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2025-10-10, 13:39NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Parker Snell, William Lacelle holding down the fort for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.
2023-11-27, 22:33NHL Prospects[VIDEO] My Hockey Journey: Isak Rosén
The Elite Prospects YouTube channel shares an exclusive interview with Buffalo Sabres prospect Isak Rosén about his hockey journey.
2023-11-22, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey X Gamers: JJ Peterka is the real deal
In this edition of the X Gamers, Victor Nuno explores JJ Peterka's past, present, and future to determine the heights he could obtain.
2023-09-12, 19:30Buffalo SabresEP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 8-ranked Buffalo Sabres
J.D. Burke and Mitch Brown tee up the Buffalo Sabres eighth-ranked system with scouting reports and tools grades on their 20 best prospects.
2023-02-02, 15:34Rookie MidtermsRookie Midterms: Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka finding their stride together in Buffalo
The next Rookie Midterm is a two-for-one, looking at the development of Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka, a pair of 2020 NHL Draft picks already panning out for the Buffalo Sabres.
2022-11-10, 18:19NHL Prospect ReportHow Isak Rosén and Jiří Kulich are finding their game in Rochester
The pair of first-round picks are following in the footsteps of Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka with the Americans.
2022-10-11, 19:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 1-ranked Buffalo Sabres
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings come to a close with the No. 1-ranked Buffalo Sabres!
2021-11-08, 19:18NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Peyton Krebs gives the Sabres a potential top-six centre
A deep-dive into the newly-acquired Peyton Krebs' game suggests a long-term second-line centre for years to c come.
2021-09-28, 17:43Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres boast the NHL's 12th-best prospect pool according to our scouts. They're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-10, 20:33NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 15 affiliated goalie prospects
We've ranked the top 100 skater prospects this week, and now we're following that up with Elite Prospects goalie expert Catherine Silverman's look at the top goalie prospects in the sport.
2021-09-10, 18:00NHL ProspectsPlaymaking growth solidifies John-Jason Peterka's top prospect status
Buffalo Sabres prospect J-J Peterka had a near full skill set, with shooting, instincts, defence, and puckhandling. All that was missing was a playmaking component. Not anymore.
2021-05-27, 14:02AHLAround The AHL | Top young goaltending talents battle as Condors take Game 1
Top AHL goaltending prospects Stuart Skinner and Logan Thompson put on a show Wednesday night. Patrick Williams has more on the Bakersfield-Henderson showdown.
2021-05-21, 15:09AHLAround The AHL: Andrews enters the AHL Hall of Fame
Dave Andrews will enter the AHL Hall of Fame next season after revolutionizing the NHL player-development model. Patrick Williams has more on his legacy.
2021-05-18, 15:25AHLAround The AHL: Champions in Chocolatetown
Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery said, “We want to win. We expect to win.” Patrick Williams breaks down Hershey's regular-season championship in this strangest of seasons.
2021-05-14, 18:51AHLAround The AHL: Thomas Harley shining in Texas
Thomas Harley of the Texas Stars ranks second in scoring among AHL defencemen this season. Patrick Williams has more on the 2019 first-round pick navigating the AHL.
2021-05-04, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Mads Søgaard stands tall with Belleville
Ottawa Senators goaltending prospect Mads Søgaard signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa on April 14 following a standout season in Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. Patrick Williams has more on Søgaard's North American pro debut this past weekend.
2021-04-28, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: From Hershey to Ufa and back, Alexeyev keeps playing
“I missed the boys. I missed Hershey.” Patrick Williams chats with Washington Capitals top prospect Alex Alexeyev about a return to the AHL.
2021-04-23, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Two surgeries later, Jared McIsaac finally arrives in Grand Rapids
“I knew I wasn't going to be perfect out there." Patrick Williams looks at the long road back for Jared McIsaac.
2021-04-20, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Alexander Holtz to sample the AHL
Patrick Williams reports on Alexander Holtz, the seventh overall pick this past October, becoming the 13th first-round pick from the 2020 NHL Draft to play in the AHL this season.
2021-04-16, 14:00AHLAround the AHL: Newhook takes flight with the Eagles
“The finer adjustments are that much more important at this level.” Patrick Williams details Alex Newhook's pro debut.
2021-04-15, 17:30AHLAround The AHL: Tufto taking it pro in Syracuse
“Honestly, it really kind of hasn't hit yet.” Patrick Williams reports on NCAA star Odeen Tufto's start with the Syracuse Crunch.
2021-04-14, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: How Seth Appert steers the Amerks through a difficult night
“I don't want them to answer the way I'm answering. I want information from them," Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert says of conferring with his leadership group. Patrick Williams outlines how Appert handled the aftermath of a 9-2 loss.
2021-04-09, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Zegras in the centre in San Diego
“I know he’s just going to keep getting better.” Trevor Zegras is back with the AHL to learn the centre position. Patrick Williams reports on Zegras' return to the San Diego Gulls.
2021-03-31, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Buffalo's rebuild starts in Rochester
“I want us to treat each other in the right way as human beings.” Patrick Williams looks at how Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert is taking on the Buffalo Sabres' massive rebuilding challenge.
2021-03-30, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Caufield to Rocket to the pro game
NCAA star Cole Caufield has turned pro, and his next stop is the AHL. Patrick Williams breaks down Caufield's move to the Laval Rocket.
2021-03-25, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Cleveland getting down to business
The Cleveland Monsters have been limited to three games in March. Patrick Williams reports on how that schedule is about to change for top prospect Liam Foudy and the Monsters.
2021-03-24, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: The Devils are into the details with Dennehy
Binghamton Devils head coach Mark Dennehy is preaching gratitude for his young club. Patrick Williams breaks down the Devils' challenging season.
2021-03-19, 12:30AHLAround The AHL: Patience paying off with Ontario, Turcotte, and Los Angeles prospects
Head coach John Wroblewski and his prospect-packed Ontario Reign endured a rocky start. Patrick Williams takes a look at how their patience is being rewarded.
2021-03-18, 14:30AHLAround The AHL: Texas shining brightly
The Texas Stars play an exciting, rambunctious style. Patrick Williams examines their start.
2021-03-17, 13:30AHLAround The AHL: Sweet times in Hershey
The Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears have forged one of the top NHL-AHL affiliations in hockey. Patrick Williams has a look at the latest success in Chocolatetown.
2021-03-16, 14:49AHLAround The AHL: Prospects leading the way for Bakersfield Condors
Youth is being served by the Bakersfield Condors, who have an eight-game winning streak. Patrick Williams has more on the Edmonton Oilers' growing base of young talent.
2021-03-09, 22:00AHLAround the AHL: Turning up the Heat in Calgary
With changes in Calgary, several Stockton Heat players are making a push for their NHL shot. Patrick Williams has the story.
2021-03-08, 21:46AHLAround the AHL: Why the NHL-CHL development agreement returns young stars to juniors
Patrick Williams speaks to several AHL coaches about the young stars who were given an opportunity to skate at the AHL level while their junior teams weren't playing due to COVID-19.
2021-02-25, 14:30AHLAround the AHL: Jack Quinn keen to learn
Jack Quinn is eager to soak up every second in the AHL before possibly returning to the OHL.
2021-02-16, 16:00AHLAround the AHL: Seth Appert takes on the pro challenge
Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert is navigating his way through pro hockey after 20 seasons in the NCAA.
2020-12-03, 20:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 14-ranked Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and their fans would much rather place in the top half of the league’s standings after so many years spent clinging to the hope of a prospect...
2020-05-20, 16:00NewsAround the AHL: The AHL Season Cancellation
COVID-19’s ramifications for the American Hockey League could extend far beyond the cancellation of the 2019-20 season. After suspending play March 12th, the AHL pulled the plug on its 84th...
2020-05-13, 14:00EP NewsUndrafted Free Agent Profile: Dawson DiPietro is a Buffalo Sabre
Are the Buffalo Sabres suddenly an attractive destination for unrestricted free agents? Not in any meaningful fashion, but they bagged their second NCAA free agent of the cycle anyway when...
2020-03-24, 16:30EP NewsUndrafted Free Agent Profile: Brandon Biro Sticks With Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres took their first swing in NCAA free agency this season with the signing of Penn State Nittany Lion forward Brandon Biro. He’s a player that they’ve some...
2020-03-06, 19:00NewsAround the AHL: Breaking Down the Eastern Conference Playoff Picture
First came the NHL Trade Deadline followed a week later by the AHL roster deadline. AHL teams are now set for the playoff stretch drive, although late-season CHL, NCAA, and...
2020-02-28, 20:00NewsAround the AHL: Taking Stock of the AHL After the NHL Trade Deadline
After a hectic NHL Trade Deadline this week, AHL clubs have one more chance to shape their rosters. Next up is the AHL trade/loan deadline, set for this coming Monday...
2020-02-17, 18:30NHL RookiesKågström: Hard Work, Perseverance Carry Buffalo Sabres Goaltender Jonas Johansson Through Hard Times to an Unlikely NHL Debut
“When you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom… That’s when you got to dig a little deeper. In the end, it’s always worth it”. The words are Buffalo Sabres goalkeeper...
2020-01-24, 15:00AHLAround the AHL: Breaking Down the Beasts of the East
The American Hockey League plays Friday and Saturday this weekend before the schedule halts for the annual AHL All-Star Classic. When the league’s 31 teams resume play next week, they...
2020-01-22, 16:30NHL RookiesCalder Trophy Power Rankings: All Quiet on the Western Front
It’s just about a dead heat for the pole position in the ultra-competitive Calder Trophy race between Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes. One could make a compelling case for either...
2020-01-03, 18:45NewsAround the AHL: AHL prospects take on the WJC
The IIHF World Junior Championship wraps up this weekend with a wide variety of returns for AHL prospects going into the semi-final round. Russia and Sweden will meet in the...
2019-12-20, 16:00EP NewsAround the AHL: The AHL-World Juniors Connection Runs Deep
The IIHF World Junior Championship is an annual winter tradition, one where the AHL has always had healthy representation. This season will be no different, with several AHLers on their...
2019-12-11, 16:00NHL RookiesCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Looking at a Rapidly Shifting Field
It looks increasingly like this year’s Calder Trophy race is going to come down to a photo finish between two early emerging contenders, a pair of defenders who put miles...
2019-11-30, 20:44NewsAround the AHL: It’s too Early for AHL Teams to Count Their Blessings
The statistical rule-of-thumb in hockey is that the playoff picture at American Thanksgiving should hold through the end of the regular season. Well, usually. Last season, of course, the St....
