Quinton Byfield News & Stories
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Sep 30th, 12:02NHLWhat We Learned: Losing Drew Doughty hurts the Los Angeles Kings, but how much?
The Los Angeles Kings will surely miss Drew Doughty, but how much?
Sep 9th, 22:15NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 left wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best left wingers in the NHL going into the 2024-25 season.
Jun 26th, 18:07Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Feature: Quinton Byfield is real and soon-to-be spectacular
Quinton Byfield was one of the most improved players in the NHL last season. As Michael Clifford writes, he's just getting started.
Apr 25th, 13:50NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Golden Knights already have Stars on the ropes
The Vegas Golden Knights have a 2-0 series lead and a chance to go for the kill shot later this week at home.
Apr 19th, 17:30NHLThe players primed to breakout in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Every NHL postseason has its breakout stars. Who will they be this year?
Mar 4th, 22:13Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Which RFAs are set to cash in
Michael Clifford uses some data to determine where some young RFAs will go on their next deals and how it could affect the fantasy landscape.
Feb 5th, 20:15NHLWhat happened to the Los Angeles Kings, and where do they go from here?
The LA Kings were 16-5-4, first in points percentage, and buoyed by strong underlying results on Dec. 11. Now, they're fighting for their playoff lives. JFresh investigates.
Jan 26th, 14:00NHLThe 5 biggest statistical glow-ups of the 2023-24 NHL season
We're past the halfway point in the NHL season, and that means we finally have some data samples we can work with. Here are the five players with the biggest glow-ups.
Jan 9th, 20:04NHLAlexis Lafrenière's Evolution: Navigating challenges, unlocking potential, and the pursuit of top-line role
Dive into the dynamic journey of Alexis Lafrenière, the first overall pick whose evolution in the NHL has been both scrutinized and celebrated. From initial struggles and critiques to newfound chemistry with linemate Artemi Panarin.
2023-12-08, 19:00NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: What it's all about
The EP Rinkside 3 Stars of the week goes in a lot of different directions, from the Olympics, to the San Jose Sharks, back to how freakin' awesome hockey is period.
2023-12-01, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Thoughts: Saying goodbye is the hardest part
Cam Robinson takes a spin around the league to explore trends, stats, and ever-evolving situations to help you navigate the vast and daunting world of fantasy hockey.
2023-11-17, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Hockey Thoughts: Hot starters - fact or fiction?
Cam Robinson explores some hot starts and determines whether they're sustainable or destined for a regression.
2023-11-16, 00:00NHLFilm Room: How Quinton Byfield is using his tools to make an impact this season
Dimitri Filipovic breaks down the video on Quinton Byfield this season, showing how he's using his immense physical tools to make a difference on the top line for the Kings.
2023-11-06, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire - First line forwards, top power play defenders, heaters, big swings & more
Don’t look now, but we’re suddenly nearly through 15 percent of the season. The sample sizes are beginning to balloon to a size where we can start to predict trends...
2023-11-03, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Thoughts: Buy-low options, burgeoning youngsters, and a goalie controversy brewing
We're back again from another undetermined amount of fantasy hockey thoughts. There's plenty to get into, so enough preamble. Let's dive in!
2023-10-16, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire for early season gems
Welcome back to another season of Mining the Waiver Wire! If you know fantasy hockey, you know that all the hard work you did at the draft will only take...
2023-10-02, 12:51Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Pacific Division
It wasn’t long ago that you could confidently look at the Pacific Division and think it was the weakest in the NHL. Hell, you could have probably said it 12...
2023-03-13, 14:11Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire for help in-goal and more!
If you are still in the playoffs, we've got the answers you need.
2022-12-23, 14:40Fantasy HockeyRobinson's Fantasy Rundown: Holiday Wish List Edition
Build that list, check it twice.
2022-12-12, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire for goaltending help, high-upside bets, and a sneaky top defenceman
Elite Prospects fantasy hockey expert Cam Robinson has the waiver wire pickups you need to win your league.
2022-11-25, 13:43Fantasy HockeyRobinson's Fantasy Rundown: Kochetkov's Next Steps, Third Wheels, Sandin on PP1 & More
Enjoy your Black Friday with the best fantasy advice you can find in Cam Robinson's rundowns.
2022-10-17, 18:34Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire on October 17
Now that Week 1 of the fantasy hockey season is in the books, Cam Robinson sets you up with waiver wire suggestions to keep you in the win column or get you back there.
2022-08-26, 13:00NHLEvery Team's X-Factor for the 2022-23 Season
JFresh identifies the biggest factor for each NHL team in the upcoming 2022-23 season.
2022-05-01, 16:20NHLStanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
Elite Prospects analytics columnist JFresh previews the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings Western Conference quarterfinals playoff match.
2022-04-25, 14:22NHLWhat We Learned: What does a playoff berth mean for the Los Angeles Kings?
Maybe the Kings think they're really good. And hey, maybe they're right!
2022-02-28, 16:32NHLWhat We Learned: Kings’ run blows Pacific race wide open
The Los Angeles Kings are actually very good again.
2021-12-02, 15:18NHL ProspectsMeet the Team: An early look at what Canada might look like at the 2022 World Juniors
Hockey Canada announced their 2022 World Juniors camp roster on Wednesday. Elite Prospects Dir. of NA Scouting Mitch Brown offers his thoughts on the camp roster, how the lineup might look, and offers a scouting report on each player.
2021-10-18, 19:25Fantasy HockeyFantasy Forecast: Ranking the top 50 players for the 2026-27 season
EP Rinkside's resident Fantasy Hockey expert Cam Robinson is looking way into the future, ranking the 50 best players for the 2026-27 season. This is a must-read resource for anyone in a keeper league.
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.
2021-09-09, 19:00NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2021: Skaters 25-1
Elite Prospects team of scouts have convened to rank the 100 best prospects outside of the NHL. Today, the countdown ends with a look at the 25 best prospects outside of the NHL.-1629914817-1024.jpg)
2021-08-26, 13:26NHLThe race for the podium: 2022 Calder Trophy Contenders
It's the end of August and the hockey world remains at their lakeside cottages. However, the weather is slowly cooling, the boats and water skis are going out for their...
2021-05-12, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Roest dishes on the season in Syracuse
Tampa Bay Lightning assistant general manager Stacy Roest on this season for the Syracuse Crunch: “I was really happy with the competition and the compete level and the all-around season.” Patrick Williams has more from Roest.
2021-04-27, 16:00NHLFilm Room: An examination of Quinton Byfield's progress with the AHL's Ontario Reign
The best players find ways to adapt when facing new and better competition. Top prospect Quinton Byfield has done exactly that with the AHL's Ontario Reign.
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, 15:21Fantasy HockeyFantasy Weekly: What's wrong with Carter Hart? Kakko waking up, Quinton Byfield, Alex Nedeljkovic, & Devon Toews
We're back again for another edition of Fantasy Weekly here at EP Rinkside. This week, we'll navigate around a handful of hot and cold streaks, some signs of life in...
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.
2021-03-12, 19:15NHLDoerrie's Deets: Friday, March 12th
Brent Seabrook, Tom Wilson and supplemental discipline, MacKenzie Blackwood, the transfer agreement, the 2021 NHL Draft, and ESPN's TV deal -- these are the subjects of the latest Doerrie's Deets.
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.
2021-01-12, 14:00World Juniors 2021A player-by-player look at how Canada performed at the 2021 World Juniors
The end result may not have been there, but the Canadians put in an admirable performance at the 2021 World Juniors all the same. There were gaudy point totals, big...
2021-01-11, 14:00World Juniors 202110 final thoughts on the World Juniors using manually tracked data
Mitch Brown, our Dir. of North American scouting, manually tracked data from every single game of the 2021 World Juniors, and now he's sharing some insights made with that data on Rinkside.
2021-01-02, 15:00World Juniors 202110 thoughts on the World Juniors using manually tracked data
Mitch Brown shares 10 observations on the World Juniors using his manually tracked data set.
2020-12-31, 23:55AHLAround the AHL: The AHL continues to construct a season
Patrick Williams provides another update on the AHL's continued fight to save their season.
2020-12-31, 19:00World Juniors 2021Don't believe the hype; World Juniors don't determine a prospect's future
The World Juniors are doubtless one of the best viewing experiences on the hockey calendar no matter the year. People are on holidays, and the allure of watching some of...
2020-12-25, 00:45World Juniors 2021"This is the hardest tournament to scout:" Why the 2021 World Juniors presents a unique challenge
The World Junior Hockey Championships are always fraught with challenges for NHL scouts, but in a year unlike any other, this tournament poses a unique set of challenges all its own.
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.
2020-12-21, 14:00PodcastsThe EliteProspects Podcast With J.D. Burke and Craig Button: A World Juniors preview epsisode
The newest episode of the EliteProspects Podcast with Craig Button & J.D. Burke
2020-10-30, 19:00PodcastsThe EliteProspects Podcast With J.D. Burke and Craig Button: An Interview With Los Angeles Kings Dir. of Amateur Scouting Mark Yannetti
It’s that time again. Time for another episode of the EliteProspects Podcast with J.D. Burke and Craig Button. The 2020 NHL Draft may be way off in the distance of...
2020-10-29, 16:00World Juniors 2021Brock Faber’s Defensive Details Give him a Chance at World Juniors Success
The Los Angeles Kings stayed true to the best player available mantra when they drafted Minnesota defender Brock Faber with the 45th overall pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. They’d...
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...
2020-10-08, 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, 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...
2020-10-05, 19:00Scouting ReportsHow Whichever Team Drafts Quinton Byfield can Unlock his Superstar Potential
It’s hard to remember an NHL Draft in recent memory that has conjured as much disagreement and consternation in the top 10 as this year’s class. The one thing everyone...
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...
2020-09-22, 19:00Scouting Reports10 Observations From 2 Years of CHL Data Tracking
In the pursuit for better CHL data, I’ve manually inputted event data in a spreadsheet for over 1200 games – including 900 in the past two seasons. For the most...
2020-09-22, 15:00NHL Entry Draft 2020J.D. Burke’s Top 103 Skaters Ranking for the 2020 NHL Draft
We’re exactly two weeks away from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, so what better time for another draft ranking than now? While we position ourselves as a united front in...
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...
2020-08-24, 19:45PodcastsThe EliteProspects Podcast with J.D. Burke & Craig Button: Ep. 2 with Seth Jarvis of Portland Winterhawks
The second episode of the EliteProspects Podcast with J.D. Burke and Craig Button is live, available wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s program starts with a lengthy discussion about...
