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A lot of teams in the NHL still have a hard time finding and drafting the right prospect. Or maybe itÆs simply because they donÆt have the tools to make them grow into stars? There is a plethora of talented prospects that never make a real impact at the NHL level for some reason. Reasons can range from lack of effort, disgruntled youth, overrated player, size, competitiveness. á Sometimes the assessment of ...

Andrei, since arriving to North America a few years ago, has felt like a "lost cause." Lots of people agree and as many donÆt. Everybody has their own reason to determine the value of a player, talent, raw skills, size, grit, passion, dedication, pride in your game, contribution to the team and level of competitiveness. á But is he really a lost cause? Is he what all first round pick dread the ...

The Canadiens first overall pick of 2009 made the crowd jump up and roar : LOUIS LOUIS LOUIS as Louis Leblanc was being selected. Same thing hapenned when Gabriel Dumont's name popped up. Of course, European players don't get that kind of recognition in Montreal...but should they? á Montreal certainly picks up many North Americans skaters but doesnÆt draft that many Europeans and to be honest, besides Andrei Markov, Montreal hasn't had ...

Something has been bothering me for a few years now, and I donÆt care that weÆre not even ten games into the seasonàIÆm pressing the panic button. á My panic button. The button IÆve hoped management would press a long time ago. Let me explain. á Once in a while, I stop thinking rationally about hockey and think "what if." Speculation is dangerous, but in this case, there is reason to believe it would ...

Now, first of all, let me just say I'm not the kind of writer to go out and report rumours as facts or write casual articles that have no "meat" around them. But I feel this article is "needed" in this case. The latest news from the Montreal Canadiens is that our dear Sergei K, brother of Andrei, has decided not to report to the farm club in Hamilton. He informed ...