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          Stats vs. scouts at the draft table

          Some scouts rate Matthew Tkachuk as high as a top-3 pick in the 2016 NHL draft class, but statisticians have their concerns. Claus Andersen/Getty Images
          • Corey Pronman, Special to ESPNMar 24, 2016, 08:45 AM ET
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              Corey Pronman is ESPN's NHL Draft and Prospects analyst. He provides analysis on the top draft-eligible players, prospects drafted by NHL teams and all other relevant prospect information. He lives in New York.
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          One of the biggest conversations going on in NHL front offices today is not just about analytics. It's also about how to apply statistical analysis to the world of prospects. These discussions were brought up with prospects like Lawson Crouse and Daniel Sprong last season, and they will apply to top prospects like Matthew Tkachuk and Alex DeBrincat this season.