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Mar 25th, 16:13NHL
Elite Prospects' 2026 top 25 under-23 NHL-affiliated goalies ranking
Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.
Mar 24th, 18:05NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 100 under-23 NHL-affiliated skaters ranking
Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.
2025-10-08, 20:15NHL RookiesHow Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke made the Pittsburgh Penguins, and what's next
Ben Kindel and Harrison Brunicke made the NHL ahead of schedule, and now they'll be looking to stick around for the long run.
2025-10-07, 14:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Ivan Demidov leads the way
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.
2025-03-19, 12:38NHLElite Prospects' 2025 Top 100 Under-23 Skaters Ranking
Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.
2025-03-04, 14:43NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Lane Hutson's Calder surge
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.
