SHL News & Stories

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.

Lassi Alanen breaks down the season thus far for Pittsburgh Penguins prospect Melvin Fernström.

What to expect from Logan Stankoven in Carolina, Calum Ritchie with the Islanders, and more.

Over in Sweden Melvin Fernström has been riding a seven-game point streak.

Lane Hutson's big week, Zayne Parekh hits 30 goals and makes history, Ben Kindel nears 100 points, and more in this week's Roundup.

Jimmy Hamrin explores what's been working in the SHL for Oliver Kapanen and breaks down the rest of the risers and fallers in our Swedish stock watch.

Anton Frondell's big week, Ivan Demidov's continued success, Marco Kasper's breakout, and more feature in this week's Roundup.

In this jam-packed roundup, the incredible weeks of Gavin McKenna, Jacob Fowler, Zayne Parekh, and more feature.

Šimon Nemec's breakout, Berkly Catton's offensive surge, Jesse Kiiskinen's playmaking, and more in this week's Rinkside Roundup.

Lassi Alanen takes a deeper look at three names we might be missing for the 2025 NHL Draft.

Rinkside Roundup returns, highlighting breakout performances by Jakub Dobeš and Oscar Fisker Mølgaard, as well as the continued strong play of Michael Misa, Matthew Wood, and more.

Despite being selected eighth overall in 2022, Marco Kasper isn't expected to pop off offensively. Victor Nuño has the details

Felix Nilsson's breakout season, David Edstrom's continued success, Noah Dower-Nilsson's improvement, and more in this edition of Stock Watch.

Our scouts have convened for the second time this season and produced a December top-50 prospects for the 2025 Draft.

Jamiro Reber wasn't drafted in 2024, but has already played his way into consideration for the 2025 NHL Draft as an overager.

Lassi Alanen breaks down the film on Ivar Stenberg, who has impressed early this season with Frölunda's J20 team.

In this edition of Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche highlights the explosive weeks of David Edstrom, Gavin McKenna, and more.

In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High breaks down hat trick performances from Victor Eklund and Tij Iginla, Nathan Behm's 10-point week, and more.

Daniel Gee breaks down the film on the Red Wings defensive prospect that has been lighting up the SHL.

In this week's Rinkside Roundup, Sebastian High looks at a top 2027 prospect, Sam Dickinson's hat trick, and more.

Jimmy Hamrin brings an update on prospects in Sweden, led by the Anaheim Ducks first-round pick.

In this week's Rinkside Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at the impressive starts from Michael Hage, Isaac Howard, Carson Rehkopf, and more.

Elite Prospects' first 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, headlined by James Hagens, Roger McQueen, and Michael Misa.

Lassi Alanen looks at the start of the seasons for Viktor Eklund, Viggo Nordlund, and other top Swedish prospects.

Cam Robinson is back and he's ranking the top fantasy hockey defensemen for the 2024-25 NHL season.

Cam Robinson is back and he's ranking the top fantasy hockey forwards for the 2024-25 season.

The Philadephia Flyers drafted Jack Berglund in the second round of last year's draft, and he's ready to reward that investment in the NHL one day.