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Typically, three to six NHL second-rounders end up making an impact on pro ice. Gare Joyce offers up six guys who could fit that bill this year, including one to the Blackhawks (the rich get richer). Joyce also shares thoughts on shifting philosophies in the first round and breaks down the other second round picks.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2010

Gare Joyce ranks the top prospects in the NHL Draft by position, with an American netminder surging to the top of his goalie list.

Blog | Conversation | February 23, 2010

Puck Prospectus dishes on which teams will excel in the penalty kill in 2009-10, explaining the ratings in the PK category from its upcoming season projections in ESPN The Magazine's NHL preview.

Story | Conversation | September 18, 2009

Thanks for all the feedback on the NBA Wild Card Tournament idea. Reaction was enthusiastic ... both for and against. About a quarter of you thought the idea was "great." A handful of you "loved it" or said it was "brilliant." But many of you cal...

Blog | Conversation | March 16, 2006

Marc Andre-Fleury and Eric Staal have been attracting most of the attention, but this draft is very deep.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2003