QMJHL News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about QMJHL from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on QMJHL, including key stories and in-depth articles.
Fri, 19:21NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Maddox Dagenais' improving work rate is bolstering his draft value
Maddox Dagenais, Caleb Desnoyers, Maxim Massé, and more feature in this month's QMJHL Stock Watch.
Dec 6th, 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.
Nov 27th, 15:582026 NHL DraftTop performances at the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Xavier Villeneuve, Wyatt Cullen lead our list of standouts from the second-ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge.
Nov 25th, 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.
Nov 20th, 15:372026 NHL DraftFive top goaltenders to watch for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus takes as look at goaltenders you need to watch this season for the 2026 NHL Draft.
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 3rd, 19:582026 NHL Draft"New world order" for prospects in CHL, USHL, and NCAA a key focus for NHL to figure out
The NHL hosted a meeting of the key stakeholders last week in New York to discuss the future.
Oct 28th, 18:352026 NHL DraftMeet the Team: The CHL's roster for the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
Ethan Belchetz, Xavier Villeneuve, and more feature in this player-by-player look at Team CHL.
Oct 22nd, 13:392026 NHL DraftXavier Villeneuve, Florent Houle shine at the QMJHL Top Prospects Game
The top draft-eligible prospects in the QMJHL faced off yesterday — Lead QMJHL Scout Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the Top Prospects Game's key standouts.
Oct 15th, 16:10Youth HockeyMax Brien, Jack Cameron headline standouts from 2026 QMJHL Cup Atlantic
Madison Delaval breaks down the standouts from the 2026 QMJHL Cup Atlantic.
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 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, 15:34NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Yegor Shilov, Alexei Vlasov taking over for Victoriaville
Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the early standouts from the start of the QMJHL season in this edition of Stock Watch.
Sep 26th, 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.
Sep 18th, 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.
Sep 18th, 12:08QMJHLQMJHL 2025-26 Season Preview: 2026 emerging as Xavier Villeneuve and Blainville-Boisbriand's year
A new powerhouse emerges, and at the helm of it is a 5-foot-11 defenceman with other-worldly skill. Here's everything you need to know about the QMJHL heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
Sep 16th, 21:46Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 5-ranked Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago continues to boast one of the deepest prospect pools in the league and checks in at No. 5 on this ranking.
Sep 16th, 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.
Sep 8th, 15:50Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 13-ranked Seattle Kraken
With a pair of potential top scorers and one of the deepest systems in the sport, the future is bright in Seattle.
Sep 5th, 18:53Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 17-ranked Boston Bruins
The second biggest risers in our prospect pool rankings from last season, the Boston Bruins have added star power and depth to the mix.
Sep 1st, 13:49Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked Ottawa Senators
The Sens lack prospect talent at forward, but have steadily improved their blueline and goaltending futures.
Aug 20th, 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.
Aug 9th, 10:062026 NHL DraftPreviewing the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
The annual Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the beginning of a new scouting season. Here's what you need to know.
Jul 3rd, 13:46Canadian Hockey LeagueCHL Import Draft Breakdown: Ivan Ryabkin, Adam Benák, and Olivers Mūrnieks among top names selected
The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the book, and this one was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.
