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Fri, 16:15NHL ProspectsAHL 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.
Nov 26th, 17:35NHL ProspectsRinkside Roundup: Denton Mateychuk is ready for the NHL
In this week's roundup, Sebastian High highlights Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, and more.
Aug 24th, 19:00Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked New Jersey Devils
Lassi Alanen takes you through the New Jersey Devils 23rd-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 15 best players.
2023-09-08, 19:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 11-ranked New Jersey Devils
J.D. Burke tees up the New Jersey Devils' 15th-ranked system, with scouting reports and tools grades on their 19 best prospects.
2023-07-19, 12:22NHL ProspectsOne year later, the debates about Simon Nemec and David Jiříček are still heated
David St-Louis looks at the film and the career progress of the pair of defenders that went No. 2 and No. 6 in the 2022 NHL Draft.
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.
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.
2021-10-21, 18:48NHL Prospects5 players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2021-22 season
Every season, a handful of prospects take a leap forward, accelerating past players taken ahead of them. Here are five prospects poised for a breakout.
2021-10-05, 15:34NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Dawson Mercer and the art of stickwork
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at Dawson Mercer and the art of stickwork.
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.
2021-09-20, 22:32Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 21-ranked Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks boast the NHL's 21st-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.
2021-09-16, 14:38Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 26-ranked St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues boast the NHL's 26th-ranked prospect pool according to our Elite Prospects scouts, and they're the subject of today's article in the EP Rinkside prospect pool ranking countdown.
2021-05-28, 14:25AHLAround The AHL | Silver Knights push back, force deciding game
A fierce pushback from the Henderson Silver Knights provided the response that head coach Manny Viveiros had sought against the Bakersfield Condors. Patrick Williams has more as the Bakersfield-Henderson series will finish the AHL season Saturday night.
2021-05-21, 15:09AHLAround The AHL: Andrews enters the AHL Hall of Fame
Dave Andrews will enter the AHL Hall of Fame next season after revolutionizing the NHL player-development model. Patrick Williams has more on his legacy.
2021-05-20, 04:22AHLAround The AHL: Tampa Bay, Syracuse, and Groulx are a match
Syracuse Crunch head coach Ben Groulx is back for more next season. Patrick Williams has more on the leader of one of the NHL's best development pipelines.
2021-05-18, 15:25AHLAround The AHL: Champions in Chocolatetown
Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery said, “We want to win. We expect to win.” Patrick Williams breaks down Hershey's regular-season championship in this strangest of seasons.
2021-05-13, 17:41AHLAround The AHL: Seattle puts another piece in place
Seattle’s AHL affiliate in the Coachella Valley is expected to begin play for the 2022-23 season. Patrick Williams provides an update.
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.
2021-05-11, 01:56AHLAround The AHL: Abbotsford is official; Devils to Utica
The Vancouver Canucks’ AHL affiliate is moving close to home while what is old is new again for the New Jersey Devils. Patrick Williams breaks down a busy day for the AHL.
2021-05-07, 15:00Scouting ReportsHow Jonah Gadjovich developed his game en route to an eventual NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks have recalled Jonah Gadjovich from the Utica Comets, with his debut expected to come any day now. EliteProspects Rinkside film scout Daniel Gee takes an exhaustive look at the 2017 second-round pick's game.
2021-05-05, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Vancouver Canucks announce intent to bring AHL affiliate closer to home
“The move would bring significant opportunities for both our team and the community, and it would begin a new chapter, bringing Canucks hockey to even more fans throughout the Lower Mainland.” Patrick Williams reports on the Vancouver Canucks' plan to bring their AHL affiliate closer to home.
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.
2021-04-21, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Groulx leading another crop of Tampa Bay hopefuls in Syracuse
Groulx: “….to play in the NHL, the more versatile, the more you can bring to the table, the better. They can picture you or have a vision for you in different roles….” Patrick Williams breaks down more talent in the Tampa Bay pipeline.
2021-04-15, 17:30AHLAround The AHL: Tufto taking it pro in Syracuse
“Honestly, it really kind of hasn't hit yet.” Patrick Williams reports on NCAA star Odeen Tufto's start with the Syracuse Crunch.
2021-04-14, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: How Seth Appert steers the Amerks through a difficult night
“I don't want them to answer the way I'm answering. I want information from them," Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert says of conferring with his leadership group. Patrick Williams outlines how Appert handled the aftermath of a 9-2 loss.
2021-04-13, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Cole Caufield takes on the AHL
“I cannot teach what he did,” Laval head coach Joël Bouchard said of rookie phenom Cole Caufield. Patrick Williams reports on Caufield's first pro weekend.
2021-04-08, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Daniil Tarasov takes his turn in Cleveland
Patrick Williams looks at Daniil Tarasov's North American debut. Cole Caufield practises with Laval, another AHL franchise is sold, and two North Dakota standouts make their pro debuts.
2021-03-31, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: Buffalo's rebuild starts in Rochester
“I want us to treat each other in the right way as human beings.” Patrick Williams looks at how Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert is taking on the Buffalo Sabres' massive rebuilding challenge.
2021-03-24, 13:00AHLAround The AHL: The Devils are into the details with Dennehy
Binghamton Devils head coach Mark Dennehy is preaching gratitude for his young club. Patrick Williams breaks down the Devils' challenging season.
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.
2021-03-09, 22:00AHLAround the AHL: Turning up the Heat in Calgary
With changes in Calgary, several Stockton Heat players are making a push for their NHL shot. Patrick Williams has the story.
2021-02-10, 21:45AHLAround the AHL: A young goaltender's adjustment
Patrick Williams takes you Around the AHL, with a look at everything happening across the NHL's top developmental league. There's a youth movement in Utica, and that's made for an adjustment period in goal. That, and more, in this week's Around the AHL.
2021-02-05, 16:00AHLAHL Season Preview: A year unlike any other awaits the NHL's top developmental league
Patrick Williams offers an expansive preview of the AHL season, offering a glimpse into what things are going to look like for the NHL's top developmental league as they embark on a year unlike any other.
2021-01-11, 20:00World Juniors 2021Arvid Costmar announced himself as a legitimate NHL prospect at the 2021 World Juniors
Arvid Costmar used the massive platform that the 2021 World Juniors afforded him to cement his status as a legitimate prospect in the Vancouver Canucks system, Daniel Gee writes.
2020-08-27, 16:00Scouting ReportsJack Rathbone is Going to be a Top-4 Staple in the Vancouver Canucks Lineup
It’s no secret the Vancouver Canucks need help on the blue line. When the ol’ rumour mill started churning about Jack Rathbone testing free agency, Canucks fans were understandably anxious....
2020-05-28, 05:54EP NewsAround the AHL: What’s Next for the Players?
Now that the NHL plans to resume play, what does that mean for AHL players? The COVID-19 pandemic brought an end to the AHL’s 84th season when the NHL’s top...
2020-05-20, 16:00EP NewsAround the AHL: The AHL Season Cancellation
COVID-19’s ramifications for the American Hockey League could extend far beyond the cancellation of the 2019-20 season. After suspending play March 12th, the AHL pulled the plug on its 84th...
2020-04-07, 16:00EP NewsHEDLUND: What can an NHL Team Expect if They Sign Mathias Bromé?
The end of each season offers a handful of interesting undrafted free agents on my side of the Atlantic. The SHL is one of the NHL’s greatest trading partners in...
2020-04-01, 15:00EP NewsUndrafted Free Agent Profile: Marc Michaelis Finds a Home in Vancouver
The Vancouver Canucks didn’t have many contract slots left and even fewer roster spots to offer — they had to make their trips into NCAA free agency count. They did...
2020-02-28, 20:00EP NewsAround the AHL: Taking Stock of the AHL After the NHL Trade Deadline
After a hectic NHL Trade Deadline this week, AHL clubs have one more chance to shape their rosters. Next up is the AHL trade/loan deadline, set for this coming Monday...
2020-02-14, 20:00EP NewsAround the AHL: Eaves Back After A 26-Year Absence
Twenty-six years went by before Mike Eaves returned to AHL bench this season, more time than most of his current players have been alive. Named head coach of the Cleveland...
2020-01-24, 15:00AHLAround the AHL: Breaking Down the Beasts of the East
The American Hockey League plays Friday and Saturday this weekend before the schedule halts for the annual AHL All-Star Classic. When the league’s 31 teams resume play next week, they...
