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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 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. - Nov 11th, 19:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 6)
Michael Clifford takes a swing around the waiver wire to unearth some gems heading into Week 6 of the fantasy hockey schedule. - Nov 5th, 15:57NHL Prospect Report
WHL Stock Watch: Cameron Schmidt pushing for top-10 spot with blazing start
In this edition of WHL Stock Watch, Mitch Brown looks at Cameron Schmidt, Gracyn Sawchyn, Harrison Brunicke, and more. - Nov 1st, 16:14NHL
Elite Prospects Power Feelings: Don't get scared
*Dracula voice* I vant to read your taaaakes - Oct 17th, 04:18Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Role Changes - Defender Edition
Michael Clifford checks in on a handful of defenders who have seen their roles altered this season. - Oct 14th, 20:30NHL
What We Learned: When will there be an Atlantic Division shakeup?
What if nothing ever changes??? - Oct 9th, 22:43NHL
Take Town: Season premier, why did it start so early in Seattle?
Wow, it's a whole new 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 13th, 18:30NHL
EP Rinkside's top 15 goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season
Sean Shapiro ranks the 15 best goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season. - 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 10th, 22:15NHL
EP Rinkside's top 20 right wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best right wingers 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. - Aug 19th, 20:00Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 31-ranked Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers have the 31st-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season. - 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 25th, 18:00NHL
Where do the Florida Panthers go from here?
It's a good thing the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup when they did, because it's going to be really hard to keep the band together this offseason. - Jun 25th, 05:40NHL
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup serves as a celebration of family and hockey in South Florida
The Florida Panthers avoided the largest collapses in NHL history with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers. - Jun 24th, 13:00NHL
What We Learned: Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is a hater's dream
It doesn't get any better than this if you're a neutral fan. If you happen to cheer for the Edmonton Oilers or Florida Panthers though... - Jun 24th, 11:30NHL
Sergei Bobrovski has one last chance in the Stanley Cup Final for his play to do the talking
Sergei Bobrovski has been the central, but silent figure throughout the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. - Jun 19th, 04:02NHL
You can start engraving "Connor McDavid" on the Conn Smythe Trophy
The Oilers captain now has 42 points in the playoffs and his team is halfway to a historic comeback. - Jun 14th, 12:18NHL
Aleskander Barkov created Florida Panthers culture, now he's one win from a Stanley Cup
The Florida Panthers are up 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. They've been following the example set by their captain. - Jun 11th, 05:38NHL
Actions speak louder than words for Panthers in response to Aleksander Barkov injury
The Panthers lost their captain to injury in the third period, but still have a 2-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final. - Jun 10th, 17:15NHL
What We Learned: Do the Florida Panthers have the matchup edge?
The Edmonton Oilers had an undeniably great game, but it didn't matter so who cares? - Jun 9th, 15:03NHL
Spencer Knight hasn't been forgotten by the Florida Panthers or their fans
The heir apparent in goal in Florida took time away to get himself right, the fan base never stopped appreciating him. - Jun 9th, 03:45NHL
Sergei Bobrovski dazzles to open Stanley Cup Final with Game 1 shutout
The Panthers goalie was the difference and Florida has a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup final after a 3-0 victory. - Jun 7th, 13:44NHL
2024 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
JFresh brings you his preview of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. - Jun 3rd, 16:45NHL
What We Learned: Florida Panthers made it look easy in Eastern Conference Final
This Florida Panthers team is an absolute juggernaut. - May 31st, 17:45NHL
Take Town: Take a knee
This trip to Take Town asks who should win the Conn Smythe, why is the NHL doing this to us specifically with the Stanley Cup schedule, and what are the San Jose Sharks up to? - May 21st, 18:45NHL
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers
The tale of the tape for the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers Eastern Conference Finals series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. - May 21st, 13:16NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: The Oilers won, now they'll be mismatched against Dallas
Game 7 was fun, but it was far from a classic battle between two great teams. - May 19th, 19:45NHL
What We Learned: Why'd they give out the Selke now?
Doesn't this feel weird to anyone else? Just me? - May 15th, 14:22NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: If Boston can keep it even, they might even this series up
Maybe the Boston Bruins can get proper revenge on the Florida Panthers from last season. - May 13th, 14:31NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: Soucy and Zadorov crossed the line in cross-checking McDavid, will the league care?
The most notable play of last night's NHL playoff action happened after the game had technically ended. - 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 6th, 17:30NHL
What We Learned: Some teams need to step up in second round
The quality of competition wasn't that high in the first round. Now it is. - May 5th, 17:00NHL
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins
The tale of the tape for the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers second-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. - Apr 24th, 18:20Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Top CHL postseason performances
Victor Nuño checks in on some red hot performers in the CHL playoffs and what those performances could mean to their long term potential. - Apr 24th, 13:37NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: Sergei Bobrovsky and Matthew Tkachuk control the creases as Panthers win again
The Florida Panthers took a 2-0 series lead in the battle of Florida. Sean Shapiro has the full scope of the action from last night across the league. - Apr 22nd, 16:45NHL
NHL Playoff Daily: The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie problem.
Sean Shapiro brings you the need-to-know details each weekday morning of the Stanley Cup playoffs. - Apr 19th, 12:00NHL
2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The tale of the tape for the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. - Apr 18th, 21:00NHL
Power Feelings: Time to call it
These may look like a power ranking, but let us assure you, friend, that these are the power feelings. - 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 11th, 21:30NHL
Into the Lab: How the best shutdown defenders dictate the game, with 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tory Pitner
Youngstown Phantoms defenceman and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tory Pitner goes in-depth on how the best defensive defencemen in the game go about their craft. - 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 21st, 18:30NHL
Power Feelings: That's how it goes
We're getting close to the end here. - 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 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 9th, 01:00NHL
The big takeaways from the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Dimitri Filipovic breaks down the most important things to take away from this year's trade deadline by looking at the moves that mattered most and what we learned along the way. - 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 22nd, 20:00NHL
Power Feelings: Takin' care of business
These may look like a standard power rankings to you, but no, friend, these are the Power Feelings. - Feb 6th, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Under-the-radar fantasy acquisitions to target
Michael Clifford identifies a handful of players who could be sneaky good additions to your fantasy squad down the stretch - Feb 3rd, 21:47NHL Prospect Report
Central European Stock Watch: Matěj Maštalířský making a case for himself as a draft re-entry
The latest edition of the Central European Stock Watch highlights the play of Matěj Maštalířský, Jakub Kos, Adam Najman, Daniel Pekař, and Jaromír Pytlík. - Jan 27th, 21:00NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Daniel Brière's strong rookie GM campaign
Sean Shapiro bring his weekly look around the NHL, starting with the job rookie GM Daniel Brière has done thus far in Philadelphia. - Jan 26th, 14:00NHL
The 5 biggest statistical glow-ups of the 2023-24 NHL season
We're past the halfway point in the NHL season, and that means we finally have some data samples we can work with. Here are the five players with the biggest glow-ups. - Jan 19th, 15:18Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Handling the Biggest Disappointments in Fantasy Hockey
What to do, what to do? When fantasy darlings turn sour grapes, Cam Robinson helps you find a way to handle them. - Jan 18th, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: What to do with underperformers?
Every fantasy hockey season, there are players we draft that don’t perform to expectations. As the season rolls on, and the results don’t turn, the question of trading them at... - Jan 17th, 19:15NHL
Keeping up with the Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers have achieved wagon status, and that's why they're the subject of the latest instalment of the "Keeping up with" series on EP Rinkside. - Jan 12th, 17:14NHL
EP Rinkside 3 Stars: It was all about the "breaking news" this week
Big week for all the news freaks out there. - Jan 8th, 16:24NHL
What We Learned: The Florida Panthers ceiling keeps rising
Not a ton of talk out there about one of the best teams in the league. - Jan 3rd, 12:50Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Sustainable or not?
Michael Clifford checks in on players who have found success so far this season and determines whether it's sustainable or not. - 2023-12-21, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Christmas List
Tis the season for giving. Michael Clifford outlines a handful of gifts that the Fantasy Hockey Gods could provide for us this year. - 2023-12-20, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Prospect Prospective: Jack Devine's unlikely ascension
Seventh-round picks don't often result in anything tangible. But Jack Devine is trending toward breaking that belief and providing value to the Florida Panthers. Victor Nuño breaks down how he's doing it. - 2023-12-13, 08:28NHL
Aleksander Barkov's impact on the Panthers, and how he's taken the mantle as best two-way player in the NHL
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at the season Aleksander Barkov is having, the impact he's made in Florida, and how he's taken the mantle from Patrice Bergeron as the best two-way centre in the game. - 2023-12-11, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 9)
It's hard work digging deep, which is why Cam Robinson is back for another round of Mining the waiver wire. He digs, and you reap the rewards. - 2023-12-06, 16:00NHL Prospect Report
WHL Stock Watch: Conor Geekie expanding game and highlight reel with Wenatchee Wild
The December WHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Conor Geekie, Josh Davies, Joshua Ravensbergen, Carter Sotheran, and Adam Titlbach. - 2023-12-05, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Turnaround Options
Michael Clifford identifies a bushel of players who are showing signs of breaking out for the remainder of the season - 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. - 2023-11-13, 20:45NHL
What can Patrick Kane bring to the table for a contending team in the 2023-24 season?
JFresh's latest looks at what Patrick Kane can offer to a contending team in the 2023-24 NHL season. - 2023-11-12, 17:45NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: How Martin St. Louis is making it work in Montréal
Sean Shapiro looks at the early season start for Martin St. Louis and the Montréal Canadiens before flying around the league for his weekly look at the NHL. - 2023-11-06, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire - First line forwards, top power play defenders, heaters, big swings & more
Don’t look now, but we’re suddenly nearly through 15 percent of the season. The sample sizes are beginning to balloon to a size where we can start to predict trends... - 2023-11-04, 17:20NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Aleksander Barkov is the soul of the Florida Panthers
Sean Shapiro brings you his collection of notes and observations from the week, starting with the importance of the Florida Panthers captain - 2023-11-03, 17:46NHL Prospect Report
WHL Stock Watch: Dominant starts from Denton Mateychuk, Jagger Firkus
The November WHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the performances of Denton Mateychuk, Jagger Firkus, Zac Funk, Ondřej Becher, Terik Parascak, Noah Chadwick, Nate Danielson, and Marek Alscher. - 2023-10-27, 17:01Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Roundup: Which prospects have found early success this season?
Prospect Roundup Time!With the NHL well underway, we’re starting to get a gauge on who is hot and who is not. It’s on every highlight pack, every radio show, and... - 2023-10-23, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire - Patching holes
Another matchup on the horizon can only mean one thing… another week of Mining the Waiver Wire! If you know fantasy hockey, you know that all the hard work you... - 2023-10-22, 16:51Fantasy Hockey
Prospect Prospective: Mackie Samoskevich
In the Prospect Prospectives series, we’ll be looking at a prospect who has yet to establish himself in the NHL. We’ll examine the reasons for this and what fantasy upside... - 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... - 2023-10-18, 20:45Draft Retrospective
Draft Retrospective: Matthew Tkachuk was always a play-driver
Matthew Tkachuk was always going to be a star. This Draft Retrospective looks at all the signs from his draft year and those that followed. - 2023-10-17, 13:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Features: Will the real Anton Lundell please stand up?
Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell had a very good rookie season back in 2021-22, posting 44 points in 65 games, managing a points/game rate (0.68) that nestled him between Cole Caufield (0.64)... - 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. - 2023-10-05, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Forecast: EP Training Camp Stock Risers
Training camps and exhibition games don’t always mean a lot in fantasy hockey, except when they do. There are always important offensive roles up for grabs like a top-line spot... - 2023-10-02, 19:05NHL
Dispatches from the Waiver Wire: Oct. 2, 2023
Nearly 30 players hit the waiver wire on Monday. Here are some of the most interesting ones. - 2023-10-01, 15:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Atlantic Division
The Atlantic Division is one bursting at the seams with fantasy-relevant talent. They boast two of the very best-scoring forwards in the game. A rookie goaltender poised to take the... - 2023-09-20, 17:32NHL
EP Rinkside Top-20 Centres for the 2023-24 season
JFresh continues his look at the NHL's top players by looking at the centres. - 2023-09-19, 19:50NHL
EP Rinkside Top-20 Right Wings for the 2023-24 season
JFresh continues his series looking at the top player in the NHL, today focusing on the right wings. - 2023-09-18, 17:24NHL
EP Rinkside Top-20 Left Wings for the 2023-24 season
JFresh opens his series of top players by looking at the left wingers. - 2023-09-06, 15:51NHL
NHL Storylines to watch for the 2023-24 season: Atlantic Division
Associate Editor Sean Shapiro lays out some of the things he'll be tracking when watching the Atlantic Division this season. - 2023-08-30, 19:42Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 24-ranked Florida Panthers
Dylan Griffing takes you through the Florida Panthers' 24th-ranked system with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their 15 best prospects. - 2023-08-30, 15:11NHL
One player that can make or break each team's 2023-24 NHL season
JFresh looks at one player that can make or break each team in the NHL during the 2023-24 season. - 2023-08-22, 18:00Prospect Pool Rankings
Ranking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 50-26
The Elite Prospects 2023 NHL prospect ranking countdown continues with the 50th to 26th-best skater prospects. - 2023-08-21, 16:01Prospect Pool Rankings
Ranking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 100-51
The Elite Prospects 2023 NHL prospect ranking countdown begins with a look at the 100th to 51st-best skater prospects. - 2023-06-21, 21:31NHL
Take Town: Hall call
You gotta answer the call. - 2023-06-16, 19:31NHL
EP Rinkside 3 Stars: Gone fishin'
General managers aren't wasting any time getting to business in this 2023 NHL offseason. That headlines this week's 3 Stars on EP Rinkside.