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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

Craig Custance writes that a strong 2010 draft is the key to the Ducks' playoff success so far.

Blog | Conversation | May 10, 2013

Craig Custance makes his 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs picks from Round 1 and the Cup Final.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

Craig Custance dives into his mailbag to answer readers who raise concerns about the Detroit Red Wings' roster challenges, and he examines whether the Florida Panthers should select Nathan MacKinnon if they land the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 26, 2013

With the end of 2013 NHL regular season approaching, Neil Greenberg outlines his picks for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Byng and Selke awards. Among the selections, the Islanders' John Tavares gets the nod for this season's Hart Trophy.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Victoria Matiash checks in on the OHL, profiling Ryan Kujawinski of the Kingston Frontenacs and several other high-end prospects.

Blog | Conversation | March 22, 2013

Putting concussion concerns behind him, Sidney Crosby has exploded in the 2013 season to reclaim his status as the world's greatest player. Craig Custance explores what's fueling the resurgence.

Blog | Conversation | March 19, 2013

Craig Custance studies the blueprints of previous success stories built through the selection of top draft picks. It takes much more than just high picks to create a winner.

Blog | Conversation | March 18, 2013

Though the lockout-shortened 2013 NHL season lacks an All-Star game, Neil Greenberg outlines players who would have deserved starting spots for the Eastern and Western Conferences, including the Islanders' John Tavares and the Canucks' Daniel Sedin.

Story | Conversation | March 06, 2013

As the trade deadline approaches, Craig Custance examines some key needs for playoff contenders. While Anders Lindback hasn't been the immediate answer for the Bolts, Tampa appears committed to him ... for now at least.

Blog | Conversation | March 04, 2013

The Islanders have been stockpiling top draft picks and feature one of the league's brightest young players in John Tavares, so why does the franchise continue to languish outside of the playoff picture? Craig Custance explores the issues for the Isles.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 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

For prospective draft picks of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the interview process just got a lot more daunting. Just ask some of the Blues drafted by new Jackets' GM Jarmo Kekalainen. Plus, this week's mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | February 15, 2013

Victoria Matiash rounds up the action in the OHL, examining defenseman Chris Bigras of the Owen Sound Attack and monitoring the progress of several prospects who have been drafted.

Blog | Conversation | January 25, 2013

Craig Custance breaks down the key themes in the Pacific Division ahead of the 2013 season. Among the most notable storylines: Jaromir Jagr leads an impressive corps of veterans in the division. How will they hold up in the short-season sprint?

Blog | Conversation | January 14, 2013

Victoria Matiash rounds up the action in the OHL, examining forward Sean Monahan of the Ottawa 67's and monitoring the progress of several prospects who have been drafted.

Blog | Conversation | January 11, 2013