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While defenseman Zach Bogosian is drawing the bulk of the attention, most around the Atlanta Thrashers -- including Bogosian -- are just as excited about another young blue-line prospect, Arturs Kulda.

Though they went to the Stanley Cup Final, the Pittsburgh Penguins will have some holes to fill in the fall. They may turn to a solid roster of prospects to provide the answers. Caputi's potential has Penguins excited

Mario Kempe, the only Swedish-born player in the Flyers' system, got a feel for North American hockey in the QMJHL. After posting career-highs there, he returned to Sweden this season, but he still has his eye on the NHL.

Having a successful older brother in the NHL can be a burden or a blessing. For the Islanders' David Toews and Blake Kessel, the support they received from their older siblings has been invaluable.

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The Vancouver Canucks chipped in for charity at the Athletes Against Autism golf tournament in British Columbia. Also, the Wings' Kirk Maltby enjoys his day with the Stanley Cup. Golfing for a cause

The Stanley Cup sure does get around. This summer, the Cup made its way over to Sweden for visits with 2008 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Henrik Zetterberg and Wings scout Hakan Andersson.

The Colorado Avalanche and captain Joe Sakic came to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract. Sakic will suit up for his 20th NHL season during the 2008-09 campaign. Pair of Colorado prospects hopes to make strides

Though the Toronto Maple Leafs have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of the past three seasons, they are determined not to rush their prospects to the big stage. Maple Leafs' pick Hayes putting past behind him

St. Louis prospect Cade Fairchild has never been among the bigger, stronger players. That's why he's hoping his heady game can earn him a spot on Team USA for the 2009 World Junior Championship.

The Colorado Avalanche and captain Joe Sakic came to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract. Sakic will suit up for his 20th NHL season during the 2008-09 campaign. Pair of Colorado prospects hopes to make strides

Philadelphia Flyers' prospect Andreas Nodl is making a strong case to join Buffalo's Thomas Vanek as one of the few Austrians to play in the NHL. He's ready to make the jump to the pros after a couple of productive collegiate seasons.

The Washington Capitals have plenty of depth in their talented farm system, whether it's up front, along the blue line, or in the crease, you name it, they've got it. Burke, Gordon shine

The offseason acquisition of Cristobal Huet may not leave any room for Corey Crawford on the Blackhawks roster, but the goaltending prospect is preparing to work as hard as ever to show what he can do.

The San Jose Sharks have been among the NHL's most successful teams because of their ability to find talent at all levels of the Draft. They've got a couple of kids who are about ready to make the jump into the NHL. Sharks reaching out to China

Hockey players and heavy-metal musicians have a mutual respect for one another, but why exactly do one particular sport and one genre of music fit so well together? Toronto's Devereaux's got the music in him

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After a nice first season in which he had 65 points, Pens prospect Luca Caputi had 51 goals and 111 points last season in the OHL. With a renewed work ethic, the former
fourth-round pick from the 2007 Draft is more focused than ever.

Sidney Crosby's a given, but which two others would you chose from Martin St. Louis, Milan Hejduk, Alexander Frolov, Nathan Horton, Patrick Elias and Ryan Getzlaf? The Forecaster makes his three keeper picks for the upcoming season.

Chris Drury was the winning pitcher for Trumbull, Conn. when it won the Little League World Series in 1989. Twelve years later, he raised the Stanley Cup as a member of the Colorado Avalanche to complete a one-of-a-kind feat.