DEL News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about DEL from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on DEL, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Mon, 15:092026 NHL DraftHow the final Elite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft ranking came together
Lead scout David St-Louis takes you behind how the final 2026 NHL Draft ranking was built.
Apr 27th, 14:482026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Why Alberts Šmits will be a unique top-ten pick at the 2026 NHL Draft
Taking an unconventional path during his NHL draft year saw the Latvian emerge as one of the best defenders in the class.
Apr 21st, 16:052026 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects April top-100 2026 NHL Draft Ranking
The penultimate Elite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft ranking here, and there have been significant changes since our last ranking back in January.
2025-08-26, 13:47Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30-ranked Edmonton Oilers
After back-to-back Stanley Cup finals losses, could a prospect or two change their fate?
2023-11-22, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey X Gamers: JJ Peterka is the real deal
In this edition of the X Gamers, Victor Nuno explores JJ Peterka's past, present, and future to determine the heights he could obtain.
2023-11-08, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: Tomáš Galvas turning into a first-round sleeper for 2024 NHL Draft
The November Central European Stock Watch highlights the performances of Tomáš Galvas, Jiří Ticháček, Jaromír Peréz, Adam Jiříček, and Paul Mayer.
2023-04-10, 18:45NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: Adam Csabi a sneaky good player in 2023 NHL Draft
This edition of the Central European Stock Watch offers an update on Dominik Bokk, Adam Csabi, David Reinbacher, Matteo Kočí, and František Dej.
2023-02-14, 17:26NHLLeon Draisaitl, Moritz Seider and the growth of German hockey
The best German forward and best German defender meet this week and both are elevating hockey in their home country.
2023-01-13, 00:39NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: Dominik Bokk resurgent in the DEL
Elite Prospects Czechia/Slovakia regional scout Marek Novotny lets you know whose stock is rising, whose is falling, and who's holding steady in this Stock Watch.
2022-12-06, 23:00NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: Ondrej Molnár's been full value in Slovakia's men's league
Ondřej Molnár's exciting brand of hockey leads the way in the Central European Stock Watch.
2022-09-21, 18:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked New York Islanders
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the No. 23-ranked New York Islanders prospect pool.
2022-07-04, 20:302022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside DE Draft Series: A Q&A with 2022 NHL Draft prospect Julian Lutz
Get to know German forward Julian Lutz in this one-on-one, Q&A interview with our colleagues over at EP Rinkside DE, translated for an English-speaking audience on EP Rinkside.
