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Jan 6th, 16:00World Juniors 2026
How top NHL affiliated prospects fared at the 2026 World Juniors
Many NHL affiliated prospects shone at the 2026 World Juniors — our scouts take a closer look.
2025-12-19, 16:21World Juniors 2026Meet the Team: Canada's roster for the 2026 World Juniors
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?
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.
2025-09-30, 13:48NHLWhich top prospects have stood out in the NHL preseason?
Our scouts take a look at how some of the NHL's best prospects faired in NHL preseason games.
2025-09-03, 13:29Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks’ check in at No. 20 on the Elite Prospects Prospect Pool Rankings
2025-08-20, 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.
2025-06-29, 00:022025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Draft Grades
Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.
2025-06-19, 12:432025 NHL DraftCam Robinson's Final Top 85 for the 2025 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson shares his final board ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
2025-06-14, 22:372025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Braeden Cootes difficult season prepped him for an NHL future
David St-Louis breaks down the film on Braeden Cootes and how his game developed despite some challenging situations.
2025-05-27, 14:592025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Mock Draft - Top 32
Cam Robinson shares his first mock draft for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
2025-04-23, 14:152025 U18 World ChampionshipMeet the Team: Canada's 2025 Under-18 World Hockey Championship roster
Mitch Brown breaks down Canada's roster for the 2025 Under-18 World Championships.
2025-04-16, 14:302025 NHL DraftThe Elite Prospects April top-75 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects' penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived.
2025-01-21, 16:402025 NHL DraftThe Elite Prospects mid-January top-64 2025 NHL Draft ranking
Elite Prospects' third 2025 draft ranking has arrived, and there's a new No. 1 and plenty of movement throughout.
2024-12-11, 15:232025 NHL DraftThe Elite Prospects December top-50 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft
Our scouts have convened for the second time this season and produced a December top-50 prospects for the 2025 Draft.
2024-10-22, 17:292025 NHL DraftMeet the Team: Team CHL unveiled for the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
With the CHL's roster for the inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge announced, here's a player-by-player breakdown of what to expect.
2024-10-11, 13:242025 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Four top WHL prospects exceeding expectations
Mitch Brown looks at the early performances of four top-15 WHL prospects: Jackson Smith, Lynden Lakovic, Braeden Cootes, and Blake Fiddler.
2024-10-07, 17:562025 NHL DraftPredicting the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge Roster
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.
2024-10-07, 12:372025 NHL DraftThe Elite Prospects October top-32 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects' first 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived, headlined by James Hagens, Roger McQueen, and Michael Misa.
2024-10-01, 15:28NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Ivan Demidov and Matvei Michkov thriving in new situations
In the first of a new weekly feature, Sebastian High looks at the hot starts of Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov, Roger McQueen, and more.
2024-09-19, 19:30CHLWHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Will the Kelowna Rockets take the next step?
Learn everything you need to know about the 2024-25 WHL season ahead of Friday's season openers
2024-08-05, 14:002025 NHL DraftThe players to watch at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
The Hlinka Gretzky Cup marks the start of the scouting season. These are the players you need to keep an eye on at this year's tournament in Edmonton, Alberta.
