NHL Prospects News & Stories

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?

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

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.

Nathan Behm, Carter Bear, Max Curran, Jonas Woo, and more feature in this month's WHL Stock Watch.

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.

Checking in on some of the top forwards drafted from the 2025 NCAA class as they begin or continue their NCAA careers post-draft.

While the Plante brothers sit atop the scoring race in the NCAA, let's take a closer look at how their play styles compliment each other and drive success for UMD's program.

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.

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.

Matthew Schaefer has been thriving in the NHL, despite his historically young age. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down what makes the New York Islanders' recent first-overall pick an exceptional defenceman.

Leon Roos and Joakim Dahl are among the top players to watch at TV-pucken, the premier tournament for Sweden's U16 players.

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.

Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke made the NHL ahead of schedule, and now they'll be looking to stick around for the long run.

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

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

In the first edition of the Calder Trophy Power Rankings for the 2025-26 NHL season, the Elite Prospects scouts put together a top-10 list of front runners to win Rookie of the Year.

Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.

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.

Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg's top prospects faced off at the Bell Centre over the weekend. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the Prospects Showdown's key standouts.

Perennial prospect pool ranking superstars, the Anaheim Ducks are starting to slip a bit -- and that's a good thing.

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.

A system of breakout prospects, the Capitals continue to punch above their draft capital in our rankings.

Without notable depth, the Blue Jackets' system is powered by an exceptional top-end, including two top-20 prospects in the sport.

The second biggest risers in our prospect pool rankings from last season, the Boston Bruins have added star power and depth to the mix.

Driven by volume, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a prospect pool on the rise -- but are there any true difference-makers?

Our scouts break down the 21st ranked prospect pool belonging to the New York Rangers.

The Avs don't have notable depth, but they do have a couple of players who prove to be difference-makers in time.

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

Our scouts break down the Dallas Stars 29th ranked prospect pool.

After back-to-back Stanley Cup finals losses, could a prospect or two change their fate?

Our scouting team breaks down the 31st ranked prospect pool, belonging the back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions.

Our scouting team breaks down the Lightning's pool, one with several players who could make the jump soon.

With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 20 NHL-affiliated goalie rankings.

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

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

With a draft day haul filled with skill, speed, and upside, the Bruins have restocked their prospect pool.

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

With an unmatched combination of skill, flash, and power forward elements, Roger McQueen could be a No. 1 centre in the NHL.

With the always-in-demand combination of skill and size, Nathan Behm is one of the draft's most intriguing prospects.

Alexis Joseph, James Scantlebury, and Malik L'Italien lead the next way of potential QMJHL stars.

The WHL Draft is this week. Get to know all the biggest names, starting with Maddox Schultz, an elite prospect making waves out west.

Luca Cagnoni's NHL debut, Gavin McKenna's point streak, Theo Stockselius' goalscoring, and more in this week's Roundup.

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

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

David Reinbacher, Will Smith, a top 2026 prospect you need to know, and more in this week's Roundup.

Gavin McKenna keeps getting better. Here's a look at his career-high seven-point night.

Prospect free agency season has begun, opening the door for NHL teams to add new prospects to the system at negligible cost. It's time for the 2025 NCAA Free Agency Guide from EP.

Dustin Wolf keeps getting better, Cole Hutson's breakout season continues, Ryder Ritchie reaches new heights, and more.

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.

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.

How the Catton-Cristall connection has changed everything for Spokane, Tyler Thorpe's sneaky great season, Max Pšenička's impressive WHL start, and more.

Lassi Alanen breaks down the risers and fallers from Finland.

David St-Louis looks at the notable prospects that could be moved at the trade deadline.

Top 2026 NHL Draft eligible Viggo Björck leads the way in this week's Roundup, followed by Radim Mrtka, Bradly Nadeau, and more.

Igor Chernyshov's blazing start, Sam Harris' big weekend, Berkly Catton's continued success, and more in this week's Roundup.

Lassi Alanen dives into the data to compare how Ivan Demidov and Matvei Michkov faired in their first KHL seasons after being drafted.

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

Radim Mrtka, Ben Kindel, and other top 2025 NHL Draft eligibles headline this edition of WHL Stock Watch.

Lassi Alanen breaks down how things have gone in Finland and which players have improved their stock already in 2025.

The 2025 John Reid Memorial is in the book, so let's take a look at some of the best performers and future stars.

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

CHL trade deadline is always exciting, but this year was particularly eventful. Mitch Brown looks at the buyers, rebuilders, and players on the move.

Mitch Brown highlights the biggest names on the move from the NCAA's ruling on CHL players, updated throughout the season.

David St-Louis had updates on Liam Öhgren, Matthew Poitras, Šimon Nemec, and more in this loaded AHL Stock Watch.

December's edition of QMJHL Stock Watch highlights World Junior hopeful Ethan Gauthier, as well as several top 2025 draft prospects.

It's time for 2025 draft-focused USHL Stock Watch, featuring Benjamin Kevan, Ryker Lee, Cole McKinney, and more.

In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High highlights Beckett Sennecke, Shane Wright, Owen Beck, and more.

This week's Roundup highlights incredible performances from Macklin Celebrini, Beckett Sennecke, Blake Montgomery, and more.

In this week's roundup, Sebastian High highlights Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, and more.

Nick Lardis can't stop scoring goals, Dmitri Buchelnikov's breakout season continues, and more in this week's Rinkside Roundup.

For the Chicago Blackhawks three key parts of the rebuild are taking development steps this season with the Rockford IceHogs. David St-Louis examines how and why they've succeeded so far.

Sean Shapiro opens up the scout's notebook to look at what's happening with some of the more notable goalie prospects during the 2024-25 season.

Impressive performances by Matthew Schaefer, Simon Edvinsson, Jacob Fowler, Andrew Cristall, and Luca Pinelli feature in this week's Rinkside Roundup.

Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been impressing in the AHL. David St-Louis breaks down the AHL stock watch.

Coming into this season, we anticipated that Matvei Michkov would take some time to adjust to the NHL, that he wouldn’t necessarily dominate in preseason as he learned the NHL...

In this edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at Cameron Schmidt, Gracyn Sawchyn, Harrison Brunicke, and more.

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

Lassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect.

Lane Hutson's skill set has changed the Montreal Canadiens offensive zone play. Here's how he does it, and how teams try to contain him.

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.

Lassi Alanen goes into the film room to look at how things have gone this season for the Minnesota Wild defender that was supposedly going to be one of the steals of the draft.

David St-Louis breaks down the film on the early start for the San Jose Sharks rookie centre.

In this week's Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at NHLer Logan Stankoven, as well as prospects Cameron Schmidt, Caleb Desnoyers, and more.

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

David St-Louis breaks down the film on the Montréal Canadiens prospect, who is impressing despite being glued to the bench by his KHL club.

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.

Sebastian High brings us updates on the latest risers and fallers from the USHL early season action.

Lassi Alanen brings you the stock update from Finland, highlighted by the New Jersey Devils draft pick.

In this year's first edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at a trio of Everett Silvertips, Brayden Yager, and more.

David St-Louis reviews some of the top prospect action from NHL preseason games.

In the first of a new weekly feature, Sebastian High looks at the hot starts of Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov, Roger McQueen, and more.

Roger McQueen could be a No. 1 NHL pick. Let's look at the film.

Jesse Pulkkinen, Carter Sotheran, Noel Fransén, Hoyt Stanley, Anton Johansson, and Tyler Thorpe highlight the list of players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 season.

Learn everything you need to know about the 2024-25 WHL season ahead of Friday's season openers