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In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Tyler Seguin gives the Boston Bruins their second skater in the top 10, and the top five goalies all hold on to their spots.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, the Ottawa Senators get their turn in the spotlight with two top-five skaters, and Pekka Rinne makes an appearance as the No. 4 goalie.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2012

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin remains the top skater, and Henrik Lundqvist keeps his spot as the top goalie. Two new goalies join the top five.

Story | Conversation | February 20, 2012

Some of the usual names pop up in the race for the Jack Adams Award for the top coach as we start the new year, but there are some new ones as well. Here's a look at our top five plus some honorable mentions. 1. John Tortorella, New York Rangers ...

Craig Custance takes to his mailbag, ranking the top five available head coaches, assessing potential trade possibilities and analyzing Sidney Crosby's chances to win the scoring title.

Blog | Conversation | December 02, 2011

Hockey Prospectus uses its GVT metric to rank the top-10 skaters and top-five goalies from the early going of the 2011-12 season. The Leafs' Phil Kessel leads the way.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2011

Hockey Prospectus uses its VUKOTA projections to rank the top 10 skaters and top five goalies heading into the 2011-12 season.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2011

NBAE via Getty Images Melissa Isaacson defends her picks, including Bobby Hull, for the inaugural class: Watch Picking the top five Chicago Blackhawks of all-time was a hard task. Sure, Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull are givens but after that i...

Gare Joyce puts out his final mock draft, which features lots of movement at the top and throughout the first round.

Story | Conversation | June 23, 2011

In Gare Joyce's second 2011 NHL mock draft, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is the No. 1 pick and Ryan Strome overtakes Gabriel Landeskog in the top five.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2011

E.J. Hradek ranks the top five rookies who could make an impact for their teams in the postseason.

Blog | Conversation | March 23, 2011

E.J. Hradek ranks his top five rookies as of December 1. A goalie -- Sergei Bobrovsky -- sits at the top of the list, while the Sharks' Logan Couture isn't far off.

Blog | Conversation | December 01, 2010

Inspired by Jeff Skinner's play of late, E.J. Hradek -- with help from Barry Melrose -- makes a list of the five best rookie seasons in NHL history. Teemu Selanne is on here, as is Alex Ovechkin -- and Terry Sawchuk, who was a rook in the '50s.

Blog | Conversation | November 10, 2010

E.J. Hradek breaks down 10 premier NHL rookies in his latest installment of the Calder Watch. Among the names, Derek Stepan and John Carlson are making a great first impression.

Blog | Conversation | October 13, 2010

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, a potential top-five pick in the 2011 NHL draft, is spending his summer doing exactly what he should: working on getting stronger. At just over six feet tall and 160 pounds, that's one of the only elements holding back his stock.

Blog | Conversation | July 15, 2010

After the picking order was determined this week, there's already trade buzz circulating for the top five picks, including a play by the Oilers for the No. 2 overall pick.

Blog | Conversation | April 15, 2010