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2024-12-07, 16:40NHLPower Feelings: Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings.
2024-12-02, 19:24NHLWhat We Learned: The New York Rangers at a crossroads
The Rangers' problems are self-inflicted and maybe not fixable.
2024-11-18, 01:40Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 7)
Cam Robinson is back again to provide a bevy of options to satisfy your waiver wire needs.
2024-10-21, 04:04Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 3)
Cam Robinson is back again to bring you all the hottest waiver wire options for your Week 3 matchups!
2024-09-30, 12:02NHLWhat We Learned: Losing Drew Doughty hurts the Los Angeles Kings, but how much?
The Los Angeles Kings will surely miss Drew Doughty, but how much?
2024-09-17, 19:45NHLThe 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.
2024-09-12, 20:45NHLEP 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.
2024-09-10, 22:15NHLEP 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.
2024-09-09, 22:15NHLEP 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.
2024-08-22, 17:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 26-ranked Los Angeles Kings
Mitch Brown takes you through the LA Kings 26th-ranked prospect pool going into the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades on its 15 best players.
2024-08-16, 18:00NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 15 affiliated goalie prospects ahead of the 2024-25 season
Sean Shapiro ranks the 15 best goaltender prospects going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-07-01, 23:45NHLWinners, losers, and big takeaways from Day 1 of 2024 NHL free agency
J.D. Burke and Jfresh team up to look at their winners, losers, and big takeaways from the first day of NHL free agency in the 2024 offseason.
2024-06-29, 04:522024 NHL DraftWinners, losers, and big takeaways from the first round of the 2024 NHL Draft
The big day came and went, with 32 players having their dreams realized at the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-06-26, 18:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Quinton Byfield is real and soon-to-be spectacular
Quinton Byfield was one of the most improved players in the NHL last season. As Michael Clifford writes, he's just getting started.
2024-06-19, 16:00NHLEP Rinkside Transaction Grades for the 2024 NHL offseason
Ryan Lambert grades (almost) every transaction in the 2023-24 NHL offseason.
2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: The Finns!
As the tour around Europe continues, Victor Nuño checks in on some Finnish prospects who are finding success at home.
2024-05-02, 13:34NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Either way, tonight will bring pain in Boston or Toronto
With Game 6 looming in Toronto, the loser is going to face a storm of controversy on Friday morning.
2024-05-02, 04:52NHLWhere do the Los Angeles Kings go from here?
The Los Angeles Kings' to-do list this offseason starts with a long-term option in goal, but then what?
2024-04-29, 14:44NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Washington Capitals short postseason is over
The New York Rangers dispatched the Washington Capitals in four games, and now there are only 15 teams remaining.
2024-04-25, 13:50NHLNHL Playoff Daily: Golden Knights already have Stars on the ropes
The Vegas Golden Knights have a 2-0 series lead and a chance to go for the kill shot later this week at home.
2024-04-23, 13:41NHLNHL 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.
2024-04-20, 19:45NHL2024 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings
The tale of the tape for the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
2024-03-14, 14:07Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Where did things go wrong?
Michael Clifford sets out to discover what has gone wrong with Arthur Kaliyev, Kaapo Kakko, and Barrett Hayton.
2024-03-04, 22:13Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Which RFAs are set to cash in
Michael Clifford uses some data to determine where some young RFAs will go on their next deals and how it could affect the fantasy landscape.
2024-02-26, 04:26Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 20
Victor Nuño pinch hits on the Waiver Wire this week to help you unearth some potential gems for the fantasy hockey stretch drive.
2024-02-21, 03:32Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Brandt Clarke and his sky-high ceiling
Victor Nuño takes a look at one of the most dynamic offensive defense prospects in the game and how his future could unfold.
2024-02-19, 04:59Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 19
Cam Robinson returns for another rousing round of mining the waiver wire. He does the digging so you can unearth the gems.
2024-02-08, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Jordan Spence
Michael Clifford puts Jordan Spence under the microscope to see what kind of fantasy upside the young defender may possess.
2024-02-05, 20:15NHLWhat happened to the Los Angeles Kings, and where do they go from here?
The LA Kings were 16-5-4, first in points percentage, and buoyed by strong underlying results on Dec. 11. Now, they're fighting for their playoff lives. JFresh investigates.
2024-02-05, 17:00NHLWhat We Learned: Despite coaching change, Los Angeles Kings likely stuck
The Los Angeles Kings needed to change things up, but it's not going to help their standings position much.
2024-02-02, 16:57NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: Believe the hype
It's really funny that they did the All-Star Draft and Sidney Crosby was like, "I'm not going to that."
2024-01-26, 14:00NHLThe 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.
2024-01-25, 19:45NHLTake Town: Busy, busy, busy
Lots going on this week, huh?
2024-01-17, 05:36Rookie MidtermsRookie Midterms: How Brock Faber went from low-scoring longshot to Calder Trophy contender
The Rookie Midterm series starts with Brock Faber, Elite Prospects' 37th-ranked prospect and one of the top contenders for the 2024 Calder Trophy.
2023-12-22, 16:00NHLPower Feelings: Season's feelings
These may look like a standard power rankings, but you would be wrong, friend. These are the power feelings, and feelings can't be wrong.
2023-12-18, 15:37Fantasy HockeyFantasy 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.
2023-12-08, 19:00NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: What it's all about
The EP Rinkside 3 Stars of the week goes in a lot of different directions, from the Olympics, to the San Jose Sharks, back to how freakin' awesome hockey is period.
2023-12-05, 00:20NHL Prospect ReportAHL 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.
2023-12-01, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Thoughts: Saying goodbye is the hardest part
Cam Robinson takes a spin around the league to explore trends, stats, and ever-evolving situations to help you navigate the vast and daunting world of fantasy hockey.
2023-11-17, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered 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.
2023-11-16, 00:00NHLFilm Room: How Quinton Byfield is using his tools to make an impact this season
Dimitri Filipovic breaks down the video on Quinton Byfield this season, showing how he's using his immense physical tools to make a difference on the top line for the Kings.
2023-11-12, 17:45NHLUnnumbered 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.
2023-11-09, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Arthur Kaliyev remains an untapped asset
Following his return from suspension, Arthur Kaliyev has posted three goals and seven points in nine games for the Los Angeles Kings, averaging 2.3 shots per game. His 3.26 points/60 minutes...
2023-11-08, 23:30NHLKen Holland and the Oilers are betting on a third career reclamation project for Jack Campbell
The Edmonton Oilers waived the goalie this week, but Jack Campbell's time in Edmonton may not be finished.
2023-11-06, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy 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...
2023-11-05, 14:00Fantasy HockeyProspect Prospective Alex Laferriere trending upwards
In this week's Prospect Prospective 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...
2023-11-03, 13:00Fantasy HockeyUnnumbered Fantasy Thoughts: Buy-low options, burgeoning youngsters, and a goalie controversy brewing
We're back again from another undetermined amount of fantasy hockey thoughts. There's plenty to get into, so enough preamble. Let's dive in!
2023-10-23, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy 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...
2023-10-21, 18:10NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, draft decentralization, Patrick Kane's waiting game
Sean Shapiro brings his weekly connection of notes, stories, and observations from around the hockey world.
2023-10-16, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire for early season gems
Welcome back to another season of Mining the Waiver Wire! If you know fantasy hockey, you know that all the hard work you did at the draft will only take...
2023-10-12, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: X Gamers – Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Jaret Anderson-Dolan
Prospect development is nonlinear and takes a different amount of time for each player. Some high-end prospects like Connor McDavid will make an immediate impact in the NHL. Many others...
2023-10-10, 13:53NHL32 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, 14:45NHL ProspectsStock Watch: Reviewing the performance of Western Conference prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews the performance of each Western Conference team's top prospects in the 2023-24 preseason.
2023-10-03, 19:45NHL Prospects6 players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2023-24 season
Mitch Brown and Lassi Alanen look at six players who could ascend to top prospect status in the 2023-24 season.
2023-10-02, 12:51Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Pacific Division
It wasn’t long ago that you could confidently look at the Pacific Division and think it was the weakest in the NHL. Hell, you could have probably said it 12...
2023-09-19, 19:50NHLEP 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..png)
2023-09-18, 17:24NHLEP Rinkside Top-20 Left Wings for the 2023-24 season
JFresh opens his series of top players by looking at the left wingers.
2023-09-15, 16:21NHLNHL Storylines to watch for the 2023-24 season: Pacific Division
Sean Shapiro looks at storylines he's tracking for the upcoming season in the Pacific Division.
2023-08-31, 17:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2023 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 23-ranked Los Angeles Kings
Cam Robinson takes you through the LA Kings' 23rd-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their 17 best.
2023-08-23, 16:30Prospect Pool RankingsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 25-1
The Elite Prospects ranking of the NHL's 100 best affiliated prospects comes to a close with the 25 best prospects in hockey.
