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Mar 25th, 16:13NHL
Elite Prospects' 2026 top 25 under-23 NHL-affiliated goalies ranking
Our U23 series continues with the top 25 ranked goaltenders.
Mar 18th, 15:31NHLRe-ranking the 2021 NHL Draft class five years later
How does the 2021 NHL Draft class look half a decade later, and what lessons have been learned?
Feb 6th, 19:12NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: George, Lacelle making the most of opportunities with new teams
From saves to scoring goals, it's been an eventful last two months for goalies around the world.
2025-09-09, 13:25Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Detroit Red Wings
Our scouts break down the 12th ranked Detroit Red Wings prospect pool.
2025-03-13, 15:14Detroit Red WingsHow Red Wings prospects like Nate Danielson are progressing in the AHL with Grand Rapids
The Red Wings’ development model is a funnel. While their prospects go through the same paths as most other organizations, Detroit still seems to focusing on the over-ripening approach with prospects.
2024-12-13, 16:15NHL ProspectsAHL Stock Watch: Liam Öhgren instant adaptation has him nearing NHL-readiness
David St-Louis had updates on Liam Öhgren, Matthew Poitras, Šimon Nemec, and more in this loaded AHL Stock Watch.
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.
2024-02-24, 20:45NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: The race in the Central to avoid Connor Hellebuyck
Sean Shapiro take his weekly look at the NHL, focusing on the race in the Central Division.
2023-11-06, 21:46NHL Prospect ReportAHL Stock Watch: Mavrik Bourque and Logan Stankoven's stock soaring with Texas Stars
The November AHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Mavrik Bourque, Logan Stankoven, Joshua Roy, Hendrix Lapierre, and Marco Kasper.
2023-10-10, 19:45NHL ProspectsThe 6 prospects with the most to prove in the 2023-24 season
Mitch Brown highlights six prospects who have the most to prove in the 2023-24 season.
2023-09-15, 18:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 5-ranked Detroit Red Wings
Lassi Alanen takes you through the Detroit Red Wings' fourth-ranked system with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their
2022-10-06, 18:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 4-ranked Detroit Red Wings
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings continue with a look at the Detroit Red Wings and their fourth-ranked system.
2022-02-15, 17:27NHL RookiesRookie Mid-Terms: Moritz Seider is already a No. 1 defenceman – and he’s still getting better
The subject of today's Rookie Mid-Term is Detroit Red Wings defenceman Moritz Seider. The former sixth-overall pick is well ahead of schedule, looking the part of a No. 1 defenceman already.
2022-02-11, 14:00NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Filip Zadina hasn't worked out for the Red Wings yet, but patience is key
Though Filip Zadina's career with the Detroit Red Wings hasn't exactly gone according to plan, there are signs that he's starting to turn the corner.
2021-10-12, 19:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 2-ranked Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings boast the second-best prospect pool in the NHL, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings series.
2021-05-27, 14:02AHLAround The AHL | Top young goaltending talents battle as Condors take Game 1
Top AHL goaltending prospects Stuart Skinner and Logan Thompson put on a show Wednesday night. Patrick Williams has more on the Bakersfield-Henderson showdown.
2021-05-25, 14:24AHLAround The AHL: The ballots, please
It is time to hand out AHL awards. Patrick Williams fills out this season's AHL ballot.
2021-05-20, 04:22AHLAround The AHL: Tampa Bay, Syracuse, and Groulx are a match
Syracuse Crunch head coach Ben Groulx is back for more next season. Patrick Williams has more on the leader of one of the NHL's best development pipelines.
