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May 21st, 15:38USHLAs hockey's development model changes, the USHL is betting on its identity
USHL president and commissioner Glen Hefferan sounds off on the new landscape.
Apr 22nd, 13:36NHLStanley Cup Playoffs notebook: Porter Martone paving the way for a new path
With Porter Martone's early success in Philadelphia, will more teams ask their top picks to play college hockey?
Apr 7th, 14:49NCAAWho will win the 2026 Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards, and who should?
Let's talk about why the college hockey awards voters will choose the winners of the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor trophies, and whether they will be getting those calls right.
Mar 29th, 12:52NCAATournament Takes Day 3: Wisconsin, North Dakota are headed to Frozen Four
Wisconsin had a monster comeback, North Dakota had a command performance, and they're both going to Vegas for the Frozen Four.
Mar 27th, 18:26NHLElite Prospects' 2026 U23 NHL organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
Mar 27th, 15:27NCAANCAA Tournament Takes Day 1: West dominant in day of close games
We're recapping the first day of the NCAA hockey tournament, with four tight games.
Mar 26th, 15:36NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late March
In the final Power Rankings of the season, the boys break down the NCAA tournament.
Mar 25th, 14:46NCAA2026 NCAA tournament preview: Biggest-name teams lead one of the best fields ever
It's hard to remember a time when so many truly great teams had a chance to win a national title.
Mar 24th, 18:05NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 100 under-23 NHL-affiliated skaters ranking
Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.
Mar 20th, 15:11NCAANCAA Notebook: Gavin McKenna leads Hobey top 10, Bob Motzko out at Minnesota
It was a busy week in college hockey, and that was before the six conference championships this weekend.
Mar 10th, 14:42NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Gavin McKenna’s improved details launch him into scoring race
The NCAA's biggest stars came to play in the last month of the regular season, as Gavin McKenna reignites his dynamic scoring while Porter Martone keeps growing into a dominant power forward.
Mar 2nd, 16:10NCAANCAA Weekender: Terriers may be back, plus awards picks for every conference
With a sweep of BC this weekend, BU may have turned the corner just before the conference playoffs begin.
Feb 23rd, 13:39NCAANCAA Weekender: McKenna gets back into Hobey conversation with historic night
Gavin McKenna was not trending toward being a Hobey Baker finalist. Then he had the first eight-point game in college hockey since 1987.
Feb 20th, 15:45NCAANCAA notebook: Who is the nation's top freshman?
The best rookie in the country probably isn't who you were thinking about back in October. But there also isn't a clear No. 1 just yet.
Feb 9th, 16:30NCAAMartone makes his mark as CHL additions fuel Michigan-Michigan State heavyweight clash
The Big Ten heavyweights split the weekend series in a battle of the No. 1 and No. 2-ranked teams in the country.
Jan 6th, 16:00World Juniors 2026How 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.
Jan 4th, 17:01World Juniors 2026'He's a weapon' Porter Martone leads way for Canada ahead of World Juniors semifinal
Captain Porter Martone will hope to lead Canada back to the World Junior podium. Cam Robinson has the story ahead of the semifinals.
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?
2025-12-18, 15:15NCAAMidseason top 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards
Ryan Lambert takes a look at the the front-runners for college hockey's biggest individual trophies at the halfway mark of the NCAA season.
2025-12-17, 16:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for mid-December
Michigan stays No. 1, but there's lots of change everywhere else.
2025-12-15, 17:04World Juniors 2026The most exciting players to watch at the 2026 World Junior Championship
The World Junior Championship has a habit of changing reputations in a hurry, so here are the players to watch at this year's tournament.
2025-12-11, 20:12NCAANCAA notebook: Closing out a weird, wild first half
*Looking at the NPI* Uhhh, I didn't have THIS on my freaking 2025 bingo card!!!!
2025-12-11, 16:23NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Porter Martone is living up to the hype as the top power forward in college
From power forwards Porter Martone and William Horcoff to the dominant dual-threat offence of Max Plante, high-skill NCAA talents have been racking up gaudy totals since the start of November.
2025-12-05, 14:45NCAANCAA notebook: NPI, Minnesota, and World Juniors up for debate
A look at some of the biggest stories in college hockey this week.
2025-12-03, 19:35NCAATracking the 2025 Class: Early NCAA progress for James Hagens, Porter Martone, and Cole Reschny
Checking in on some of the top forwards drafted from the 2025 NCAA class as they begin or continue their NCAA careers post-draft.
2025-11-27, 14:12NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late November
We're back at it again with another perfect power ranking which everyone loves.
2025-11-11, 16:00NCAAFrom bus leagues to big campuses, the path to the NHL is changing
The CHL has always been the main path. You wanted the NHL, you went to major junior. Now that map is being redrawn in real time.
2025-10-29, 17:19NCAAElite Prospects NCAA Power Rankings for late October
Another wild fortnight in college hockey shook up the power rankings once again.
2025-10-20, 17:23NCAANCAA Weekender: How long will the big upsets last?
More unranked teams picked up surprising wins this weekend. How big of a trend is it, really?
2025-10-02, 19:17NCAANCAA season preview: Who are the top 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker, Mike Richter, and Tim Taylor awards?
Previewing the most outstanding candidates for all three of college hockey's major awards.
2025-09-12, 14:52Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 7-ranked Philadelphia Flyers
Our scouts breakdown the No. 7 ranked Flyers prospect pool.
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.
2025-07-22, 14:27NCAABig Ten arms race continues as Porter Martone commits to Michigan State
After Michigan State lost out on the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes and saw Isaac Howard go pro, it had a big roster spot to fill. Enter Porter Martone.
2025-07-09, 01:30NCAAWhat Gavin McKenna's decision means for college hockey
The world's best 17-year-old hockey player just committed to Penn State. The impact of that decision will be felt far outside Happy Valley.
2025-07-04, 16:062025 NHL DraftPhiladelphia Flyers 2025 NHL Draft recap: Flyers building an identity
Breaking down the Philadelphia Flyers performance at the NHL Draft.
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.
2025-06-26, 16:092025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Mock Draft 2.0 - Top 64
Cam Robinson returns with his final Mock Draft of the 2025 season. Selection are based on organizational fit, need, and the intel that has been accrued.
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.
2025-06-16, 17:092025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Why playmaking genius Porter Martone might be the 2025 NHL Draft’s most special talent
Genius playmaker Porter Martone could be the most special talent in the 2025 NHL Draft. OHL scout Lauren Kelly breaks down why in this film room.- 2025-06-09, 05:312025 NHL Draft
Final Thoughts from the NHL Draft Combine: Insights and Expectations
Cam Robinson shares his final thoughts, predictions, and emotions from the NHL Draft Combine. Complete with quotes from scouts and executives
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.
2025-05-19, 19:502025 NHL DraftExecutive and Scout Poll: The 2025 Class is defined by its variance and that excites many
Cam Robinson reached out to 10 executives and scouts from across the NHL for their thoughts on five key questions. The answers offer insight, surprise, and plenty of disparity.
2025-04-18, 19:022025 NHL DraftAnswering draft questions and breaking down Elite Prospects' Top-75 Ranking
Taking a deeper look at our ranking and answering how some of it came together.
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.
2025-02-05, 15:42NHL Prospect ReportOHL Stock Watch: Zayne Parekh's game is soaring to new heights
Zayne Parekh, Nick Lardis, and Matthew Schaefer headline the latest edition of OHL Stock Watch.
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.
2025-01-07, 16:322025 NHL DraftHow the top draft-eligible players fared at the 2025 World Juniors
While not considered a primary scouting event, the World Junior Championships do provide evaluators a chance to see draft-eligible players compete against top U20 players. Cam Robinson breaks down their performances
2025-01-03, 23:23World Juniors 2025Looking Ahead: Projecting Team Canada's 2026 World Junior Roster
After another lacklustre finish at the WJC, where does Canada go from here? Cam Robinson takes a stab at a very early prediction of the 2026 roster.