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Aug 12th, 17:15NHL Prospects
Film Room: How Oliver Kapanen got his career back on track in the second half of the 2023-24 season
It looked like Oliver Kapanen's time as a legitimate prospect was in peril, but now he's back on track and ready for a new challenge in Sweden.
2023-06-27, 14:272023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Leo Carlsson is the perfect mix of flashy and methodical
Lassi Alanen takes you into the Film Room™️ to look at Swedish forward and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Leo Carlsson's game.
2022-07-06, 13:002022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside DE Draft Series: A Q&A with 2022 NHL Draft prospect Marco Kasper
Get to know Austrian forward Marco Kasper 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.
2022-06-20, 17:372022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Marco Kasper is a menace
Cam Robinson takes a look at Austrian centre Marco Kasper to see why his skill set is so translatable.
2021-10-20, 13:00NHLTo play the game, but not to coach the game: Why aren't there any European head coaches in the NHL?
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.
2021-09-10, 18:00NHL ProspectsPlaymaking growth solidifies John-Jason Peterka's top prospect status
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.
2021-05-21, 15:09AHLAround The AHL: Andrews enters the AHL Hall of Fame
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.
2021-05-13, 17:41AHLAround The AHL: Seattle puts another piece in place
Seattle’s AHL affiliate in the Coachella Valley is expected to begin play for the 2022-23 season. Patrick Williams provides an update.
2020-04-07, 16:00EP NewsHEDLUND: What can an NHL Team Expect if They Sign Mathias Bromé?
The end of each season offers a handful of interesting undrafted free agents on my side of the Atlantic. The SHL is one of the NHL’s greatest trading partners in...
2020-04-01, 15:00EP NewsUndrafted Free Agent Profile: Marc Michaelis Finds a Home in Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks didn’t have many contract slots left and even fewer roster spots to offer — they had to make their trips into NCAA free agency count. They did...
2019-12-30, 15:00VideoVIDEO: Daniel Alfredsson – “I try to give back from what I have been given”
The former Ottawa Senators captain visited his former arena in Gothenburg this weekend. Daniel Alfredsson was recognized for his great career and contribution to Swedish ice hockey and...
2019-12-04, 15:00NHL RookiesCOHEN: What’s Working for Kaapo Kakko, and What’s Not?
When you get selected second overall in an NHL Draft, fans will put a value on a player and create expectations in their minds as to how good they should...
