NHL News & Stories
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Wed, 14:49NHL
Film Room: Lane Hutson is perfecting how to defend within his limitations
Hadi Kalakeche breaks down how the Montreal Canadiens' star defenceman is turning into a true chance-suppressor in the NHL.
Sat, 15:42NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: This is Jesper Wallstedt’s world, we’re just living in it
In this month's edition of Goalies Stock Watch, Jacob Titus examines the biggest storylines between the pipes.
Fri, 20:01NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer holds top spot as Beckett Sennecke rises
The Elite Prospects scouting team breaks down the current Calder Trophy race.
Dec 1st, 17:23NHLHow Macklin Celebrini could evolve into the NHL's best player
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.
Nov 24th, 14:162026 NHL DraftRyan Lin is pushing offensive boundaries for the Vancouver Giants in NHL draft year
Cam Robinson spent time with top 2026-eligible defender Ryan Lin to discuss his season and focus in his NHL draft season.
Nov 21st, 15:11USHLBlackhawks prospect Mason West embracing final chance to leave football impression
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..jpg)
Nov 18th, 18:13NHLHow Leo Carlsson is developing into an elite power forward for the Anaheim Ducks
David St-Louis breaks down the film on the Anaheim Ducks No. 1 centre.
Nov 18th, 17:27NHLElite Prospects Olympic Stock Watch Part 4: What's changed so far this season?
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.
Nov 13th, 16:01NHLHow Connor Bedard is diversifying his game to break out with the Blackhawks
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.
Nov 10th, 18:16NHLLed by Connor Bedard, the Chicago Blackhawks' rebuild is showing the right signs
Sean Shapiro takes a look at the state of the rebuild in Chicago.
Nov 8th, 15:34NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Sergei Murashov catches pucks, NHL call-up to Pittsburgh
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.
Nov 7th, 15:20NHLNCAA notebook: Alaska, injuries, and awards
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.
Nov 6th, 20:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer takes lead over Ivan Demidov
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.
Nov 6th, 14:31NHLRanking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie forwards
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.
Nov 4th, 04:35NHLMatthew Schaefer’s exceptionally mature game in the NHL has exceeded all expectations
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.
Oct 29th, 15:01Chicago BlackhawksOliver Moore and Nick Lardis are following in Frank Nazar's AHL footsteps
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.
Oct 23rd, 15:17NHLRanking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie defencemen
David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.
Oct 14th, 16:522026 NHL DraftScouting Snapshot: Xavier Villeneuve's ankle-breaking seven-point weekend
Breaking down an exceptional weekend from the most dynamic offensive defenceman in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Oct 14th, 15:08NHLHow Emmitt Finnie went from seventh-round pick to surprise part of Red Wings youth movement
Sean Shapiro looks at the early-season progress for Red Wings prospect Emmitt Finnie.
Oct 10th, 13:39NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Parker Snell, William Lacelle holding down the fort for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.
Oct 8th, 20:15NHL RookiesHow Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke made the Pittsburgh Penguins, and what's next
Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke made the NHL ahead of schedule, and now they'll be looking to stick around for the long run.
Oct 7th, 14:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Ivan Demidov leads the way
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.
Oct 3rd, 13:47NHL ProspectsWhy Braeden Cootes could make the Vancouver Canucks' opening night roster
Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.
Oct 1st, 14:132026 NHL DraftPODCAST: Breaking down Elite Prospects' Top 32 Preseason NHL Draft Board
For EP Premium subscribers, an early look at the podcast breaking down the top-32 NHL draft ranking from September.
Sep 30th, 13:48NHLWhich top prospects have stood out in the NHL preseason?
Our scouts take a look at how some of the NHL's best prospects faired in NHL preseason games.
Sep 24th, 16:23NHLElite Prospects top 30 defencemen going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.
Sep 23rd, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL 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...
Sep 22nd, 17:38NHLElite Prospects top 30 wingers going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 wingers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
Sep 17th, 12:56NHL ProspectsIvan Demidov highlights standouts from the Montreal Prospects Showdown
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.
Sep 16th, 17:11Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 3-ranked Utah Mammoth
Our scouts break down the Utah Mammoth prospect pool.
