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After that grouping, we have another tightly bunched threesome forming Red Line's third tier of defenders.

Talent runs deep among defensemen in 2009 NHL Draft 2009

And it's pretty clear who is the top dog here: Victor Hedman is No. 1 overall on Red Line's board, and a shoo-in to be among the top couple of players selected come draft day.

Talent runs deep among defensemen in 2009 NHL Draft 2009

Among the highlights is a 37-inch-long replica of the Cunard Line's Lusitania ocean liner complete with two lead seamen, a seated passenger and five pairs of lifeboats.

Forbes' Toy Collection Going On Auction Block AP 2010

We have perhaps been a bit behind the curve in catching up to Järnkrok's explosion, but he has now separated himself out from the rest of the Swedish pack and sits atop our list of Swedish prospects, moving all the way up into the mid-second round on Red Line's overall board based on his impressive performance over the last three months.

After top prospects Hall, Seguin, draft will be one giant jumble 2010

Using that as our criteria, we would select Brian Dumoulin and Nate Schmidt as Red Line's real sleepers.

Talent runs deep among defensemen in 2009 NHL Draft 2009

Among the highlights is a 37-inch-long replica of the Cunard Line's Lusitania ocean liner complete with two lead seamen, a seated passenger and five pairs of lifeboats.

Forbes' Toy Collection Going On Auction Block AP 2010

Fortunately, discontent with Finish Line's performance didn't spread to its peers as Foot Locker

Inventories Trip Up Finish Line Carl Gutierrez 2010

Finish Line's report comes after footwear and sports apparel company Nike

Inventories Trip Up Finish Line Carl Gutierrez 2010

Here is Red Line's preliminary identification list of the top prospects for the NHL's 2009 Entry Draft in Montreal from June 26-27:

Is John Tavares still the NHL's consensus No. 1 pick? 2009

This year's crop on the blue line boasts both high-end talent and tremendous depth — accentuated by the fact that all of our top 10-ranked defensemen are among Red Line's top 20 overall prospects.

Talent runs deep among defensemen in 2009 NHL Draft 2009