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Sep 30th, 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.
Sep 3rd, 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
Apr 26th, 15:43NHLTom Willander Caught in Limbo as Contract Dispute with Vancouver Canucks Drags On
Amid a contract stalemate, Tom Willander spoke with Elite Prospects' Director of Content, Cam Robinson, about his season, the current contract talks, and what lies ahead.
Apr 11th, 21:41NCAANCAA championship preview: Western Michigan, BU vying for immortality
Western Michigan is looking for its first national title. Boston University wants its sixth, but first in more than 15 years. The margins between them are incredibly small.
Apr 10th, 14:14NCAAFrozen Four preview: Penn State looking to continue magical run vs. Boston University
Penn State was below .500 in mid-January, but BU was so desperate for goaltending a couple weeks later that they brought someone in early. Both have been pretty close to lights-out since.
Apr 8th, 18:47NCAAWho should win the 2025 Tim Taylor award? And who will?
We don't know who the finalists are for the Tim Taylor award, given annually to the best rookie in college hockey, but there's one player who stands out from the rest of the crowd by a wide margin.
Apr 2nd, 20:44NHLNCAA Signing Season: What we're hearing on top NHL prospects and their future plans
Cam Robinson breaks down what we've been hearing about NCAA signings.
Mar 25th, 19:07NCAANCAA tournament preview: No. 2 seed Michigan State highlights Toledo regional
Previewing the two first-round matchups in the Toledo regional of this year's NCAA tournament.
Jan 6th, 16:46World Juniors 2025How top NHL affiliated prospects fared at the 2025 World Juniors
With the World Juniors over, our scouting team takes a look at how over 70 NHL-affiliated prospects fared.
2024-12-26, 15:57World Juniors 2025Prospects with the most to prove at the World Juniors tournament
David St-Louis looks at the prospects ready to impress on the biggest stage of junior hockey.
2024-11-07, 22:02NCAANCAA Div. 1 Council alters rule, granting CHL players eligibility
Starting next season, former CHL players will be allowed to play college hockey. Here's what it means.
2024-08-26, 19:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 21-ranked Vancouver Canucks
Cam Robinson takes you through the Vancouver Canucks' 21st-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 16 best players.
2024-08-13, 17:45NCAANCAA hockey facing class action suit over CHL eligibility rules
Many college hockey coaches believed a lawsuit that would challenge eligibility rules for former CHL players was only a matter of time. That time is now.
2024-08-01, 19:00NHL ProspectsFilm Room: What to make of Tom Willander's first NCAA season and what's next
The adjustment to the NCAA game wasn't easy for Tom Willander, but there are signs that he could develop into an elite shutdown defenceman as soon as next season.
2024-04-11, 18:41NCAAExpert's take: Why each team will win the Frozen Four
Sara Civian, Cam Robinson, Sean Shapiro, and J.D. Burke make the case for each team to win a national championships.
2024-02-22, 23:00NHLTaking Stock: A look at the Vancouver Canucks prospect trade chips ahead of 2024 deadline
J.D. Burke, David St-Louis, Mitch Brown, and Lassi Alanen team up to give an updated look at the Vancouver Canucks prospect pool ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.
2024-02-01, 19:45NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Frank Nazar is back
J.D. Burke's NCAA Stock Watch is led by Frank Nazar, Ryan Healey, Owen McLaughlin, Tom Willander, and Sean Behrens
2024-01-06, 22:15World Juniors 2024Emptying the Scout's Notebook on almost 70 affiliated skater prospects at the 2024 World Juniors
Lassi Alanen, David St-Louis, and Mitch Brown break down the performances of 69 NHL-affiliated skater prospects at the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.
2023-12-29, 23:19World Juniors 2024EP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 4 of the 2024 World Juniors
Dalibor Dvorský, Isaac Howard, and Tom Willander lead the way in the EP Rinkside 3 Stars from Day 4 of the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden.
2023-12-22, 12:00World Juniors 2024The 7 prospects with the most to prove at the 2024 World Juniors
David St-Louis looks at the seven prospects who have the most to prove at the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championships that start on Boxing Day in Gothenburg, Sweden.
2023-12-21, 00:00World Juniors 2024Meet the Team: Sweden's roster for the 2024 World Juniors
Jimmy Hamrin previews Sweden's roster for the 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.
2023-09-01, 19:46Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2023 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Vancouver Canucks
Cam Robinson takes you through the Vancouver Canucks 20th-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their 16 best prospects.
2023-08-21, 16:01Prospect Pool RankingsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 100-51
The Elite Prospects 2023 NHL prospect ranking countdown begins with a look at the 100th to 51st-best skater prospects.
2023-07-04, 16:452023 NHL Entry DraftOdds and Ends: A peek behind the curtains at the 2023 NHL Draft
J.D. Burke and Cam Robinson team up to bring you reports on the 2023 NHL Draft and how things went down.