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Jeremie Blain clocks in at #24 on the Copper and Blue Top 25 Under 25.

Jeremie Blain said something stupid. He's got to be smarter than that.

The injuries on defense hurt, and past performance indicates a very high pick in 2012 for Edmonton.

It's time to begin our annual deep dive into the top-end of the prospect pool. Who else should we be tracking?

Jérémie Blain is another Oilers draft pick who is beating his draft position. Can he make a large enough leap this year to become a serious prospect?

Olivier Roy will get his shot in Oklahoma City this year, will his save percentage keep improving?

If Sean Couturier is falling, what are the scouts actually saying about him?

Does a big improvement in a player's draft year mean a better player?

The best prospects available in the 2011 draft - broken down by the numbers.

Defenseman Jeremie Blain is rock solid for Acadie-Bathurst - can he make the jump to the professional game?