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Oct 3rd, 13:47NHL Prospects
Why Braeden Cootes could make the Vancouver Canucks' opening night roster
Braeden Cootes' impressive preseason may have earned him an NHL spot to start the season, writes David St-Louis.
Sep 3rd, 13:29Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks’ check in at No. 20 on the Elite Prospects Prospect Pool Rankings
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 24th, 13:352025 NHL DraftFilm Room: Radim Mrtka brings a rare combination of certainty and upside
A 6-foot-6 blueliner with shutdown skills, vision, and transition skill, Radim Mrtka has a plethora of ways to impact the game.
Jun 14th, 22:372025 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Braeden Cootes difficult season prepped him for an NHL future
David St-Louis breaks down the film on Braeden Cootes and how his game developed despite some challenging situations.
Feb 18th, 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.
Feb 4th, 14:40NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Radim Mrtka's strong play in Seattle puts him in top-10 territory
Radim Mrtka, Ben Kindel, and other top 2025 NHL Draft eligibles headline this edition of WHL Stock Watch.
2024-10-22, 17:292025 NHL DraftMeet the Team: Team CHL unveiled for the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
With the CHL's roster for the inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge announced, here's a player-by-player breakdown of what to expect.
2024-10-11, 13:242025 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Four top WHL prospects exceeding expectations
Mitch Brown looks at the early performances of four top-15 WHL prospects: Jackson Smith, Lynden Lakovic, Braeden Cootes, and Blake Fiddler.
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.
2024-08-14, 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.
2024-03-13, 13:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Tij Iginla has become one of the CHL's most lethal threats
Dir. of Film Scouting, Cam Robinson breaks down the tape on Tij Iginla to see what makes the draft-eligible Western Leaguer tick.
2023-10-27, 19:45NHLAs the other teenager in Chicago, Kevin Korchinski is embracing opportunity
The Chicago Blackhawks 19-year-old defender is trying to prove he belongs in the NHL.
2023-10-05, 16:46NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: It's time to embrace the Connor Bedard hype train
Sean Shapiro takes a look around the league in his latest edition of Unnumbered Thoughts.
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.
2023-08-25, 12:10NHL ProspectsThe CHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the CHL Prospects that improved the most and how they altered their games for the better.
2023-07-17, 17:22NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Brad Lambert's time in the WHL improved his stock with the Winnipeg Jets
Mitch Brown looks at how the Winnipeg Jets prospect took steps in his game after going to the WHL.
2023-06-13, 20:152023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Why Gracyn Sawchyn is worth a top-15 pick in 2023 NHL Draft
Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room™️ to look at why 2023 NHL Draft pick Gracyn Sawchyn is worth a top-15 pick.
