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2025-12-29, 14:52World Juniors 2026Kings prospect Vojtěch Čihař getting much needed reset at the World Juniors
The 2026 World Juniors marks the beginning of Vojtěch Čihař's hockey journey in North America. Sean Shapiro has the story.
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.
2025-09-24, 16:23NHLElite Prospects top 30 defencemen going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.
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.
2025-09-01, 20:56Prospect Pool Rankings
Elite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 22-ranked Los Angeles Kings
Our scouts break down the No. 22 ranked prospect pool belonging to the Los Angeles Kings.
2025-08-22, 14:02NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 20 affiliated goalies ahead of the 2025-26 season
With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 20 NHL-affiliated goalie 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.
2025-07-04, 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.
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?
2025-05-15, 21:01NHLKen Holland doesn't want to 'screw it up,' but can he improve the Kings?
Holland's first press conference as Kings GM revealed a lot about what he thinks his job is.
2025-05-02, 12:46NHLWhere do the 2025 Los Angeles Kings go from here?
You won't believe who these guys lost to.
2025-04-21, 18:55NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers
JFresh previews the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series between the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers.
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.
2025-03-22, 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.
2025-03-06, 18:31NHLWhat we're hearing ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline: Rantanen acting as a domino, sellers with immense opportunities, and teams buying AND selling
As the final hours tick off ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Cam Robinson shares what he's hearing.
2025-02-18, 16:14NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Viggo Björck’s scintillating professional debut turning heads
Top 2026 NHL Draft eligible Viggo Björck leads the way in this week's Roundup, followed by Radim Mrtka, Bradly Nadeau, and more.
2025-01-22, 15:25NHLWhich team best fits the profile of the last 19 Stanley Cup winners?
Figuring out who the "best" NHL team is in any given season isn't easy. But identifying possible candidates is.
2025-01-17, 05:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Everyone's favourite defensive prospect
Brandt Clarke has been lights out offensively since he stepped into the NHL. Michael Clifford breaks down the young defender's game.
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?
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.
2024-11-18, 01:40Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 7)
Cam Robinson is back again to provide a bevy of options to satisfy your waiver wire needs.
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!
2024-09-30, 12:02NHLWhat We Learned: Losing Drew Doughty hurts the Los Angeles Kings, but how much?
The Los Angeles Kings will surely miss Drew Doughty, but how much?
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.
2024-09-10, 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.
2024-09-09, 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, 17:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 26-ranked Los Angeles Kings
Mitch Brown takes you through the LA Kings 26th-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 15 best players.
2024-08-16, 18:00NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 15 affiliated goalie prospects ahead of the 2024-25 season
Sean Shapiro ranks the 15 best goaltender prospects going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
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.
2024-06-29, 04:522024 NHL DraftWinners, losers, and big takeaways from the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft
The big day came and went, with 32 players having their dreams realized at the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-06-26, 18:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Quinton Byfield is real and soon-to-be spectacular
Quinton Byfield was one of the most improved players in the NHL last season. As Michael Clifford writes, he's just getting started.
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.
2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.
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.
2024-05-02, 04:52NHLWhere do the Los Angeles Kings go from here?
The Los Angeles Kings' to-do list this offseason starts with a long-term option in goal, but then what?
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.
2024-04-25, 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.
2024-04-20, 19:45NHL2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
The tale of the tape for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
2024-03-14, 14:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Where did things go wrong?
Michael Clifford sets out to discover what has gone wrong with Arthur Kaliyev, Kaapo Kakko, and Barrett Hayton.
2024-03-04, 22:13Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Which RFAs are set to cash in
Michael Clifford uses some data to determine where some young RFAs will go on their next deals and how it could affect the fantasy landscape.
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.
2024-02-21, 03:32Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Brandt Clarke and his sky-high ceiling
Victor Nuño takes a look at one of the most dynamic offensive defense prospects in the game and how his future could unfold.
2024-02-19, 04:59Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 19
Cam Robinson returns for another rousing round of mining the waiver wire. He does the digging so you can unearth the gems.
2024-02-08, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Jordan Spence
Michael Clifford puts Jordan Spence under the microscope to see what kind of fantasy upside the young defender may possess.
2024-02-05, 20:15NHLWhat happened to the Los Angeles Kings, and where do they go from here?
The LA Kings were 16-5-4, first in points percentage, and buoyed by strong underlying results on Dec. 11. Now, they're fighting for their playoff lives. JFresh investigates.
2024-02-05, 17:00NHLWhat We Learned: Despite coaching change, Los Angeles Kings likely stuck
The Los Angeles Kings needed to change things up, but it's not going to help their standings position much.
2024-02-02, 16:57NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Believe the hype
It's really funny that they did the All-Star Draft and Sidney Crosby was like, "I'm not going to that."
2024-01-26, 14:00NHLThe 5 biggest statistical glow-ups of the 2023-24 NHL season
We're past the halfway point in the NHL season, and that means we finally have some data samples we can work with. Here are the five players with the biggest glow-ups.
