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Nov 25th, 16:492026 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects November top-50 2026 NHL Draft Ranking
The race for No. 1 opens, defencemen dominating, and major risers highlight our second ranking of the 2026 NHL Draft class.
Oct 26th, 21:55Youth HockeyTV-pucken Finals Preview: Eight exciting prospects to watch
Leon Roos and Joakim Dahl are among the top players to watch at TV-pucken, the premier tournament for Sweden's U16 players.
Oct 14th, 16:522026 NHL DraftScouting Snapshot: Xavier Villeneuve's ankle-breaking seven-point weekend
Breaking down an exceptional weekend from the most dynamic offensive defenceman in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Oct 3rd, 13:47NHL ProspectsWhy Braeden Cootes could make the Vancouver Canucks' opening night roster
Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.
Sep 29th, 14:522026 WHL DraftAidan Potash and Yoo Joon Kim among standouts from the BCEHL U15 September showcase
Tyson Soobotin checks in on the BCEHL U15, identifying several prospects for the 2026 WHL Prospects Draft.
Sep 5th, 16:50Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 18-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins
Driven by volume, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a prospect pool on the rise -- but are there any true difference-makers?
Sep 1st, 23:47Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 21-ranked New York Rangers
Our scouts break down the 21st ranked prospect pool belonging to the New York Rangers.
Aug 26th, 16:38Dallas StarsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 29-ranked Dallas Stars
Our scouts break down the Dallas Stars 29th ranked prospect pool.
Aug 26th, 13:47Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30-ranked Edmonton Oilers
After back-to-back Stanley Cup finals losses, could a prospect or two change their fate?
Aug 25th, 17:47Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 32-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning
Our scouting team breaks down the Lightning's pool, one with several players who could make the jump soon.
Aug 20th, 13:48NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects ahead of the 2025-26 season
With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings.
Aug 14th, 19:462026 NHL DraftMathis Preston is turning heads at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup
A look at Mathis Preston's impact at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup – and who's there with him.
Aug 11th, 15:062026 NHL DraftScouting Report: How Gavin McKenna dominated the WHL and what he'll bring to Penn State
Looking back at Gavin McKenna's incredible WHL career and looking forward to what's next.
Jun 25th, 15:022025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Ben Kindel Thinks the Game at an NHL level
His mix of vision, motor, and tactical awareness powered a breakout WHL season. If his skating catches up, Kindel could outsmart and outwork his way into a top-six NHL role.
Jun 25th, 14:022025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Jackson Smith's high-end skill set could make him a top NHL defenceman
A dynamic offensive defenceman, electrifying puck-rusher, and punishing shutdown defenceman all in one.
Jun 24th, 16:432025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Logan Hensler’s Elite Skating Could Launch him to a Top-Four NHL Role
Sebastian High breaks down the video on the Wisconsin defender.
Jun 24th, 13:352025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Radim Mrtka brings a rare combination of certainty and upside
A 6-foot-6 blueliner with shutdown skills, vision, and transition skill, Radim Mrtka has a plethora of ways to impact the game.
Jun 24th, 13:342025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Breakthrough prospect Carter Bear is built for the NHL playoffs
Carter Bear is the draft's fiercest competitor, as well as one of its most skilled players.
