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Jan 2nd, 16:512026 NHL DraftStandouts from the U18 Five Nations Tournament in Zuchwil, Switzerland
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.
2025-11-25, 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.
2025-11-17, 19:532026 WHL DraftMadden Daneault, Micah Montgomery lead top performers at the Rocky Mountain Classic
Future WHL stars put on a show at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Classic.
2025-11-11, 14:582026 NHL DraftStandouts from the U18 5 Nations Tournament in Ulricehamn, Sweden
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.
2025-10-26, 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.
2025-10-17, 06:252026 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Four early-season 2026 NHL Draft risers
Breaking down the early success of Alberts Šmits, Chase Reid, Alexander Command, and Giorgos Pantelas.
2025-10-14, 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.
2025-10-03, 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.
2025-09-29, 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.
2025-09-01, 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.
2025-08-28, 05:24Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 26-ranked Colorado Avalanche
The Avs don't have notable depth, but they do have a couple of players who prove to be difference-makers in time.
2025-08-27, 15:49Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 28-ranked Vegas Golden Knights
Given how Vegas trades its prospects, this list may prove very valuable for fans of other teams.
