All-time No. 1 draft picks
The top selections in the NHL draft since the current format began in 1969.
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What would NHL teams look like if they had hung onto all of their original draft picks? Check it out.
View ArticleKelley: A fight to the finish
First overall, home ice, the playoffs and the top pick in the draft. A lot's on the line during the season's final days.
View ArticleHow have other No. 1 picks fared?
Wednesday's Joe Thornton trade had us thinking ... how have other No. 1 draft picks fared in the NHL?
View ArticleHow have other No. 1 picks fared?
How have other No. 1 draft picks fared in the NHL? Here's a look at the past 10 picks.
View Article2010 NHL draft: How have other No. 1 picks fared?
How have other No. 1 draft picks fared in the NHL? As the Taylor Hall-Tyler Seguin debate continues, here's a look at some recent No. 1s and what mark they have (or haven't) made in the bigs.
View ArticleNHL draft 2010: Taylor Hall, Tyler Seguin, Cam Fowler are top NHL-ready...
NHL-readiness is a tricky business. There are numerous factors to consider, including organizational depth, the physical readiness of the prospect and...
View ArticleNHL 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...
View Article2012 NHL Draft - Nail Yakupov to Columbus Blue Jackets in first mock draft
Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his first mock draft of the season. Unsurprisingly Nail Yakupov goes No. 1 overall, but Sonier believes a number of teams could...
View ArticleNHL draft - Post-trade deadline mock draft update
After what was considered a quiet NHL trade deadline, there has been some movement of draft picks -- depending on circumstances, the Columbus Blue Jac...
View Article2012 NHL draft - Edmonton Oilers go with Ryan Murray in final mock draft
Former NHL scout Grant Sonier breaks down the 2012 prospect group with his final mock draft of the season, noting there may be a shocking pick to start the selection process on June 22.
View ArticlePittsburgh Penguins ship Jordan Staal to Carolina Hurricanes in blockbuster
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired Jordan Staal from the Pittsburgh Penguins for the eighth overall pick in Friday night's NHL draft, center Brandon Sutter and defenseman Brian Dumoulin.
View Article2012 NHL draft grades -- Penguins, Canadiens among top marks
ESPN Insiders Grant Sonier and Craig Custance review each team's picks and trades to see who came out on top following the 2012 NHL entry draft in Pittsburgh.
View ArticlePanthers win drawing, obtain first overall draft pick
The Florida Panthers won the NHL draft drawing Monday to gain the rights to the first overall pick at the 2003 Entry Draft.
View ArticlePenguins might not have money to give Fleury
Marc-Andre Fleury wasn't just what the Pittsburgh Penguins hoped the NHL's No. 1 draft pick would be during the preseason -- he was even better.
View ArticleRyan Johansen of Columbus Blue Jackets is first player taken in NHL All-Star...
Phil Kessel was once again dealt for Tyler Seguin, Columbus Blue Jackets center Ryan Johansen was the No. 1 overall pick and superstar Alexander Ovechkin did not get his new car.
View ArticleTeam Lidstrom outguns Team Staal as Loui Eriksson seals All-Star win
Loui Eriksson's second goal, an empty-netter at 18:49 of the third period, helped seal an 11-10 victory for Team Lidstrom against Team Staal on Sunday in the NHL All-Star Game.
View ArticleNHL -- Ranking the worst draft-lottery losses in history
Some teams overcome the hurt of losing out on the No. 1 pick, but not all. From quality consolation prizes to being haunted in the Stanley Cup finals, we rank the worst draft-lottery losses ever.
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