Being second best won't hurt Hedman
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comAt one point, some scouts saw Victor Hedman eclipsing John Tavares as the No. 1 pick in this June's draft. That has changed, but that doesn't mean that, over time, he might not be the best player coming out of this year's class.
Story | Conversation | March 06, 2009Why scouts like prospect Matt Duchene
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comThere's no dispute about Matt Duchene being a first-round pick at the 2009 NHL draft. The only question is whether he'll be a first-hour pick.
Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009The 2009 draft rankings -- Lottery Edition
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comHow did the recent World Junior Championship affect the 2009 draft map? Gare Joyce ranks the top prospects heading into June.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2009Judgment Days
Gare JoyceIn the weeks before the NHL draft, hockey's talent scouts take kids who've spent their lives on skates … and make them jump through hoops
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008Prospect rankings: No betting against Stamkos
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comWe know the top 14 picks in the NHL draft, but how do this year's prospects rank? Gare Joyce gives us his top 14.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008Meet Cody Hodgson, this draft's big mover
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comNo prospect will go into the NHL draft coming off a performance quite like Cody Hodgson's. And that performance raised the draft stakes for the Brampton Battalion forward.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2008THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT ST. MARY'S
Gare JoyceHockey's finest are currently knocking themselves silly chasing the Stanley Cup. But for Sidney Crosby and dozens...
Story | Conversation | April 22, 2008
E-ticket: Fight Club
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comHated opponents become trusted friends as former champions reunite for a dinner every year at the Boxing Hall of Fame.
Story | Conversation | March 10, 2008John Ferguson, 1938-2007
Gare Joyce, Special to Page 2John Ferguson isn't in the Hall of Fame, but the Montreal Canadiens wouldn't have won five Cups without him.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2007The Mag: What are they saying about me?
Gare Joyce, ESPN The MagazineWhen Nigerian-Russian Akim Aliu moved to Toronto with hid family six years ago, he'd never seen a hockey game. Now the Blackhawks draftee is on the verge of skating to the NHL.
Story | Conversation | July 11, 2007What went wrong for Team USA at World Juniors
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comWith the United States settling for bronze at the World Juniors, Gare Joyce tells USA Hockey what went wrong.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007It wouldn't be a USA-Canada tilt without a little drama
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comIf you missed it, Wednesday's USA-Canada World Junior semifinal game had a bit of everything -- action, suspense, and a little bit of controversy.
Story | Conversation | January 03, 2007Toews showing future boss he can light it up, too
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comJonathan Toews and Peter Mueller are facing different challenges at the World Junior Championship, writes Gare Joyce.
Story | Conversation | December 29, 2006Ovechkin confident of his arrival
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comAlexander Ovechkin is comfortable -- and somewhat cocky -- as the NHL's top-ranked prospect.
Story | Conversation | May 30, 2004Schremp hopes combine salvaged rep
Gare Joyce, Special to ESPN.comThe NHL's combine isn't about making a reputation, but protecting one. Robbie Schremp is a perfect example.
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