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In the wake of the 2013 trade deadline, Corey Pronman examines which prospect pipelines were augmented the most. The Stars and the Preds did well for themselves; the Flames' impact will hinge on the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Corey Pronman provides a list of collegiate skaters ready to make the leap to the NHL, topped by Florida Panthers prospect Nick Bjugstad.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Timely call-ups can have a big impact on a team's playoff chances. Corey Pronman looks at 10 prospects who could supply just such a push if the opportunity arises.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2013

Corey Pronman breaks down the Tampa Bay Lightning's rich farm system with the help of assistant GM Julien BriseBois. Given the team's successful mix of scouting, draft strategy and existing talent, Tampa Bay has a very bright future ahead.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Corey Pronman breaks down the top prospects on the European teams ahead of the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | December 19, 2012

Corey Pronman breaks down the top prospects on Team Canada ahead of the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Corey Pronman breaks down the top prospects on Team USA ahead of the World Junior Championships.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2012

Corey Pronman updates the recent progress of the top picks from the 2012 NHL entry draft. While No. 1 pick Nail Yakupov has flourished in the KHL, the draft's No. 2 pick is out with a serious shoulder injury.

Blog | Conversation | November 30, 2012

Corey Pronman updates action from the AHL, analyzing the early-season performances of some of the NHL's top prospects.

Blog | Conversation | November 08, 2012

With the NHL locked out, top prospects like Nick Bjugstad and T.J. Tynan will take the ice when the college hockey season kicks off. Corey Pronman takes a closer look at top NCAA players to watch.

Blog | Conversation | October 11, 2012

With national teams gathering for World Junior camps, a slew of top prospects will soon take the ice, highlighted by Seth Jones, a projected top-2 pick in the 2013 entry draft. Corey Pronman takes a closer look at the top players in August action.

Blog | Conversation | August 01, 2012

As Columbus waves goodbye to its franchise player in Rick Nash, it brings in one of the game's brighter defensive prospects in Tim Erixon. Corey Pronman analyzes what he provides to the Blue Jackets' rebuilding project.

Blog | Conversation | July 23, 2012

Corey Pronman writes that while no organization is built to handle a hit like losing Shea Weber and Ryan Suter in one month, defense is actually the strength of the Nashville talent pipeline.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

While 14 NHL teams will sit out the playoffs, Corey Pronman examines their top prospects that could make a positive impact next fall.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2012

To wrap up the World Junior Championship roster examination, Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus evaluates remaining top prospects playing for Finland, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and more. Plus tournament predictions.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2011

Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus examines the rosters of the top tournament contenders in the World Junior Championship. Team Russia may have the best forward corps in the tourney, including the likely No. 1 pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Blog | Conversation | December 22, 2011