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Want to build an NHL team? Start with one of these players

By David Amber
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, February 14, 2008

In basketball, the old saying is, "You can't teach height." Well, in hockey, with one look around the NHL, it's youth that is coveted. Young stars are popping up everywhere, bringing hope to NHL cities across North America longing for a championship. In this week's 10 Degrees, we count down the top franchise builders -- under-25 players you would want to build your franchise around today. This list is so good, Cam Ward, Zach Parise, Patrick Kane, Eric Staal, Mike Richards, Rick Nash and Jason ...

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