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Jan 21st, 15:56NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer still leads as the pack shifts
Our scouts reconvene for the first Calder Trophy power ranking of 2026.
2025-11-06, 14:31NHL
Ranking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie forwards
David St-Louis ranks 15 of the NHL's top rookie forwards plus a few honourable mentions, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.
2025-09-16, 15:06Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 4-ranked Montréal Canadiens
Despite the graduation of Lane Hutson, the Canadiens boast an elite prospect pool with a balance of elite skill and difficult-to-play-against depth, assembled to fill all roles a contending lineup needs, top to bottom.
2025-02-05, 21:14SHLSweden Stock Watch: Montreal Canadiens prospect Oliver Kapanen lighting it up in SHL
Jimmy Hamrin explores what's been working in the SHL for Oliver Kapanen and breaks down the rest of the risers and fallers in our Swedish stock watch.
2025-01-28, 03:19NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Gavin McKenna is setting up to make history
In this jam-packed roundup, the incredible weeks of Gavin McKenna, Jacob Fowler, Zayne Parekh, and more feature..jpg)
2024-10-03, 13:41NHL ProspectsReviewing the performance of top NHL prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews some of the top prospect action from NHL preseason games.
2024-09-11, 12:38Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 3-ranked Montréal Canadiens
David St-Louis takes you through the Montréal Canadiens third-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season with scouting reports on its 27 best prospects.
2024-08-12, 17:15NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Oliver Kapanen got his career back on track in the second half of the 2023-24 season
It looked like Oliver Kapanen's time as a legitimate prospect was in peril, but now he's back on track and ready for a new challenge in Sweden.
2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.
2024-03-01, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Viljami Marjala taking off in his first full season of Liiga action
March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen.
2023-09-07, 20:15NHL ProspectsEP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Montréal Canadiens
David St-Louis breaks down the Montréal Canadiens' 12th-ranked prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on their 23 (23!!!) best prospects.
2023-01-06, 16:53World Juniors 2023Standout performances from the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship
David St. Louis and Mitchell Brown breakdown performances from 52 drafted prospects at the World Junior Championships.
2022-12-21, 20:45World Juniors 2023Meet the Team: Finland's roster for the 2023 World Juniors
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.
2022-12-03, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Topias Vilén exceeding expectations with the Pelicans
The surprising rise of New Jersey Devils prospect Topias Vilén leads the way in our Finnish stock watch.
2021-12-14, 19:31World Juniors 2022Meet the Team: An early look at what Finland might look like at the 2022 World Juniors
Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen offers a player-by-player breakdown of the players likely to suit up for Finland at the 2022 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.
2021-07-25, 01:05NHL Entry Draft 2021Winners and Losers from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft
J.D. Burke has the winners and losers from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
2021-04-21, 15:00U18 WorldsMeet the Team: Finland's Under-18 World Hockey Championship Roster
The Under-18 World Hockey Championships are set to kick off on April 26th in Frisco and Plano, Texas. The Finns are looking to take a step up from their seventh-place finish in 2019, and our Dir. of European Scouting, Lassi Alanen, sets the stage for this landmark tournament.
