Steven Ellis
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We know NHL goaltending can be a bit fickle.
I looked at a few veterans coming off down years who have turned things around in 2025-26:
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I looked at a few veterans coming off down years who have turned things around in 2025-26:
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Three NHL goaltenders enjoying career revivals in 2025-26
Goaltending can be so fickle in the NHL, but these three have found ways to get back into relevancy this year.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
We know NHL goaltending can be a bit fickle.
I looked at a few veterans coming off down years who have turned things around in 2025-26:
dailyfaceoff.com/three-nhl-go...
I looked at a few veterans coming off down years who have turned things around in 2025-26:
dailyfaceoff.com/three-nhl-go...
Working on my first mock draft of the 2026 #NHLDraft season, which comes out Friday.
The crop of defenders challenging for top 10 spots will make things very interesting.
The crop of defenders challenging for top 10 spots will make things very interesting.
January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Working on my first mock draft of the 2026 #NHLDraft season, which comes out Friday.
The crop of defenders challenging for top 10 spots will make things very interesting.
The crop of defenders challenging for top 10 spots will make things very interesting.
I took a look at five players taken 100th overall or later at the 2025 #NHLDraft who look like early steals.
Ethan Wyttenbach and LJ Mooney lead the way:
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Ethan Wyttenbach and LJ Mooney lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-fiv...
Top five late-round steals from the 2025 NHL Draft so far
These five players have found ways to punch above their weight just a few months after the draft.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I took a look at five players taken 100th overall or later at the 2025 #NHLDraft who look like early steals.
Ethan Wyttenbach and LJ Mooney lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-fiv...
Ethan Wyttenbach and LJ Mooney lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-fiv...
January 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I took a look at 10 of the top goaltenders for the 2026 #NHLDraft.
Brady Knowling, Michal Oršulák and Tobias Trejbal lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Brady Knowling, Michal Oršulák and Tobias Trejbal lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
2026 NHL Draft: Top 10 goaltenders you need to know
Need a goalie with size? There's no shortage of options available this year.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
I took a look at 10 of the top goaltenders for the 2026 #NHLDraft.
Brady Knowling, Michal Oršulák and Tobias Trejbal lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Brady Knowling, Michal Oršulák and Tobias Trejbal lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Team Blue has beaten Team White to win the 2026 All-American Game 5-4.
A look at some of the top #NHLDraft prospect standouts from this one, including Wyatt Cullen, Brody George and Tobias Trejbal.
For @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:
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A look at some of the top #NHLDraft prospect standouts from this one, including Wyatt Cullen, Brody George and Tobias Trejbal.
For @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:
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2026 NHL Draft: Top standouts from USA Hockey All-American Game
The battle featured the top NHL Draft-eligible talent from both the USHL and the USNTDP.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Team Blue has beaten Team White to win the 2026 All-American Game 5-4.
A look at some of the top #NHLDraft prospect standouts from this one, including Wyatt Cullen, Brody George and Tobias Trejbal.
For @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-nhl-dra...
A look at some of the top #NHLDraft prospect standouts from this one, including Wyatt Cullen, Brody George and Tobias Trejbal.
For @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-nhl-dra...
We know the big names who will challenge for the Calder Trophy this year.
Today, though, I wanted to look at five under-the-radar rookies making noise this season.
Players from #NHLBruins, #LetsGoPens, #Canucks and #ALLCAPS are represented:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/five-un...
Today, though, I wanted to look at five under-the-radar rookies making noise this season.
Players from #NHLBruins, #LetsGoPens, #Canucks and #ALLCAPS are represented:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/five-un...
Five under-the-radar rookies making noise in the 2026 NHL Calder Trophy race
These freshmen won’t receive much voter love but have helped their teams nonetheless.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
We know the big names who will challenge for the Calder Trophy this year.
Today, though, I wanted to look at five under-the-radar rookies making noise this season.
Players from #NHLBruins, #LetsGoPens, #Canucks and #ALLCAPS are represented:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/five-un...
Today, though, I wanted to look at five under-the-radar rookies making noise this season.
Players from #NHLBruins, #LetsGoPens, #Canucks and #ALLCAPS are represented:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/five-un...
It was another great OHL Top Prospects Game, with the West winning this one 4-3.
A look at the top standouts, including Adam Novotny, Rylan Singh and Chase Reid:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-nhl-dra... #NHLDraft
A look at the top standouts, including Adam Novotny, Rylan Singh and Chase Reid:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-nhl-dra... #NHLDraft
2026 NHL Draft: Top standouts from OHL Top Prospects Game
West beat East 4-2, with both conferences having now won the all-star showcase.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 AM
It was another great OHL Top Prospects Game, with the West winning this one 4-3.
A look at the top standouts, including Adam Novotny, Rylan Singh and Chase Reid:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-nhl-dra... #NHLDraft
A look at the top standouts, including Adam Novotny, Rylan Singh and Chase Reid:
dailyfaceoff.com/2026-nhl-dra... #NHLDraft
Myles Brosnan, Justin Graf, Danny Klaers, Will Tomko, and Tobias Trejbal have been added to the All-American Game tomorrow in Plymouth.
Rudolfs Berzkalns, Sam Wathier, Nick Bogas, Brady Knowling and Tynan Lawrence will not participate. #NHLDraft
Rudolfs Berzkalns, Sam Wathier, Nick Bogas, Brady Knowling and Tynan Lawrence will not participate. #NHLDraft
January 14, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Myles Brosnan, Justin Graf, Danny Klaers, Will Tomko, and Tobias Trejbal have been added to the All-American Game tomorrow in Plymouth.
Rudolfs Berzkalns, Sam Wathier, Nick Bogas, Brady Knowling and Tynan Lawrence will not participate. #NHLDraft
Rudolfs Berzkalns, Sam Wathier, Nick Bogas, Brady Knowling and Tynan Lawrence will not participate. #NHLDraft
Lines for the OHL Top Prospects Game tonight in Peterborough.
Puck drop set for a little after 7:00 p.m.
Puck drop set for a little after 7:00 p.m.
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Lines for the OHL Top Prospects Game tonight in Peterborough.
Puck drop set for a little after 7:00 p.m.
Puck drop set for a little after 7:00 p.m.
Benjamin Rautiainen was passed over twice at the #NHLDraft, but the Tampa Bay Lightning took him in the fourth round last season.
He's currently tracking for 83 points in Liiga. No U-21 player has ever broken past 80, and that would be one of the best outputs in league history.
He's currently tracking for 83 points in Liiga. No U-21 player has ever broken past 80, and that would be one of the best outputs in league history.
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Benjamin Rautiainen was passed over twice at the #NHLDraft, but the Tampa Bay Lightning took him in the fourth round last season.
He's currently tracking for 83 points in Liiga. No U-21 player has ever broken past 80, and that would be one of the best outputs in league history.
He's currently tracking for 83 points in Liiga. No U-21 player has ever broken past 80, and that would be one of the best outputs in league history.
We've all had time to marinate since the 2026 #WorldJuniors.
So I took a look at how 15 prospects from the #NHLDraft performed, including a few re-entry options.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
So I took a look at how 15 prospects from the #NHLDraft performed, including a few re-entry options.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft: Scouting 15 top prospects from the World Juniors
From future top 10 picks to potential late-round steals, these 15 stood out above the rest.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:52 PM
We've all had time to marinate since the 2026 #WorldJuniors.
So I took a look at how 15 prospects from the #NHLDraft performed, including a few re-entry options.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
So I took a look at how 15 prospects from the #NHLDraft performed, including a few re-entry options.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
Oakville will host one of my favorite events, the U17 World Hockey Challenge, from Nov. 1-7, 2026.
All games will be played at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.
All games will be played at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.
January 14, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Oakville will host one of my favorite events, the U17 World Hockey Challenge, from Nov. 1-7, 2026.
All games will be played at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.
All games will be played at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex.
Some thoughts on the latest NHL Central Scouting list.
Risers, fallers and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/breaking-dow... #NHLDraft @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Risers, fallers and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/breaking-dow... #NHLDraft @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Breaking down NHL Central Scouting’s 2026 midseason draft rankings
Find out about the biggest risers, fallers and more following the release of the league's latest rankings.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Some thoughts on the latest NHL Central Scouting list.
Risers, fallers and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/breaking-dow... #NHLDraft @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Risers, fallers and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/breaking-dow... #NHLDraft @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
With the first half of the 2025-26 NHL season in the rearview mirror, I looked at the top 10 Calder Trophy candidates.
Matthew Schaefer, Ivan Demidov, Jesper Wallstedt and more lead the latest @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social rankings:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
Matthew Schaefer, Ivan Demidov, Jesper Wallstedt and more lead the latest @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social rankings:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
2025-26 Calder Trophy January Rankings: Top 10 first-half standouts
It's still Matthew Schaefer's award to lose, but the rest of the crop is putting up a fight, at least.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM
With the first half of the 2025-26 NHL season in the rearview mirror, I looked at the top 10 Calder Trophy candidates.
Matthew Schaefer, Ivan Demidov, Jesper Wallstedt and more lead the latest @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social rankings:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
Matthew Schaefer, Ivan Demidov, Jesper Wallstedt and more lead the latest @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social rankings:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
The Owen Sound Attack will host the 2027 OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 20, 2027.
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Owen Sound Attack will host the 2027 OHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 20, 2027.
Time for a post-tournament look at over 90 NHL-affiliated prospects from the #WorldJuniors.
Some scouting reports:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Some scouting reports:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
2026 World Juniors: Scouting reports on 90+ NHL-drafted prospects
How did your favorite team's prospects perform in Minnesota?
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January 6, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Time for a post-tournament look at over 90 NHL-affiliated prospects from the #WorldJuniors.
Some scouting reports:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Some scouting reports:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
The top standouts from the gold medal game between Sweden and Czechia:
dailyfaceoff.com/sweden-break... #WorldJuniors
dailyfaceoff.com/sweden-break... #WorldJuniors
Sweden breaks gold medal drought, beats Czechia to win 2026 World Juniors
It marks Sweden's first gold since 2012, and just their third ever.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The top standouts from the gold medal game between Sweden and Czechia:
dailyfaceoff.com/sweden-break... #WorldJuniors
dailyfaceoff.com/sweden-break... #WorldJuniors
January 6, 2026 at 3:59 AM
January 6, 2026 at 3:55 AM
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Canada has ended a two-year medal drought at the #WorldJuniors, beating Finland 6-3 in the bronze medal game.
A look at the standouts:
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A look at the standouts:
dailyfaceoff.com/canada-beats... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Canada beats Finland to win bronze at 2026 World Juniors
Canada took home its first bronze medal since 2012.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Canada has ended a two-year medal drought at the #WorldJuniors, beating Finland 6-3 in the bronze medal game.
A look at the standouts:
dailyfaceoff.com/canada-beats... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
A look at the standouts:
dailyfaceoff.com/canada-beats... @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social
Lines for Canada vs. Finland. #WorldJuniors
January 5, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Lines for Canada vs. Finland. #WorldJuniors