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May 20th, 14:26NHL
Stanley Cup Playoffs notebook: How Avalanche built a unique roster
Only three players on the Avalanche were drafted by Colorado, and they've traded almost every first-round pick from 2022-2030. But they're so good at identifying and leveraging talent in trades that it just doesn't matter.
May 4th, 16:09NHLStanley Cup Playoffs notebook: Buffalo's rebuild didn't come through the draft
The Buffalo Sabres had a decade-plus rebuild, but they got there by leveraging those assets in the trade market.
Apr 22nd, 13:36NHLStanley Cup Playoffs notebook: Porter Martone paving the way for a new path
With Porter Martone's early success in Philadelphia, will more teams ask their top picks to play college hockey?
Apr 17th, 14:36NHL2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: The Eastern Conference
The best time of the year is here, so let's take a look at all four first-round playoff series in the Eastern Conference.
Mar 27th, 18:26NHLElite Prospects' 2026 U23 NHL organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 skaters and top-25 under-23 goaltenders, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
Mar 25th, 16:13NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 25 under-23 NHL-affiliated goalies ranking
Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.
Mar 24th, 18:05NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 100 under-23 NHL-affiliated skaters ranking
Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.
Mar 18th, 15:31NHLRe-ranking the 2021 NHL Draft class five years later
How does the 2021 NHL Draft class look half a decade later, and what lessons have been learned?
Feb 4th, 17:45NHLRanking the NHL's top 20 rookie forwards at the halfway mark of the season
The NHL's 2025-26 rookie class looks like one of the best in recent memory.
2025-12-04, 15:21NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Buffalo Sabres prospect Ryan Rucinski outworks everyone
Through November, the USHL has seen huge performances from undrafted breakout stars, late-round selections, and draft-eligibles alike, with the dogged competitors seeing particular success.
2025-11-14, 17:38NHL Prospect ReportQMJHL Stock Watch: Justin Carbonneau's game is evolving in fascinating ways
Hadi Kalakeche highlights the growth curves of the QMJHL's top prospects over the past month.
2025-11-08, 15:34NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Sergei Murashov catches pucks, NHL call-up to Pittsburgh
Jacob Titus takes a look at the top performing goaltenders around the world, starting with the netminder who received an early call-up to the NHL.
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.
2025-09-24, 16:23NHLElite Prospects top 30 defencemen going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.
2025-09-23, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL season
It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...
2025-09-11, 17:31NHLThe Trade Watch List: 10 Impact Players Who Could Be On The Move This Season
Cam Robinson looks at 10 NHL players who could shift the landscape this season if they hit the trade block.
2025-09-03, 14:56Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 19-ranked Buffalo Sabres
Our scouts break down the prospect pool for the No. 19 ranked Buffalo Sabres.
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.
