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2025-09-08, 15:50Prospect Pool Rankings
Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 13-ranked Seattle Kraken
With a pair of potential top scorers and one of the deepest systems in the sport, the future is bright in Seattle.
2025-08-22, 14:02NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 20 affiliated goalies ahead of the 2025-26 season
With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 20 NHL-affiliated goalie rankings.
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.
2025-06-29, 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.
2025-06-24, 14:48NHLElite Prospects transaction grades for the 2025 offseason
Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?
2025-06-22, 16:43NHLWhat We Learned: NHL teams too eager to use up their cap space
There's spending, and then there's spending wisely.
2025-06-02, 13:26NHLClock is ticking already for Seattle Kraken's new coaching hire
In leading a team that apparently just realized it's not very good, Lane Lambert has an unenviable task.
2025-03-22, 16:14NHL ProspectsElite Prospects' 2025 under-23 organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 players on the planet, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
2025-03-19, 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.
2025-03-17, 17:38NHLWhat We Learned: Seattle Kraken getting left behind again
The Seattle Kraken are going nowhere once again this season. How long will this be allowed to continue?
2025-03-10, 17:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Berkly Catton is worth the price of admission
Berkly Catton has had an exceptional draft plus one season. Though as a smaller forward, there have always been skeptics as to his true NHL upside. But questions remain. Can...
2025-03-03, 16:31NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Berkly Catton and Andrew Cristall are unstoppable together
How the Catton-Cristall connection has changed everything for Spokane, Tyler Thorpe's sneaky great season, Max Pšenička's impressive WHL start, and more.
2025-02-11, 16:25NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Igor Chernyshov is unstoppable to start his OHL career
Igor Chernyshov's blazing start, Sam Harris' big weekend, Berkly Catton's continued success, and more in this week's Roundup.
2025-02-04, 14:40NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Radim Mrtka's strong play in Seattle puts him in top-10 territory
Radim Mrtka, Ben Kindel, and other top 2025 NHL Draft eligibles headline this edition of WHL Stock Watch.
2025-01-31, 13:52NHLCam Robinson's 2024-25 Trade Bait Big Board 2.0
With the NHL trade deadline less than a month away, Cam Robinson provides his top trade targets with sourced intel on expected returns and potential fits.
2025-01-21, 05:24NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Šimon Nemec finding his offensive touch in the AHL
Šimon Nemec's breakout, Berkly Catton's offensive surge, Jesse Kiiskinen's playmaking, and more in this week's Rinkside Roundup.
2025-01-07, 15:35NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Jakub Dobeš dominates for Canadiens in first NHL starts
Rinkside Roundup returns, highlighting breakout performances by Jakub Dobeš and Oscar Fisker Mølgaard, as well as the continued strong play of Michael Misa, Matthew Wood, and more.
2025-01-02, 16:23Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Second half expectations for 5 young players
Michael Clifford checks in on five young players and how the back half of their seasons could shake out.
2024-12-10, 14:39NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Beckett Sennecke dazzles his way to World Juniors camp invitation
In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High highlights Beckett Sennecke, Shane Wright, Owen Beck, and more.
2024-12-07, 16:40NHLPower Feelings: Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings.
2024-12-02, 19:24NHLWhat We Learned: The New York Rangers at a crossroads
The Rangers' problems are self-inflicted and maybe not fixable.
2024-11-06, 16:41SHLSweden Stock Watch: Jamiro Reber making case as overage prospect for 2025 NHL Draft
Jamiro Reber wasn't drafted in 2024, but has already played his way into consideration for the 2025 NHL Draft as an overager.
2024-11-05, 15:57NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Cameron Schmidt pushing for top-10 spot with blazing start
In this edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at Cameron Schmidt, Gracyn Sawchyn, Harrison Brunicke, and more.
2024-11-05, 14:26NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: David Edstrom shining in the SHL, Gavin McKenna gets back on track
In this edition of Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche highlights the explosive weeks of David Edstrom, Gavin McKenna, and more.
2024-10-09, 22:43NHLTake Town: Season premier, why did it start so early in Seattle?
Wow, it's a whole new season
2024-09-18, 17:30NHL ProspectsThe 6 prospects with the most to prove in the 2024-25 season
Cole Eiserman, Eduard Šalé, Charlie Stramel, Gleb Trikozov, Filip Meśár, and Felix Nilsson highlight our list of prospects with the most to prove in the 2024-25 season.
2024-09-17, 19:45NHLThe Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises.
2024-09-02, 16:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 10-ranked Seattle Kraken
J.D. Burke and Mitch Brown take you through the Seattle Kraken's 10th-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 21 best prospects.
2024-08-14, 20:01NHL ProspectsThe CHL's most improved players in the 2023-24 season and how they did it
Noah Chadwick, Beckett Sennecke, and Easton Cowan highlight this year's list of players who improved the most in the 2023-24 CHL seasons.
2024-08-09, 16:45NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Shane Wright is on track to reach his potential
Far from a bust, Shane Wright is back on track to reach his ceiling.
2024-07-01, 23:45NHLWinners, losers, and big takeaways from Day 1 of 2024 NHL free agency
J.D. Burke and Jfresh team up to look at their winners, losers, and big takeaways from the first day of NHL free agency in the 2024 offseason.
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.
2024-05-08, 21:002024 NHL DraftElite Prospects' post-lottery 2024 NHL Mock Draft
The draft order has been decided and now we wait for the picks to be made. Cam Robinson takes his turn at predicting who goes where and when.
2024-05-08, 14:23Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Rundown: The Swedes are coming!
Victor Nuńo checks in on a plethora of Swedish prospects who have very bright futures in the league and on your fantasy squad.
2024-05-03, 09:45Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Matty Beniers is primed for a breakout
Despite a disappointing second season, there were plenty of signs that brighter times are ahead for Matty Beniers. Michael Clifford breaks it down.
2024-05-02, 20:00NHLTake Town: Cleaning the glass
This week's trip through Take Town spends a lot of time at the coaching carousel before asking why we can't have more fun talking about hockey.
2024-04-24, 18:20Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Top CHL postseason performances
Victor Nuño checks in on some red hot performers in the CHL playoffs and what those performances could mean to their long term potential.
2024-03-08, 22:15NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: The Vegas Golden Knights did it again
Sean Shapiro brings you his thoughts from the NHL Trade Deadline.
2024-03-07, 22:30NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Maxim Massé's strong February rebuilding his draft stock
The March QMJHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Maxim Massé, Vsevolod Komarov, Andrei Loshko, Samuel Savoie, and Noah Warren.
2024-03-04, 19:00NHLTrades we'd like to see ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Dimitri Filipovic cooks up the trades he'd like to see at this year's deadline, helping get the top names available to the teams they'd fit best on.
2024-02-06, 16:00NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Gavin McKenna already controlling the game
The latest instalment in the WHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Gavin McKenna, Kenta Isogai, Andrew Cristall, Brayden Yager, and Lukas Dragicevic.
2024-02-04, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Oscar Fisker Mølgaard taking off with HV71
The latest Sweden Stock Watch highlights the play of Oscar Fisker Mølgaard, Filip Eriksson, Linus Eriksson, Liam Öhgren, Simon Forsmark, and Lian Bichsel.
2024-02-02, 20:45NHL Prospect ReportAHL Stock Watch: Vasili Podkolzin putting himself in a position for a callup
The February AHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Vasili Podkolzin, Shane Wright, Tyler Kleven, Danila Klimovich, and Aatu Räty.
2024-01-27, 21:00NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Daniel Brière's strong rookie GM campaign
Sean Shapiro bring his weekly look around the NHL, starting with the job rookie GM Daniel Brière has done thus far in Philadelphia.
2024-01-19, 00:20NHLThe Seattle Kraken are surging, but has their short- and long-term outlook changed?
The Seattle Kraken have won eight of their last ten and seem to be surging. What does the data say though?
2024-01-14, 16:21Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective: How will Ty Nelson's high-event style translate to the NHL?
Victor Nuño checks in on Seattle Kraken prospect, Ty Nelson and how his high-event style could or could not translate to the NHL.
2024-01-12, 17:14NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: It was all about the "breaking news" this week
Big week for all the news freaks out there.
2024-01-08, 14:40Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 14
Cam Robinson returns for another round of targets to help fill out your fantasy hockey roster for the week ahead.
2024-01-06, 00:07NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Joey's world tour
Peep this out.
2024-01-02, 07:07Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective: Jagger Firkus' ascension into an elite scorer
Jagger Firkus is tearing apart the WHL and has been airlifted to Sweden to support Team Canada at the WJC. Victor Nuño breaks down the Kraken prospects' skills, production, and upside.
2023-12-23, 20:00NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: How four top European prospects are faring in the OHL
The latest Scout's Notebook looks at the play of Dalibor Dvorský, Filip Mešár, Eduard Šalé, and Kasper Halttunen.
2023-12-10, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey X Gamers: Matty Beniers' dull start but bright future
Victor Nuno places Matty Beniers under the microscope to determine just how high can the Kraken centre fly
2023-12-07, 21:15NHLTake Town: Feeling hot hot hot
Some coaches feel like they're in a bit of trouble right now.
2023-12-05, 23:45NHL Prospect ReportOHL Stock Watch: Liam Greentree a lone brightspot for struggling Windsor Spitfires
The OHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Liam Greentree, Carson Rehkopf, the Sudbury Wolves' entire first line, Owen Beck, Sam Dickinson, and Anthony Cristoforo.
