They're similar projections, high upside with some risk. Carbonneau has discovered his abilities more than Lakovic, less projection. Similar shooting skills and playmaking. Carbonneau is a better skater, creator, and more physical. Lakovic has an uncommon size/skill package.
26.05.2025 03:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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
eliteprospects.com/news/lynden-...
13.05.2025 17:00 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/whl/the...
06.05.2025 13:51 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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).
eliteprospects.com/news/2025-nh...
18.04.2025 23:52 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The Elite Prospects April top-75 ranking for the 2025 NHL Draft
Elite Prospects' penultimate 2025 NHL Draft ranking has arrived.
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.
eliteprospects.com/news/2025-nh...
16.04.2025 15:17 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ivan-de...
09.04.2025 15:49 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Elite Prospects 2025 OHL Priority Selection top 50 ranking
For the first time Elite Prospects is delivering its annual OHL Priority selection ranking.
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ohl/eli...
09.04.2025 13:29 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/lane-hu...
03.04.2025 23:14 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/lane-hu...
03.04.2025 23:14 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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
eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/eli...
19.03.2025 14:23 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
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.
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
www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl-pro...
07.03.2025 21:37 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by Elite Prospects
The Vancouver Canucks' Future Elite Goal-Scorer
Here, I analyze one of Jonathan Lekkerimäki's best games of the season and talk about his projection.
youtu.be/rb7KANTc8iI
01.03.2025 15:40 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/how...
01.03.2025 15:38 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/artyom-...
23.02.2025 14:44 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
YouTube video by Elite Prospects
How Matvei Michkov Takes Over Games
Here's a breakdown of one of his best games to go along with the article.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug1n...
22.02.2025 00:50 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rookie Midterms: How Matvei Michkov is slowly transforming his game
David St-Louis breaks down Matvei Michkov's rookie progress so far this season.
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.
eliteprospects.com/news/matvei-...
22.02.2025 00:49 — 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
For @eliteprospects.com,
AHL Stock Watch
Featuring 📈
- Bradly Nadeau
- Ville Koivunen
- Dalibor Dvorsky
- Brennan Othmann
- Rutger McGroarty
eliteprospects.com/news/ahl/ahl...
07.02.2025 15:40 — 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/roo...
05.02.2025 16:39 — 👍 13 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/roo...
30.01.2025 14:48 — 👍 13 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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
(@naturalstattrick.com)
23.01.2025 03:15 — 👍 67 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 2
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/nhl/roo...
18.01.2025 13:15 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
He was one of the examples I looked at!
13.01.2025 20:03 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/ivan-de...
13.01.2025 18:02 — 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
YouTube video by Elite Prospects
The Best of James Hagens At The World Juniors
A breakdown of James Hagens' best moments at the World Juniors.
youtu.be/SMOTutBVROI
07.01.2025 13:53 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
. @mitchlbrown.bsky.social, @lassialanen.bsky.social and I analyze the performance of NHL affiliated prospects at the World Juniors.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/world-j...
07.01.2025 01:20 — 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/cole-hu...
05.01.2025 17:56 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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.
www.eliteprospects.com/news/cole-hu...
05.01.2025 17:56 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
When a player plays this little at the tournament, you have to discard the whole thing. It's not a positive or a negative.
01.01.2025 21:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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