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Victoria Matiash offers up her draft prospects rankings index, in which she outlines and analyzes the prospect rankings from five draft expert sources while breaking down where they agree and disagree about top prospects.

Blog | Conversation | May 17, 2013

The National Hockey League is riding high and as Craig Custance writes, planning extends from outdoor games to Champions League to the sale of the Coyotes.

Blog | Conversation | April 08, 2013

Neil Greenberg outlines 10 NHL players who, despite suffering early-season performance drops, likely will turn around their play over the rest of the season. Toronto's Phil Kessel and Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin are among the players ready to rebound.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2013

Neil Greenberg looks back at past Jack Adams award recipients and finds a strong correlation with a significant jump in save percentage, meaning Tampa Bay bench boss Guy Boucher should feel pretty good about his chances this season.

Story | Conversation | January 21, 2013

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier evaluates the top Russian prospects on display in their recent Super Series win over the OHL Select team. Nail Yakupov continues to impress, while a trio of Russians look worthy of high selections in the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | November 12, 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

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his final mock draft of the season, noting there may be a shocking pick to start the selection process on June 22.

Story | Conversation | June 20, 2012

Craig Custance writes that following Bob Hartley's Swiss league championship victory, it looks as though the coach could be poised for a return to the NHL. Teams that could be interested include the Flames and Canadiens.

Blog | Conversation | May 08, 2012

Grant Sonier previews the action at the U-18 world championships in the Czech Republic this April, noting several key prospects and storylines to watch.

Blog | Conversation | March 27, 2012

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his first mock draft of the season. Unsurprisingly Nail Yakupov goes No. 1 overall, but Sonier believes a number of teams could find useful parts to round out their rosters.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2012

ESPN Insider Neil Greenberg breaks down his top candidates for the Selke Trophy, writing that while there are numerous forwards worthy of consideration, any discussion has to begin with Boston's Patrice Bergeron.

Story | Conversation | February 08, 2012

As one of the projected top picks for the 2013 NHL draft, Seth Jones -- son of former NBA player Popeye Jones -- is in high demand. Now he must decide which path to take as he tries to achieve his goal of playing in the NHL.

Story | Conversation | January 23, 2012

Craig Custance writes that the expectations are high for the U.S. team heading into the World Junior Championship, providing three key storylines to keep an eye on.

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2011

Nathan MacKinnon has been dubbed "the next Sidney Crosby." Scouts swear that 17-year-old phenom Seth Jones, son of former NBAer Popeye Jones, could contribute on an NHL blue line today. Which one gets the early nod for No. 1 pick in 2013?

Blog | Conversation | December 14, 2011

After the latest firing of L.A. Kings coach Terry Murray, Hockey Prospectus author Kent Wilson examines post-lockout NHL coaching changes and finds that bench bosses are frequently blamed for the ebbs and flows of statistical trends outside their control.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2011

With the 2012 Winter Classic site officially announced, Craig Custance checks in with Capitals owner Ted Leonsis as he tries to pinpoint the 2013 location. Is Washington's National Mall a feasible venue? Plus, other notes from around the NHL.

Blog | Conversation | September 27, 2011