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Nov 28th, 20:102027 NHL DraftJaxon Jacobson is processing the game like an NHLer for the Brandon Wheat Kings
The under-18 center is dominating the WHL. Here is how he's doing it.
Nov 5th, 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.
Oct 17th, 06:252026 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Four early-season 2026 NHL Draft risers
Breaking down the early success of Alberts Šmits, Chase Reid, Alexander Command, and Giorgos Pantelas.
Oct 7th, 18:45NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: J.P. Hurlbert is the league's early breakout star
J.P. Hurlbert and Liam Ruck lead the way among 2026 NHL Draft eligibles, a Landon DuPont update, and more.
Aug 2nd, 17:52NHLRoger McQueen Commits to Providence College for 2025-26 Season
In a surprising twist to his developmental story, Elite Prospects can confirm that Anaheim Ducks 2025 10th-overall pick, Roger McQueen, will officially commit to Providence College for the 2025–26 season.McQueen,...
Jul 3rd, 13:46Canadian Hockey LeagueCHL Import Draft Breakdown: Ivan Ryabkin, Adam Benák, and Olivers Mūrnieks among top names selected
The always-intriguing CHL Import Draft is in the book, and this one was particularly interesting with new rules and some twists.
Jun 22nd, 14:452025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Roger McQueen could become the 2025 NHL Draft's best player
With an unmatched combination of skill, flash, and power forward elements, Roger McQueen could be a No. 1 centre in the NHL.
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.
2024-10-01, 15:28NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Ivan Demidov and Matvei Michkov thriving in new situations
In the first of a new weekly feature, Sebastian High looks at the hot starts of Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov, Roger McQueen, and more.
2024-07-09, 18:302025 NHL DraftSix players who could challenge James Hagens for first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft
James Hagens is the undisputed top prospect coming into the year, but there are six other players who could challenge him for first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.
2024-06-25, 17:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Charlie Elick's violent shutdown game makes him a first-round prospect
The 2024 NHL Draft could be defined by its shutdown defenceman, and there's none more violent than Charlie Elick.
2024-01-12, 20:45CHLBreaking down the biggest moves of the 2024 CHL Trade Deadline
Mitch Brown breaks down the moves from the 2024 CHL trade deadlines as teams start to eye a trip to Saginaw for the Memorial Cup.
2023-11-03, 17:46NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Dominant starts from Denton Mateychuk, Jagger Firkus
The November WHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Denton Mateychuk, Jagger Firkus, Zac Funk, Ondřej Becher, Terik Parascak, Noah Chadwick, Nate Danielson, and Marek Alscher.
2023-09-21, 19:00CHLThe WHL 2023-24 Season Preview: Who will break through in a year of turnover?
Mitch Brown previews the 2023-24 WHL season.
2023-06-22, 17:202023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Nate Danielson brings both certainty and upside
Mitch Brown's latest Film Room™️ instalment looks at Brandon Wheat Kings centre and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Nate Danielson's game.
2023-04-18, 15:002023 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipsMeet the Team: Canada's 2023 U18 World Hockey Championship roster
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown goes player-by-player through Canada's 2023 U18s roster, with scouting reports on the entire team.
2023-02-07, 17:00NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Nate Danielson becoming an offensive force in Brandon
This WHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Nate Danielson, Zach Benson, Alexander Suzdalev, Jagger Firkus, Reid Schaefer, and Conner Roulette.
2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects December ranking of the top 32 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together their first draft ranking of the season for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with scouting reports on their top 32 players.
2022-11-25, 16:52NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: Five standout WHL rookies
The WHL is loaded right now, our scout takes a look at some of the rookies who have been helping push the envelope.
2022-09-15, 15:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 31-ranked Washington Capitals
The 2022 EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings series continues with a look at the Washington Capitals and their No. 31-ranked system.
2022-03-11, 18:10EP NewsTaking Stock: A look at the Washington Capitals' prospect trade chips for the deadline
The Washington Capitals have the last playoff spot in the East locked down, and they have for some time. That means they get to take another run at the Stanley Cup. If they want to add reinforcements at the deadline, these are the prospects they'll move to make it happen.
2021-12-14, 02:49NHL Prospects10 thoughts on the 2021 WHL Draft
The WHL held their annual Bantam Draft, and second-ever U.S. Prospects Draft last week, and now Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown offers his thoughts on the marquee events.
2021-12-05, 16:00World Juniors 2022Team Canada will be counting on Kaiden Guhle at the 2022 World Juniors
Kaiden Guhle is going to play a critical role for Team Canada at the 2022 World Juniors. Russ Cohen interviews the frontrunner for the Canadian captaincy in this exclusive on EP Rinkside.
2021-10-07, 13:00NHL ProspectsNew York Rangers are banking on Braden Schneider and Nils Lundkvist long-term
The New York Rangers are banking on Nils Lundkvist and Braden Schneider to become big parts of their blue line long-term. Russ Cohen spoke to the two at Rangers training camp.