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Nov 7th, 16:53NHL Prospect ReportNCAA Stock Watch: Michael Hage, Zeev Buium already outplaying draft position
In the first NCAA Stock Watch of the season, Daniel Gee highlights Michael Hage, Zeev Buium, James Hagens, and Matthew Wood.
Jul 15th, 19:00NHL Prospects
What's Rutger McGroarty's real value, and is he ready for the NHL?
Trade negotiations between the Winnipeg Jets and the rest of the NHL for Rutger McGroarty’s rights seem to be at a stalemate. McGroarty wants an NHL spot; teams don’t want to...
2023-09-22, 16:09NHL ProspectsThe USHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the players who made the most strides this past season.
2023-02-20, 17:512023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking Stock: A look at the New Jersey Devils' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown breaks down the New Jersey Devils system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
2023-01-27, 19:30Rookie MidtermsRookie Midterms: Owen Power already smashing the expectations of a modern NHL defenceman
The next Rookie Midterm looks at how Owen Power is already pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a contemporary NHL defenceman.
2022-12-20, 20:40NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: Surprise NCAA standouts
Mitch Brown takes a look at some of the notable impacts from the NCAA season, plus a check-in on the Brooks Bandits.
2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects December ranking of the top 32 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together their first draft ranking of the season for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with scouting reports on their top 32 players.
2022-12-19, 18:00World Juniors 2023Meet the Team: Canada's roster for the 2023 World Juniors
The defending champion Canadians have their eyes set on capturing gold on home soil for the second time in less than six months.
2022-11-22, 21:52Draft RetrospectiveDraft Retrospective: Quinn Hughes' best has yet to come
The skating and the control of the game where always there offensively, it's just a matter of taking things further.
2022-09-30, 17:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 9-ranked New Jersey Devils
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Ranking series continues with a look at the New Jersey Devils and their ninth-ranked system.
2022-07-04, 18:302022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Rutger McGroarty's skill and sense combo could make him an exception to the NHL's speed-driven rule
Few parts of Rutger McGroarty's game rely on speed and skating, which is why the USNTDP product is one of few players able to exploit the slow game. Mitch Brown profiles the 2022 NHL Draft hopeful.
2022-04-21, 10:432022 U18 World Hockey ChampionshipSeamus Casey looking to boost draft stock with a strong showing at the U18s
EP Rinkside columnist Russ Cohen talks to USNTDP defenceman Seamus Casey about his game, going to the U18s, playing for Michigan next year, and the upcoming draft in an exclusive interview.
2022-03-16, 18:112022 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects March ranking of the top 64 prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects team has ranked 64 players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with their second board of the season.
2022-03-11, 19:022022 NHL Entry DraftScout’s Notebook: Evaluating the USNTDP's blue line, led by Seamus Casey, Ryan Chesley, and Lane Hutson
The USNTDP has done a fantastic job of developing high-end NHL blueliners over the years, with at least one first-round pick from their defence corps in each of the last three drafts. In this week's Scout's Notebook, David St-Louis profiles the three best ones on this year's team.
2022-03-04, 20:30NCAAThe EP Rinkside 2022 NCAA free agency guide
J.D. Burke, Mitch Brown, and Catherine Silverman team up to build an exhaustive guide on the 2022 cycle's best NCAA free agents, one that offers proprietary analytics and scouting reports on each of the 40 or so players included in the piece.
2022-01-25, 15:152022 NHL Entry DraftFrank Nazar is one of the most exciting prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
EP Rinkside contributor Russ Cohen breaks down what makes Frank Nazar such a special prospect for the 2022 NHL Draft. Elite Prospects ranked Nazar at No. 10 overall in their pre-World Juniors ranking.
2022-01-12, 20:152023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Adam Fantilli could become the NHL's next great power forward
In a draft that features Connor Bedard and Matvei Michkov, Chicago Steel centre Adam Fantilli's incredible puck skills and fervent style of play allow him to stand out.
2021-12-29, 23:15NHLEP Rinkside Mailbag: Connor Bedard's ranking among all-time greats, Chicago's rebuild, and Don Sweeney's work in Boston
EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert solicited your questions on Twitter, and now he's answering them in the latest edition of the Rinkside mailbag. Looking at Connor Bedard's ranking among all-time greats, Chicago's rebuild, Don Sweeney's job in Boston, Michigan's ranking as a stacked college team, and more.
2021-12-22, 16:44World Juniors 2022Film Room: Kent Johnson has a chance to be the 2022 World Juniors' breakout star
Kent Johnson is a human highlight-reel type of player, and he has a chance to be a breakout star for Team Canada at the 2022 World Juniors in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis breaks down his game in this piece.
2021-12-21, 16:18NHL ProspectsHow Luke Hughes can push his already great offence to the next level
The NCAA is supposed to be a hard league to score in, especially if you're a defenceman. Even talented blueliners usually need a couple of seasons to ramp up their offensive play. But no Luke Hughes.
2021-12-14, 23:05NHL Prospect ReportMichigan's Matthew Beniers is already playing like an NHL veteran
If Elite Prospects were to remake its 2021 draft board today, my first overall vote might change from William Eklund to Matty Beniers.
2021-12-12, 16:00NHL Prospect ReportScout's notebook: Projecting Brendan Brisson, Thomas Bordeleau, and Mackie Samoskevich
The University of Michigan plays host to an almost unmatched assemblage of talent, with top prospects lining every corner of their roster. In this week's Scout's Notebook, Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis looks at Brendan Brisson, Thomas Bordeleau, and Mackie Samoskevich's games.
2021-10-05, 13:00NCAAWho should be seen as the NCAA's top team?
EP Rinkside Senior Columnist Ryan Lambert looks at the NCAA field and ranks college hockey's five best teams.
2021-10-04, 06:23Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 9-ranked Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers boast the ninth-best prospect pool in the NHL according to our scouts, and they're the next team in our EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-29, 17:45Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 11-ranked New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils boast the NHL's 11th-ranked prospect pool according to our Elite Prospects scouts, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-28, 17:43Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres boast the NHL's 12th-best prospect pool according to our scouts. They're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-27, 02:18Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 14-ranked San Jose Sharks
The lottery winners don't always come out of the draft with the best haul. We saw that again this year when the San Jose Sharks received arguably the best player...
2021-09-24, 18:07Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 16-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets
A year after ranking dead last in EliteProspects’ Prospect Pool Rankings, the Columbus Blue Jackets are on the upswing. Some of that rise is the product of a handful of...
2021-09-23, 16:35Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 17-ranked Vegas Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights boast the NHL's 17th-best prospect pool according to our Elite Prospects scouts, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-22, 13:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 19-ranked Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers boast the 19th-ranked prospect pool in the NHL, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-17, 20:08Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 24-ranked Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins boast the 24th-best prospect pool in the NHL, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown.
2021-09-14, 13:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning boast the NHL's 30th-ranked prospect pool, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside 2021-22 prospect pool rankings.
2021-09-10, 20:33NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 15 affiliated goalie prospects
We've ranked the top 100 skater prospects this week, and now we're following that up with Elite Prospects goalie expert Catherine Silverman's look at the top goalie prospects in the sport.
2021-07-23, 13:00NHL Entry Draft 2021Film Room: Mackie Samoskevich has the talent of a first-round pick
Mackie Samoskevich has first-round pick ability, whether the NHL sees it that way or not. Elite Prospects American regional scout Joey Padmanabhan takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at the Chicago Steel forward's game.
2021-05-18, 14:05NHL Entry Draft 2021Film Room: Owen Tower of Power
We've been fortunate the last few years. In the majority of the previous 10 drafts, there has either been a clear first overall pick or there were two clear, viable...
2021-05-08, 21:00NHLDoerrie's Deets: Saturday, May 8th
We're back for another edition of Doerrie's Deets, and folks, a lot has happened since we last met. We've got Ryan Miller, and David Backes tagging home on their careers. The U18 World...
