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Alvin Chang ranks the 10 best NHL feeder systems -- junior and international teams -- and comes away impressed with the Kamloops Blazers, who have produced 11 first-rounders, including Scott Niedermayer, Shane Doan, Jarome Iginla and Robyn Regehr.

Blog | Conversation | January 26, 2011

Alvin Chang looks at the New Jersey Devils, a prominent recent example of how poor drafting can take even the mightiest of teams and render them completely humbled.

Blog | Conversation | January 19, 2011

When elite Russian players play in the NHL they excel. But, as Alvin Chang notes here, the risk of getting them to North American pro rinks is still quite large, although there are ways to minimize it. We'll show you how.

Blog | Conversation | January 12, 2011

As the trade deadline nears, Alvin Chang examines every team's weaknesses in their Playoff Power Meter portfolio and sees which players mentioned in NHL Rumor Central could help make playoff teams into bona fide Cup contenders.

Story | Conversation | February 07, 2012

ESPN Insider Alvin Chang has the latest Playoff Power Meter Rankings. Despite straddling the benchmarks for shots and shots allowed, the Vancouver Canucks are one point off a perfect score and top the rankings.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2012

The Playoff Power Meter returns to evaluate the NHL's teams based on how closely they match up with past Stanley Cup winners. Among this week's findings, the Stars seem set for a fall, while the Penguins remain scary good.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2011

Despite a sluggish start, the Boston Bruins still strongly resemble past Stanley Cup winners according to Insider's Playoff Power Meter. As the Maple Leafs just discovered, you shouldn't sleep on the Bruins.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2011