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ESPN Insider's Grant Sonier looks at 10-plus prospects who are at least three years removed from the NHL draft but have yet to make their debuts, and makes an argument for why they could win a roster spot this season.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2011

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

Blog | Conversation | April 05, 2011

They've already been drafted, but they haven't made it to the NHL. Still these five prospects still skating in Europe should excite fans of the Caps, Blues and, of course, Red Wings.

Blog | Conversation | December 16, 2010

Alvin Chang examines how NHL teams can up their odds at landing a top tier defenseman in the draft, a la the Anaheim Ducks and rookie Cam Fowler.

Blog | Conversation | December 15, 2010

With wee wunderkind Rocco Grimaldi named as a final candidate for the U.S. World Junior Championship squad Tuesday and largely considered a top draft prospect, Alvin Chang takes a look at why short players have been long on value in the NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | December 08, 2010

E.J. Hradek's Calder Watch returns for the 2010-11 season with five candidates to be the NHL's top rookie. From the get-go, Hradek gives the nod to a player with a little playoff experience: Canadiens D P.K. Subban.

Blog | Conversation | October 06, 2010

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a sleeper pick for 2010-11 in the NHL, but there's work to be done -- and much of it begins and ends with the second-year development of Victor Hedman.

Story | Conversation | September 27, 2010

ESPN The Magazine teamed with Puck Prospectus to project every team in the NHL in eight key categories, weighted in terms of importance to on-ice success, for the 2010-11 season.

Story | Conversation | September 24, 2010

Gare Joyce comes through with a first look at the expected top prospects for the 2011 NHL draft. You probably don't know their names yet, so here are two you do know: Victor Hedman and Jarome Iginla. Yeah, there's serious upside in this group.

Blog | Conversation | June 30, 2010

With the NHL draft wrapped, E.J. Hradek considers some winners and losers, as well as things he saw -- a subtle hallway conversation between two execs, for example -- plus looking ahead to Thursday and free agency, specifically the goalie market.

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2010

Typically, three to six NHL second-rounders end up making an impact on pro ice. Gare Joyce offers up six guys who could fit that bill this year, including one to the Blackhawks (the rich get richer). Joyce also shares thoughts on shifting philosophies in the first round and breaks down the other second round picks.

Story | Conversation | June 27, 2010

You could count the free-falling duo of Cam Fowler and Emerson Etem among Day 1's less-forunate players, but by picking them late in the draft the Anaheim Ducks emerged big winners. Here's a look at the other winners and losers on Day 1 at the draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 26, 2010

Even as the draft nears, a quintet of questions threaten to turn everything on its head. Trades, health reports and pressure from the home crowd could drastically alter how tonight's draft pans out. Here are five things to watch for.

Blog | Conversation | June 25, 2010

In the 1999 NHL draft, basically everyone missed on a little guy named Henrik Zetterberg. Alvin Chang investigates why -- and how, when you look at three factors (height, weight and nationality), you can get a good idea of busts and studs.

Blog | Conversation | June 22, 2010

It's a certainty that some prospects with hidden talent will slip through the first few rounds of the draft. Gare Joyce gives his 10 top sleeper picks in this year's NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | June 21, 2010

E.J. Hradek turns back the clock and re-examines the loaded 2003 draft. How would the first round look if the GMs could pick knowing what we know now? So glad you asked.

Blog | Conversation | June 09, 2010