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Jul 26th, 18:30NHL Prospects
Film Room: Mavrik Bourque is ready for the NHL, all he needs is a chance to prove it
Mavrik Bourque led the AHL in scoring last year and was the league MVP. Next step, the NHL.
2023-12-03, 21:00NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Where do the Chicago Blackhawks go from here?
Sean Shapiro looks at the situation in Chicago and the rest of the league in his latest Unnumbered Thoughts.
2023-11-06, 21:46NHL Prospect ReportAHL Stock Watch: Mavrik Bourque and Logan Stankoven's stock soaring with Texas Stars
The November AHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Mavrik Bourque, Logan Stankoven, Joshua Roy, Hendrix Lapierre, and Marco Kasper.
2023-10-15, 13:40Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective: Mavrik Bourque's considerable upside
Welcome back to another edition of Prospect Prosepctive. In this series, we’ll be looking at a prospect who has yet to establish himself in the NHL. We’ll examine the reasons...
2023-09-01, 21:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2023 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 19-ranked Dallas Stars
Mitch Brown tees up the Dallas Stars' 19th-ranked system, with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their 16 best prospects.
2023-02-20, 19:002023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking Stock: A look at the Dallas Stars' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown breaks down the Dallas Stars prospects pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline.
2023-02-03, 22:30NHL ProspectsAHL Stock Watch: Danila Klimovich taking massive strides in Abbotsford
This month's AHL Stock Watch gives an update on Danila Klimovich, Jesper Wallstedt, Vasily Podkolzin, Nils Hoglander, and Mavrik Bourque.
2022-12-14, 22:15Draft RetrospectiveDraft Retrospective: How Jason Robertson went from second-rounder to superstar
There were signs that Jason Robertson was going to be a star in his draft year. You just had to know what to look for.
2022-10-13, 18:30NHL ProspectsMavrik Bourque mastered QMJHL scoring -- and improved his NHL prospects
The latest Film Room™️ instalment has Mitch Brown breaking down Mavrik Bourque's game.
2022-09-28, 16:30Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Dallas Stars
The EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings continue with a look at the Dallas Stars 12th-ranked system.
2022-04-19, 14:14NHL ProspectsFilm Room: Antonio Stranges and the art of the heel-to-heel
Despite his mid-round selection, Dallas Stars prospect Antonio Stranges has started to receive mainstream hockey attention. Mitch Brown has a deeper look at his heel-to-heel skating style and why it's been so effective for him.
2021-10-05, 17:30NHLThe Dallas Stars' goaltending situation unnecessarily messy
The Dallas Stars have four goalies signed to $11.2 million against the cap, and it's a uniquely messy situation in their crease as a result. Ryan Lambert breaks it all down.
2021-09-18, 18:46Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars boast the NHL's 23rd-best prospect pool, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown series.
2021-05-27, 14:02AHLAround The AHL | Top young goaltending talents battle as Condors take Game 1
Top AHL goaltending prospects Stuart Skinner and Logan Thompson put on a show Wednesday night. Patrick Williams has more on the Bakersfield-Henderson showdown.
2021-05-26, 14:10AHLAround The AHL: Condors, Silver Knights ready to clash
The final two AHL teams left standing meet this week in a best-of-three division final. Patrick Williams looks at the series.
2021-05-25, 14:24AHLAround The AHL: The ballots, please
It is time to hand out AHL awards. Patrick Williams fills out this season's AHL ballot.
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.
2021-05-19, 14:37AHLAround The AHL: Gallagher and Price fire up the Rocket
Even in defeat, the Laval Rocket went out in style this season. Laval dropped a 2-0 decision to the visiting Toronto Marlies to start the week – and end...
2021-05-14, 18:51AHLAround The AHL: Thomas Harley shining in Texas
Thomas Harley of the Texas Stars ranks second in scoring among AHL defencemen this season. Patrick Williams has more on the 2019 first-round pick navigating the AHL.
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, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: School is still in, Warsofsky stresses
The Central Division-leading Chicago Wolves are battling through some late-spring bad habits. Patrick Williams has more on how head coach Ryan Warsofsky is battling that situation.
2021-05-06, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Heat started hot, cooled off
“When you look at the complete schedule for us, look at how we started based on the amount of time we had to prepare, and how our first couple weekends went, we feel really good about that." The Stockton Heat look back on a hot-and-cold season.
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.
2021-04-20, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Alexander Holtz to sample the AHL
Patrick Williams reports on Alexander Holtz, the seventh overall pick this past October, becoming the 13th first-round pick from the 2020 NHL Draft to play in the AHL this season.
2021-04-16, 14:00AHLAround the AHL: Newhook takes flight with the Eagles
“The finer adjustments are that much more important at this level.” Patrick Williams details Alex Newhook's pro debut.
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.
2021-04-09, 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.
2021-04-08, 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.
2021-04-02, 17:16AHLAround The AHL -- Cody Glass breaks through
The 21-year-old Golden Knights forward is back in the AHL for a tune-up. Patrick Williams looks at his first game with the Henderson Silver Knights.
2021-04-01, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: School's out for top prospects
Newhook, Boldy, Kawaguchi, and more join Caufield in the NHL’s top developmental league. Patrick Williams breaks down an influx to high-end talent moving to the pro game.
2021-03-30, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Caufield to Rocket to the pro game
NCAA star Cole Caufield has turned pro, and his next stop is the AHL. Patrick Williams breaks down Caufield's move to the Laval Rocket.
2021-03-25, 12:00AHLAround The AHL: Cleveland getting down to business
The Cleveland Monsters have been limited to three games in March. Patrick Williams reports on how that schedule is about to change for top prospect Liam Foudy and the Monsters.
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.
2021-03-16, 14:49AHLAround The AHL: Prospects leading the way for Bakersfield Condors
Youth is being served by the Bakersfield Condors, who have an eight-game winning streak. Patrick Williams has more on the Edmonton Oilers' growing base of young talent.
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.
2021-03-03, 21:30AHLAround the AHL: Zach Fucale figuring it out
Zach Fucale picked up his first shutout since 2017 over the weekend. Patrick WIlliams writes about the Hershey goaltender's AHL journey.
2021-03-02, 19:26AHLAround the AHL: Alex Galchenyuk debuts for Toronto Marlies in first career AHL game
Alex Galchenyuk began the rebuild of his career when the Toronto Marlies returned to home ice. Patrick Williams has the story and everything else from the AHL.
