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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.
2024-11-04, 16:01NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen impressing at HPK
Lassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect.
2024-10-28, 14:52NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Minnesota Wild prospect Aron Kiviharju has struggled this season
Lassi Alanen goes into the film room to look at how things have gone this season for the Minnesota Wild defender that was supposedly going to be one of the steals of the draft.
2024-10-18, 16:122025 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Lasse Boelius is still Finland's top 2025 Draft prospect
Lassi Alanen empties the scout's notebook from Finland on names to watch for the 2025 NHL Draft.
2024-10-07, 23:04NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: Lenni Hämeenaho starts the season hot, again
Lassi Alanen brings you the stock update from Finland, highlighted by the New Jersey Devils draft pick.
2024-08-12, 17:15NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Oliver Kapanen got his career back on track in the second half of the 2023-24 season
It looked like Oliver Kapanen's time as a legitimate prospect was in peril, but now he's back on track and ready for a new challenge in Sweden.
2024-06-24, 19:002024 NHL DraftDraft Debaters: What is Konsta Helenius' upside at the NHL level?
Lassi Alanen and David St-Louis debate Konsta Helenius' potential at the NHL level.
