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Players and prospects weren't the only things savvy teams should have picked up from the 2013 trade deadline. Craig Custance points out several critical errors GMs should avoid when building their teams.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

In the wake of the 2013 trade deadline, Corey Pronman examines which prospect pipelines were augmented the most. The Stars and the Preds did well for themselves; the Flames' impact will hinge on the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 10, 2013

Corey Pronman breaks down the Tampa Bay Lightning's rich farm system with the help of assistant GM Julien BriseBois. Given the team's successful mix of scouting, draft strategy and existing talent, Tampa Bay has a very bright future ahead.

Blog | Conversation | February 08, 2013

Corey Pronman writes that while no organization is built to handle a hit like losing Shea Weber and Ryan Suter in one month, defense is actually the strength of the Nashville talent pipeline.

Blog | Conversation | July 19, 2012

Corey Pronman takes a look at some already-drafted prospect having some big years outside of the NHL, led by Boston Bruins D Dougie Hamilton. Plus, the Wild and Wings may have two more blue chips in their pipeline.

Blog | Conversation | January 27, 2012

Grant Sonier evaluates hockey's top prospects, identifying the 10 guys that could break through for their respective NHL teams this season.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2011

Gare Joyce examines the three teams (San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals and New York Rangers) that

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2011

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 studied the NHL drafts from 1995-2006 to see which NHL franchise places the most prospects into the NHL. The quantity over quality winner? The Boston Bruins.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2010

Sean Allen combs the AHL and looks for potential impact players.