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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

Given the news of Scott Arniel's dismissal, Alvin Chang looks at the draft track record of the Columbus Blue Jackets to see how badly their top-end picks have underproduced. It turns out, all the Blue Jackets' perceived busts may not be busts at all.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2012

Alexandre Daigle? Kyle Turris? Those are just two players who have fallen far short of their expected potential since their selections near the top of their draft classes. Using advanced metrics, here's a look at the 10 biggest draft busts since 1990.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2011

Daniel Sedin scored three times, Cory Schneider had 20 saves in relief of Roberto Luongo and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-0 on Tuesday night.

Our fantasy hockey experts reveal their sleepers and busts for the 2011-12 season.

Doug McIntyre writes that outside of Brad Richards, the 2011 free agency class is a weak one. Combined with a much higher cap floor, the combo will likely lead to overpaying players and increase the potential for signing a bust on the open market.

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2011

Mike Ribeiro, Loui Eriksson, Krystofer Barch and Jamie Langenbrunner scored goals to help the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 Thursday night.

Sean Allen takes stock of the best, most surprising and most disappointing forwards of the first half of the season.

Victoria Matiash highlights four defensemen who have been among the biggest fantasy disappointments so far this season.

Mike Ribiero scored at 2:52 of overtime after capping a two-goal comeback in the final 3 minutes of regulation in the Dallas Stars' 5-4 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night.

E.J. Hradek looks at five players who need to get in gear ASAP, headlined by an elder statesmen in Detroit and a Stanley Cup-winning goaltender.

Blog | Conversation | October 29, 2010

In the 1999 NHL draft, basically everyone missed on a little guy named Henrik Zetterberg. Alvin Chang investigates why -- and how, when you look at three factors (height, weight and nationality), you can get a good idea of busts and studs.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2010

Gare Joyce, who has been covering junior hockey and NHL drafts for decades, looks at the biggest busts from 1994 to 2004. The discussion begins with Alexandre Daigle, and the list includes legendary flops in the elite 2003 draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 15, 2010

Kirill Kabanov's story continues to add layers of mystery, but with the combine approaching, many of the questions that have dogged his season may finally be answered. Plus, No. 1 prospect Taylor Hall takes a big hit and answers to reader questions.

Blog | Conversation | May 18, 2010

Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists to snap out of a scoring slump and the New Jersey Devils beat the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins for the fifth straight time, 3-1 on Friday night.