2026 NHL Draft News & Stories

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

Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the film on one of the 2026 NHL Draft's highest-upside centres.

Everything will come full circle for the Plante family, and brothers Zam, Max, and Victor, next season at Minnesota-Duluth.

NHL Draft prospects and NCAA commits hit the ice for New England's prep school postseason.

One of the most exciting tournaments on the hockey schedule is in the books.

2026 and 2027 NHL Draft-eligibles headline this month's edition.

The NCAA's biggest stars came to play in the last month of the regular season, as Gavin McKenna reignites his dynamic scoring while Porter Martone keeps growing into a dominant power forward.

2026 NHL Draft-eligible players lead this edition of OHL Stock Watch.

Re-entry goaltenders for the 2026 NHL Draft take centre stage in this month's edition.

Highlighted by Jack Hextall and Mason West finding their best hockey when moved to the middle of the ice, the USHL has been heating up in terms of both storylines and stars vying to drag their respective teams to a championship.

Ivan Ryabkin's offensive growth, Maxim Massé's continued scoring streak, and Caleb Desnoyers' continued QMJHL dominance in this month's Stock Watch.

Tij Iginla's ridiculous season, Carter Bear's surge, and a pair of names to watch for future drafts.

The U.S. National U18 team swept the showcase this time around.

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

2026 NHL Draft-eligible re-entry prospects lead this month's edition.

Sebastian High breaks down the NCAA's rising and falling stocks, highlighted by the big draft-eligible new arrivals: Oscar Hemming and Tynan Lawrence.

A Blackhawks prospect and multiple 2026 NHL Draft-eligibles take centre stage in the latest OHL Stock Watch.

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

After an impressive World Juniors, Alberts Šmits will have all eyes on him at the Olympics in Milan.

Sebastian High breaks down the rising trajectories of NTDP starlets Wyatt Cullen and Carter Meyer in this month's USHL Stock Watch.

Bill Zonnon's successful return from injury, Philippe Veilleux's case for NHL draft consideration, and more in this month's QMJHL Stock Watch.

Bryce Pickford's incredible season, Markus Ruck's breakout, and more in this month's WHL Stock Watch.

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.

Get to know one of the top goalie prospects eligible for 2026 in NTDP netminder Brady Knowling.

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

It was an exciting night of action at USA Hockey Arena.

It's been a winning season so far for the Des Moines Buccaneers winger.

Which NHL draft-eligibles improved their stock the most at the second annual OHL Top Prospects Game?

For NHL draft-eligible players, there's nowhere to hide at the World Juniors.

The annual Zuchwil Five Nations tournament provides a unique opportunity to get a close look at the "second wave" of prospects as well as underage stars.

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

In the two World Juniors since the back-to-backs of 2022 and 2023, Team Canada has bowed out twice in the quarter-finals. Can they return to their winning ways in 2026?

After a delayed start to his NHL draft season, Tynan Lawrence is back playing with the Muskegon Lumberjacks.

The World Junior A Challenge offers a unique opportunity for NHL draft scouting, and David St-Louis breaks down how notable 2026 draft-eligibles played at last week's tournament.

Sebastian High breaks down the special qualities in Keaton Verhoeff's game, as one of the top defence prospects for the 2026 NHL Draft.

David St-Louis breaks down the Canucks' big return for Quinn Hughes, as the rebuild begins in Vancouver.

Maddox Dagenais, Caleb Desnoyers, Maxim Massé, and more feature in this month's QMJHL Stock Watch.

From power forwards Porter Martone and William Horcoff to the dominant dual-threat offence of Max Plante, high-skill NCAA talents have been racking up gaudy totals since the start of November.

In this month's edition of Goalies Stock Watch, Jacob Titus examines the biggest storylines between the pipes.

Through November, the USHL has seen huge performances from undrafted breakout stars, late-round selections, and draft-eligibles alike, with the dogged competitors seeing particular success.

Lassi Alanen takes a look at the risers and fallers in Finland over the last month, and breaks down the changes coming to Liiga structure soon.

Xavier Villeneuve, Wyatt Cullen lead our list of standouts from the second-ever CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

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

Cam Robinson spent time with top 2026-eligible defender Ryan Lin to discuss his season and focus in his NHL draft season.

Jacob Titus takes as look at goaltenders you need to watch this season for the 2026 NHL Draft.

Hadi Kalakeche highlights the growth curves of the QMJHL's top prospects over the past month.

Unexpected freshmen are challenging to win the scoring race and the top candidate to be the NHL's 2026 first overall selection faces some growing pains adjusting to college hockey.

Honza Zoufal takes a look at the top performers around Central Europe over the last month.

Why Gavin McKenna is doing better than you might think, and how he can take his game to the next level.

It's the beginning of November, which means it's time for some international hockey. Janik Beichler takes a look at the top NHL draft-eligible performers from the U18 5 Nations in Sweden.

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.

Jesse Marshall breaks down distinct scoring habits that have emerged for four top 2026 NHL Draft prospects in the OHL and WHL.

The USHL season is well and truly underway, and the next generation of young stars is making an early mark, led by the Chicago Steel’s James Scantlebury.

Lynden Lakovic, Carson Carels, Chase Surkan, Max Heise, and more feature in this month's WHL Stock Watch.

The NHL hosted a meeting of the key stakeholders last week in New York to discuss the future.

Ethan Belchetz, Xavier Villeneuve, and more feature in this player-by-player look at Team CHL.

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.

Sean Shapiro sits down for an interview with USNTDP forward Casey Mutryn.

Breaking down the early success of Alberts Šmits, Chase Reid, Alexander Command, and Giorgos Pantelas.

Breaking down an exceptional weekend from the most dynamic offensive defenceman in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Texas-born J.P. Hurlbert made the decision to move from the USNTDP and join the WHL's Kamloops Blazers in his NHL draft year. Russ Cohen has the story.

Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.

From hockey geniuses to dazzling handlers and relentless checkers, a wide variety of players have made their marks early in the USHL season.

2026 and 2027 NHL Draft-eligble prospects highlight the first Central Europe stock watch for the season.

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

Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the early standouts from the start of the QMJHL season in this edition of Stock Watch.

J.P. Hurlbert and Liam Ruck lead the way among 2026 NHL Draft eligibles, a Landon DuPont update, and more.

Jordan Charron, Nikita Klepov, and Ethan Czata headline the first edition of OHL Stock Watch for the 2025-26 season.

Gavin McKenna's scintillating skill and creativity propelled Penn State to a pair of opening weekend victories, but his defensive details need to improve to hit his franchise-calibre NHL upside.

Dylan Griffing breaks down the early season in Eastern Europe.

For EP Premium subscribers, an early look at the podcast breaking down the top-32 NHL draft ranking from September.

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.

A new face of the league, a new team, and dozens of new players, here's what you need to know about the WHL.

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.

The puck is dropping on the USHL season, and we preview each team, highlight three key storylines, and lock in our awards predictions.

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

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the annual kick-off of the scouting season. Here's who stood out to us.

A look at Mathis Preston's impact at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup – and who's there with him.

Looking back at Gavin McKenna's incredible WHL career and looking forward to what's next.

The annual Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the beginning of a new scouting season. Here's what you need to know.

In a move that will send shockwaves throughout the hockey world, Gavin McKenna, the presumptive first-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, has officially committed to play for Penn State...

The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the book, and this one was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.