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- Aug 20th, 17:15Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 30-ranked Edmonton Oilers
J.D. Burke takes you through the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool, providing scouting reports, tool grades, and other information on their best prospects. - Feb 26th, 16:00NHL
Taking Stock: A look at the Edmonton Oilers prospect trade chips ahead of 2024 deadline
David St-Louis and Mitch Brown team up to give an updated look at the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. - Feb 24th, 16:33Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Feature: Philip Broberg's polarizing potential
Victor Nuño explores the polarizing figure that is Philip Broberg and what fantasy owners can expect moving forward. - 2023-12-05, 00:20NHL Prospect Report
AHL Stock Watch: Alex Turcotte finally hitting his stride with Ontario Reign
The December AHL Stock Watch highlights the performances of Alex Turcotte, Brad Lambert, Victor Södertsröm, Drew Helleson, and Xavier Bourgault. - 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. - 2023-08-26, 21:00Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 31-ranked Edmonton Oilers
J.D. Burke takes you through the 31st-ranked Edmonton Oilers system, with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their best prospects. - 2023-02-18, 18:162023 NHL Trade Deadline
Taking Stock: A look at the Edmonton Oilers' prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis breaks down the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool ahead of the 2023 NHL trade deadline. - 2022-12-06, 21:45NHL Prospect Report
AHL Stock Watch: The rise of Connor Zary
It’s always a good sign for an organization when three of its top five AHL scorers are 21 and under. And it’s an even better sign when those three players... - 2022-09-20, 16:02Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 25-ranked Edmonton Oilers
The 2022 EP Rinkside NHL Prospect Pool Rankings series continues with a look at the Edmonton Oilers and their 25th-ranked system. - 2022-03-30, 16:16NHL Prospect Report
Film Room: Don't let his numbers fool you — Dylan Holloway's game is progressing on schedule
Dylan Holloway might not be posting big numbers like others in the AHL this season, but the Edmonton Oilers prospect is right on schedule. At David St-Louis breaks down his game. - 2022-03-25, 16:17NHL Prospect Report
Scout's Notebook: How Raphaël Lavoie and Philip Broberg could help the Oilers in the future
David St-Louis profiles two important pieces in the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool. - 2022-01-12, 00:16NHL
At what point does belief become delusion for the Edmonton Oilers?
Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland hasn't tried anything, and he's fresh out of ideas. EP Rinkside senior columnist Ryan Lambert on another confidence shattering press conference from the Oilers GM. - 2021-09-17, 14:09Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2021-22 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 25-ranked Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers boast the NHL's 25th-ranked prospect pool, and they're the subject of today's writeup in the EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings countdown. - 2021-05-31, 14:05AHL
Around The AHL | Condors take title
After Bakersfield outduels Henderson, Patrick Williams files a report on the final game of this strangest of AHL seasons. - 2021-05-28, 14:25AHL
Around 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. - 2021-05-27, 14:02AHL
Around 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, 14:10AHL
Around 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, 14:24AHL
Around 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, 15:09AHL
Around 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, 04:22AHL
Around 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, 14:37AHL
Around 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... - 2021-05-18, 15:25AHL
Around 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. - 2021-05-14, 18:51AHL
Around 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. - 2021-05-11, 12:00AHL
Around 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. - 2021-05-11, 01:56AHL
Around 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. - 2021-05-06, 12:00AHL
Around 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, 12:00AHL
Around 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, 13:00AHL
Around 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. - 2021-04-30, 12:00AHL
Around The AHL: The Toronto Marlies are back
“We're very fortunate, and I'm very fortunate, to play a game that I love.” Toronto Marlies head coach Greg Moore and captain Rich Clune shepherd a young team back to the ice. - 2021-04-29, 14:00AHL
Around The AHL: Washington and Carbery are a match in Hershey
“I think it's critical in this day and age to always think about how your decisions, as a head coach especially, are going to impact the 20 guys that are sitting in the stalls and the ramifications of those decisions.” Patrick Williams reports on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery and managing today's players. - 2021-04-20, 12:00AHL
Around 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. - 2021-04-15, 17:30AHL
Around 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. - 2021-04-02, 17:16AHL
Around 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, 12:00AHL
Around 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. - 2021-03-26, 12:00AHL
Around The AHL: Tucson taking on tough times
“I think we're primed to have a bigger second half,” Tucson Roadrunners forward Lane Pederson says. Patrick Williams looks at an important weekend facing Tucson. - 2021-03-25, 12:00AHL
Around 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.