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With the conclusion of the 2013 NHL regular season, Grant Sonier provides his final rookie rankings. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher tops Grant's list of Calder Trophy candidates, followed by Chicago's Brandon Saad and Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau.

Story | Conversation | May 02, 2013

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting the rise of St. Louis' Vladimir Tarasenko, who moves to No. 4 after a run of impressive games following his return from a concussion. Also, Minnesota's Jonas Brodin vaults to No. 6.

Story | Conversation | April 01, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies for the 2013 season, noting a rapid rise for Montreal forward Brendan Gallagher, who vaults to No. 2 from No. 6.

Story | Conversation | March 04, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies early in the 2013 season, noting a rapid rise for Alex Galchenyuk into the top 3.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies early in the 2013 season. While the top four -- led by Tampa Bay forward Cory Conacher -- remains the same, Montreal forwards Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher rise.

Story | Conversation | February 18, 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 ranks his top rookies in the early 2013 season, with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cory Conacher surging to the top.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies in the early 2013 season, with Edmonton Oilers defenseman Justin Schultz taking the early lead.

Story | Conversation | January 29, 2013

In the first edition of the Player Power Rankings for the 2013 season, veteran forwards Patrick Marleau and Joe Thornton are showing there's still some bite left in the San Jose Sharks. Meanwhile, Craig Anderson tops the league's netminders early.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 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

Corey Pronman casts his gaze across the pond to see how some drafted prospects playing in Europe stack up. And the Minnesota Wild seem to have no shortage of them.

Blog | Conversation | March 07, 2012

OK, so your team drafted a guy, and you're thrilled to see him sporting that NHL uniform on the stage. But when will he wear it on the ice? Gare Joyce looks at the likely pro debut dates for all the major draftees.

Blog | Conversation | June 28, 2010

Gare Joyce looks at eight NHL draft prospects who could be on team rosters soonest. The list includes Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin, but extends across the Atlantic and even into the second round.

Blog | Conversation | June 17, 2010

Based on talent, Russians comprise some of the top prospects entering the 2010 draft, but the risk of losing them to the KHL has teams scared to select them. In fact, the most enigmatic of the group, Kirill Kabanov, may be the safest selection.

Blog | Conversation | May 21, 2010