It can take five years and a few hundred games to properly assess the strength, depth, and potential of an NHL draft class.A ...

For five years, the Minnesota Wild have trusted their director of amateur scouting, Judd Brackett, to stockpile young talent. However, anyone who follows the team closely has to wonder if general ...

The left winger, who turns 26 next month, is just entering his prime and has already established himself as one of the NHL's top offensive players. He could help attract more talent here, too.