SHL News & Stories

The Elite Prospects Award is annually awarded to the best junior-aged player in the SHL.

A team-by-team look at how all 32 NHL teams fared at the 2026 NHL Draft.

Cam Robinson returns with his final mock draft of the 2026 NHL Draft.

Here's how our scouting team determined our final ranking of the top six forwards for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Lead scout David St-Louis takes you behind how the final 2026 NHL Draft ranking was built.

Ten scouts from ten different NHL teams submitted their rankings to build Cam Robinson's consensus 2026 NHL Draft ranking.

Why the Swedish centre could become the next undersized forward to beat the odds in the NHL.

The penultimate Elite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft ranking here, and there have been significant changes since our last ranking back in January.

Could the star winger become the third Swedish player drafted first overall in the NHL Draft?

Janik Beichler takes a look at one of the top 2026 NHL Draft-eligible European defencemen.

Lassi Alanen hits the Film Room to break down one of the 2026 NHL Draft's more enigmatic prospects.

After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.

Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.

Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.

The best time of the year has arrived in Sweden: the playoffs.

A look at the most notable performing players in Sweden as the playoffs approach.

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

Elite Prospects sits down with the latest Player of the Month Ivar Stenberg after winning a gold medal at the World Juniors.

Here's how NHL scouts currently view the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Our scouts have convened for the third time this season, and there's a new No. 1 for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Viggo Björck continues to elevate his game at the 2026 World Juniors. Cam Robinson has the story from Minnesota.

Jimmy Hamrin takes a look at the biggest storylines surrounding Swedish prospects as the World Juniors approach.

The race for No. 1 opens, defencemen dominating, and major risers highlight our second ranking of the 2026 NHL Draft class.

Jimmy Hamrin takes a look at the top performing prospects in Sweden, led by Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij.

Anton Frondell has been tearing up the SHL so far. David St-Louis takes a look at how the Chicago Blackhawks prospect's game has evolved since last season.

The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks prospect highlight our first stock watch of the season from Sweden.

Cam Robinson polled NHL scouts to compile a consolidated ranking for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Elite Prospects' first 2026 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, and we haven't been this excited about a draft class in years.

The Elite Prospects' scouting staff break down the San Jose Sharks' prospect pool.

Chicago continues to boast one of the deepest prospect pools in the league and checks in at No. 5 on this ranking.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Gavin McKenna will likely go No. 1 at the 2026 NHL Draft. But who can challenge that claim?

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

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

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

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

Cam Robinson shares his final board ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Lassi Alanen breaks down the film on Milton Gästrin ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft.

The 2024–25 season was, to say the least, a memorable one for Axel Sandin-Pellikka. He capped it off by being named the Elite Prospects Award winner for 2025, recognizing him as the top junior player in Sweden.

Anton Frondell wasn't going to let anything get in the way of joining his mates at the U18s in Texas. Cam Robinson has the story.

Viggo Björck may not be the largest or most physically dominant player on the ice, yet he consistently stands out as one of the most remarkable. Cam Robinson has the story.

Elite Prospects' penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived.

Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.