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Nov 3rd, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Benjamin Rautiainen looking like smart bet by Tampa Bay Lightning
Lassi Alanen breaks down the risers and fallers for Finland after October.
Feb 3rd, 16:36NHL Prospect ReportStock Watch Finland: Petteri Rimpinen isn't going to be passed over again
Lassi Alanen breaks down how things have gone in Finland and which players have improved their stock already in 2025.
Jan 21st, 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.
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.
2024-11-04, 16:01NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen impressing at HPK
Lassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect.
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.
2021-09-14, 20:15Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 29-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins
Every year, the Pittsburgh Penguins want to compete for a Stanley Cup. It's understandable. When they're healthy, they can ice two of the best centers to ever play the game....
2021-04-23, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Two surgeries later, Jared McIsaac finally arrives in Grand Rapids
“I knew I wasn't going to be perfect out there." Patrick Williams looks at the long road back for Jared McIsaac.
2020-11-30, 18:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 18-ranked Winnipeg Jets
It’s been a lean, difficult few seasons for the Winnipeg Jets, and largely by no fault of their own either. About half of their top-four got out of dodge at...
2019-07-18, 21:39Scouting ReportsEP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 28 Ranked Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames prospect pool is the victim of their scouts and development staffs success. With so many of their top tier prospects graduating to the NHL, there aren’t many...
2019-07-16, 19:00Scouting ReportsEP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30 Ranked Pittsburgh Penguins
I’m starting to notice a theme in these rankings. It’s as if there’s a negative relationship between sustained playoff success and a wealth of draft picks, prospects, etc. We’ll have...
