Ville Koivunen News & Stories

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

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

David St-Louis takes a deeper look at the AHL-based prospects that are improving, or hurting, their stock so far this season.

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

Mitch Brown highlights the 15 best prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins system ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades for each player.

As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.

Ville Koivunen always had top-nine upside, but it wasn't until the second half of this season that it seemed within grasp.

Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis offers updated scouting reports on all of the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline.

March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen.

The December Finland Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Konsta Helenius, Jesse Pulkkinen, Ville Koivunen, Aatu Jämsen, Tuukka Tieksola, and Tuomas Suoniemi.

Lassi Alanen tees up the Carolina Hurricanes' 15th-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports and tools grades on their 23 best prospects.

Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen kicks off this month's Stock Watch with a look at Finland, offering updates on Aku Räty, Ville Koivunen, Eetu Liukas, Joakim Kemell, and Niko Huuhtanen.

Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis breaks down the Carolina Hurricanes system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.

David St. Louis and Mitchell Brown breakdown performances from 52 drafted prospects at the World Junior Championships.

Lassi Alanen breaks down the Finnish performance from the World Junior Championships.

Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen breaks down a Finnish roster that has its eyes set on avenging their gold medal loss in the summer World Juniors.

The surprising rise of New Jersey Devils prospect Topias Vilén leads the way in our Finnish stock watch.

The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the Carolina Hurricanes and their 14th-ranked system.