Rachel Doerrie, ESPN 10d

Top NHL prospects in the men's NCAA hockey tournament

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With the end of March approaching quickly, the college hockey season is coming to an end, and the NCAA tournament begins on Thursday on the networks of ESPN. The Frozen Four takes place the second weekend in April, with the national championship on April 12.

Many players involved in the proceedings will find themselves in NHL uniforms in the next few weeks, or next few years. There is no shortage of talent in this year's tournament, and it should make for some incredible hockey and memorable moments.

With that in mind, there are some key NHL prospects to watch over the next couple of weeks, sorted by team.

Whether they are highly touted draft picks from years past, expected lottery picks this summer or late bloomers who have grabbed the attention of the scouting world, there are quite a few players who will be looking to make their mark on the tournament -- and the pro ranks thereafter.

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