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Sep 24th, 16:23NHLElite Prospects top 30 defencemen going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.
Sep 23rd, 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...
Sep 17th, 12:56NHL ProspectsIvan Demidov highlights standouts from the Montreal Prospects Showdown
Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg's top prospects faced off at the Bell Centre over the weekend. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the Prospects Showdown's key standouts.
Sep 1st, 13:49Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked Ottawa Senators
The Sens lack prospect talent at forward, but have steadily improved their blueline and goaltending futures.
Aug 20th, 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.
Jun 29th, 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.
May 2nd, 12:42NHLWhere do the 2025 Ottawa Senators go from here?
How can they improve on that fate next year?
Apr 25th, 02:54NHLTake Town: Early lessons from the first round
We sure are getting a lot of interesting info, and lots of good hockey already, from the teams in this postseason.
Apr 17th, 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.
Mar 22nd, 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.
Mar 19th, 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.
Jan 20th, 18:00NHLWhat We Learned: Who takes the goalie leap first?
The crowded Eastern Conference Wild Card scene has a bunch of teams with iffy goaltending. Will anyone pull the trigger on a goaltending trade before Four Nations?
Jan 8th, 14:21NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Norris Trophy
Who has been the NHL's best defenseman midway through the season?
2024-12-29, 23:57NHLWhat We Learned: What does a coaching change really mean for the Detroit Red Wings?
The Detroit Red Wings are at an inflection point in the Yzerplan. Which way will they go?
2024-12-10, 19:55NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Carter Bear, Nathan Behm among 2025 Draft's biggest risers
Mitch Brown highlights the rises of Carter Bear, Lynden Lakovic, and Nathan Behm and provides updates on Carter Yakemchuk and Andrew Cristall.
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.
2024-10-14, 20:30NHLWhat We Learned: When will there be an Atlantic Division shakeup?
What if nothing ever changes???
2024-10-13, 12:33NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Another strong start
Wow I love hockey.
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.
2024-09-09, 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.
2024-08-22, 19:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 25-ranked Ottawa Senators
David St-Louis takes you through the Ottawa Senators 25th-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 19 best players.
2024-08-18, 21:05Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Will Jakob Chychrun move the needle in Washington?
With the offseason move to Washington, fantasy managers have to be curious about how Jakob Chychrun's value will be impacted. Michael Clifford breaks it all down.
2024-07-15, 16:45NHLWhat We Learned: Ottawa Senators improved again, but...
The Ottawa Senators have almost certainly improved, but by how much, and will it be enough to finally sneak back into the playoffs?
2024-06-14, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Is Jake Sanderson ready to take the next step?
For most 21-year-old rearguards, a 38-point season would be a huge win. But for Jake Sanderson, there is clearly more to give. Michael Clifford breaks it all down.
2024-05-22, 16:45Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: AHLers on the rise
Victor Nuño checks in on a handful of AHLers who are looking to ascend to the NHL next season and potentially impact your fantasy roster.
2024-04-02, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Erik Brännström slowly finding his way
Michael Clifford discusses the incremental improvements in Brännstrom's game on route to fantasy relevance.
2024-03-18, 13:48Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Can Shane Pinto find another gear in Ottawa?
Victor Nuño breaks down the journey and the expectations for Shane Pinto moving forward.
2024-02-27, 23:00NHLTrade Deadline Mailbag: Evaluating your best and most chaotic trade proposals
Sara Civian reviews at your trade proposals and decides which teams say yes or no ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
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.
2024-02-26, 04:26Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 20
Victor Nuño pinch hits on the Waiver Wire this week to help you unearth some potential gems for the fantasy hockey stretch drive.
2024-02-22, 01:53Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: How trade deadline moves could reshape roles for those left behind
Michael Clifford looks at some players who could see their deployment improve as assets are moved out the door come deadline time.
2024-02-02, 20:45NHL Prospect ReportAHL Stock Watch: Vasili Podkolzin putting himself in a position for a callup
The February AHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Vasili Podkolzin, Shane Wright, Tyler Kleven, Danila Klimovich, and Aatu Räty.
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.
2024-01-18, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: What to do with underperformers?
Every fantasy hockey season, there are players we draft that don’t perform to expectations. As the season rolls on, and the results don’t turn, the question of trading them at...
2024-01-16, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Ridly Greig is turning heads
Michael Clifford breaks down Ridly Greig's impressive first half and what could be a burgeoning asset across all fantasy league formats.