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Corey Pronman provides his list of the prospects who made the biggest strides during the 2012-13 season, headlined by talented young players with the Caps, Wings and Oilers.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2013

The Colorado Avalanche won the NHL's draft lottery and will select No. 1 overall from what will be a loaded 2013 prospect class. Insider NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down how he sees the draft selections playing out among the non-playoff teams.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 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

Grant Sonier breaks down the 2013 draft's top 50 prospects, topped by the trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones. But the most intriguing prospect in the draft is Russian Valeri Nichushkin, who could be in the running for No. 1.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

The Penguins added a ton of talent for their 2013 Cup run, but Rob Vollman writes that it came with a steep cost in terms of projected future production.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

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

Grant Sonier breaks down the top prospects dealt just prior to the NHL trade deadline. Among the biggest moves was right wing Filip Forsberg going to Nashville from Washington.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2013

Craig Custance explores five teams facing tough buy-or-sell decisions as the trade deadline approaches, topped by a Blue Jackets team that suddenly appears to be a playoff contender.

Blog | Conversation | April 01, 2013

Hockey Prospectus provides a potential trade for each Central Division team that could help upgrade its roster at the trade deadline.

Story | Conversation | March 27, 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

As the NHL prepares to realign next season, questions remain as to how the potential relocation of a franchise could affect things. And Seattle's beautiful new arena proposal is adding fuel to the fire. Plus, the weekly mailbag.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2013

Former NHL scout Grant Sonier provides his first projection for the 2013 NHL draft, featuring a notably deep class headlined by elite prospects Seth Jones, Nate MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 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

Timely call-ups can have a big impact on a team's playoff chances. Corey Pronman looks at 10 prospects who could supply just such a push if the opportunity arises.

Blog | Conversation | February 27, 2013

Craig Custance says Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne is getting little help from his offense, but the shortened season could alleviate some wear and tear on Rinne.

Blog | Conversation | February 26, 2013