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AHL 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. - Thu, 15:13NHL Prospect Report
QMJHL Stock Watch: Ethan Gauthier ready to shine at the World Juniors
December's edition of QMJHL Stock Watch highlights World Junior hopeful Ethan Gauthier, as well as several top 2025 draft prospects. - Dec 11th, 18:48NHL Prospect Report
USHL Stock Watch: Benjamin Kevan's skill turning heads
It's time for 2025 draft-focused USHL Stock Watch, featuring Benjamin Kevan, Ryker Lee, Cole McKinney, and more. - Dec 10th, 14:39NHL Prospect Report
Rinkside Roundup: Beckett Sennecke dazzles his way to World Juniors camp invitation
In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High highlights Beckett Sennecke, Shane Wright, Owen Beck, and more. - Dec 3rd, 15:01NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Macklin Celebrini already exceeding all expectations
This week's Roundup highlights incredible performances from Macklin Celebrini, Beckett Sennecke, Blake Montgomery, and more. - Nov 26th, 17:35NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Denton Mateychuk is ready for the NHL
In this week's roundup, Sebastian High highlights Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, and more. - Nov 19th, 04:18NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Nick Lardis scoring at will in Brantford
Nick Lardis can't stop scoring goals, Dmitri Buchelnikov's breakout season continues, and more in this week's Rinkside Roundup. - Nov 18th, 20:41NHL Prospects
Chicago Blackhawks top prospects Nazar, Levshunov, and Korchinski making AHL strides
For the Chicago Blackhawks three key parts of the rebuild are taking development steps this season with the Rockford IceHogs. David St-Louis examines how and why they've succeeded so far. - Nov 15th, 15:222025 NHL Draft
Scout's Notebook: Jacob Fowler off to dominant start for Boston College
Sean Shapiro opens up the scout's notebook to look at what's happening with some of the more notable goalie prospects during the 2024-25 season. - Nov 12th, 14:46NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Matthew Schaefer returns to top-5 form
Impressive performances by Matthew Schaefer, Simon Edvinsson, Jacob Fowler, Andrew Cristall, and Luca Pinelli feature in this week's Rinkside Roundup. - Nov 8th, 22:23NHL Prospects
AHL Stock Watch: Jonathan Lekkerimäki positioning himself for a call up
Jonathan Lekkerimäki has been impressing in the AHL. David St-Louis breaks down the AHL stock watch. - Nov 8th, 14:16NHL Prospects
Film Room: What’s Working for Matvei Michkov and the Flyers So Far?
Coming into this season, we anticipated that Matvei Michkov would take some time to adjust to the NHL, that he wouldn’t necessarily dominate in preseason as he learned the NHL... - Nov 5th, 15:57NHL Prospect Report
WHL Stock Watch: Cameron Schmidt pushing for top-10 spot with blazing start
In this edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at Cameron Schmidt, Gracyn Sawchyn, Harrison Brunicke, and more. - Nov 5th, 14:26NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: David Edstrom shining in the SHL, Gavin McKenna gets back on track
In this edition of Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche highlights the explosive weeks of David Edstrom, Gavin McKenna, and more. - Nov 4th, 16:01NHL Prospects
Finland Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen impressing at HPK
Lassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect. - Nov 4th, 13:47NHL Rookies
Film Room: How Lane Hutson turns NHL games into a chess match
Lane Hutson's skill set has changed the Montreal Canadiens offensive zone play. Here's how he does it, and how teams try to contain him. - Oct 29th, 14:052025 NHL Draft
Rinkside Roundup: Victor Eklund establishing himself as a top 10 prospect for 2025 Draft
In this week's Roundup, Sebastian High breaks down hat trick performances from Victor Eklund and Tij Iginla, Nathan Behm's 10-point week, and more. - Oct 28th, 14:52NHL Prospects
Film Room: How Minnesota Wild prospect Aron Kiviharju has struggled this season
Lassi Alanen goes into the film room to look at how things have gone this season for the Minnesota Wild defender that was supposedly going to be one of the steals of the draft. - Oct 24th, 22:38NHL Prospects
(VIDEO) What's going on with San Jose Sharks rookie Will Smith?
David St-Louis breaks down the film on the early start for the San Jose Sharks rookie centre. - Oct 22nd, 14:57NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Logan Stankoven’s Calder Trophy hunt begins
In this week's Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at NHLer Logan Stankoven, as well as prospects Cameron Schmidt, Caleb Desnoyers, and more. - Oct 21st, 21:00NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Sam Dickinson taking over in the OHL
In this week's Rinkside Roundup, Sebastian High looks at a top 2027 prospect, Sam Dickinson's hat trick, and more. - Oct 16th, 14:36NHL Prospects
Film Room: Despite limited minutes Ivan Demidov is proving himself in the KHL
David St-Louis breaks down the film on the Montréal Canadiens prospect, who is impressing despite being glued to the bench by his KHL club. - Oct 9th, 15:24NHL Prospects
Sweden Stock Watch: Stian Solberg already building off first-round pick status
Jimmy Hamrin brings an update on prospects in Sweden, led by the Anaheim Ducks first-round pick. - Oct 8th, 15:16NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Michael Hage, Isaac Howard shine on NCAA opening weekend
In this week's Rinkside Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche looks at the impressive starts from Michael Hage, Isaac Howard, Carson Rehkopf, and more. - Oct 8th, 14:52NHL Prospects
USHL Stock Watch: Carter Amico turning heads early
Sebastian High brings us updates on the latest risers and fallers from the USHL early season action. - Oct 7th, 23:04NHL Prospects
Finland Stock Watch: Lenni Hämeenaho starts the season hot, again
Lassi Alanen brings you the stock update from Finland, highlighted by the New Jersey Devils draft pick. - Oct 7th, 21:46NHL Prospects
WHL Stock Watch: Landon DuPont already taking charge of games for Everett
In this year's first edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at a trio of Everett Silvertips, Brayden Yager, and more. - Oct 3rd, 13:41NHL Prospects
Reviewing the performance of top NHL prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews some of the top prospect action from NHL preseason games. - Oct 1st, 15:28NHL Prospects
Rinkside 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. - Sep 25th, 13:49NHL Prospects
Brandon Wheat Kings' Roger McQueen has chance to be a No. 1 overall pick
Roger McQueen could be a No. 1 NHL pick. Let's look at the film. - Sep 20th, 17:45NHL Prospects
Six players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 season
Jesse Pulkkinen, Carter Sotheran, Noel Fransén, Hoyt Stanley, Anton Johansson, and Tyler Thorpe highlight the list of players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 season. - Sep 19th, 19:30CHL
WHL 2024-25 Season Preview: Will the Kelowna Rockets take the next step?
Learn everything you need to know about the 2024-25 WHL season ahead of Friday's season openers - Sep 18th, 22:45NHL Prospects
[VIDEO] Michael Hage Could Become A Star for the Montréal Canadiens
Hadi Kalakeche thinks Michael Hage could become a star for the Montréal Canadiens. - Sep 18th, 17:30NHL Prospects
The 6 prospects with the most to prove in the 2024-25 season
Cole Eiserman, Eduard Šalé, Charlie Stramel, Gleb Trikozov, Filip Meśár, and Felix Nilsson highlight our list of prospects with the most to prove in the 2024-25 season. - Sep 17th, 19:45NHL
The Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises. - Sep 15th, 17:00NHL Prospects
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