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Dec 5th, 16:13NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Nathan Behm is emerging as an elite WHL scorer
Nathan Behm, Carter Bear, Max Curran, Jonas Woo, and more feature in this month's WHL Stock Watch.
Sep 22nd, 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.
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 11th, 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.
Aug 28th, 13:53Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 27-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs
Our scouts beak down the prospect pool for the No. 27-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs.
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.
Jul 4th, 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.
Jul 1st, 11:28NHLSign-and-trade means Marner saga comes to a close in Toronto
They knew he was leaving, but he gave them a little parting gift.
Jun 30th, 12:55NHLWhat We Learned: Tampering an issue on a chaotic July 1?
The NHL wants to prove it's dead serious about punishing free-agent tampering, and might get the chance to do so soon.
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.
Jun 25th, 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.
Jun 24th, 14:48NHLElite Prospects transaction grades for the 2025 offseason
Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?
Jun 22nd, 16:43NHLWhat We Learned: NHL teams too eager to use up their cap space
There's spending, and then there's spending wisely.
Jun 7th, 16:00NHLWhat We're Hearing: Draft Combine Buzz and Trade Market Rumblings
On the scene in Buffalo for the Draft Combine, Cam Robinson shares some of the news and rumours that are swirling around.
May 19th, 23:21NHLWhat We Learned: The Toronto Maple Leafs should blow it up
These guys gotta go!
May 19th, 13:25NHLWhere do the 2025 Toronto Maple Leafs go from here?
Hoo boy! What a mess!
May 5th, 20:04NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers
JFresh previews the Round 2 series between Florida and Toronto.
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.
Mar 7th, 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.
Mar 3rd, 16:31NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Berkly Catton and Andrew Cristall are unstoppable together
How the Catton-Cristall connection has changed everything for Spokane, Tyler Thorpe's sneaky great season, Max Pšenička's impressive WHL start, and more.
Feb 3rd, 16:33NHLWhat We Learned: What does a $100-million salary cap mean?
The salary cap will rise sharply in the next few years, but who is that good for?
Jan 10th, 18:16NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Vezina Trophy
Who are the 10 best goalies in the league so far this season?
Jan 8th, 20:03NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Selke Trophy
Who are the 10 best 200-foot forwards in the NHL so far this season?
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.
2024-10-25, 20:23NHLElite Prospects 3 Stars: The Central Division is pretty damn good, isn't it?
The Central Division is all we should be talking about.
2024-10-21, 04:04Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 3)
Cam Robinson is back again to bring you all the hottest waiver wire options for your Week 3 matchups!
2024-10-14, 20:30NHLWhat We Learned: When will there be an Atlantic Division shakeup?
What if nothing ever changes???
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.
2024-09-13, 18:30NHLEP Rinkside's top 15 goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season
Sean Shapiro ranks the 15 best goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-10, 22:15NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 right wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best right wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-08-26, 20:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Toronto Maple Leafs
Mitch Brown takes you through the Toronto Maple Leafs 20th-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season with scouting reports and tools grades on its 17 best players.
2024-08-14, 20:01NHL ProspectsThe CHL's most improved players in the 2023-24 season and how they did it
Noah Chadwick, Beckett Sennecke, and Easton Cowan highlight this year's list of players who improved the most in the 2023-24 CHL seasons.
2024-08-08, 13:00NHLSystems Analysis: How new coach Craig Berube may shape the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs hope that Craig Berube can get them over the hump in the playoffs, but what changes can they expect from their new bench boss?
2024-08-05, 15:30NHLWhat We Learned: How many 40-goal scorers will we see in 2024-25?
Goal-scoring is on the rise, so how many 40-goal scorers can we expect to see in the 2024-25 NHL season?
2024-07-30, 16:00NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Ben Danford's rare shutdown skills make him worth the Leafs' first round pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs caught people off guard when they took Ben Danford with the 30th overall pick, but he's got the potential to be a top-four shutdown defenceman in the NHL.
2024-07-05, 18:15NHLTake Town: Who's making moves?
There were a lot of signings this week, but who's meaningfully improved ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season?
2024-06-27, 19:002024 NHL DraftTen bold predictions for the 2024 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson's annual bold predictions receive an upgrade this year to include five additional predictions from NHL GMs and Scouts.
2024-05-10, 14:16Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Matthew Knies needs change in Toronto to unlock potential
It was a failed breakout season for Matthew Knies in 2023-24. But Michael Clifford outlines how that could change moving forward.
2024-05-06, 14:37NHLNHL Playoff Daily: American goalies Oettinger, Swayman, and Woll dominated Round 1
Round 1 is finally done and youngish American goalies stole the show.
2024-05-05, 03:25NHLWhere do the Toronto Maple Leafs go from here?
Whatever happens, the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to have an entertaining offseason. Seems like bad news if you're a fan.
2024-05-02, 13:34NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Either way, tonight will bring pain in Boston or Toronto
With Game 6 looming in Toronto, the loser is going to face a storm of controversy on Friday morning.
2024-04-30, 05:13Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: The Russians are coming
With the KHL season wrapped up, Victor Nuño looks at a handful of players who could have an impact in the NHL shortly.
2024-04-26, 13:00NHLTake Town: Take 'em to the cleaners
You're not gonna believe this but Sheldon Keefe doesn't really seem to have the answers.
2024-04-25, 13:50NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Golden Knights already have Stars on the ropes
The Vegas Golden Knights have a 2-0 series lead and a chance to go for the kill shot later this week at home.
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.
2024-04-22, 18:00NHLWhat We Learned: Same old Toronto Maple Leafs?
Stop me if you've heard this before: The Maple Leafs suffered a humiliating loss in the playoffs and didn't seem to have any answers for how to fix what went wrong.
2024-04-19, 22:00NHL2024 Playoff Preview: Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The tale of the tape for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2024-04-19, 16:25NHLThe official 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs "It would be cool if they won" rankings
Ranking the 16 teams in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs according to how cool it would be if they won the Stanley Cup.
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.
2024-03-25, 03:53Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire - playoff edition (Week 4)
Cam Robinson returns to identify a smorgasbord of waiver wire options to help you continue driving through the fantasy hockey postseason.