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In this edition of the X Gamers, Victor Nuno explores JJ Peterka's past, present, and future to determine the heights he could obtain.

The November Central European Stock Watch highlights the performances of Tomáš Galvas, Jiří Ticháček, Jaromír Peréz, Adam Jiříček, and Paul Mayer.

This edition of the Central European Stock Watch offers an update on Dominik Bokk, Adam Csabi, David Reinbacher, Matteo Kočí, and František Dej.

The best German forward and best German defender meet this week and both are elevating hockey in their home country.

Elite Prospects Czechia/Slovakia regional scout Marek Novotny lets you know whose stock is rising, whose is falling, and who's holding steady in this Stock Watch.

Ondřej Molnár's exciting brand of hockey leads the way in the Central European Stock Watch.

The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the No. 23-ranked New York Islanders prospect pool.

Get to know German forward Julian Lutz in this one-on-one, Q&A interview with our colleagues over at EP Rinkside DE, translated for an English-speaking audience on EP Rinkside.

EP Rinkside Deutsche contributor Chapin Bailiff breaks down the host German's roster for the 2022 U18 World Hockey Championships.

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.

EP Rinkside Germany contributor Chapin Landvogt makes this guest contribution to EP Rinkside with a player-by-player look at Germany's roster for the 2022 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.

This week's edition features a trio of NHL prospects who are looking to transfer their high-scoring club seasons to the international stage: Lukas Reichel, Oskar Olausson, and Martin Chromiak.

The question has to be asked: Why isn't there a single European head coach in the NHL's ranks? Cuyler Holmquist examines the data and outlines the candidacy of a few qualified coaches just waiting for their shot at the big league.

The Chicago Blackhawks boast the NHL's 27th-ranked prospect pool, and they're the subject of today's breakdown in the EP Rinkside 2021-22 prospect pool rankings.

Buffalo Sabres prospect J-J Peterka had a near full skill set, with shooting, instincts, defence, and puckhandling. All that was missing was a playmaking component. Not anymore.

Dave Andrews will enter the AHL Hall of Fame next season after revolutionizing the NHL player-development model. Patrick Williams has more on his legacy.

“The move would bring significant opportunities for both our team and the community, and it would begin a new chapter, bringing Canucks hockey to even more fans throughout the Lower Mainland.” Patrick Williams reports on the Vancouver Canucks' plan to bring their AHL affiliate closer to home.

When it comes to prospects, we know that it is not about who arrives first in the NHL, but who improves the most over their career. On the other hand,...

EliteProspects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown takes a trip across the Atlantic to check in on the progress of Moritz Seider, and the returns are super encouraging if you're a Detroit Red Wings fan.

David St-Louis goes into the film room to examine Tim Stützle's game, and the early returns are pretty spectacular, in some respects. Get the full breakdown in this exclusive film room deep dive on Rinkside.

Tim Stützle has been one of the World Juniors absolute best players, and undoubtedly the MVP on Team Germany. Julie Robenhymer spoke to Stützle, his coach, and Mitchell Brown to dive into his electric World Juniors performance and what it means long-term.

We’re less than a week away from the draft, so what better time than now to take stock of the best prospects already tied down with an NHL franchise? This...

The future of German hockey is bright. For perhaps the first time in this budding hockey nation’s history, as many as two or three German players could hear their names...

The introductory episode of the EliteProspects Podcast with J.D. Burke and Craig Button is live. We had two excellent guests on the program this week. First off, Adler Mannheim forward...