The Copper & Blue, an Edmonton Oilers community

How do the independent scouting services match up against Bob McKenzie's insider list?

A look YKOil's annual draft preview, in which he breaks down the combined rankings for the NHL entry draft.

Looking at the NHLE for some of the top-ranked forwards in the 2011 entry draft.

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?

Looking at the top CHL forwards for the 2011 entry draft.