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Oct 22nd, 17:292025 NHL DraftMeet the Team: Team CHL unveiled for the 2024 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
With the CHL's roster for the inaugural CHL USA Prospects Challenge announced, here's a player-by-player breakdown of what to expect.
Oct 11th, 13:242025 NHL Draft
Scout's Notebook: Four top WHL prospects exceeding expectations
Mitch Brown looks at the early performances of four top-15 WHL prospects: Jackson Smith, Lynden Lakovic, Braeden Cootes, and Blake Fiddler.
Oct 1st, 15:28NHL ProspectsRinkside 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.
Aug 14th, 20:01NHL ProspectsThe CHL's most improved players in the 2023-24 season and how they did it
Noah Chadwick, Beckett Sennecke, and Easton Cowan highlight this year's list of players who improved the most in the 2023-24 CHL seasons.
Mar 13th, 13:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Tij Iginla has become one of the CHL's most lethal threats
Dir. of Film Scouting, Cam Robinson breaks down the tape on Tij Iginla to see what makes the draft-eligible Western Leaguer tick.
2023-10-27, 19:45NHLAs the other teenager in Chicago, Kevin Korchinski is embracing opportunity
The Chicago Blackhawks 19-year-old defender is trying to prove he belongs in the NHL.
2023-10-05, 16:46NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: It's time to embrace the Connor Bedard hype train
Sean Shapiro takes a look around the league in his latest edition of Unnumbered Thoughts.
2023-09-21, 19:00CHLThe WHL 2023-24 Season Preview: Who will break through in a year of turnover?
Mitch Brown previews the 2023-24 WHL season.
2023-08-25, 12:10NHL ProspectsThe CHL's most improved players and how they did it
Mitch Brown looks at the CHL Prospects that improved the most and how they altered their games for the better.
2023-07-17, 17:22NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Brad Lambert's time in the WHL improved his stock with the Winnipeg Jets
Mitch Brown looks at how the Winnipeg Jets prospect took steps in his game after going to the WHL.
2023-06-13, 20:152023 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Why Gracyn Sawchyn is worth a top-15 pick in 2023 NHL Draft
Mitch Brown takes you into the Film Room™️ to look at why 2023 NHL Draft pick Gracyn Sawchyn is worth a top-15 pick.
2023-06-06, 12:23CHLStandouts from the 2023 Memorial Cup
Cam Robinson takes a deep dive on the players that stood out and improved their stock at the 2023 Memorial Cup in Kamloops.
2023-06-05, 02:52CHLEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from the 2023 Memorial Cup Final
Cam Robinson recaps the Québec Remparts commanding win over the Seattle Thunderbirds in the 2023 Memorial Cup championship game, complete with his 3 Stars.
2023-06-03, 05:37CHLEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from the 2023 Memorial Cup semifinal game
Cam Robinson recaps the Seattle Thunderbirds' 4-1 win over the Peterborough Petes in the 2023 Memorial Cup, complete with his 3 Stars from the day's action.
2023-06-01, 04:28CHLEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 6 of the 2023 Memorial Cup
Cam Robinson recaps the Seattle Thunderbirds' 6-1 win over the host Kamloops Blazers at the 2023 Memorial Cup and brings you the three stars from the day's action.
2023-05-30, 04:14CHLEP Rinkside’s 3 Stars from Day 4 of the 2023 Memorial Cup
Cam Robinson brings you his three stars from the fourth day of action at the 2023 Memorial Cup, with a game story from the Québec Remparts' 3-1 win over the Seattle Thunderbirds.
2023-05-28, 01:51CHLEP Rinkside's 3 Stars from Day 2 of the 2023 Memorial Cup
Cam Robinson looks at the 3 Stars from the second day of action at the 2023 Memorial Cup after the Seattle Thunderbirds' 6-3 win over the Peterborough Petes.
2023-05-23, 13:56CHL2023 Memorial Cup Preview
The 103rd Memorial Cup start this week in Kamloops. Cam Robinson previews the loaded tournament.
2023-04-05, 22:30NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Brad Lambert's a complete player in Seattle
This month's WHL Stock Watch offers an update on Brad Lambert, Connor Bedard, Matthew Savoie, Matthew Seminoff, Nolan Allan, Zack Ostapchuk, and Carson Latimer.
2023-02-18, 18:162023 NHL Trade DeadlineTaking 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.
2023-02-07, 17:00NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Nate Danielson becoming an offensive force in Brandon
This WHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Nate Danielson, Zach Benson, Alexander Suzdalev, Jagger Firkus, Reid Schaefer, and Conner Roulette.
2023-01-11, 17:13NHL ProspectsCHL Trade Deadline: Breaking down the biggest – and boldest – moves
Mitch Brown takes a look at a wild week in the CHL where picks and prospects were dealt at an alarming pace.
2022-12-19, 18:00World Juniors 2023Meet the Team: Canada's roster for the 2023 World Juniors
The defending champion Canadians have their eyes set on capturing gold on home soil for the second time in less than six months.
2022-11-25, 16:52NHL ProspectsScout's Notebook: Five standout WHL rookies
The WHL is loaded right now, our scout takes a look at some of the rookies who have been helping push the envelope.
2022-09-15, 15:00Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2022 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 31-ranked Washington Capitals
The 2022 EP Rinkside prospect pool rankings series continues with a look at the Washington Capitals and their No. 31-ranked system.
2022-07-06, 21:302022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Making sense of Brad Lambert's challenging projection
Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen takes you into the Film Room ™️ to look at one of the 2022 NHL Draft's most controversial prospects, Brad Lambert.
2022-07-01, 16:002022 NHL Entry DraftReid Schaefer's power forward profile makes him one of the 2022 NHL Draft's late risers
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Seattle Thunderbirds winger Reid Schaefer, one of the draft's foremost power forwards and a late riser because of it.
2022-05-20, 16:002022 NHL Entry DraftFilm Room: Kevin Korchinski is the 2022 draft's most electrifying blueliner
Elite Prospects Dir. of North American scouting Mitch Brown profiles 2022 NHL Draft hopeful Kevin Korchinski to see just how why he's so good on the breakout.
2022-04-11, 16:002022 NHL Entry DraftJordan Gustafson found a way to develop through trying circumstances
Through trying circumstances, Seattle Thunderbirds centre Jordan Gustafson found a way to develop his game. He's set himself up well for the 2022 NHL Draft.
2022-03-17, 16:362022 NHL Entry DraftRisers and fallers on Elite Prospects 2022 Draft board
The 2022 Elite Prospects draft rankings are out. Mitch Brown explains the decisions behind the biggest risers and fallers on the board.
2022-03-16, 18:112022 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects March ranking of the top 64 prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects team has ranked 64 players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with their second board of the season.
2022-03-11, 02:33NHL ProspectsNew Caps prospect Henrik Rybinski isn’t the usual CHL free agent
CHL free agents usually don't amount to much, but "usually" implies exceptions. Henrik Rybinski could be one.
2022-03-07, 18:302022 NHL Entry DraftScout’s Notebook: Denton Mateychuk, Kevin Korchinski, Pavel Mintyukov, and development theory
In this week's notebook, Mitch Brown looks at three of the CHL's top draft-eligible defencemen, and the keys to their NHL success.
2021-12-14, 02:49NHL Prospects10 thoughts on the 2021 WHL Draft
The WHL held their annual Bantam Draft, and second-ever U.S. Prospects Draft last week, and now Elite Prospects Dir. of North American Scouting Mitch Brown offers his thoughts on the marquee events.
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.
2020-10-06, 17:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Mocking the First 3 Rounds, 92 Picks of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. More than a year spent tracking the progress of hundreds of players, consulting with industry insiders, running the numbers, and it all...
