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- Dec 12th, 14:58NHL Prospect Report
Sweden Stock Watch: Felix Nilsson enjoying a breakout season
Felix Nilsson's breakout season, David Edstrom's continued success, Noah Dower-Nilsson's improvement, and more in this edition of Stock Watch. - Dec 12th, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Checking in on the rookies
Michael Clifford shines some light on some of the good and bad aspects of this year's rookie class. - Dec 9th, 18:00NHL Prospect Report
Russia Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Dmitri Buchelnikov can't be stopped
Dmitri Buchelnikov emerges as a top KHL scorer, while Magomed Sharakanov and Alexander Zharovsky are building strong cases for the NHL Draft. - Dec 7th, 16:40NHL
Power Feelings: Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings. - Dec 2nd, 19:24NHL
What We Learned: The New York Rangers at a crossroads
The Rangers' problems are self-inflicted and maybe not fixable. - Dec 2nd, 00:24Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 9)
Cam Robinson has brought his pickaxe and shovel to work to help you mine some gems from the fantasy hockey waiver wire. - Nov 26th, 17:35NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: Denton Mateychuk is ready for the NHL
In this week's roundup, Sebastian High highlights Denton Mateychuk, Seamus Casey, and more. - Nov 24th, 18:35Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 8)
Cam Robinson returns for another excursion down the waiver wire to unearth some gems for your fantasy squads. - Nov 22nd, 00:23Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Feature: Jackson Blake proving he's ready
Jackson Blake has experienced a meteoric rise since being drafted in 2021. Now he's proving worthy of his NHL spot. Victor Nuńo checks out his path and ultimate upside. - 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. - Nov 5th, 14:26NHL Prospects
Rinkside Roundup: David Edstrom shining in the SHL, Gavin McKenna gets back on track
In this edition of Roundup, Hadi Kalakeche highlights the explosive weeks of David Edstrom, Gavin McKenna, and more. - Oct 18th, 18:01NHL
EP Rinkside 3 stars: Hot teams, hot seats
Yeah, it's already time to be thinking about this. - Oct 9th, 15:24NHL Prospects
Sweden Stock Watch: Stian Solberg already building off first-round pick status
Jimmy Hamrin brings an update on prospects in Sweden, led by the Anaheim Ducks first-round pick. - 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. - Sep 20th, 17:45NHL Prospects
Six players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 season
Jesse Pulkkinen, Carter Sotheran, Noel Fransén, Hoyt Stanley, Anton Johansson, and Tyler Thorpe highlight the list of players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2024-25 season. - Sep 18th, 17:30NHL Prospects
The 6 prospects with the most to prove in the 2024-25 season
Cole Eiserman, Eduard Šalé, Charlie Stramel, Gleb Trikozov, Filip Meśár, and Felix Nilsson highlight our list of prospects with the most to prove in the 2024-25 season. - Sep 17th, 19:45NHL
The Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises. - Sep 12th, 20:45NHL
EP Rinkside's top 20 defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season. - Sep 11th, 21:00NHL
EP Rinkside's top 20 centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season. - Sep 9th, 22:15NHL
EP 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. - Sep 2nd, 19:00NHL
What We Learned: Deferred salary could change the NHL's cap situation
Love when teams get creative. - Aug 30th, 19:00Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 12-ranked Carolina Hurricanes
Dylan Griffing takes you through the Carolina Hurricanes' 12th-ranked prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on its 15 best prospects. - Jun 30th, 16:44Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Free Agent Frenzy
Michael Clifford explores the top of the 2024 free agent class and how their potential new homes could impact their fantasy stock moving forward. - Jun 19th, 16:00NHL
EP Rinkside Transaction Grades for the 2024 NHL offseason
Ryan Lambert grades (almost) every transaction in the 2023-24 NHL offseason. - Jun 6th, 18:12NHL
Take Town: This Stanley Cup final is going to rock
The Florida Panthers are the better team. The Edmonton Oilers have the best player in the world. Now it's time for some of the top takes to go with it. - May 17th, 02:45NHL
Where do the Carolina Hurricanes go from here?
The Carolina Hurricanes fell short... again. Now another challenging offseason awaits. - May 8th, 14:23Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Rundown: The Swedes are coming!
Victor Nuńo checks in on a plethora of Swedish prospects who have very bright futures in the league and on your fantasy squad. - May 8th, 13:45NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: Can we start the games when they are actually scheduled?
Sean Shapiro has a slight rant to get into before talking about a pair of overtime games. - May 7th, 13:53NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: Maybe the shot counter is lying to us
So far teams with the shot advantage are 0-2 in Round 2 of the playoffs. What should that tell us? - May 2nd, 20:00NHL
Take Town: Cleaning the glass
This week's trip through Take Town spends a lot of time at the coaching carousel before asking why we can't have more fun talking about hockey. - May 1st, 14:12NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: The Vancouver Canucks decided not to flip the challenge coin
The Canucks could have challenged, but did not. - Apr 23rd, 13:41NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: The Carolina Hurricanes really do #CauseChaos
Sean Shapiro brings you his observations from the NHL playoffs including the Carolina Hurricanes relentless pursuit of taking chunks out of opponents. - Apr 19th, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Playoff Pool Primer - Selecting the right star defensemen
It might seem so simple to take the best defensemen you can in the playoff pool. But Michael Clifford explains why strategy is key. - Apr 18th, 03:06Fantasy Hockey
Playoff Pool Primer: Uncovering the sleepers
Wake up, babe. It's time to find those sleepers. Victor Nuño identifies a bushel of candidates who could slip through the draft cracks and be waiting for you to scoop them up. - Apr 17th, 19:45NHL
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders
The tale of the tape for the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. - Apr 16th, 13:12Fantasy Hockey
Playoff Pool Primer - Selecting the right star forwards
Sure, it may seem easy to simply select the best players in a playoff pool, but Michael Clifford is here to helo direct you so you're left holding the title instead of the bag come June. - Apr 8th, 22:45NHL
Checking in on the biggest deals and best fits from the 2024 NHL trade deadline
A quick update on the players dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline who are fitting in best with their new teams. - Mar 18th, 16:37NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: As the NHL expansion wheel turns Atlanta has a real chance
Sean Shapiro takes a look around the NHL in his weekly column, focusing particularly on how and when the NHL will go to 33 or even 34 teams. - Mar 11th, 17:45NHL
Who improved the most at the 2024 Trade Deadline?
Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at which teams improved the most at the 2024 NHL trade deadline. - Mar 11th, 04:17Fantasy Hockey
Mining the Waiver Wire: Playoffs Edition Week 2
Cam Robinson brings you another round of waiver wire targets as we head deeper into the Fantasy Hockey postseason. - Mar 9th, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Implications from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline
Cam Robinson breaks down all of the major moves from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline and how they could shake the fantasy landscape. - Mar 8th, 23:30NHL Prospects
Scouting reports on the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis offers updated scouting reports on all of the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline. - Mar 8th, 22:15NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: The Vegas Golden Knights did it again
Sean Shapiro brings you his thoughts from the NHL Trade Deadline. - Mar 8th, 04:45NHL
Carolina Hurricanes acquire Jake Guentzel, Ty Smith from Pittsburgh Penguins
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired winger Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for - Mar 8th, 03:25NHL
Trade Analysis: Carolina Hurricanes acquire Jake Guentzel from Pittsburgh Penguins
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at how big of a deal Jake Guentzel going to Carolina is both on and off the ice, and how much of an impact he could make for the Hurricanes down the stretch. - Mar 4th, 19:00NHL
Trades we'd like to see ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Dimitri Filipovic cooks up the trades he'd like to see at this year's deadline, helping get the top names available to the teams they'd fit best on. - Mar 3rd, 15:07NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Chris Tanev makes the Stars a contender, and potentially set a trade market
Sean Shapiro looks at how the Dallas Stars trade for the Chris Tanev might impact both his new team and the rest of the league. - Feb 27th, 15:00NHL
Buy, Sell, or Sit: What should each team do at the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at which teams should sit, sell, or buy at the 2024 NHL trade deadline. - Feb 24th, 20:45NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: The race in the Central to avoid Connor Hellebuyck
Sean Shapiro take his weekly look at the NHL, focusing on the race in the Central Division. - Feb 14th, 04:54Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Feature: Unlocking Seth Jarvis' shooting habits
Victor Nuño breaks down Seth Jarvis' impressive first 200 NHL games and how he and Canes can help unlock even further production. - Feb 13th, 21:53Fantasy Hockey
Prospect Prospective: Cruz Lucius is out-kicking his draft spot, but what does the future hold?
Victor Nuño explores Cruz Lucius' impressive play at the NCAA level and how that may translate to his future fantasy impact. - Feb 9th, 18:15NHL
EP Rinkside 3 Stars: Come on back
Only Ryan Lambert knows the true three stars of the week, and he's sharing them on EP Rinkside. - Feb 4th, 22:00NHL Prospect Report
Finland Stock Watch: Niko Huuhtanen's NHL chances looking better than ever in Jukurit
This month's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Niko Huuhtanen, Heikki Ruohonen, Jere Lassila, Veeti Väisänen, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Emil Järventie. - Feb 4th, 14:00NHL Prospect Report
Sweden Stock Watch: Oscar Fisker Mølgaard taking off with HV71
The latest Sweden Stock Watch highlights the play of Oscar Fisker Mølgaard, Filip Eriksson, Linus Eriksson, Liam Öhgren, Simon Forsmark, and Lian Bichsel. - Jan 29th, 04:49Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 17
Cam Robinson is back again to help you mine the waiver wire for the extended two-week matchup. - Jan 15th, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 15
Director of Film Scouting and Lord of Fantasy Hockey, Cam Robinsons returns for another week of mining the waiver wire. The options are out there, and he helps you identify them! - 2023-12-29, 15:51Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Post-holiday break roundup
The holiday break has ended and teams are trying to work off the turkey and eggnog hangover. Cam Robinson explores some positive trends to finish off the 2023 calendar year. - 2023-12-18, 15:37Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 10
Cam Robinson is back again to provide you with a bushel of waiver wire options to help get you through to the holiday break. - 2023-11-30, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: What specific improvements are helping these forwards explode offensively
Michael Clifford checks in on some forwards who have accelerated their games in a hurry this season. Is it sustainable? - 2023-11-21, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Features: Jesperi Kotkaniemi journey to fantasy relevance
Michael Clifford explores the changes in Jesperi Kotkaniemi's game that have allowed him to find seemingly sustainable success this season. - 2023-11-17, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Unnumbered 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. - 2023-11-15, 18:00NHL
The staring contest continues for 3-goalie systems in Detroit and Montréal
Sean Shapiro's latest looks at the three-headed goalie carousels on the Detroit Red Wings and Montréal Canadiens rosters. - 2023-11-08, 15:00NHL Prospect Report
Sweden Stock Watch: Felix Unger Sörum, Anton Johansson soaring with Leksands IF
The November Sweden Stock Watch highlights the performances of Anton Johansson, Felix Unger Sörum, Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Noah Östlund, Filip Bystedt, and Theo Lindstein. - 2023-11-02, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Features: Andrei Svechnikov's glass ceiling of deployment
Carolina Hurricanes winger Andrei Svechnikov returned to the lineup over the weekend from the surgery he had last spring to repair a torn ACL in his knee. He managed five shots,... - 2023-10-25, 14:00NHL
"No one is winning" after the Chicago Wolves and Carolina Hurricanes divorce
The Chicago Wolves are the AHL's first unaffiliated team since the 1994-95 season. The Hurricanes are without a minor-league affiliate. Sean Shapiro looks at how we got here and what potentially comes next. - 2023-10-20, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Early struggles, surprises, rookies & more
We are over a week into the fantasy hockey season, so it’s time to take stock across the league. It is far too early to make determinations using underlying data... - 2023-10-19, 12:00Fantasy Hockey
Unnumbered Fantasy Hockey Thoughts: The Kochetkov dilemma, Klingberg's resurgence, buying low on the Kraken & more
Welcome back to another fantasy hockey campaign! Yes, we are partway through the second week of action, but this is the first installment of Unnumbered Fantasy Hockey Thoughts so the... - 2023-10-10, 13:53NHL
32 Boring Predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season
Who needs bold predictions? Sean Shapiro brings you the boring ones that will actually happen this season. - 2023-10-09, 13:00NHL Prospects
Stock Watch: Reviewing the performance of Eastern Conference prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews the performance of each Eastern Conference team's top prospects in the 2023-24 preseason. - 2023-10-03, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Metro Division
High-end offensive defencemen are in abundance in the Metro Division. The New Jersey Devils’ Dougie Hamilton was a top fantasy blueliner for the second time in three seasons, the New... - 2023-09-29, 18:08NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Andrei Vasilevskiy and the impact on the goalie market
Sean Shapiro looks at the NHL, the injury in Tampa, and much more in his weekly column. - 2023-09-22, 16:09NHL Prospects
The USHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the players who made the most strides this past season.