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2011 NHL Draft: Examining the value of the two-for-one NHL draft trade
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke has made his intentions clear: He wants to trade a late-first and early-second round pick to move up in the draft. ...
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2011 NHL Draft: The top-10 biggest goalie steals from the past 20 years
There is a certain value we expect from each draft slot. For example the No. 1 pick is expected to produce about 11 to 12 GVT per season, if he is a s...
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NHL draft - Trades for former first rounders are risky
In 1995, the Dallas Stars acquired Joe Nieuwendyk from the Calgary Flames. But in exchange, the Flames demanded a prospect (among other things). That ...
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NHL draft - Slots dictate pay well beyond entry-level contracts
Early in the 2010 draft cycle, one of the hottest prospects was a Russian winger named Kirill Kabanov. He had high first-round skill and a move to the...
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NHL draft - Scott Arniel not entirely to blame for Columbus Blue Jackets'...
The key to winning in the post-lockout NHL has clearly been by building through the draft. Strong showings by the Penguins, Blackhawks and Capitals fo...
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2009 NHL Draft - Early Returns - Ranking early value of John Tavares, other...
In 2009, the Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Nazem Kadri No. 7 overall, and almost immediately there were signs the Leafs would get good early returns on ...
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2012 NHL Draft - Can 3 No. 1 picks earn Edmonton Oilers a Cup?
The last two drafts, the Edmonton Oilers did what they are supposed to do with the No. 1 overall pick. They drafted a forward. At No. 1, it's almost a...
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NHL draft blog - Lottery teams like the Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning...
We already know the Edmonton Oilers will likely pick either No. 1 or No. 2. But from there, things will get interesting because the Toronto Maple Leaf...
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NHL draft blog -- The Edmonton Oilers want two of the top three picks in the...
The Edmonton Oilers reportedly want the top two picks in the draft and, if they pull it off, it'd be an unprecedented feat. In the last 40 years, onl...
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NHL draft blog -- The five worst drafting teams in the NHL
As the NHL lottery order begins to solidify, we decided to look at the worst drafting teams in the league. Measuring draft success using metrics can ...
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NHL draft 2010 - How height, weight and nationality determine stud or bust
Prior to the 1999 NHL draft, only a few scouts saw a Swedish forward named Henrik Zetterberg -- and many didn't even notice him. But as Detroit Red Wi...
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2011 NHL draft: Want to draft the next Steven Stamkos or Patrick Kane? Here's...
The formula for finding an elite forward is generally quite simple: Acquire a high draft pick and select one. NHL GMs rarely pass on that opportunity....
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2011 NHL Draft: Ryan Murphy and other offensive defensemen are nearly...
Typically if you want something from the NHL draft, the way to get it is simple: Acquire a high draft pick. That's certainly true if you're trying to ...
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2011 NHL draft: How to avoid being stuck in NHL purgatory
It's the question facing every non-playoff team: Is it time to rebuild? This decision is tough on many levels. For one, it's hard to figure out wheth...
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2012 NHL draft - Windsor Spitfires D Nick Ebert is no stranger to the spotlight
If you have any question about Nick Ebert's athleticism, you should know his ESPN debut came long before today. In fact, he first graced the network's...
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