SKA St. Petersburg News & Stories
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- Nov 5th, 19:15NHL Prospect Report
Russia Stock Watch: Ivan Demidov keeps getting better
With prospects taking over in Russia, Dylan Griffing highlights four standout performers, headlined by Ivan Demidov and Daniil But. - Oct 16th, 14:36NHL Prospects
Film Room: Despite limited minutes Ivan Demidov is proving himself in the KHL
David St-Louis breaks down the film on the Montréal Canadiens prospect, who is impressing despite being glued to the bench by his KHL club. - Oct 1st, 15:28NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Ivan Demidov and Matvei Michkov thriving in new situations
In the first of a new weekly feature, Sebastian High looks at the hot starts of Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov, Roger McQueen, and more. - Jun 27th, 17:152024 NHL Draft
Comparing the best forward prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft
David St-Louis and Lassi Alanen compare the top forward prospects available in the 2024 NHL Draft. - Jun 18th, 13:302024 NHL Draft
Ivan Demidov happily "shocks" NHL teams as he meets with them for first time
One of the top candidates to go No. 2 in the NHL Draft, Ivan Demidov is here in Florida and meeting with teams. - Mar 5th, 16:562024 NHL Draft
Would you rather have Matvei Michkov or Ivan Demidov?
Our scouts Lassi Alanen and David St-Louis debate the merits of whether they'd take Matvei Michkov or Ivan Demidov as their top Russian winger. - Feb 2nd, 02:00NHL Prospect Report
Russia Stock Watch: Ivan Demidov and Ivan Ryabkin proving themselves as Russia's best for consecutive drafts
The February Russia Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Ivan Ryabkin, Ivan Demidov, Alexander Siryatsky, Anton Silayev, and Matvei Babenko. - 2023-12-17, 21:402024 NHL Draft
Scout's notebook: Looking at Ivan Demidov, Matvei Shuravin, and Igor Chernyshov's progress in Russia
It's a strong draft year in Russia, and Ivan Demidoc, Matvei Shuravin, and Igor Chernyshov leading the way. - 2023-09-06, 23:122024 NHL Draft
[VIDEO] Let's Watch - Ivan Demidov - 2024 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis analyzes the shifts of Ivan Demidov. - 2023-08-16, 19:402024 NHL Draft
Future Vision: Ivan Demidov is a No. 1 contender in the 2024 NHL Draft
Lassi Alanen breaks down the film from the top prospects draft-minus-one season. - 2023-06-12, 17:502023 NHL Entry Draft
Film Room: Matvei Michkov's hockey genius makes him worth the wait
Lassi Alanen takes you into the Film Room™️ to look at 2023 NHL Draft prospect Matvei Michkov's game and why he's worth the wait. - 2023-02-16, 19:202023 NHL Trade Deadline
Taking Stock: A look at the Carolina Hurricanes' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis breaks down the Carolina Hurricanes system ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline. - 2023-02-15, 18:132023 NHL Entry Draft
Matvei Michkov's loan to last-place Sochi has paid off and showcased his skills
The projected top-3 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft has thrive despite playing on a bad team. - 2023-02-07, 19:562024 NHL Draft
Ivan Demidov's skill makes him one of hockey's most dynamic prospects
Lassi Alanen looks at a player you should be watching for the class of 2024. - 2023-02-02, 21:15NHL Prospect Report
Russia Stock Watch: No stopping Alexander Nikishin with SKA
The Russia Stock Watch highlights the play of Ivan Demidov, Alexander Nikishin, Bogdan Trineyev, German Tochilkin, Viktor Neuchev, and Nikolai Makarov. - 2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry Draft
The 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. - 2022-12-05, 20:00NHL Prospect Report
Russia Stock Watch: Marat Khusnutdinov reaching new heights with SKA
The Russian regional stock watch is highlighted by Dmitri Simashev's charge to be the best defenceman out of the region in this year's draft. - 2022-09-27, 19:35Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 14-ranked Carolina Hurricanes
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the Carolina Hurricanes and their 14th-ranked system. - 2022-06-02, 13:00NHL
Andrei Kuzmenko is ready for an NHL roster spot
Elite Prospects' lead KHL scout Dylan Griffing profiles SKA St. Petersburg's Andrei Kuzmenko, breaking down the winger's game to see what kind of impact he could make in the NHL. - 2021-11-30, 16:252023 NHL Entry Draft
A look at Matvei Michkov's highly tactical game
While the 2022 draft scouting season has been going on in full force, one can't help but glance at some of the phenoms eligible at next year's selection, Connor Bedard,... - 2021-10-08, 17:48Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 3-ranked Minnesota Wild
Seemingly overnight, the Minnesota Wild have become one of the NHL’s most exciting teams. So many of their players register high on the fun-to-watch meter, and their team has plenty... - 2021-09-24, 18:07Prospect Pool Rankings
EP 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... - 2021-09-21, 17:20Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 20-ranked Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets are a victim of a lack of draft capital, not a poor draft table. That they land at No. 20 in Elite Prospects’ Prospect Pool ranking despite... - 2021-09-14, 20:15Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 29-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins
Every year, the Pittsburgh Penguins want to compete for a Stanley Cup. It's understandable. When they're healthy, they can ice two of the best centers to ever play the game.... - 2021-09-14, 13:15Prospect Pool Rankings
EP 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 Prospects
Ranking 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. - 2021-05-21, 13:00NHL Entry Draft 2021
The EliteProspects Rinkside post-U18 2021 NHL Draft Ranking
J.D. Burke and his team of scouts have convened to put together their latest draft ranking for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, a list that's 64 players long, crafted after the U18 in Frisco and Plano, Texas. - 2021-05-08, 21:00NHL
Doerrie'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... - 2021-04-27, 06:27U18 Worlds
Nikita Chibrikov goes from zero-to-hero in Russia's daring comeback win
Nikita Chibrikov ran the gambit of emotions in Russia's daring 7-6 overtime win over the Americans in Frisco, Texas, as they kicked off the U18 World Hockey Championships with a bang. J.D. Burke has more. - 2021-04-20, 16:45NHL Entry Draft 2021
The EliteProspects Rinkside pre-U18 2021 NHL Draft Ranking
J.D. Burke and his team of scouts have convened to put together their latest draft ranking for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, a list that's 48 players long, and sets the stage nicely for the U18s, set to start in Texas in no time. - 2021-03-12, 13:00NHL
Into the Lab: How hockey's best scorers create offence without the puck
Skill without the puck is often overlooked. Here's how the best in the world and a handful of prospects create offence without the puck. - 2020-12-31, 19:00World Juniors 2021
Don'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... - 2020-12-10, 19:45Scouting Reports
The EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 9-ranked Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators prospect pool, long lauded for its depth and lamented for its lack of credible top-of-the-lineup talent, now has more than enough of both to set the foundation... - 2020-11-29, 20:00Scouting Reports
The EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 20-ranked San Jose Sharks
Just when it seemed like the San Jose Sharks prospect pool was starting to run shallow, they went and out cleaned up at the 2020 NHL Draft. Yes, it’s still... - 2020-11-23, 15:00Scouting Reports
The EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 31-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets
One never wants to find themselves on the opposite end of an amateur scouting evaluation made by Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen, but that’s precisely the position we’ve... - 2020-10-14, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
Scout’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... - 2020-10-07, 05:51NHL Entry Draft 2020
The Best and Worst Picks From the First-Round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
The first-round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft came and went, and it was full value, as always, with its fair share of awesome picks, duds, and totally out of... - 2020-10-06, 17:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
Mocking 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... - 2020-10-06, 13:00Scouting Reports
Ranking the NHL’s 15 Best Goaltending Prospects
Last week, EliteProspects counted down the 75 best skater prospects outside of the NHL. Next up, the goaltenders. I’ve gone to the liberty of ranking the 15 best targets outside... - 2020-10-02, 19:00Rankings
Ranking the NHL’s Best Prospects, Skaters 25-1
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... - 2020-09-24, 15:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
Mitch 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, 15:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
J.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 2020
The 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... - 2020-07-10, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
EXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects Premium Presents Consolidated 2020 NHL Draft Rankings for July 10th
One might think that two new rankings among a group of five public outlets might not result in a tectonic shift in the landscape of the NHL Draft, but that... - 2020-07-08, 16:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
VIDEO: 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... - 2020-06-27, 04:42NHL Entry Draft 2020
BURKE: 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.... - 2020-06-26, 14:00NHL Entry Draft 2020
BURKE: Previewing Phase 1 of the NHL Draft Lottery
After months of careful deliberation, the NHL is ready to let the lottery balls spin and forever change the complexion of two or three lucky teams at the annual spectacle... - 2020-06-17, 15:30Rankings
EXCLUSIVE: 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... - 2020-06-02, 14:00Rankings
EXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects Premium Presents Consolidated 2020 NHL Draft Rankings for May 29th
If you’re in this space, then there’s a good chance you’re an avid follower of the NHL Entry Draft. It’s the best place to be for those sorts of people.... - 2020-04-29, 20:05NHL Entry Draft 2020
BURKE: Mocking the First-Round of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
Under normal circumstances, I’d have just returned from the U18 World Hockey Championships in Plymouth, Michigan, fresh impressions of many of the 2020 NHL Draft’s best prospects foremost in my... - 2020-04-15, 16:00Rankings
EXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects 2020 NHL Entry Draft Ranking Version 3.0
There’s only one certainty left in hockey, and it’s that the 2020 NHL Entry Draft is going to take place. We don’t know how it’s going to work or when... - 2020-03-12, 18:00NHL Prospects
COHEN: Prospects Scott Reedy, Nikolai Knyzhov, John Leonard Bright Spots in a Dark San Jose Sharks Season
The San Jose Sharks are destined for a lottery finish, but they don’t have a number for Bill Daly to call — their first-round pick is in the Ottawa Senators... - 2020-02-14, 15:30Rankings
EXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects 2020 NHL Entry Draft Ranking Version 2.0
What was once a heated debate is now a coronation; Alexis Lafrenière has separated himself from Quinton Byfield, and by a not-insignificant margin at that. The decision at No. 1... - 2020-01-10, 20:00World Juniors 2020
Scouting Report: Standout Draft-Eligible Prospects at the World Junior Hockey Championship
Take a moment to reflect on your life. If you’re voting-aged adult, you’ve seen some things, met some people, likely suffered through heartbreak. Successes. Failures. The whole lot. Now, flashback... - 2020-01-09, 20:00World Juniors 2020
Scouting Report: Standout Affiliated Prospects at the World Junior Hockey Championship
That was fun. Nearly two weeks of hockey, 31 games, and a whole lot of blood, sweat, and tears later, Canada emerged with their second gold medal in three years... - 2019-12-23, 22:00World Juniors 2020
Meet the Team: Russia’s World Junior Hockey Championships Roster
The Russian delegation at the World Junior Hockey Championships hasn’t reached the Finals in three straight years. The United States won over the Russians in back-to-back events, stopping them in... - 2019-12-22, 16:00World Juniors 2020
THE 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... - 2019-11-29, 17:52Rankings
EXCLUSIVE: EliteProspects 2020 NHL Entry Draft Ranking Version 1.0
I’m so proud to finally share the hard work of our scouts in the form of this year’s first NHL Entry Draft ranking for the EliteProspects Rinkside audience. So much... - 2019-09-27, 13:30NHL Rookies
COHEN: Two Wild and Crazy Talented New York Rangers Prospects are Ready to Captivate the Fanbase
Some are ready for Henrik “The King” Lundqvist to retire. He’s built a Hockey Hall of Fame resume already, but some hold the lack of a Stanley Cup ring against... - 2019-09-03, 14:30NHL Prospects
ROBENHYMER: Mikhail Maltsev is Ready to Realize his ‘Childhood Dream to Play in the NHL’
Mikhail Maltsev is done feeling like a broken record. “A lot of people ask me why I didn’t stay in the KHL and why I wanted to play in the...