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2026-09-09, 16:47NHL
10 top prospects ready to make an impact for NHL teams in 2026-27
Here's a look at 10 prospects who could step into the NHL this fall and make an impact.
2026-06-29, 15:132026 NHL DraftScouting reports on 16 surprise picks at the 2026 NHL Draft
Connor Davis, Tyler Deakos, Finn Kearns, and more highlight 16 surprise picks at the 2026 NHL Draft.
2026-06-27, 21:512026 NHL DraftElite Prospects 2026 NHL Draft Grades
A team-by-team look at how all 32 NHL teams fared at the 2026 NHL Draft.
2026-03-27, 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.
2026-03-24, 18:05NHLElite Prospects' 2026 top 100 under-23 NHL-affiliated skaters ranking
Our U23 ranking series returns, starting with the top 100 skaters.
2026-02-13, 16:16NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Viggo Björck's draft stock climbing since World Juniors
A look at the most notable performing players in Sweden as the playoffs approach.
2026-02-11, 16:00NHLRanking the NHL's top 12 rookie defencemen at the halfway mark of the season
First came the forwards, but how are this year's NHL rookie defencemen performing?
2026-02-11, 15:41NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer’s race to lose
The top six rookies are holding strong as the second half progresses.
2026-02-04, 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.
2026-02-03, 15:48NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Bryce Pickford's record-setting campaign
Bryce Pickford's incredible season, Markus Ruck's breakout, and more in this month's WHL Stock Watch.
2026-02-02, 15:00NHL Prospect ReportEastern Europe Stock Watch: Daniil Prokhorov finding his game in second half
The New York Islanders prospect and a couple of 2027 NHL Draft-eligibles lead this month's Eastern Europe Stock Watch.
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.
2025-11-11, 21:25NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Alfons Freij's puck-moving game impressing with Timrå
Jimmy Hamrin takes a look at the top performing prospects in Sweden, led by Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij.
2025-11-06, 20:27NHLCalder 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.
2025-11-04, 04:35NHLMatthew Schaefer’s exceptionally mature game in the NHL has exceeded all expectations
Matthew Schaefer has been thriving in the NHL, despite his historically young age. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down what makes the New York Islanders' recent first-overall pick an exceptional defenceman.
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.
2025-10-10, 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.
2025-10-07, 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.
