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With an energetic and physical game, top NHL prospect Jacob Trouba is reminding many of veteran defenseman Chris Pronger. Though he's signed on with Michigan, there's a good chance he never steps foot in Ann Arbor.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2011

Mike Hume breaks down the prospects who had NHL scouts and execs talking at the NHL Research and Development camp.

Blog | Conversation | August 19, 2011

Mike Hume profiles a teenage hockey star who announced a college commitment at age 14 and has consistently been ahead of the game in regard to his development.

Blog | Conversation | August 01, 2011

In a move that comes as little surprise, New York Islanders team captain Doug Weight will announce his retirement at a team news conference Thursday, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Marian Gaborik is listed as day to day with a concussion.

The NHL might just be the most proactive league when it comes to tinkering with the sport's rules. A summer camp in Toronto to research potential new rules produced "a dozen" changes that might eventually find their way into the game.

Adam Clendening is a big-time player with strong puckhandling and a solid shot. If he can avoid taking bad penalties, he will be a good NHL player.

Blog | Conversation | October 07, 2010

Rocco Grimaldi lacks ideal size for an NHL forward, but his exemplary quickness will get him noticed by scouts looking for the next Brian Gionta. Mike Hume profiles the 2011 NHL draft prospect.

Blog | Conversation | September 30, 2010

Mike Hume profiles BU-bound Matt Nieto, one of the most compelling, skill-set-laden prospects in the 2011 NHL draft. The problem? His consistency and work ethic just aren't there yet.

Blog | Conversation | September 02, 2010

Brandon Saad isn't the most talkative prospect out there; the Saginaw LW/C puts his head down and goes to work. But if you let scouts do the talking, Saad could be a 35 goals per year guy at the pro level -- and in the NHL soon after the '11 draft.

Blog | Conversation | August 19, 2010

The numbers show that Sergei Gonchar's offensive production keeps the Pens competitive.

Story | Conversation | June 04, 2009

Everyone gave their trade-deadline grades last month, but the real test has just begun

Story | Conversation | April 21, 2009

Sharks fans have targeted Patrick Marleau as a prime culprit behind early playoff exits, but he's not to blame. The production of plenty of other players, though, dips in the postseason.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2009