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- 2024-09-17, 19:45NHL
The Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises. - 2024-09-12, 20:45NHL
EP Rinkside's top 20 defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season. - 2024-09-11, 21:00NHL
EP Rinkside's top 20 centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best centres going into the 2024-25 NHL season. - 2024-08-22, 21:15NHL
What the Rutger McGroarty trade means for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets
We knew the trade was coming, but we didn't think it'd be a win for both teams. - 2024-08-21, 13:00NHL Prospects
EP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 28-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins
Mitch Brown highlights the 15 best prospects in the Pittsburgh Penguins system ahead of the 2024-25 NHL season, with scouting reports and tools grades for each player. - 2024-05-16, 00:33Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy 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 Prospects
Film 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. - 2024-04-08, 18:45NHL
What We Learned: In praise of the loser point (this season)
Strap yourself in, this Eastern Conference playoff race is about to get really, really fun. - 2024-03-08, 23:30NHL Prospects
Scouting reports on the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Elite Prospects lead scout David St-Louis offers updated scouting reports on all of the prospects dealt at the 2024 NHL trade deadline. - 2024-03-08, 04:45NHL
Carolina Hurricanes acquire Jake Guentzel, Ty Smith from Pittsburgh Penguins
The Carolina Hurricanes have acquired winger Jake Guentzel from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for - 2024-03-08, 03:25NHL
Trade Analysis: Carolina Hurricanes acquire Jake Guentzel from Pittsburgh Penguins
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at how big of a deal Jake Guentzel going to Carolina is both on and off the ice, and how much of an impact he could make for the Hurricanes down the stretch. - 2024-03-04, 21:30NHL
Now that Jake Guentzel is on the market, what can prospective bidders expect?
The Pittsburgh Penguins have made Jake Guentzel available ahead of the Mar. 8 trade deadline. What can prospective buyers expect from the two-time 40-goalscoring winger. - 2024-03-04, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 21
Cam Robinson is back to provide you with a host of waiver wire options to help jumpstart your fantasy playoff matchups. - 2024-02-27, 15:00NHL
Buy, Sell, or Sit: What should each team do at the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at which teams should sit, sell, or buy at the 2024 NHL trade deadline. - 2024-02-12, 19:15NHL
What We Learned: Pittsburgh Penguins at an impasse?
Are the Penguins good enough to make the playoffs? Maybe. Are they playing well enough to make the playoffs? Definitely not. So, now what? - 2024-02-06, 16:00NHL Prospect Report
WHL Stock Watch: Gavin McKenna already controlling the game
The latest instalment in the WHL Stock Watch highlights the play of Gavin McKenna, Kenta Isogai, Andrew Cristall, Brayden Yager, and Lukas Dragicevic. - 2024-01-12, 17:14NHL
EP Rinkside 3 Stars: It was all about the "breaking news" this week
Big week for all the news freaks out there. - 2023-12-20, 22:27NHL
Did the Pittsburgh Penguins fumble their offseason?
The Pittsburgh Penguins were supposed to work on their legacy this season. Instead, an aging core is outside of the playoff picture. JFresh looks at the offseason and whether it was the right approach or not. - 2023-12-18, 14:00NHL
What We Learned: How much patience is too much?
The Penguins keep acting like they're two tweaks away from figuring it out but I don't think they are. - 2023-12-07, 21:15NHL
Take Town: Feeling hot hot hot
Some coaches feel like they're in a bit of trouble right now. - 2023-12-05, 20:01NCAA
For Penguins prospect Tristan Broz, time at Denver has unlocked his game and potential
A second-round pick in 2021, the forward at Denver has thrived as one of the few transfers the Pioneers have invested in. - 2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect Report
USHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio. - 2023-11-19, 17:09NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: A Swedish bump for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs
How the trip to Sweden and the results could shape the future of the Atlantic Division. - 2023-11-17, 18:00NHL
Take Town: Taking a look
Are the Pittsburgh Penguins good again? What's going on with goaltending in the NHL right now? Why is no one talking about the Vegas Golden Knights? This week's Take Town answers these questions. - 2023-11-11, 15:54Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Features: Calen Addison's new home and new opportunity
Calen Addison has been a subject of fascination for fantasy managers for a long time. He has been seen as someone with tremendous upside in the fantasy community, though his... - 2023-11-07, 15:00NHL Prospect Report
Russia Stock Watch: Timur Mukhanov and Mikhail Ye. Ilyin taking off for Severstal Cherepovets
The November Russia Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Mikhail Ye. Ilyin, Timur Mukhanov, Ilya Fedotov, Yegor Graf, Matvei Babenko, Alexander Shen, Maxim Velikov, and Arsen Taimazov. - 2023-11-04, 17:20NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Aleksander Barkov is the soul of the Florida Panthers
Sean Shapiro brings you his collection of notes and observations from the week, starting with the importance of the Florida Panthers captain - 2023-10-21, 18:10NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, draft decentralization, Patrick Kane's waiting game
Sean Shapiro brings his weekly connection of notes, stories, and observations from around the hockey world. - 2023-10-12, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: X Gamers – Pierre-Olivier Joseph and Jaret Anderson-Dolan
Prospect development is nonlinear and takes a different amount of time for each player. Some high-end prospects like Connor McDavid will make an immediate impact in the NHL. Many others... - 2023-10-10, 13:53NHL
32 Boring Predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season
Who needs bold predictions? Sean Shapiro brings you the boring ones that will actually happen this season. - 2023-10-05, 16:46NHL
Unnumbered 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. - 2023-10-03, 14:00Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Metro Division
High-end offensive defencemen are in abundance in the Metro Division. The New Jersey Devils’ Dougie Hamilton was a top fantasy blueliner for the second time in three seasons, the New... - 2023-09-29, 18:08NHL
Unnumbered Thoughts: Andrei Vasilevskiy and the impact on the goalie market
Sean Shapiro looks at the NHL, the injury in Tampa, and much more in his weekly column. - 2023-09-28, 19:50NHL
Dispatches from the Waiver Wire: Sept. 28, 2023
Three names you've definitely heard before hit the waiver wire today. Wow. - 2023-09-21, 17:07NHL
EP Rinkside Top-20 Defencemen for the 2023-24 season
JFresh continues his look at the NHL's top players by looking at the defenceman. - 2023-09-20, 17:32NHL
EP Rinkside Top-20 Centres for the 2023-24 season
JFresh continues his look at the NHL's top players by looking at the centres. - 2023-09-18, 17:24NHL
EP Rinkside Top-20 Left Wings for the 2023-24 season
JFresh opens his series of top players by looking at the left wingers. - 2023-09-07, 15:26New Jersey Devils
NHL Storylines to watch for the 2023-24 season: Metropolitan Division
Sean Shapiro looks at storylines for the Metro Division in 2023-24 that he'll be following. - 2023-08-30, 15:11NHL
One player that can make or break each team's 2023-24 NHL season
JFresh looks at one player that can make or break each team in the NHL during the 2023-24 season. - 2023-08-29, 23:00Prospect Pool Rankings
EP Rinkside 2023 Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 26-ranked Pittsburgh Penguins
Mitch Brown takes you through the Pittsburgh Penguins' 26th-ranked prospect pool, with scouting reports, tools grades, etc. on their 13 best prospects. - 2023-08-24, 20:01NHL
Free Agent Matchmaker: Finding ideal landing spots for remaining UFAs
JFresh tries to match some of the remaining unrestricted free agents with the teams they could help. - 2023-08-22, 18:00Prospect Pool Rankings
Ranking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects in 2023: Skaters 50-26
The Elite Prospects 2023 NHL prospect ranking countdown continues with the 50th to 26th-best skater prospects. - 2023-08-15, 12:42NHL
The best and worst salary cap outlooks in the NHL
JFresh looks at the best and worst scenarios for cap space. - 2023-08-07, 19:57NHL
What We Learned: How far can Karlsson take the Penguins?
The Penguins will be better, but what does that actually mean for them? - 2023-08-07, 15:58NHL
Trade Analysis: Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson from San Jose Sharks
JFresh looks at what the Pittsburgh Penguins can expect from newly acquired Norris Trophy-winning defenceman Erik Karlsson. - 2023-07-02, 05:01NHL
Winners, losers, and big takeaways from Day 1 of free agency
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at some of the best, worst, and most interesting moves from the first wave of free agency. - 2023-06-02, 16:47NHL
EP Rinkside 3 Stars: Waiting is the most boring
Let's play some hockey already. - 2023-06-01, 14:43NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins Name Kyle Dubas President of Hockey Operations
Kyle Dubas is the new president of hockey operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager, who left that job this spring after an on-again, off-again discussion... - 2023-05-08, 12:372023 NHL Entry Draft
Connor Bedard will completely change a franchise. The lotto decides tonight.
He's the best prospect since Connor McDavid and even had a better junior career than the Edmonton Oilers superstar. Tonight all eyes will be on the lottery. - 2023-04-28, 14:32Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey Focus: Potential Offseason Movers
As the offseason looms Cam Robinson looks at potential movement and how it will shape the fantasy hockey landscape. - 2023-04-14, 15:35NHL
Pittsburgh Penguins clean house, fire Brian Burke, Ron Hextall, and Chris Pryor
The Penguins missed the playoffs for the first time in 17 seasons. - 2023-04-12, 19:26NHL
Take Town: Bo knows
These are my takes and I have said them. - 2023-04-05, 20:37NHL
How have the biggest NHL trade deadline acquisitions fit in with their new teams?
JFresh checks in on 20 of the biggest names moved at the deadline. - 2023-03-29, 22:30NHL
Rinkside Roundtable: Who will be the last team in? Who will be the last team out in playoff hunt?
The EP Rinkside crew gathers to make predictions for the finality of the regular season standings.