Braeden Cootes News & Stories

Many NHL affiliated prospects shone at the 2026 World Juniors — our scouts take a closer look.

In the two World Juniors since the back-to-backs of 2022 and 2023, Team Canada has bowed out twice in the quarter-finals. Can they return to their winning ways in 2026?

Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.

Our scouts take a look at how some of the NHL's best prospects faired in NHL preseason games.

The Vancouver Canucks’ check in at No. 20 on the Elite Prospects Prospect Pool Rankings

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

Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.

Cam Robinson shares his final board ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

David St-Louis breaks down the film on Braeden Cootes and how his game developed despite some challenging situations.

Cam Robinson shares his first mock draft for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Mitch Brown breaks down Canada's roster for the 2025 Under-18 World Championships.

Elite Prospects' penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived.

Elite Prospects' third 2025 draft ranking has arrived, and there's a new No. 1 and plenty of movement throughout.

Our scouts have convened for the second time this season and produced a December top-50 prospects for the 2025 Draft.

With the CHL's roster for the inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge announced, here's a player-by-player breakdown of what to expect.

Mitch Brown looks at the early performances of four top-15 WHL prospects: Jackson Smith, Lynden Lakovic, Braeden Cootes, and Blake Fiddler.

The newly created CHL–USA Prospects Challenge will offer scouts an early-season look at some of the best talent in the 2025 draft class. Cam Robinson provides an early prediction of the CHL's roster.

Elite Prospects' first 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, headlined by James Hagens, Roger McQueen, and Michael Misa.