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Oct 6th, 14:20NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Alberts Šmits, Oliver Suvanto grabbing early attention for 2026 NHL Draft
Lassi Alanen breaks down the early season in Finland in our first stock watch of the season.
2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.
2024-04-17, 17:15NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Ville Koivunen's second half put him back on a top-nine track
Ville Koivunen always had top-nine upside, but it wasn't until the second half of this season that it seemed within grasp.
2024-03-01, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Viljami Marjala taking off in his first full season of Liiga action
March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen.
2023-12-03, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Konsta Helenius' production starting to catch up with his play
The December Finland Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Konsta Helenius, Jesse Pulkkinen, Ville Koivunen, Aatu Jämsen, Tuukka Tieksola, and Tuomas Suoniemi.
2023-04-03, 21:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Matias Mäntykivi is turning heads with his playoff run
This month's Finland Stock Watch offers an update on Matias Mäntykivi, Benjamin Rautiainen, Tom Leppä, Kasper Halttunen, Arttu Kärki, Kalle Väisänen, and Tuukka Tieksola.
2023-03-06, 22:45NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Aku Räty continues to impress with Ilves
Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen kicks off this month's Stock Watch with a look at Finland, offering updates on Aku Räty, Ville Koivunen, Eetu Liukas, Joakim Kemell, and Niko Huuhtanen.
2023-02-16, 19:202023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking Stock: A look at the Carolina Hurricanes' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis breaks down the Carolina Hurricanes system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
2023-02-15, 17:012023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking Stock: A look at the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American scouting Mitch Brown breaks down the Toronto Maple Leafs system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
2023-02-06, 23:13NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft rankings
This Central European Stock Watch gives an update on David Reinbacher, Martin Mišiak, Jiří Felcman, Simon Meier, Aleš Čech
2022-12-03, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Topias Vilén exceeding expectations with the Pelicans
The surprising rise of New Jersey Devils prospect Topias Vilén leads the way in our Finnish stock watch.
2022-09-27, 19:35Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 14-ranked Carolina Hurricanes
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the Carolina Hurricanes and their 14th-ranked system.
2022-09-22, 17:45Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Ranking Series continues with the 20th-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs.
2021-11-04, 11:47NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How activation launched Topi Niemelä to the top of the Liiga scoring ladder
Topi Niemelä, the Toronto Maple Leafs third-round pick in the 2020 draft, is leading all Liiga defencemen in points. Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room™️ to show you how he does it.
2021-09-29, 17:45Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 11-ranked New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils boast the NHL's 11th-ranked prospect pool according to our Elite Prospects scouts, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-25, 13:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 15-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have any top-10 picks eligible for this prospect ranking. They only have one top-15 pick. That they find themselves as the No. 15-ranked prospect pool...
2021-09-13, 23:28Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 31-ranked New York Islanders
The New York Islanders boast the 31st-ranked prospect pool in the NHL, and they're the subject of this writeup for the EP Rinkside NHL prospect pool rankings.
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.
