2018 Olympics News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about 2018 Olympics from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on 2018 Olympics, including key stories and in-depth articles.
- 2018-12-11, 12:18World Juniors 2018
The steal of the 2017 draft – Eeli Tolvanen looks NHL ready
In European hockey, a huge debate is always tied to the question whether the most promising players should move overseas or keep on developing at home. While there is no... - 2018-03-23, 14:43EP News
A Russian hero – Kaprizov had a knack for scoring big goals early
Some players look like they are going to be NHL superstars as soon as they are born. Many of the players in the NHL nowadays have hockey in their bloodlines... - 2018-03-02, 17:25EP News
For Dominik Kahun, strong Olympic performance could present NHL opportunity
If you found yourself growing increasingly impressed by Germany while watching the Olympic Mens’ Ice Hockey tournament unfold, I got news for you: you weren’t the only one. The Germans... - 2018-02-15, 11:44World Juniors 2018
Heiskanen carries burden of expectation going into Olympics, NHL career
Few prospects carry the same aura of expectation as young blueliner Miro Heiskanen. While the Dallas Stars’ 3rd overall pick in the 2017 draft likely holds himself to a high... - 2018-02-13, 15:14NHL Prospects
Erik Karlsson’s homage to Rasmus Dahlin: “He’s much better than I was at that age”
As Rasmus Dahlin prepared himself for the next big adventure in his young career, the player he has idolized and patterned some of his game after while growing up in... - 2018-02-12, 14:36EP News
Has the grind gotten to Eeli Tolvanen ahead of the Olympics?
Months ago, ahead of the 2018 WJC, we published a story on who we believed would win the scoring trophy at said tournament. The candidates chosen for the piece were... - 2018-01-29, 15:13EP News
Seven prospects to keep track of during the Olympics
We get it, you pretty much know all about Rasmus Dahlin, Miro Heiskanen and Eeli Tolvanen by now. Hence, we will not bore you with another edition of “look at... - 2018-01-26, 16:09EP News
Who is going to stop Russia’s All-Star studs at the Olympics?
The National Hockey League isn’t participating at the Olympics in Pyeongchang next month, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be NHL-calibre talent at the tournament. That said, it seems just... - 2017-12-13, 12:11EP News
The Olympic Kids – prospects that starred on the big stage
The other day, we were looking at some of the players that might turn WJC success into a chance to compete at the Olympics in South Korea in February. If...