Rasmus Kupari News & Stories
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Jan 16th, 17:45NHL
The Winnipeg Jets are the surprise success story of the 2023-24 season, but are they for real?
The Winnipeg Jets are one of the NHL's best teams, and nobody saw it coming. This is how they've made it happen.
2023-11-27, 19:30NHLWhat can we learn from the new data included in the NHL Edge release?
EP Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at all the new data that's been made available to the public with the launch of NHL Edge
2023-09-13, 19:34NHLNHL Storylines to watch for the 2023-24 season: Central Division
Sean Shapiro looks at some of the storylines he'll be tracking this season from the Central Division.
2023-08-04, 17:05NHLWhat can the Winnipeg Jets expect from newly acquired Gabe Vilardi and Rasmus Kupari
Rasmus Kupari and Gabe Vilardi's time with the LA Kings was defined by adversity. Can they channel that into potential with the Winnipeg Jets?
2023-08-01, 20:06NHLThe Most and Least-Improved Teams of the 2023 Offseason
JFresh looks at which teams actually bettered themselves this summer and which ones could be disappointed with the acquisitions.
2023-06-28, 01:04NHLTrade Analysis: Los Angeles Kings acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois from Winnipeg Jets
Dimitri Filipovic takes a closer look at the monster price the Kings paid for Pierre-Luc Dubois, what they're getting and what their plans are moving forward, and why the Jets came out of this entire ordeal looking as good as they possibly could've.
2021-10-12, 19:43Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 1-ranked Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings boast the best prospect pool in the NHL for the second straight season according to our team of Elite Prospects scouts.
2021-10-08, 23:30NHL Prospect ReportReviewing the performance of Western Conference top prospects in the 2021-22 NHL pre-season
As the NHL pre-season wraps up, Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis checks in on the progress of top prospects in the Western Conference.
2021-09-27, 15:17Fantasy HockeyFantasy Forecast: Rookies who could surprise in the 2021-22 fantasy hockey season
Who are the rookies primed to steal a spot at training camp, and which ones are going to help you win the 2021-22 fantasy hockey season? EP Rinkside Fantasy Hockey Expert Cam Robinson has got you covered.
2021-09-08, 19:00Prospect Pool RankingsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2021: Skaters 50-26
Elite Prospects team of scouts have convened to rank the 100 best prospects outside of the NHL. The countdown continues with a look at the players they ranked between 50-26.
2021-04-30, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: The Toronto Marlies are back
“We're very fortunate, and I'm very fortunate, to play a game that I love.” Toronto Marlies head coach Greg Moore and captain Rich Clune shepherd a young team back to the ice.
2021-04-09, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Zegras in the centre in San Diego
“I know he’s just going to keep getting better.” Trevor Zegras is back with the AHL to learn the centre position. Patrick Williams reports on Zegras' return to the San Diego Gulls.
2021-03-26, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Tucson taking on tough times
“I think we're primed to have a bigger second half,” Tucson Roadrunners forward Lane Pederson says. Patrick Williams looks at an important weekend facing Tucson.
2021-03-23, 12:00AHLAround The AHL -- Laval shooting for first place
Laval Rocket head coach Joël Bouchard has built one of the AHL's most formidable two-way clubs. Patrick Williams examines Bouchard's work assembling a red-hot line with prospects Ryan Poehling and Joël Teasdale.
2021-03-19, 12:30AHLAround The AHL: Patience paying off with Ontario, Turcotte, and Los Angeles prospects
Head coach John Wroblewski and his prospect-packed Ontario Reign endured a rocky start. Patrick Williams takes a look at how their patience is being rewarded.
2021-03-18, 14:30AHLAround The AHL: Texas shining brightly
The Texas Stars play an exciting, rambunctious style. Patrick Williams examines their start.
2021-02-18, 20:05AHLAround the AHL: Syracuse facing a first-line crunch
Patrick Williams takes you around the AHL, starting with a look at the Syracuse Crunch and the ongoing roster shuffle at the top of their lineup.
2021-02-12, 13:00AHLAround the AHL: Quinton Byfield leads a prospect-heavy lineup in Ontario
Patrick Williams is taking you Around the AHL, starting with a trip to Ontario, California, where we get to hear from Los Angeles Kings second overall pick Quinton Byfield. He's leading a prospect-loaded lineup.
2020-12-22, 20:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 1-ranked Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have the best prospect pool in the NHL, and it's not even all that close. That's how well they're navigating their rebuild to this point in the proceedings.
2020-10-14, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Scout’s Roundtable: EliteProspects’ 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...
2020-10-01, 19:00Scouting ReportsRanking the NHL’s Best Prospects, Skaters 50-26
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...
2020-06-27, 04:42NHL Entry Draft 2020BURKE: Chaos Reigns in Phase 1 of 2020 NHL Draft Lottery
The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft is going to… be determined at a later date. When that will happen, and for whom, we cannot say....
2020-01-30, 20:29RankingsBURKE: Re-Ranking the 2018 NHL Entry Draft
It seems like just yesterday that the stars of today and even tomorrow crossed the stage in Dallas, donning their new team’s colours for the first time as a just...
2020-01-08, 16:00World Juniors 2020ALANEN: Reviewing Team Finland’s World Juniors Performance With Film and Data
When I introduced our readers to Finland’s roster ahead of the World Junior Hockey Championship, I declared the team slightly weaker than those of years’ past. With the benefit of...
2020-01-03, 18:45EP NewsAround the AHL: AHL prospects take on the WJC
The IIHF World Junior Championship wraps up this weekend with a wide variety of returns for AHL prospects going into the semi-final round. Russia and Sweden will meet in the...
2019-12-22, 16:00World Juniors 2020THE PIPELINE SHOW: The World Junior Hockey Championships Preview Show
This week on The Pipeline Show it’s the full preview of the 2020 World Junior Championship with in-depth analysis of the five main contenders with some fearless predictions thrown in...
2019-12-21, 19:02World Juniors 2020Meet the Team: Finland’s World Junior Hockey Championships Roster
Defending champions from last year, Finland comes to the tournament with a slightly weaker roster compared to previous years. Particularly the forward group doesn’t include as many high-end players as...
2019-12-20, 16:00EP NewsAround the AHL: The AHL-World Juniors Connection Runs Deep
The IIHF World Junior Championship is an annual winter tradition, one where the AHL has always had healthy representation. This season will be no different, with several AHLers on their...
2019-09-11, 20:03Scouting ReportsScouting Report: Anaheim Rookie Faceoff Wrap-Up, With Commentary From Players, Coaches
IRVINE, CA – Six teams took to the ice for the 2019 Anaheim Rookie Faceoff this past weekend in Southern California, featuring some of the best and brightest prospects that...
2019-08-17, 14:00Scouting ReportsEP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 2 Ranked Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have an embarrassment of prospect riches. They’re rocking a running total of 38 prospects eligible for the EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Ranking, many of which rank...
2019-01-27, 16:56World Juniors 2019Kings prospect Kupari shaping his game for NHL
Rasmus Kupari played a big role in Finland’s World Championship gold medal in the U20 tournament in Canada few weeks ago. The 18-year-old Los Angeles Kings 1st round pick from...
2019-01-15, 18:14World Juniors 2019WJC REVIEW: Another gold medal for talent-packed Finland
At the 2019 World Juniors, Finland took its third gold medal in the last six years, beating USA in the finals. Kaapo Kakko was the hero with the game winning...
2018-12-09, 12:22World Juniors 2018FANTALYTICA: The best Fantasy prospects attending the 2019 U20 WJC:s
Welcome to another installment of the Fantalytica column. Every week, Fantalytica provides a granular, fantasy perspective about a group of prospects. Following last week’s analysis of Team OHL, we decided...
