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NHL Analyst and Prospects Writer @eliteprospects.bsky.social |
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Lynden Lakovic's reach and abilities give him access to plays that are unavailable to most. If he develops his physical play, he could become one of the very top players of the 2025 class. @eliteprospects.com

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Film Room: How NHL Draft Prospect Lynden Lakovic Turns Chaos into Magic
David St-Louis takes a deeper look at the game of Lynden Lakovic.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Here's @eliteprospects' top-50 ranking ahead of the WHL draft. This is the Maddox Schultz draft. He has already drawn heaps of attention, dominating in his 14-year-old season while playing top U18 competition.

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May 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Answering some questions on our April Top 75 Ranking:

- Frondell vs Desnoyers vs O'Brien
- Porter Martone's skating
- Radim Mrtka's placement

Also included, a video breaking down our list (released first to @eliteprospects.com subscribers).

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Answering draft questions and breaking down Elite Prospects' Top-75 Ranking
Taking a deeper look at our ranking and answering how some of it came together.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Elite Prospects’ penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking. It’s a top 75, featuring some pretty significant movement since our previous ranking back in late-January. Our draft meeting will be released later today on the @eliteprospects.com channel.

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The Elite Prospects April top-75 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects' penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived.
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April 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Recapping Ivan Demidov's season, our multiple articles and videos on him, and breaking down his development and why he should have an immediate impact on the Montreal Canadiens @eliteprospects.com.

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Why Ivan Demidov could have an immediate impact on the Montreal Canadiens
The skilled winger's playmaking, pace, and defensive growth could fast-track his NHL transition.
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April 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Elite Prospects' OHL Priority Selection Ranking, complete with analysis, grades, and more for our top 50 players. It marks the start of our CHL draft coverage at EP. You will also find hundreds of game reports available across player pages.

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Elite Prospects 2025 OHL Priority Selection top 50 ranking
For the first time Elite Prospects is delivering its annual OHL Priority selection ranking.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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A video breakdown of Lane Hutson's March 30th game vs FLA: How he manipulates multiple opponents at the same time, is evolving offensively and as a puck-mover, and the risk/reward balance in his defensive game.

Released first to @eliteprospects.com subs.

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VIDEO: Breaking down Lane Hutson's best performance of the season with the Montreal Canadiens
David St-Louis goes into the video room to look at the NHL's top defensive rookie.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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A video breakdown of Lane Hutson's March 30th game vs FLA: How he manipulates multiple opponents at the same time, is evolving offensively and as a puck-mover, and the risk/reward balance in his defensive game.

Released first to @eliteprospects.com subs.

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VIDEO: Breaking down Lane Hutson's best performance of the season with the Montreal Canadiens
David St-Louis goes into the video room to look at the NHL's top defensive rookie.
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April 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Elite Prospects' 2025 Top 100 Under-23 Skaters Ranking.

The list is based on upside, but we also considered the probability of reaching it, usage, production, and advanced stats, as well as market value and organisational fit.
@Eliteprospects

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Elite Prospects' 2025 Top 100 Under-23 Skaters Ranking
Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.
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March 19, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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A review of the progress of top Buffalo Sabres prospects in the AHL: Konsta Helenius, Noah Östlund, Isak Rosén and a few more.

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How Buffalo Sabres prospects like Konsta Helenius are progressing in the AHL with Rochester
David St-Louis breaks down how things are going in Rochester.
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March 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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A look at the progress of Detroit Red Wings prospects in Grand Rapids. Can Nate Danielson develop enough playmaking to become a top-six center? What's Shai Buium's potential? And more @eliteprospects.com

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How Red Wings prospects like Nate Danielson are progressing in the AHL with Grand Rapids
The Red Wings’ development model is a funnel. While their prospects go through the same paths as most other organizations, Detroit still seems to focusing on the over-ripening approach with prospects.
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March 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Scouting reports on every notable prospect traded. We rarely see young players as great as Calum Ritchie and Logan Stankoven move at the deadline. They could both have a significant impact on their new teams. @eliteprospects.com

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Analysis of the top prospects traded at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
What to expect from Logan Stankoven in Carolina, Calum Ritchie with the Islanders, and more.
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March 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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How are Vancouver Canucks top prospects faring in the AHL?

A look at the development of Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Kirill Kudryavtsev, Victor Mancini, Elias Pettersson, and Aatu Räty.

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How are Vancouver Canucks top prospects faring in the AHL?
David St-Louis breaks down things have gone for the Canucks top prospects in the AHL.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This first AHL season has been an adjustment period for Artyom Levshunov. He's picking up points more regularly now and featuring more often on the highlight reel, but his development will require a lot of patience.

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February 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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My review of Matvei Michkov's play so far this season. He's learning the defensive side of the game, but still performing his best when following his offensive instincts.

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Rookie Midterms: How Matvei Michkov is slowly transforming his game
David St-Louis breaks down Matvei Michkov's rookie progress so far this season.
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February 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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For @eliteprospects.com,

AHL Stock Watch

Featuring 📈

- Bradly Nadeau
- Ville Koivunen
- Dalibor Dvorsky
- Brennan Othmann
- Rutger McGroarty

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February 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Lane Hutson's game is rapidly evolving. He's adapting his offensive game to the NHL and learning to counter opponents defensively. My review of his play so far this season, his strengths and weaknesses, and our updated projection.

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Rookie Midterms: What to make so far of Lane Hutson's season with the Montreal Canadiens
David St-Louis breaks down the season so far for Montreal Canadiens rookie defender Lane Hutson.
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February 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Will Smith has 6 points in his last 5 games, but more importantly, he's showing more and more high-end playmaking flashes. My review of the rookie's season so far. Also included, a breakdown of his game against the Boston Bruins.

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January 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Have yourself a game, Adam Fantilli
-game-leading + season-high 4.08 game score
-7 shot attempts, 3 (!) goals, including 1 SH
-15-8 edge in shot attempts at 5v5
- 60.6% expected goal rate while facing matchup minutes vs. Matthews, Marner, and Tanev primarily

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January 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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An evaluation of Cutter Gauthier's rookie season with the Anaheim Ducks. I analyze his improvements away from the puck and how he could unlock more goals.

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January 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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I received many questions about Ivan Demidov's ability to play center at the NHL level. Here's my answer in video form. I also analyze two of his recent games and his development. The video is available to EP subscribers first.

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January 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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A breakdown of James Hagens' best moments at the World Juniors.

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The Best of James Hagens At The World Juniors
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January 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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. @mitchlbrown.bsky.social, @lassialanen.bsky.social and I analyze the performance of NHL affiliated prospects at the World Juniors.

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January 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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With nine points in six games, Cole Hutson has been one of the top offensive forces at the World Junior Championship. Tonight, he'll play for gold.

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January 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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With nine points in six games, Cole Hutson has been one of the top offensive forces at the World Junior Championship. Tonight, he'll play for gold.

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January 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM