Liiga News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about Liiga from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on Liiga, including key stories and in-depth articles.
2024-10-07, 23:04NHL ProspectsFinland Stock Watch: Lenni Hämeenaho starts the season hot, again
Lassi Alanen brings you the stock update from Finland, highlighted by the New Jersey Devils draft pick.
2024-08-12, 17:15NHL Prospects
Film Room: How Oliver Kapanen got his career back on track in the second half of the 2023-24 season
It looked like Oliver Kapanen's time as a legitimate prospect was in peril, but now he's back on track and ready for a new challenge in Sweden.
2024-06-24, 19:002024 NHL DraftDraft Debaters: What is Konsta Helenius' upside at the NHL level?
Lassi Alanen and David St-Louis debate Konsta Helenius' potential at the NHL level.
2024-06-20, 17:002024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Emil Hemming has the shot and the power game to make an impact at the NHL level
It seems like Finland has one borderline elite sniper in each draft, and Emil Hemming is that player for the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-06-19, 16:302024 NHL DraftFilm Room: Konsta Helenius' details and pro polish make him the high floor bet of 2024 NHL Draft
Finland has produced a lot of smart, diligent, hard-working players in recent years, and Konsta Helenius is that player in the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-06-14, 20:002024 NHL DraftCam Robinson's Top 80 Prospects for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft
Director of Film Scouting Cam Robinson provides his personal ranking for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
2024-06-03, 19:302024 NHL DraftThe Elite Prospects 2024 NHL Draft Guide is available now!
The Elite Prospects 2024 NHL Draft Guide is now available for download with an Elite Prospects Premium subscription!
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.
2024-04-17, 17:15NHL ProspectsFilm Room: How Ville Koivunen's second half put him back on a top-nine track
Ville Koivunen always had top-nine upside, but it wasn't until the second half of this season that it seemed within grasp.
2024-04-04, 19:002024 NHL DraftElite Prospects' pre-U18 top 96 prospects 2024 NHL Draft ranking
The Elite Prospects scouting team has ranked the top 96 players in the 2024 NHL Draft ahead of the U18 World Hockey Championship in Helsinki, Finland.
2024-03-24, 16:29Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Lenni Hämeenaho is taking the right steps
Victor Nuño checks in on Devils' prospect, Lenni Hämeenaho and how the Finnish forward can overcome his skating issues to one day produce in the NHL
2024-03-19, 12:00NHLThe EP Rinkside 2024 European Free Agency Guide
Lassi Alanen, Jimmy Hamrin, Greg Balloch, Marek Novotny, and Dylan Griffing team up to look at the 12 top European free agents this year.
2024-03-01, 18:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Viljami Marjala taking off in his first full season of Liiga action
March's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Viljami Marjala, Ville Koivunen, Oliver Kapanen, Konsta Helenius, Joni Jurmo, and Roope Vesterinen.
2024-02-04, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Niko Huuhtanen's NHL chances looking better than ever in Jukurit
This month's Finland Stock Watch highlights the play of Niko Huuhtanen, Heikki Ruohonen, Jere Lassila, Veeti Väisänen, Aleksi Heimosalmi, and Emil Järventie.
2024-01-31, 20:302024 NHL DraftThe EP Rinkside January 2024 NHL Mock Draft
Director of Film Scouting Cam Robinson takes a cut at mocking up the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
2024-01-30, 19:452024 NHL DraftElite Prospects' January top 64 prospects 2024 NHL Draft ranking
The Elite Prospects scouting team has ranked the 64 best prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft.
2024-01-08, 15:172024 NHL DraftThe top draft-eligible performances at the 2024 World Junior Championship
Director of Film Scouting, Cam Robinson dissects the top draft-eligible performances from the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championships. Did anyone do enough to really move the needle?
2023-12-14, 22:452024 NHL DraftFilm Room: How Jesse Pulkkinen went from unknown draft prospect to Finland's highest-scoring junior defenceman
Jesse Pulkkinen's development arc has been nothing short of outstanding over the last year. Lassi Alanen dives into the numbers and the tape in his latest.
