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Top 25 under 25, winter 2012

Top 25 Under 25, no. 22: Filly Makes the Cut

Ah, the first hint of controversy in the air. A drop of blood in the water. The Top 25 Under 25 was progressing without much debate, but this question was sure to arise at some point. Where does Nikita Filatov fit? How does one balance his apparently elite skill with

Top 25 Under 25, no. 23: Fredrik Claesson

The Top 25 Under 25 series continues with its first segment looking at a Swedish player. I don't happen to think I'm giving away too much by saying that Fredrik will not be the only Swede on the countdown. Coming into the 2011 NHL Draft, the

Top 25 Under 25, no. 24: Derek Grant

There have been a few drafts in the 20-year history of the Senators in which almost all of the players selected have gone on to play a role in the franchise. 2008 is shaping out to be one such instance. Trading up for the 15th overall pick, Ottawa drafted Erik

Top 25 Under 25, no. 25: Jim O'Brien

It was a bit of a strange play. Nick Foligno threw a long wrist shot on goal that was batted down to the side of the net and onto the stick of Jim O'Brien. O'Brien was left with a split-second decision to make: he could either