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The Memorial Cup is positively brimming with top NHL Draft prospects, including four of Grant Sonier's top 10 for the 2013 draft. What will scouts be looking for on junior hockey's big stage?

Blog | Conversation | May 16, 2013

Postseason play can help or hurt an NHL draft prospect's stock, so who's making the most of the playoff spotlight?

Blog | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Grant Sonier takes a look at some draft prospects who participated in the Memorial Cup.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2012

Gare Joyce checks in from the Memorial Cup final and gives draft stock updates on top Saint John players such as Jonathan Huberdeau and Zack Phillips.

Blog | Conversation | May 31, 2011

Jonathan Huberdeau is one of several standout players performing well in the Memorial Cup, Gare Joyce writes. His stock is on the rise, and could push into the elite ranks of prospects in the upcoming NHL draft.

Blog | Conversation | May 24, 2011

While scouts may be denied their dream matchup in the Memorial Cup, they like what they're seeing from several top prospects in Saint John and Portland, with Jonathan Huberdeau making a serious push for the top of the draft.

Blog | Conversation | May 13, 2011

Gare Joyce provides scouting reports on Jonathan Huberdeau and several other top Saint John prospects.

Blog | Conversation | March 15, 2011

Gabriel Landeskog has often drawn the comparison with Detroit Red Wings power forward/goal factory Johan Franzen. But Gare Joyce says the 2011 draft prospect fare exceeds The Mule at the same age and has "franchise player" written all over him.

Blog | Conversation | November 23, 2010

The memorial for the daughter of Ottawa Senators assistant Luke Richardson is being held in the hockey arena.

From the June 28th issue of ESPN The Magazine: NHL scouts often overlook proven performance when they draft goalies, opting instead for guys who are, quite frankly, just big. But so far, Davids are outperforming Goliaths.

Story | Conversation | June 18, 2010

At the recent Memorial Cup, E.J. Hradek wasn't very impressed with the sportsmanship of Remparts coach Patrick Roy.

Sidney Crosby had three goals and two assists to lead the Rimouski Oceanic to a 7-4 victory over the Ottawa 67's on Saturday night in the Memorial Cup semifinal.

Take a look at the four teams participating in the Memorial Cup, Canada's national junior championship.

About 100 fans and friends of Roger Neilson gathered in the Memorial Centre parking lot to dedicate Roger Neilson Way, a two-block stretch of George Street renamed in the hockey legend's honor.

Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Josh Harding and Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid are this season's nominees for the NHL's Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Three top NHL players are finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy.