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NHL scouts soaked up the performances of some of their top prospects at the World Junior Championship in Buffalo. The NHL Draft Blog breaks down the franchises that featured the top talent.

Blog | Conversation | January 07, 2011

Gare Joyce checks in with scouts following the final cuts from the Canadian 2011 World Junior Championship team, which saw two promising draft-eligible prospects sent packing.

Blog | Conversation | December 17, 2010

Gare Joyce reports on the draft rumors and buzz circulating in Minneapolis, where it seems the Boston Bruins are targeting super-skilled D-man Ryan Murphy. Plus, a possible surprise at the No. 2 spot.

Blog | Conversation | June 24, 2011

In the wake of the stunning trades by the Philadelphia Flyers, Gare Joyce breaks down newly acquired stud prospect Brayden Schenn.

Blog | Conversation | June 23, 2011

Gare Joyce checks in from the World Juniors in Buffalo. Sean Couturier, Adam Larsson, Sven Bartschi and Gregory Hoffmann have all impressed here, while a smaller-looking Finnish prospect has a shot to make waves.

Blog | Conversation | January 04, 2011

Once considered a lock for the No. 1 pick in the draft, more or less the top three, Swedish D-man Adam Larsson finds his stock rapidly plunging and may need a big showing at the World Junior Championships to halt the skid.

Blog | Conversation | December 28, 2010

Gare Joyce looks at one Canadian -- Sean Couturier -- and five U.S. players who could be factors at the World Juniors in Buffalo. Couturier is a top-flight prospect, unquestionably, but he may be between a rock and a hard place in Buffalo.

Blog | Conversation | December 21, 2010