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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

From the official NHL media release: BLUES' TARASENKO NAMED NHL ROOKIE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY NEW YORK (February 4, 2013) -- St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, who led all rookies in scoring with nine points (five goals, f...

With some of the veterans starting slowly as they ramp up to full speed after the lockout, a number of rookies are making some big impressions early, including the Blues' Vladimir Tarasenko.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2013

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice in his NHL debut and Chris Stewart also had a pair of goals to help the St. Louis Blues manhandle the Detroit Red Wings 6-0 in their season opener Saturday night.

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

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

Alvin Chang looks at how the St. Louis Blues have created a Stanley Cup contender. Unlike most teams that rebuild through top-10 picks, the Blues have rebuilt through mid-first-round and second-round picks.

Blog | Conversation | January 24, 2012

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

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