WHL News & Stories
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2026-09-08, 15:112027 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects Preseason Top 64 2027 NHL Draft Ranking & Players to Watch List
For the first time ever, our scouts have debuted a Top 64 preseason ranking for the upcoming NHL Draft.
2026-07-01, 14:03Canadian Hockey LeagueBreaking down our favourite picks at the 2026 CHL Import Draft
The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the books, and this year's edition was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.
2026-06-30, 02:482026 NHL DraftScouts Roundtable: Our favourite picks and biggest surprises at the 2026 NHL Draft
Our NHL Draft scouting team shares their favourite picks and biggest surprises from this year's draft.
2026-06-27, 21:512026 NHL DraftElite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft Grades
A team-by-team look at how all 32 NHL teams fared at the 2026 NHL Draft.
2026-06-25, 15:232026 NHL DraftThe final top-64 2026 NHL mock draft
Cam Robinson returns with his final mock draft of the 2026 NHL Draft.
2026-06-22, 15:592026 NHL DraftRanking the 2026 NHL Draft's top defencemen in six different categories
Here's how our scouting team determined our final ranking of the top seven defenders for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2026-06-19, 17:222026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Why Carter Casey may be the draft class' most dynamic athlete
Learn more about the Medicine Hat Tigers netminder's NHL potential.
2026-06-17, 17:042026 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Liam and Markus Ruck could become the NHL's next dynamic duo
Usually, at Elite Prospects, we avoid grouping prospects in a Film room, preferring to highlight individual talents and projections. But the Ruck twins are a special case, having developed and...
2026-06-15, 15:092026 NHL DraftHow the final Elite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft ranking came together
Lead scout David St-Louis takes you behind how the final 2026 NHL Draft ranking was built.
2026-06-15, 14:002026 NHL DraftRe-entry goaltenders Carl Axelsson, Michal Oršulák set sights on the 2026 NHL Draft
The journey from Europe to North America for two potential re-entry netminders who could be picked at this year's NHL Draft.
2026-06-11, 15:402026 NHL DraftFilm Room: Daxon Rudolph could become the NHL's next great offensive defenceman
Why the Prince Albert Raiders defenceman is one of the most intriguing talents available for the 2026 NHL Draft.
2026-06-04, 12:262026 NHL DraftCam's Consensus: The Final 2026 Scout Poll
Ten scouts from ten different NHL teams submitted their rankings to build Cam Robinson's consensus 2026 NHL Draft ranking.
2026-06-03, 14:56CHLFrom Rivals to Partners: How the CHL and NCAA could grow stronger together
NHL executives, agents and coaches see a future where junior hockey and college hockey work together to develop the sport's top talent.
2026-05-29, 15:41Memorial CupMemorial Cup Notebook: Sam O’Reilly’s repeat chase, Carter Bear’s recovery, Landon DuPont’s future
Tampa Bay’s prized prospect is chasing another title, Carter Bear reflects on his return from injury, and Landon DuPont’s NCAA future highlights junior hockey’s changing landscape.
2026-05-27, 15:512026 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Carson Carels could become a top-pairing defenceman in the NHL
Here's why the Cougars defenceman is one of the best blueliners available at the draft.
2026-05-21, 16:58Youth HockeySebastian Mogull, Michael Romano lead Matterhorn Fit All Ivy Series standouts
Here's a look at the standout performers from the early May showcase in Florida.
2026-05-05, 15:162026 WHL DraftRanking the top 2011-born Americans for the 2026 WHL Draft
How many top 2011 Americans will be selected by WHL teams this year?
2026-04-29, 15:542026 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Ryan Lin's refined defensive details will help him beat the odds in the NHL
Breaking down the Vancouver Giants defenceman's game and long term projection.
