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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.
2025-11-12, 17:46NHL Prospect ReportCentral Europe Stock Watch: Petr Sikora’s comeback marks a strong start to the season
Honza Zoufal takes a look at the top performers around Central Europe over the last month.
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..jpg)
2025-11-05, 15:11NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Capitals prospect Lynden Lakovic continues to evolve
Lynden Lakovic, Carson Carels, Chase Surkan, Max Heise, and more feature in this month's WHL 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.
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.
2025-09-11, 13:23Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 8-ranked Washington Capitals
A system of breakout prospects, the Capitals continue to punch above their draft capital in our rankings.
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.
2025-06-29, 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.
2025-06-24, 14:48NHLElite Prospects transaction grades for the 2025 offseason
Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?
2025-05-16, 13:37NHLWhere do the 2025 Washington Capitals go from here?
The Capitals have very little to do this summer, and a very solid roster. You don't have to take big swings to have a good offseason.
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.
2025-04-21, 10:59NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
JFresh previews the first-round Stanley Cup series between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens.
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.
2025-04-03, 16:54NHLTake Town: The Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin's all-time goal chase
I have been thinking about the Washington Capitals a lot lately for reasons that ought to be obvious.
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.
2025-03-11, 15:10NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Dustin Wolf making a compelling case for the Calder
Dustin Wolf keeps getting better, Cole Hutson's breakout season continues, Ryder Ritchie reaches new heights, and more.
2025-02-25, 16:28NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Frank Nazar finding his game in Chicago
Frank Nazar's growth in the NHL, Nick Lardis' incredible goalscoring run, Matyáš Melovský's seven-point game, and more in this week's Roundup.
2025-02-19, 16:42Washington CapitalsNotable prospects who could move at the NHL trade deadline
David St-Louis looks at the notable prospects that could be moved at the trade deadline.
2025-02-08, 14:50Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Ilya Protas turning heads
An impressive post-draft season has thrown Ilya Protas onto the fantasy hockey map. Victor Nuño has the breakdown.
2025-01-19, 15:17Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Offensive dynamo – Can Andrew Cristall's game translate to the NHL?
The junior numbers jump off of the page, but can Andrew Cristall translate that into being a fantasy star in the NHL? Victor Nuño has the details.
2025-01-14, 19:13NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Hart Trophy
Who have been the 10 most valuable players in the NHL so far this season?
2025-01-14, 04:32NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Luca Del Bel Belluz shows impressive growth in recent NHL call-up
In this week's roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at Luca Del Belluz, Roman Kantserov, Ilya Protas, and more.
2025-01-10, 18:16NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Vezina Trophy
Who are the 10 best goalies in the league so far this season?
2025-01-08, 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?
2025-01-08, 14:21NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Norris Trophy
Who has been the NHL's best defenseman midway through the season?
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.
2024-11-20, 23:49Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Connor McMichael is a difference maker
It's been a bit of a slow burn for McMichael, but he's finally found his stride. And the upside looks impressive. Michael Clifford has more.
2024-11-12, 14:46NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Matthew Schaefer returns to top-5 form
Impressive performances by Matthew Schaefer, Simon Edvinsson, Jacob Fowler, Andrew Cristall, and Luca Pinelli feature in this week's Rinkside Roundup.
2024-11-04, 05:16NHLWhat We Learned: Examining the Washington Capitals hot start
Why are these guys good?
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.
2024-09-12, 14:36Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Prospect Breakdown: Cole Hutson looking to chart his own path
Cole Hutson was drafted 43rd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2024 NHL draft. That is 19 spots earlier than his brother Lane Hutson went in the 2022 NHL...
2024-08-30, 15:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 13-ranked Washington Capitals
J.D. Burke takes you through the Washington Capitals 13th-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 21 best prospects.
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.
2024-07-01, 23:45NHLWinners, losers, and big takeaways from Day 1 of 2024 NHL free agency
J.D. Burke and Jfresh team up to look at their winners, losers, and big takeaways from the first day of NHL free agency in the 2024 offseason.
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.
2024-06-12, 23:30NHLTake Town: Game management isn't just for the referees in the Stanley Cup Final
This week's trip to Take Town has us zeroing in on the Washington Capitals acquisition of CapFriendly, Leon Draisaitl's elbow, and the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2024-04-29, 14:44NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Washington Capitals short postseason is over
The New York Rangers dispatched the Washington Capitals in four games, and now there are only 15 teams remaining.
2024-04-28, 16:30NHLWhere do the Washington Capitals go from here?
The Washington Capitals had about as good a season as could be asked of them, but they're about to sail into some choppy waters
2024-04-24, 13:37NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Sergei Bobrovsky and Matthew Tkachuk control the creases as Panthers win again
The Florida Panthers took a 2-0 series lead in the battle of Florida. Sean Shapiro has the full scope of the action from last night across the league.
2024-04-22, 16:45NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie problem.
Sean Shapiro brings you the need-to-know details each weekday morning of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
2024-04-17, 20:15NHL2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
The tale of the tape for the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2024-04-08, 18:45NHLWhat We Learned: In praise of the loser point (this season)
Strap yourself in, this Eastern Conference playoff race is about to get really, really fun.
2024-03-21, 18:30NHLPower Feelings: That's how it goes
We're getting close to the end here.
