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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.
Nov 17th, 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.
Nov 11th, 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.
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 17th, 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.
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 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 28th, 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.
Aug 27th, 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.
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 18th, 16:24Hlinka Gretzky CupStandouts from the 2025 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the annual kick-off of the scouting season. Here's who stood out to us.
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.
2021-10-05, 15:34NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Dawson Mercer and the art of stickwork
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at Dawson Mercer and the art of stickwork.
