Sam Rinzel News & Stories
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Nov 6th, 20:27NHL
Calder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer takes lead over Ivan Demidov
The NHL's top rookies are bringing the heat early this season. See who’s rising, slipping, and stealing the spotlight in Elite Prospects’ updated Calder Trophy power rankings.
Oct 23rd, 15:17NHLRanking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie defencemen
David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.
Oct 7th, 14:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Ivan Demidov leads the way
In the first edition of the Calder Trophy Power Rankings for the 2025-26 NHL season, the Elite Prospects scouts put together a top-10 list of front runners to win Rookie of the Year.
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.
Aug 20th, 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.
May 22nd, 18:08NHLJeff Blashill's new job is a balancing act with the Chicago Blackhawks
It makes sense for the Chicago Blackhawks to hire Jeff Blashill. But will it make a difference?
Mar 25th, 19:13NCAANCAA tournament preview: Fargo regional feels like Group of Death with three conference champions
Previewing the two first-round matchups in the Fargo regional of this year's NCAA tournament.
Mar 19th, 12:38NHLElite Prospects' 2025 Top 100 Under-23 Skaters Ranking
Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.
Feb 6th, 18:25NCAANCAA hockey notebook: Atlantic Hockey race heating up
News, notes, and takes from around the college hockey landscape.
Jan 17th, 14:41NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-January
Ryan Lambert and Sean Shapiro discuss how the NCAA tournament field is shaping up, conference races, the Hobey Baker, and more.
2024-12-29, 22:06NCAANCAA: Top 10 Hobey Baker award candidates of the first half
Who has been the best player in the country so far, and who is most likely to keep it up?
2024-11-07, 16:53NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Michael Hage, Zeev Buium already outplaying draft position
In the first NCAA Stock Watch of the season, Daniel Gee highlights Michael Hage, Zeev Buium, James Hagens, and Matthew Wood.
2024-09-12, 19:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 2-ranked Chicago Blackhawks
David St-Louis takes you through the Chicago Blackhawks second-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 25 best prospects.
2024-09-04, 19:15NHL ProspectsThe USHL and NCAA's most improved players in the 2023-24 season and how they did it
Zeev Buium, Adam Kleber, and Sam Rinzel highlight this year's most improved players from the USHL and NCAA.
2024-08-16, 18:00NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects ahead of the 2024-25 season
Mitch Brown, David St-Louis, and J.D. Burke team up to rank the top 100 affiliated prospects ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season.
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.
2023-12-19, 23:15World Juniors 2024Meet the Team: USA's roster for the 2024 World Juniors
Joey Padmanabhan previews Team USA's roster for the 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden.
2023-12-17, 20:40World Juniors 2024Team USA 2024 World Junior Selection Camp Notebook
Sean Shapiro brings you his notes and observations from Team USA's three-day selection camp for the 2024 World Junior Championship.
