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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

With Jonas Hiller back, Viktor Fasth's sensational debut and prospect John Gibson waiting in the wings, the Ducks have options in the days ahead. But which one will they pursue?

Blog | Conversation | February 19, 2013

With an early projection of the top 10 picks in June's entry draft, Craig Custance explores the possibility of some of the top prospects in the 2013 draft class being claimed by traditionally powerful teams experiencing down years at the right time.

Blog | Conversation | February 18, 2013

Craig Custance reports from Detroit, explaining how both the Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers are suffering from injuries. Which team is more likely to make the playoffs?

Blog | Conversation | February 10, 2013

With the possibility of a very rapid start to the NHL season should there be a breakthrough in CBA talks, Craig Custance revisits several key injuries that could impact early returns for the Kings, Wings, Canucks and Blackhawks.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2013

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

Craig Custance writes that the hit Dwight King put on Alex Pietrangelo was given only a two-minute minor penalty, but if Pietrangelo is forced to miss playoff games, the NHL could sideline King, too.

Blog | Conversation | April 29, 2012

With injuries and suspensions dominating the NHL's playoff storylines, Craig Custance examines which player absences have (and will hurt) the most as teams continue to chase the Stanley Cup.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg looks at the impact of Sidney Crosby's return on the Pittsburgh Penguins' offense, with particular focus on how Evgeni Malkin will be affected.

Story | Conversation | March 13, 2012

Injuries, trades and late-season call-ups mean we could be hearing about some of the biggest names in the AHL before long. Corey Pronman takes a look at the top prospects in the A, starting with the Rangers' Tim Erixon.

Blog | Conversation | January 20, 2012

Grant Sonier evaluates some of prospects he saw on a WHL scouting trip, as well as other notable risers and fallers in this edition of the draft blog's Stock Watch.

Blog | Conversation | January 10, 2012

ESPN Insider Craig Custance writes that the Pittsburgh Penguins may have to get creative with their personnel to survive injuries to Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang, Jordan Staal and James Neal. The Pens' playoff fate will likely depend on it.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2012

Grant Sonier reviews all the draft-eligible talent at the World Junior Championships in Alberta. At the top of his notes: an injury to Nail Yakupov and continued strong play from Filip Forsberg has the race for the No. 1 pick heating up.

Blog | Conversation | January 06, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg writes that before Edmonton Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was sidelined with a shoulder injury, the 18-year-old was putting together a season worthy of standing among the best NHL debuts of all time.

Story | Conversation | January 03, 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

Craig Custance writes that injuries to some of the NHL's elite players have cleared the path for Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to win the MVP.

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2011