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The Maple Leafs' rebuilding plan hasn't exactly paid dividends under GM Brian Burke. With few impact moves made this summer, Doug McIntyre offers three suggestions on how the Leafs can improve for the 2012-13 campaign.

Blog | Conversation | August 03, 2012

Doug McIntyre takes a look at defenseman Mathew Dumba, who is regaining traction as a top draft pick.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2012

Doug McIntyre takes a look at why the Canadian team is actually the underdogs headed into the U-18 World Championships.

Blog | Conversation | April 06, 2012

The NHL playoffs haven't begun, but the CHL playoffs are well underway, and ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre reviews how some of the top NHL draft prospects have performed.

Blog | Conversation | March 29, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre writes that while we often focus on the blue-chip prospects, there are a number of great NHL players who went unnoticed in the draft. The Red Wings have proved they have an eye for the hidden talent.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre caught up with Alex Galchenyuk, a top-10 NHL draft prospect, and writes that Galchenyuk may be ahead of schedule after having ACL surgery last October and could be cleared for contact soon.

Blog | Conversation | March 01, 2012

With ESPN Insider's first NHL mock draft coming later this week, Doug McIntyre makes some calls to see which prospects the NHL's worst teams could target with their top pick in June 2012.

Blog | Conversation | February 14, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre looks ahead to the NHL draft and writes that while Nail Yakupov is widely believed to be the choice to go No. 1 overall, the second pick could go to any number of players.

Blog | Conversation | February 09, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre revisits the 2006 NHL draft, sees how it would play out if it were held today and gets a scout's take on the revised picks for each team.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2012

Doug McIntyre writes that four years ago, playing hockey in America began with an Internet search for Zemgus Girgensons. Now, the 18-year-old is on the cusp of being a top-10 pick in the NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | January 19, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre has lessons for the 2012 NHL Draft. Lesson No. 1: Nail Yakupov's status as the top prospect is in danger.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2012

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre provides stock updates on 10 of the biggest names in next year's NHL draft pool.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2011

ESPN Insider Doug McIntyre profiles NHL draft prospect Raphael Bussieres, a Canadian left winger who is projected to go in the first round in June.

Blog | Conversation | December 06, 2011

Doug McIntyre looks around the NCAA hockey landscape at the top 5 prospects right now in college hockey, led by Michigan's Phillip Di Giuseppe. The Wolverine could make the Canadian World Junior team and be selected in the top 50 picks of June's draft.

Blog | Conversation | December 01, 2011

According to his coach, 2012 draft prospect Ryan Murray rekindles memories of the legendary Ray Bourque and has already shown advanced skill for his age. The combination could make him a prime candidate for a top-5 pick in June's draft.

Blog | Conversation | November 29, 2011

An afterthought for years, the USHL is now consistently developing first-round talent

Blog | Conversation | November 17, 2011