Justin Barron News & Stories
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2023-10-09, 13:00NHL Prospects
Stock Watch: Reviewing the performance of Eastern Conference prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews the performance of each Eastern Conference team's top prospects in the 2023-24 preseason.
2022-11-03, 13:35AHLThe one prospect to watch from every AHL team
The AHL is often the last step to the NHL. Who's on the cusp for each NHL franchise?
2022-10-11, 22:15NHL ProspectsReviewing the preseason performance of each team's top prospects in the Eastern Conference
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis reviews the performances of every Eastern Conference's top prospects in the 2022-23 NHL preseason
2022-10-03, 19:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 7-ranked Montréal Canadiens
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings continue with a look at the Montréal Canadiens and their seventh-ranked system, complete with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their 15 best prospects.
2022-09-12, 11:00Prospect Pool RankingsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2022: Skaters 100-51
EP Rinkside lead scout David St-Louis starts our countdown of the top 100 affiliated prospects with a look at the players ranked 100-51 for this year's series.
2022-03-22, 19:00EP NewsProspect Roundup: Scouting reports on the prospects dealt at the trade deadline
EP Rinkside lead scout David St-Louis looks at some of the top prospects dealt during the trade deadline, breaking down the games of Morgan Barron, Justin Barron, Calle Clang, Nathan Smith, and Zach Senyshyn.
2022-03-22, 00:24EP NewsThe winners, losers, big themes, and takeaways from the 2021-22 NHL trade deadline
With the 2022 trade deadline in the books, Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at the notable winners, losers, themes, and takeaways from this year's edition.
2022-03-21, 19:26EP NewsColorado Avalanche load up on depth with Artturi Lehkonen, Andrew Cogliano
The rich get richer as the Avs trade for two solid depth forwards in anticipation of a Stanley Cup run.
2022-02-25, 20:04EP NewsTaking Stock: A look at the Colorado Avalanche's prospect trade chips for the deadline
The Colorado Avalanche are one of the league's most credible Stanley Cup contenders even if they've struggled to make much hay in the last few playoffs. David St-Louis looks at which prospects they might move at the deadline to get the pieces that could push them over the top.
2021-10-05, 01:44Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 8-ranked Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche boast the 8th-best prospect pool according to our Elite Prospects scouts, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool ranking countdown.
2021-05-04, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Mads Søgaard stands tall with Belleville
Ottawa Senators goaltending prospect Mads Søgaard signed a three-year entry-level contract with Ottawa on April 14 following a standout season in Denmark’s Metal Ligaen. Patrick Williams has more on Søgaard's North American pro debut this past weekend.
2021-04-29, 14:00AHLAround The AHL: Washington and Carbery are a match in Hershey
“I think it's critical in this day and age to always think about how your decisions, as a head coach especially, are going to impact the 20 guys that are sitting in the stalls and the ramifications of those decisions.” Patrick Williams reports on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery and managing today's players.
2021-04-28, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: From Hershey to Ufa and back, Alexeyev keeps playing
“I missed the boys. I missed Hershey.” Patrick Williams chats with Washington Capitals top prospect Alex Alexeyev about a return to the AHL.
2021-01-05, 20:00World Juniors 2021"To have a second chance at getting revenge on them; it’s lucky but I feel like it was meant to be;" Levi exorcizes World Junior A Demons en route to World Junior gold medal game
Team Canada hasn't surrendered a goal in two consecutive games at the World Juniors, and they've yet to surrender one at even strength all tournament.They have Devon Levi to thank...
2020-12-04, 20:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 13-ranked Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche must be the envy of many a general manager. Not only have they unearthed their core through the draft and careful maneuvering elsewhere. They’ve locked many of...
2020-10-15, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Scout’s Roundtable: EliteProspects’ Least Favourite Picks From the 2020 NHL Draft
No two draft picks are created equal. That’s as apparent in the immediate aftermath of any draft as it is five-plus years down the road, even if the true yield...
2020-10-08, 05:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Grading Every Team’s Performance at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
It only took about eight hours on top of yesterday’s three-or-so, but we finally, almost mercifully, reached the conclusion of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. 217 draft picks later, the...
2020-10-06, 19:00Scouting ReportsAfter a Tough Draft-Year, it’s no Longer a Matter of ‘When’ but ‘If’ for Justin Barron
Before Jamie Drysdale starred in the OHL and Jake Sanderson sported the NTDP’s jersey — Justin Barron established himself as a top prospect. A November 2001 birthdate, Barron was eligible...
2020-10-06, 17:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Mocking the First 3 Rounds, 92 Picks of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. More than a year spent tracking the progress of hundreds of players, consulting with industry insiders, running the numbers, and it all...
2020-09-25, 14:30NHL ProspectsThe 10 Most Drastic Risers and Fallers in Two Years of CHL Tracking Data
The CHL has a unique appeal compared to the NHL. Lower-quality hockey, no doubt, but there’s no replacing the insane swings in player and team quality from year to year....
2020-09-24, 15:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Mitch Brown’s Top 82 Skaters for the 2020 NHL Draft
We’re less than two weeks away from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, which means it’s time for yet another draft ranking. After the EliteProspects team published their final ranking and...
2020-09-02, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2020The EliteProspects 2020 NHL Draft Guide is now Available
The title just about says it all, right? Wrong. Desperately wrong. The EliteProspects 2020 NHL Draft Guide is available, but we haven’t had a chance to let you know what...
2020-07-08, 16:00NHL Entry Draft 2020VIDEO: EliteProspects Scouts Meet to set 2020 NHL Entry Draft Ranking Version 4.0
The appetite for NHL Draft coverage expands with every year. Where the main course centred on the first round alone once sufficed, our audience now demands a seven-plate meal with...
2020-06-17, 15:30RankingsEXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects 2020 NHL Entry Draft Ranking Version 4.0
We’re little over a week away from the NHL Draft Lottery, scheduled for Friday, June 26th, at 8 PM Eastern. So what better time to update our ranking of the...