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Dec 2nd, 15:02NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: 16-year-old Frans Karjalahti shining with HIFK U20
Lassi Alanen takes a look at the risers and fallers in Finland over the last month, and breaks down the changes coming to Liiga structure soon.
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.
Mar 23rd, 12:462025 NHL Draft
Film Room: Daniel Nieminen making a case as one of the top over-agers in the 2025 draft
After going undrafted in 2024, Nieminen’s skating and two-way impact have him climbing draft boards for 2025.
Mar 2nd, 09:36NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: 2025 NHL Draft prospect Lasse Boelius bouncing back
Lassi Alanen breaks down the risers and fallers from Finland.
2024-12-09, 15:12NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Topias Hynninen emerging as a top re-entry for 2025 Draft
Topias Hynninen, Lenni Hämeenaho, Otto Salin, and more feature in this edition of Finland Stock Watch.
2024-10-07, 23:04NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: Lenni Hämeenaho starts the season hot, again
Lassi Alanen brings you the stock update from Finland, highlighted by the New Jersey Devils draft pick.
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.
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.
2023-07-17, 17:22NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Brad Lambert's time in the WHL improved his stock with the Winnipeg Jets
Mitch Brown looks at how the Winnipeg Jets prospect took steps in his game after going to the WHL.
2023-02-01, 21:15NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Patrik Puistola finally seizing on his offensive potential
This month's Stock Watch series starts with Finland, checking in on Patrik Puistola, Juuso Mäenpää, Jimi Junkkari, Arttu Kärki, Emil Järventie, and Matias Mäntykivi.
2023-01-20, 18:25NHL ProspectsDevils prospect Topias Vilén has turned into a steal from the 2021 NHL Draft
The fifth-rounder impacts the game in all three zones and Lassi Alanen takes a look at why.
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.
2022-07-06, 21:302022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Making sense of Brad Lambert's challenging projection
Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at one of the 2022 NHL Draft's most controversial prospects, Brad Lambert.
2022-06-23, 15:392022 NHL Entry DraftThe most divisive prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson looks at some of the most polarizing names in the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft, and takes a look at why so many scouts can watch the same player but have different evaluations.
2022-05-13, 05:102022 NHL Entry DraftScout's Notebook: The top skaters of the 2022 NHL Draft class
We’ve all heard it before: If you can’t keep up, you can’t play in this day and age. Speed has become the premier element of any NHL asset. Smarts will...
2022-04-22, 17:352022 NHL Entry DraftScout's notebook: The questions around Brad Lambert's development
David St-Louis takes a look at the weaknesses in the development of Brad Lambert.
2022-03-17, 16:362022 NHL Entry DraftRisers and fallers on Elite Prospects 2022 Draft board
The 2022 Elite Prospects draft rankings are out. Mitch Brown explains the decisions behind the biggest risers and fallers on the board.
2022-03-16, 18:112022 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects March ranking of the top 64 prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects team has ranked 64 players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with their second board of the season.
