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          Standout players from the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

          Michael McLeod (left) and Jake Bean put on standout performances in the 2016 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. Ben Nelms/Getty Images
          • Corey Pronman, Special to ESPNJan 29, 2016, 06:39 PM
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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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          VANCOUVER, BC -- The BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects game is the premier prospect showcase of the season. I was in attendance last night in the old Pacific Coliseum, to scout many of the upcoming top draft’s top players.

          While many players did well -- this is a top prospects showcase, after all -- I have picked several that I think stood out above the rest. The following describes those players’ performances included with some general scouting info about them.

          This also serves as a prelude to my first full assessment of the 2016 NHL draft class posting next week which will include many of the same names.

          Jake Bean

          D, Calgary (WHL)