Matthew Schaefer News & Stories

Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert try to figure out who the United States and Canada will take to the Olympics.

The Elite Prospects scouting team breaks down the current Calder Trophy race.

In Part 4 of our Olympic Stock Watch series, Cam Robinson and Ryan Lambert discuss how the first six weeks of the NHL season has shifted expectations for the United States and Canada.

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.

Matthew Schaefer has been thriving in the NHL, despite his historically young age. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down what makes the New York Islanders' recent first-overall pick an exceptional defenceman.

David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.

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.

Our scouts take a look at how some of the NHL's best prospects faired in NHL preseason games.

Our scouts break down the prospect pool for the No. 2 ranked New York Islanders.

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.

Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.

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.

Cam Robinson breaks down Matthew Schaefer's impressive game and highlights what makes him the top prospect in the 2025 class.

Cam Robinson shares his final board ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

Cam Robinson shares his final thoughts, predictions, and emotions from the NHL Draft Combine. Complete with quotes from scouts and executives

Cam Robinson shares his first mock draft for the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.

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.

Elite Prospects' penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived.

Zayne Parekh, Nick Lardis, and Matthew Schaefer headline the latest edition of OHL Stock Watch.

Elite Prospects' third 2025 draft ranking has arrived, and there's a new No. 1 and plenty of movement throughout.

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

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.

Matthew Schaefer only played one game at World Junior and it was pretty memorable.

Cam Robinson polled 10 NHL scouts and executives to get their thoughts on who is the top player in the 2025 class. The results may surprise you.