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2025-12-28, 01:24World Juniors 2026Alberts Šmits arrives at World Juniors and is already turning from a curiosity to commodity
The Latvian defender made his World Junior debut and is one of the most fascinating players for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2025-11-25, 16:492026 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects November top-50 2026 NHL Draft Ranking
The race for No. 1 opens, defencemen dominating, and major risers highlight our second ranking of the 2026 NHL Draft class.
2025-11-03, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Benjamin Rautiainen looking like smart bet by Tampa Bay Lightning
Lassi Alanen breaks down the risers and fallers for Finland after October.
2025-10-17, 06:252026 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Four early-season 2026 NHL Draft risers
Breaking down the early success of Alberts Šmits, Chase Reid, Alexander Command, and Giorgos Pantelas.
2025-10-06, 14:20NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Alberts Šmits, Oliver Suvanto grabbing early attention for 2026 NHL Draft
Lassi Alanen breaks down the early season in Finland in our first stock watch of the season.
2025-09-26, 14:232026 NHL DraftCam's Consensus: The Preliminary 2026 NHL Draft Scout Poll
Cam Robinson polled NHL scouts to compile a consolidated ranking for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2025-09-18, 20:082026 NHL DraftElite Prospects Preliminary 2026 NHL Draft Ranking & Players to Watch List
Elite Prospects' first 2026 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, and we haven't been this excited about a draft class in years.
2025-09-16, 15:06Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 4-ranked Montréal Canadiens
Despite the graduation of Lane Hutson, the Canadiens boast an elite prospect pool with a balance of elite skill and difficult-to-play-against depth, assembled to fill all roles a contending lineup needs, top to bottom.
2025-09-09, 13:25Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Detroit Red Wings
Our scouts break down the 12th ranked Detroit Red Wings prospect pool.
2025-08-29, 22:49Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 24-ranked New Jersey Devils
Our scouts break down the No. 24-ranked prospect pool from the New Jersey Devils.
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?
2025-08-20, 13:48NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects ahead of the 2025-26 season
With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings.
