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The Memorial Cup is positively brimming with top NHL Draft prospects, including four of Grant Sonier's top 10 for the 2013 draft. What will scouts be looking for on junior hockey's big stage?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

With one GM change already in Edmonton, Craig Custance looks around the league to identify 10 assistant GMs who are proving capable of running their own teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 17, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Boston's Tuukka Rask rising to No. 2 among goalies. Also, Nazem Kadri makes an appearance on the skater list.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2013

Hockey Prospectus releases the latest update in its player power rankings, with Anaheim's Ryan Getzlaf rising to No. 5 on the strength of his continued hot play for the resurgent Ducks. Also, Jiri Tlusty and Brad Marchand make the top 10 skaters.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 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

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

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the skaters with the 10 most disappointing starts to the season. Alex Ovechkin tops the list.

Story | Conversation | February 14, 2013

Rob Vollman of Hockey Prospectus ranks the 10 most impressive NHL players so far this season, highlighting skaters who have made big contributions despite challenging roles. Buffalo forward Thomas Vanek tops the list.

Story | Conversation | February 13, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies early in the 2013 season. Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cory Conacher retains the No. 1 spot, while Minnesota Wild forward Mikael Granlund falls to No. 10.

Story | Conversation | February 11, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier breaks down his top 10 candidates to earn the NHL's rookie of the year honors.

Story | Conversation | January 18, 2013

Hockey Prospectus projects the top 10 scoring leaders in the 2013 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Hockey Prospectus projects the top 10 goal scorers in the 2013 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2013

Hockey Prospectus projects the top 10 defensemen in the 2013 season using HP's VUKOTA projection system.

Story | Conversation | January 13, 2013

Hockey Prospectus provides a ranking of the top 10 projected goaltenders for the 2013 season.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2013

Grant Sonier evaluates his top 10 performers from the World Junior Championships, some of whom have a chance to make another good impression as NHL training camps get under way.

Blog | Conversation | January 09, 2013

Amid the anticipation of a new NHL season, Neil Greenberg looks at 10 likely young players who appear on their way to big 2013 campaigns, starting with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2013