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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Marko Dano]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/44107-Prospect-Watch-Marko-Dano.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The young Slovakian was part of the WJC team to get experience because he's still a year away from being draft eligible. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Nick Bjugstad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43429-Prospect-Watch-Nick-Bjugstad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The big American center will be a key cog for his country's team at the WJC and is a big part of Florida's future. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Draft-year injuries]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/43147-Prospect-Watch-Draftyear-injuries.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How much can a player's stock be hurt if he gets injured? It depends on how much homework the team has done. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: A.J. Michaelson]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/42179-Prospect-Watch-AJ-Michaelson.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After turning down the US national program, Michaelson opted to commit to his favorite childhood team. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Brett Hargrave]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41747-Prospect-Watch-Brett-Hargrave.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At only 15, winger Brett Hargrave already stands 6-foot-4. But it's not just his size that's impressive. He speed and skill just as large. -]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Morgan Rielly]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41631-Prospect-Watch-Morgan-Rielly.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2012 NHL draft is full of talented defensemen and Moose Jaw's latest gem is among them. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Curtis Lazar]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41483-Prospect-Watch-Curtis-Lazar.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[After breaking records set by Crosby and Stamkos, Lazar's first full season in the WHL will be something to watch. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Ryan Sproul]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41399-Prospect-Watch-Ryan-Sproul.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[Things are looking up in big way in Sault Ste. Marie thanks in big part to Red Wings prospect Ryan Sproul. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Olli Maatta and Filip Forsberg ]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41337-Prospect-Watch-Olli-Maatta-and-Filip-Forsberg.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The two best Scandinavian prospects or the 2012 NHL draft are living it up in Los Angeles. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Troy Vance]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/41264-Prospect-Watch-Troy-Vance.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Dallas fifth-rounder was a late addition to the Victoriaville Tigres and his size and raw game makes him an intriguing player. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Ryan Tesink]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40884-Prospect-Watch-Ryan-Tesink.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Saint John Sea Dogs were so deep that this draft prospect is a dark horse that will make some NHL team very happy. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Rocco Grimaldi]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40721-Prospect-Watch-Rocco-Grimaldi.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A small, shifty scorer, Grimaldi is draft eligible in June and styles his game after a number of NHL players. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Jonathan Parker]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40597-Prospect-Watch-Jonathan-Parker.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The passed-over Prince Albert Raiders star is shooting for a professional career after a breakout season. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Brayden McNabb]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40477-Prospect-Watch-Brayden-McNabb.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's been a Memorial Cup of ups and downs for one of the top Buffalo Sabres prospects. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Joona Kunnas]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40374-Prospect-Watch-Joona-Kunnas.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 11:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Coming to North America to play high school hockey, Joona Kunnas was instantly noticeable and became a USHL draft pick. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Taylor Cammarata]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40189-Prospect-Watch-Taylor-Cammarata.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Shattuck St-Mary's scoring dynamo has a few options for his future after being selected first overall in the USHL draft. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Michael St. Croix]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/40087-Prospect-Watch-Michael-St-Croix.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Edmonton Oil King isn't worried about where he sits in the NHL draft rankings, he's just looking forward to the next opportunity. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Max Domi shines at NCAA showcase]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39932-Prospect-Watch-Max-Domi-shines-at-NCAA-showcase.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[At the recent College Hocey Inc. showcase, Max Domi, son of Tie, had a strong showing, along with a few other players. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Keegan Lowe]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39590-Prospect-Watch-Keegan-Lowe.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The son of Oilers president of hockey ops Kevin Lowe, Keegan is making his own name in the hockey world. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Aaron Ekblad]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39454-Prospect-Watch-Aaron-Ekblad.html</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The second player granted exceptional status in the OHL is a big, mobile defenseman ready for all the challenges that lay ahead. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Robert Polesello]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39275-Prospect-Watch-Robert-Polesello.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This 2012 draft eligible player from the Vaughn Vipers is planning on heading to the USHL next season. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Jamie Oleksiak]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/39140-Prospect-Watch-Jamie-Oleksiak.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[This Northeastern Huskies defenseman is only a freshman, but at 6-foot-7, he's already being compared to Zdeno Chara. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Teemu Pulkkinen]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38965-Prospect-Watch-Teemu-Pulkkinen.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Red Wings are known for their ability to find diamonds in the rough and this Finnish star may be their next find. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Jacob Trouba]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38737-Prospect-Watch-Jacob-Trouba.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[A 2012 draft eligible prospect, 17-year-old Trouba is turning heads and earning call-ups to a more senior team. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Alan Bass]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Nick Bonino]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38634-Prospect-Watch-Nick-Bonino.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Anaheim Ducks prospect went the NCAA route after being drafted and is now working his way towards regular NHL time. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Best of the bantam draft]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38456-Prospect-Watch-Best-of-the-bantam-draft.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[We take a look at some of the top prospects who will be hitting the WHL full-time in the near future after being picked in last summer's draft]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: David Musil]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38292-Prospect-Watch-David-Musil.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Giants defender started his junior career in a bit of controversy, but now he's a highly touted NHL draft prospect. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Alan Bass]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Brendan Smith]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38122-Prospect-Watch-Brendan-Smith.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[The Red Wings first-rounder from 2007 is in his first year of professional hockey in the AHL, where he's continued an impressive rise. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Adam Erne]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37987-Prospect-Watch-Adam-Erne.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Young for the USHL, Adam Erne is nonetheless grabbing the attention of the hockey world with his power forward style of play. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Mark Scheifele]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37808-Prospect-Watch-Mark-Scheifele.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After deciding to go to the OHL instead of the NCAA, this Barrie Colts rookie has quickly become one of the team's best players. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Joey Hishon]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37664-Prospect-Watch-Joey-Hishon.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Undersized, but far from unskilled, Owen Sound's Joey Hishon was drafted 17th overall by Colorado because of his smarts and drive. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Joel Armia]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37508-Prospect-Watch-Joel-Armia.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though his world junior showing wasn't a standout performance, this Finn is a prospect to watch at the 2011 NHL draft. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Gabriel Landeskog]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37231-Prospect-Watch-Gabriel-Landeskog.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 08:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Prospect Watch.]]></category>
		<description><![CDATA[It's not often an European player captains a North American major junior squad, but that's part of what makes Landeskog so desirable. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Christian Thomas]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37243-Prospect-Watch-Christian-Thomas.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 11:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The son of former NHLer Steve Thomas, Christian is excelling in the OHL as a member of the emerging Oshawa Generals. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Dalton Izyk]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/37056-Prospect-Watch-Dalton-Izyk.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even though his Green Mountain Glades team is having a tough season, goalie Dalton Izyk is shining bright. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Austin Watson]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36954-Prospect-Watch-Austin-Watson.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traded from Windsor to Peterborough last season, Watson comes from a family of 10 children and is working towards an NHL career. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Michael Matheson]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36646-Prospect-Watch-Michael-Matheson.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The big Lac St-Louis midget AAA defenseman decided to pass on a QMJHL career and go the NCAA route. -  ]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Emerson Etem]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36643-Prospect-Watch-Emerson-Etem.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 29th overall pick from the 2010 draft is the latest player who is changing the perception of hockey in sunny California. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Darnell Nurse]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36481-Prospect-Watch-Darnell-Nurse.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Don Mills Flyers blueliner is already drawing comparisons to Chris Pronger because of his size, skating and the edge he plays with. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Ryan McDonagh]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36303-Prospect-Watch-Ryan-McDonagh.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fresh out of college, the 21-year-old first round pick from 2007 is finally getting his pro life started in the American League. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Zemgus Girgensons]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/36139-Prospect-Watch-Zemgus-Girgensons.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 11:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The transplanted Latvian is taking the USHL by storm and still has a couple years of development ahead of him before he's NHL draft eligible]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Ian Cole]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35985-Prospect-Watch-Ian-Cole.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The St. Louis Blues traded up in the draft to acquire this defenseman and don't regret the transaction one bit. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: John Moore]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35818-Prospect-Watch-John-Moore.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week's look down the pipeline, we feature Columbus first-rounder John Moore, who's starting the year in the AHL. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Jujhar Khaira]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35669-Prospect-Watch-Jujhar-Khaira.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Passed over in the bantam draft, this 16-year-old is taking the BCHL by storm and is suddenly on the radar. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Rory Boylen]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Paul Postma]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35507-Prospect-Watch-Paul-Postma.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The offensively gifted blueliner will start the season in the AHL, but as he improves his defense, look out for him in Atlanta. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Ryan Murray]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35223-Prospect-Watch-Ryan-Murray.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Everett Silvertips defenseman isn't draft-eligible until 2012, but he already plays like a veteran. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Alan Bass]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Michael Chaput]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/35098-Prospect-Watch-Michael-Chaput.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An injury slowed this QMJHLer's development at first, but the Flyers draft pick is eager to learn how to make the step up to the next level.]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Dmitri Orlov]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34990-Prospect-Watch-Dmitri-Orlov.html</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington's second round pick from 2009 is gearing up for a North American arrival in the 2011-12 season. -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Ryan Kennedy]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: The Shore Family]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34927-Prospect-Watch-The-Shore-Family.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drew, Nick, Quentin and Baker are all making strides in the hockey world, reminiscent of other hockey families before them.  -  ]]></description>
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		<author><![CDATA[ Alan Bass]]></author>
		<title><![CDATA[Prospect Watch: Marc-Andre Bourdon]]></title>
		<link>http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34872-Prospect-Watch-MarcAndre-Bourdon.html</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The third-rounder from 2008 is getting used to life as a professional and stepping up his game as he nears the NHL. -  ]]></description>
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