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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

The St. Louis Blues got another member of their second line back, activating rookie Vladimir Tarasenko off injured reserve from a concussion, but lost another forward with T.J. Oshie placed on IR.

The St. Louis Blues have activated forward Alex Steen from injured reserve after a shoulder injury sidelined him for eight games.

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

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

Barret Jackman, Patrik Berglund and Vladimir Tarasenko each scored in the opening 14 minutes, Brian Elliott made 24 saves and the St. Louis Blues won their fourth straight game with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

Making sure your top lines don't get too much ice time will be key during this shortened season, writes Pierre LeBrun.

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