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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 NHL rookie rankings heading into the final week of the regular season. Montreal's Brendan Gallagher and Chicago's Brandon Saad retain the top two spots while Edmonton's Justin Schultz resurfaces on the list at No. 8.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting that Vladimir Tarasenko has gone cold as of late. The St. Louis Blues forward has just one point in his past nine games.

Story | Conversation | April 15, 2013

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting the rise of Chicago's Brandon Saad to No. 2. Mika Zibanejad also jumps to No. 8 after being ranked 10th last week.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 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

Grant Sonier updates his weekly NHL rookie rankings, noting the rise of Chicago forward Brandon Saad, who breaks into the top three.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies for the 2013 season. This week, Montreal's Brendan Gallagher retains the top spot while St. Louis' Jake Allen debuts at No. 5 and Chicago's Brandon Saad climbs three spots to No. 4.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2013

ESPN Insider scouting guru Grant Sonier ranks his top rookies for the 2013 season. This week, Montreal's Brendan Gallagher replaces Tampa Bay's Cory Conacher at No. 1 while Florida's Jonathan Huberdeau rises four spots to No. 2 on the list.

Story | Conversation | March 11, 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

Sean Allen assesses several forwards who have disappointed so far this season with poor play or injuries, and provides advice regarding whether to keep or cut them. Also, an updated top 100 forwards ranking.

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

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...

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