NHL News & Stories

The 2026 Olympics proved to be a stage well-suited for the NHL's young – and future – stars.

How does the 2020 NHL Draft class look over half a decade later, and what lessons have been learned?

First came the forwards, but how are this year's NHL rookie defencemen performing?

The top six rookies are holding strong as the second half progresses.

From saves to scoring goals, it's been an eventful last two months for goalies around the world.

The NHL's 2025-26 rookie class looks like one of the best in recent memory.

Bryce Pickford's incredible season, Markus Ruck's breakout, and more in this month's WHL Stock Watch.

Our scouts reconvene for the first Calder Trophy power ranking of 2026.

Cam and Ryan react to the official Olympic rosters for the U.S. and Canada.

In the two World Juniors since the back-to-backs of 2022 and 2023, Team Canada has bowed out twice in the quarter-finals. Can they return to their winning ways in 2026?

Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert try to figure out who the United States and Canada will take to the Olympics.

David St-Louis breaks down the Canucks' big return for Quinn Hughes, as the rebuild begins in Vancouver.

The future of the San Jose Sharks organization looks particularly bright, thanks to a wealth of talent developing in the AHL.

Hadi Kalakeche breaks down how the Montreal Canadiens' star defenceman is turning into a true chance-suppressor in the NHL.

In this month's edition of Goalies Stock Watch, Jacob Titus examines the biggest storylines between the pipes.

The Elite Prospects scouting team breaks down the current Calder Trophy race.

Macklin Celebrini is ascending to superstardom in his second NHL season. David St-Louis breaks down the San Jose Sharks forward's success so far.

Cam Robinson spent time with top 2026-eligible defender Ryan Lin to discuss his season and focus in his NHL draft season.

The Blackhawks first-round pick isn't the first player to juggle hockey and football in high school. Sean Shapiro spoke to others about what that's like.

David St-Louis breaks down the film on the Anaheim Ducks No. 1 centre.

In Part 4 of our Olympic Stock Watch series, Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert discuss how the first six weeks of the NHL season has shifted expectations for the United States and Canada.

It appears that Connor Bedard's breakout NHL season has finally arrived. David St-Louis takes a look at how everything has come together for the Blackhawks' star.

Sean Shapiro takes a look at the state of the rebuild in Chicago.

Jacob Titus takes a look at the top performing goaltenders around the world, starting with the netminder who received an early call-up to the NHL.

A look at how injuries are mounting for some of the best teams in the country, life on the independent circuit, hits and misses in awards predictions, and more.

The NHL's top rookies are bringing the heat early this season. See who’s rising, slipping, and stealing the spotlight in Elite Prospects’ updated Calder Trophy power rankings.

David St-Louis ranks 15 of the NHL's top rookie forwards plus a few honourable mentions, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.

Matthew Schaefer has been thriving in the NHL, despite his historically young age. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down what makes the New York Islanders' recent first-overall pick an exceptional defenceman.

Chicago Blackhawks top prospects Oliver Moore and Nick Lardis are soaring offensively in the AHL with the Rockford IceHogs. David St-Louis breaks down their development so far.

David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.

Breaking down an exceptional weekend from the most dynamic offensive defenceman in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Sean Shapiro looks at the early-season progress for Red Wings prospect Emmitt Finnie.

Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.

Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke made the NHL ahead of schedule, and now they'll be looking to stick around for the long run.

In the first edition of the Calder Trophy Power Rankings for the 2025-26 NHL season, the Elite Prospects scouts put together a top-10 list of front runners to win Rookie of the Year.

Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.

For EP Premium subscribers, an early look at the podcast breaking down the top-32 NHL draft ranking from September.

Our scouts take a look at how some of the NHL's best prospects faired in NHL preseason games.

JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.

It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...

JFresh breaks down the top-30 wingers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg's top prospects faced off at the Bell Centre over the weekend. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the Prospects Showdown's key standouts.

Our scouts break down the Utah Mammoth prospect pool.

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.

Kirill Kaprizov turned down the biggest contract in NHL history for unclear reasons. So what does that mean for his team?

Perennial prospect pool ranking superstars, the Anaheim Ducks are starting to slip a bit -- and that's a good thing.

Cam Robinson looks at 10 NHL players who could shift the landscape this season if they hit the trade block.

The Flames hold the No. 9 spot for the year, but this was a year of change for one of the sport's top prospect pools.

A system of breakout prospects, the Capitals continue to punch above their draft capital in our rankings.

Without notable depth, the Blue Jackets' system is powered by an exceptional top-end, including two top-20 prospects in the sport.

No goalie as young as Dustin Wolf has gotten a contract this big or this long. Now, can he live up to it?

Our scouts break down the 12th ranked Detroit Red Wings prospect pool.

With a pair of potential top scorers and one of the deepest systems in the sport, the future is bright in Seattle.

Connor McDavid isn't just happily re-signing with the Edmonton Oilers right now. The big question is why.

Our scouts take a deeper look at the Carolina Hurricanes prospect pool.

The second biggest risers in our prospect pool rankings from last season, the Boston Bruins have added star power and depth to the mix.

Driven by volume, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a prospect pool on the rise -- but are there any true difference-makers?

The Vancouver Canucks’ check in at No. 20 on the Elite Prospects Prospect Pool Rankings

The Sens lack prospect talent at forward, but have steadily improved their blueline and goaltending futures.

The Rangers should be a playoff team again, but is that good enough to satisfy everyone?

Our scouts break down the No. 24-ranked prospect pool from the New Jersey Devils.

The Avs don't have notable depth, but they do have a couple of players who prove to be difference-makers in time.

Given how Vegas trades its prospects, this list may prove very valuable for fans of other teams.

After back-to-back Stanley Cup finals losses, could a prospect or two change their fate?

Our scouting team breaks down the Lightning's pool, one with several players who could make the jump soon.

The Oilers still have the two best forwards on earth. But this summer, they targeted a different type of depth forward.

With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings.

Scoring in the NHL could drop below 6 goals a game this season. That's not good for business.

How many elite teams are in the East this year? It can't be more than four, can it?

The Preds were one of the worst teams in the NHL last year. What will it take to make them competitive again?

In a surprising twist to his developmental story, Elite Prospects can confirm that Anaheim Ducks 2025 10th-overall pick, Roger McQueen, will officially commit to Providence College for the 2025–26 season.McQueen,...

There's been a lot of rumours about Nazem Kadri's future in Calgary, but it's not clear where they're coming from, or why.

The Ducks have two roads they could head down. This season will provide a lot of answers about which they should choose.

Not that long ago, the Devils were considered a franchise of the future. Are they currently even a franchise of the present?

Dylan Griffing breaks down the Montreal Canadiens performance at the 2025 NHL Draft.

Plus Marner, minus Pietrangelo, can they get out of the second round?

Zachary Bolduc has a new opportunity with the Montreal Canadiens after the trade from St. Louis.

It's not always fair to pick winners and losers on July 3, but there are some trends that just jump out at you.

They knew he was leaving, but he gave them a little parting gift.

With a draft day haul filled with skill, speed, and upside, the Bruins have restocked their prospect pool.

JFresh breaks down the potential contracts we could see signed on July 1.

The NHL wants to prove it's dead serious about punishing free-agent tampering, and might get the chance to do so soon.

Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.

David St-Louis breaks down the film on the newest Montreal Canadiens defender.