Liiga News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about Liiga from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Liiga, 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.
May 15th, 15:172026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Oliver Suvanto's physical skills, two-way maturity make him a high-certainty NHLer
Why the Finnish forward will be one of the first centres picked at the 2026 NHL Draft.
May 12th, 15:032026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Juho Piiparinen's well-roundedness makes him the most promising Finnish defenceman in years
Learn more about the Finnish defender's do-it-all game.
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.
Mar 27th, 18:26NHLElite Prospects' 2026 U23 NHL organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
Mar 25th, 16:13NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 25 under-23 NHL-affiliated goalies ranking
Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.
Mar 24th, 18:05NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 100 under-23 NHL-affiliated skaters ranking
Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.
Mar 2nd, 18:13NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Joona Saarelainen thriving as KalPa's No. 1 centre
International competition took centre stage for Finland in the month of February.
Feb 23rd, 18:22OGHow U23 NHL players and top prospects performed at the 2026 Olympics
The 2026 Olympics proved to be a stage well-suited for the NHL's young – and future – stars.
Feb 6th, 17:152026 NHL Draft'He's ready for the next step' Why Alberts Šmits will have scouts watching at the Olympics
After an impressive World Juniors, Alberts Šmits will have all eyes on him at the Olympics in Milan.
Feb 2nd, 15:58NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Benjamin Rautiainen soaring offensively in Liiga
Benjamin Rautiainen, Kim Saarinen, and a handful of 2026 NHL Draft-eligibles feature in the first Finland Stock Watch of 2026.
