U20 SM-sarja News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about U20 SM-sarja from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on U20 SM-sarja, 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.
2024-06-20, 17:002024 NHL Draft
Film 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.
2024-06-14, 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.
2024-05-16, 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.
2024-04-04, 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.
2024-03-01, 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.
2024-01-30, 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.
2024-01-20, 14:002024 NHL DraftScout's notebook: Checking in on some of NHL Central Scouting's top-rated Finnish forward prospects
This latest instalment in the Scout's Notebook looks at some of Finland's most highly rated forwards in NHL CSS' midseason ranking: Aatos Koivu, Heikki Ruohonen, Kasper Pikkarainen, Joona Saarelainen.
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.
2023-12-03, 22:00NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Konsta Helenius' production starting to catch up with his play
The December Finland Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Konsta Helenius, Jesse Pulkkinen, Ville Koivunen, Aatu Jämsen, Tuukka Tieksola, and Tuomas Suoniemi.
2023-11-04, 21:26NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: It's the Lenni Hämeenaho show in Ässät
The November Finnish Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Lenni Hämeenaho, Jani Nyman, Oiva Keskinen, Konsta Helenius, Niko Huuhtanen, and Aron Kiviharju.
2023-11-03, 19:452024 NHL DraftScout's Notebook: Konsta Helenius' improving stock and other draft-eligible notes from Liiga
The latest Scout's Notebook zeroes in on some high-profile first-time draft-eligible skaters in Liiga, looking at Konsta Helenius, Topias Hynninen, Emil Henning, and Veeti Väisänen.
2023-09-22, 18:592024 NHL DraftScout's notebook: Three draft-eligible standouts from the first weeks of the season
Lassi Alanen opens up the scouts notebook to examine a couple early performances that you should take notice of.
2023-08-24, 13:192024 NHL DraftFuture Vision: Konsta Helenius is the next great centre prospect from Finland
Lassi Alanen looks at the film on the centre who has turned heads in Liiga as a teenager.
2023-08-08, 17:342024 NHL DraftStandout performances from the 2023 Hlinka Gretzky Cup
David St-Louis and Lassi Alanen break down the top performances from the kick-off of the 2024 NHL Draft scouting season.
2023-06-05, 19:002023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects 2023 NHL Draft Guide is now available
The Elite Prospects 2023 NHL Draft Guide is now available with an Elite Prospects Premium subscription, and this year's edition is bigger and better than ever.
2023-04-03, 21:30NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Matias Mäntykivi is turning heads with his playoff run
This month's Finland Stock Watch offers an update on Matias Mäntykivi, Benjamin Rautiainen, Tom Leppä, Kasper Halttunen, Arttu Kärki, Kalle Väisänen, and Tuukka Tieksola.
2023-03-23, 19:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects pre-U18 ranking of the top 80 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together a new draft ranking for the 2023 NHL Draft ahead of the U18s, placing 80 prospects on their latest board.
2023-02-24, 18:152023 NHL Entry DraftI can score goals and make good passes:" Emil Järventie trying to establish himself in 2023 NHL Draft
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with 2023 NHL Draft prospect and Finnish winger Emil Järventie.
2023-02-19, 14:002023 NHL Entry DraftScout's Notebook: Four data-driven observations from the U20 SM-sarja
Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen shares four data-driven observations from the 2022-23 U20 SM-Sarja season.
2023-02-01, 21:15NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Patrik Puistola finally seizing on his offensive potential
This month's Stock Watch series starts with Finland, checking in on Patrik Puistola, Juuso Mäenpää, Jimi Junkkari, Arttu Kärki, Emil Järventie, and Matias Mäntykivi.
2023-01-17, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects January ranking of the top 64 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has ranked the 64 best prospects for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
2023-01-07, 18:40NHL Prospect ReportFinland Stock Watch: Roni Hirvonen quietly putting together strong season with HIFK
The December prospect stock watch starts with Elite Prospects Dir. of European Scouting Lassi Alanen's status update on Finland.
