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2025-12-05, 20:01NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer holds top spot as Beckett Sennecke rises
The Elite Prospects scouting team breaks down the current Calder Trophy race.
2025-11-13, 14:59NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Michael Hage driving the offence for the hottest program in the country
Unexpected freshmen are challenging to win the scoring race and the top candidate to be the NHL's 2026 first overall selection faces some growing pains adjusting to college hockey.
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.
2025-11-06, 20:27NHL
Calder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer takes lead over Ivan Demidov
The NHL's top rookies are bringing the heat early this season. See who’s rising, slipping, and stealing the spotlight in Elite Prospects’ updated Calder Trophy power rankings.
2025-10-23, 15:17NHLRanking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie defencemen
David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.
2025-10-07, 14:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Ivan Demidov leads the way
In the first edition of the Calder Trophy Power Rankings for the 2025-26 NHL season, the Elite Prospects scouts put together a top-10 list of front runners to win Rookie of the Year.
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...
2025-09-22, 17:38NHLElite Prospects top 30 wingers going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 wingers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
2025-09-08, 12:10Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 14-ranked Carolina Hurricanes
Our scouts take a deeper look at the Carolina Hurricanes prospect pool.
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.
2025-08-11, 14:55NHLWhat We Learned: How many contenders are in the East?
How many elite teams are in the East this year? It can't be more than four, can it?
2025-07-04, 16:10NHLWinner and losers in NHL Free Agency
It's not always fair to pick winners and losers on July 3, but there are some trends that just jump out at you.
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.
2025-06-25, 14:03NHLWhat We’re Hearing: 2025 Draft Rumours Abound at LA Live
Cam Robinson shares some of what he's hearing while on scene in LA ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry 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?
2025-05-30, 13:04NHLWhere do the 2025 Carolina Hurricanes go from here?
The Hurricanes have a roster problem, and the wherewithal to fix it. Whether they actually can is a different question.
2025-05-27, 04:07NHLWhat We Learned: Carolina Hurricanes between rock and hard place
The Hurricanes roster apparently isn't good enough to hang with a team that plays "the same way but better." Can they fix that for next year?
2025-05-20, 16:34NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
JFresh previews the Eastern Conference Final.
2025-05-19, 23:21NHLWhat We Learned: The Toronto Maple Leafs should blow it up
These guys gotta go!
2025-05-06, 18:32NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricanes
JFresh previews the second round series between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes.
2025-04-19, 20:03NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils
JFresh previews the Round 1 series between the New Jersey Devils and Carolina Hurricanes.
2025-04-17, 17:12NHLThe official 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs "It would be cool if they won" rankings
It would be at least kinda cool if any team won the Stanley Cup, but let's be honest: Some outcomes would be cooler than others.
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.
2025-03-07, 21:24NHL ProspectsAnalysis of the top prospects traded at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
What to expect from Logan Stankoven in Carolina, Calum Ritchie with the Islanders, and more.
2025-03-06, 18:31NHLWhat we're hearing ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline: Rantanen acting as a domino, sellers with immense opportunities, and teams buying AND selling
As the final hours tick off ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Cam Robinson shares what he's hearing.
2025-03-05, 17:45NHLHow Jackson Blake is Carving Out His NHL Role with the Carolina Hurricanes
The 21-year-old winger is proving that hockey IQ, skill, and determination can overcome physical limitations, making him a standout for the Carolina Hurricanes.
2025-02-28, 18:09NHLCam Robinson's 2024-25 Trade Bait Big Board 3.0
The NHL Trade Deadline is one week away. Cam Robinson shares what he's hearing ahead of what should be a busy week of action.
2025-02-23, 19:30NHLWhat We Learned: Four Nations performances could impact NHL awards
Should voters think about Four Nations when they give out NHL awards? No. Will they? Well...
2025-02-18, 16:14NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Viggo Björck’s scintillating professional debut turning heads
Top 2026 NHL Draft eligible Viggo Björck leads the way in this week's Roundup, followed by Radim Mrtka, Bradly Nadeau, and more.
2025-02-03, 13:39NHLElite Prospects Trade Grades for the 2024-25 trade deadline
Our promise to you: No pre-deadline trade, no matter how big or small, will be graded.
2025-01-30, 18:45NHLCalder Power Ranking: The rookie race is heating up
The race for the Calder Memorial Trophy is in full swing. Cam Robinson and David St. Louis break down the top 10
2025-01-25, 14:09NHLCarolina, Colorado, and Chicago trade multiple star players in Friday night blockbuster
The word "blockbuster" gets thrown around a lot in the NHL these days, but this is an honest-to-god capital-B Blockbuster.
2025-01-22, 15:25NHLWhich team best fits the profile of the last 19 Stanley Cup winners?
Figuring out who the "best" NHL team is in any given season isn't easy. But identifying possible candidates is.
2025-01-11, 14:11Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Nikita Artamonov post-draft point explosion
Nikita Artamonov slipped on draft day in 2024, but has already made the Carolina Hurricanes look smart with a post-draft point-burst. Victor Nuño has the details.
2025-01-10, 15:17NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Calder Trophy
Who are the top 10 rookies from the first half of the season?
2024-12-12, 14:58NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Felix Nilsson enjoying a breakout season
Felix Nilsson's breakout season, David Edstrom's continued success, Noah Dower-Nilsson's improvement, and more in this edition of Stock Watch.
2024-12-12, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Checking in on the rookies
Michael Clifford shines some light on some of the good and bad aspects of this year's rookie class.
2024-12-09, 18:00NHL Prospect ReportRussia Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov can't be stopped
Dmitri Buchelnikov emerges as a top KHL scorer, while Magomed Sharakanov and Alexander Zharovsky are building strong cases for the NHL Draft.
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.
2024-12-02, 00:24Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 9)
Cam Robinson has brought his pickaxe and shovel to work to help you mine some gems from the fantasy hockey waiver wire.
2024-11-26, 17:35NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Denton Mateychuk is ready for the NHL
In this week's roundup, Sebastian High highlights Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, and more.
2024-11-24, 18:35Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 8)
Cam Robinson returns for another excursion down the waiver wire to unearth some gems for your fantasy squads.
2024-11-22, 00:23Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Jackson Blake proving he's ready
Jackson Blake has experienced a meteoric rise since being drafted in 2021. Now he's proving worthy of his NHL spot. Victor Nuńo checks out his path and ultimate upside.
2024-11-05, 19:15NHL Prospect ReportRussia Stock Watch: Ivan Demidov keeps getting better
With prospects taking over in Russia, Dylan Griffing highlights four standout performers, headlined by Ivan Demidov and Daniil But.
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.
2024-10-18, 18:01NHLEP Rinkside 3 stars: Hot teams, hot seats
Yeah, it's already time to be thinking about this.
2024-10-09, 15:24NHL ProspectsSweden Stock Watch: Stian Solberg already building off first-round pick status
Jimmy Hamrin brings an update on prospects in Sweden, led by the Anaheim Ducks first-round pick.
2024-10-01, 15:28NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Ivan Demidov and Matvei Michkov thriving in new situations
In the first of a new weekly feature, Sebastian High looks at the hot starts of Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov, Roger McQueen, and more.
2024-09-20, 17:45NHL ProspectsSix players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 season
Jesse Pulkkinen, Carter Sotheran, Noel Fransén, Hoyt Stanley, Anton Johansson, and Tyler Thorpe highlight the list of players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 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.
2024-09-12, 20:45NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-11, 21:00NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-09, 22:15NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 left wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best left wingers in the NHL going into the 2024-25 season.
2024-09-02, 19:00NHLWhat We Learned: Deferred salary could change the NHL's cap situation
Love when teams get creative.
2024-08-30, 19:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Carolina Hurricanes
Dylan Griffing takes you through the Carolina Hurricanes' 12th-ranked prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on its 15 best prospects.
2024-06-30, 16:44Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Free Agent Frenzy
Michael Clifford explores the top of the 2024 free agent class and how their potential new homes could impact their fantasy stock moving forward.
2024-06-19, 16:00NHLEP Rinkside Transaction Grades for the 2024 NHL offseason
Ryan Lambert grades (almost) every transaction in the 2023-24 NHL offseason.
2024-06-06, 18:12NHLTake Town: This Stanley Cup final is going to rock
The Florida Panthers are the better team. The Edmonton Oilers have the best player in the world. Now it's time for some of the top takes to go with it.
2024-05-17, 02:45NHLWhere do the Carolina Hurricanes go from here?
The Carolina Hurricanes fell short... again. Now another challenging offseason awaits.
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.
2024-05-08, 13:45NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Can we start the games when they are actually scheduled?
Sean Shapiro has a slight rant to get into before talking about a pair of overtime games.
2024-05-07, 13:53NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Maybe the shot counter is lying to us
So far teams with the shot advantage are 0-2 in Round 2 of the playoffs. What should that tell us?
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.
2024-05-01, 14:12NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Vancouver Canucks decided not to flip the challenge coin
The Canucks could have challenged, but did not.
2024-04-23, 13:41NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Carolina Hurricanes really do #CauseChaos
Sean Shapiro brings you his observations from the NHL playoffs including the Carolina Hurricanes relentless pursuit of taking chunks out of opponents..jpg)
2024-04-19, 13:00Fantasy HockeyPlayoff Pool Primer - Selecting the right star defensemen
It might seem so simple to take the best defensemen you can in the playoff pool. But Michael Clifford explains why strategy is key.
2024-04-18, 03:06Fantasy HockeyPlayoff Pool Primer: Uncovering the sleepers
Wake up, babe. It's time to find those sleepers. Victor Nuño identifies a bushel of candidates who could slip through the draft cracks and be waiting for you to scoop them up.
2024-04-17, 19:45NHL2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
The tale of the tape for the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2024-04-16, 13:12Fantasy HockeyPlayoff Pool Primer - Selecting the right star forwards
Sure, it may seem easy to simply select the best players in a playoff pool, but Michael Clifford is here to helo direct you so you're left holding the title instead of the bag come June.
2024-04-08, 22:45NHLChecking in on the biggest deals and best fits from the 2024 NHL trade deadline
A quick update on the players dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline who are fitting in best with their new teams.
2024-03-18, 16:37NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: As the NHL expansion wheel turns Atlanta has a real chance
Sean Shapiro takes a look around the NHL in his weekly column, focusing particularly on how and when the NHL will go to 33 or even 34 teams.
2024-03-11, 17:45NHLWho improved the most at the 2024 Trade Deadline?
Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at which teams improved the most at the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
2024-03-11, 04:17Fantasy HockeyMining the Waiver Wire: Playoffs Edition Week 2
Cam Robinson brings you another round of waiver wire targets as we head deeper into the Fantasy Hockey postseason.
2024-03-09, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Implications from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline
Cam Robinson breaks down all of the major moves from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline and how they could shake the fantasy landscape.
2024-03-08, 23:30NHL ProspectsScouting reports on the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis offers updated scouting reports on all of the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
2024-03-08, 22:15NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: The Vegas Golden Knights did it again
Sean Shapiro brings you his thoughts from the NHL Trade Deadline.
2024-03-08, 04:45NHLCarolina Hurricanes acquire Jake Guentzel, Ty Smith from Pittsburgh Penguins
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired winger Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for
2024-03-08, 03:25NHLTrade Analysis: Carolina Hurricanes acquire Jake Guentzel from Pittsburgh Penguins
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at how big of a deal Jake Guentzel going to Carolina is both on and off the ice, and how much of an impact he could make for the Hurricanes down the stretch.
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.
2024-03-03, 15:07NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Chris Tanev makes the Stars a contender, and potentially set a trade market
Sean Shapiro looks at how the Dallas Stars trade for the Chris Tanev might impact both his new team and the rest of the league.
2024-02-27, 15:00NHLBuy, Sell, or Sit: What should each team do at the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at which teams should sit, sell, or buy at the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
2024-02-24, 20:45NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: The race in the Central to avoid Connor Hellebuyck
Sean Shapiro take his weekly look at the NHL, focusing on the race in the Central Division.
2024-02-14, 04:54Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Unlocking Seth Jarvis' shooting habits
Victor Nuño breaks down Seth Jarvis' impressive first 200 NHL games and how he and Canes can help unlock even further production.
2024-02-13, 21:53Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective: Cruz Lucius is out-kicking his draft spot, but what does the future hold?
Victor Nuño explores Cruz Lucius' impressive play at the NCAA level and how that may translate to his future fantasy impact.
2024-02-09, 18:15NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Come on back
Only Ryan Lambert knows the true three stars of the week, and he's sharing them on EP Rinkside.
2024-02-04, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Niko Huuhtanen's NHL chances looking better than ever in Jukurit
This month's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Niko Huuhtanen, Heikki Ruohonen, Jere Lassila, Veeti Väisänen, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Emil Järventie.
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.
2024-01-29, 04:49Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 17
Cam Robinson is back again to help you mine the waiver wire for the extended two-week matchup.
2024-01-15, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 15
Director of Film Scouting and Lord of Fantasy Hockey, Cam Robinsons returns for another week of mining the waiver wire. The options are out there, and he helps you identify them!
2023-12-29, 15:51Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Post-holiday break roundup
The holiday break has ended and teams are trying to work off the turkey and eggnog hangover. Cam Robinson explores some positive trends to finish off the 2023 calendar year.
2023-12-18, 15:37Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 10
Cam Robinson is back again to provide you with a bushel of waiver wire options to help get you through to the holiday break.
2023-11-30, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: What specific improvements are helping these forwards explode offensively
Michael Clifford checks in on some forwards who have accelerated their games in a hurry this season. Is it sustainable?
2023-11-21, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Features: Jesperi Kotkaniemi journey to fantasy relevance
Michael Clifford explores the changes in Jesperi Kotkaniemi's game that have allowed him to find seemingly sustainable success this season.
2023-11-17, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Hockey Thoughts: Hot starters - fact or fiction?
Cam Robinson explores some hot starts and determines whether they're sustainable or destined for a regression.
2023-11-15, 18:00NHLThe staring contest continues for 3-goalie systems in Detroit and Montréal
Sean Shapiro's latest looks at the three-headed goalie carousels on the Detroit Red Wings and Montréal Canadiens rosters.
2023-11-08, 15:00NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Felix Unger Sörum, Anton Johansson soaring with Leksands IF
The November Sweden Stock Watch highlights the performances of Anton Johansson, Felix Unger Sörum, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Noah Östlund, Filip Bystedt, and Theo Lindstein.
2023-11-02, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Features: Andrei Svechnikov's glass ceiling of deployment
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov returned to the lineup over the weekend from the surgery he had last spring to repair a torn ACL in his knee. He managed five shots,...
