafting prowess, and today he concludes his series with the Pacific Division.

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang has the April Playoff Power Meter, and the Detroit Red Wings finish the regular season ranked No. 1, six points ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2012

Alving Chang has been ranking the NHL's GMs based on their drafting prowess. Since too many GMs in the Northwest Division are too new to rank, we evaluate their work and the work of their predecessors.

Blog | Conversation | April 04, 2012

Alvin Chang continues his series of ranking the NHL's general managers by their drafting prowess. Today, the Central division is up, and Detroit's Ken Holland leads the way.

Blog | Conversation | March 28, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang evaluates the Southeast general managers and ranks them based on their drafting prowess.

Blog | Conversation | March 21, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang has the March Playoff Power Meter, and the St. Louis Blues defy description. The Blues lead the NHL in points, but they don't take the shape of past Stanley Cup champions.

Story | Conversation | March 16, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang ranks the NHL's general managers by their ability to find value in the NHL draft. Today's the Northeast Division.

Blog | Conversation | March 13, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang ranks the NHL's general managers by their ability to find value in the NHL draft, starting with the Atlantic Division.

Blog | Conversation | March 06, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang takes a look at how the 2012 draft is trading size for skill in defensemen.

Blog | Conversation | February 10, 2012

As the trade deadline nears, Alvin Chang examines every team's weaknesses in their Playoff Power Meter portfolio and sees which players mentioned in NHL Rumor Central could help make playoff teams into bona fide Cup contenders.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012