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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.
2025-06-29, 00:022025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Draft Grades
Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.
2025-03-23, 12:462025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Daniel Nieminen making a case as one of the top over-agers in the 2025 draft
After going undrafted in 2024, Nieminen’s skating and two-way impact have him climbing draft boards for 2025.
2025-03-02, 09:36NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: 2025 NHL Draft prospect Lasse Boelius bouncing back
Lassi Alanen breaks down the risers and fallers from Finland.
2025-02-03, 16:36NHL Prospect ReportStock Watch Finland: Petteri Rimpinen isn't going to be passed over again
Lassi Alanen breaks down how things have gone in Finland and which players have improved their stock already in 2025.
2025-01-28, 03:19NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Gavin McKenna is setting up to make history
In this jam-packed roundup, the incredible weeks of Gavin McKenna, Jacob Fowler, Zayne Parekh, and more feature.
2024-12-09, 15:12NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Topias Hynninen emerging as a top re-entry for 2025 Draft
Topias Hynninen, Lenni Hämeenaho, Otto Salin, and more feature in this edition of Finland Stock Watch.
