Steven Ellis
@stevenpellis.ca
Associate Editor and Prospect Analyst for Daily Faceoff. Leafs stories for The Leafs Nation. Greatest iRacer ever.
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I looked at nine of the top performers from the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge as the USNTDP wins 4-2 on opening night.
Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
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Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
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Top standouts from Game 1 of 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge
The USNTDP won their first game after getting swept in the inaugural event in Ontario last season.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I looked at nine of the top performers from the #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge as the USNTDP wins 4-2 on opening night.
Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout...
Wyatt Cullen, Chase Reid and more:
dailyfaceoff.com/top-standout...
Lines for CHL vs. USNTDP.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Lines for CHL vs. USNTDP.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
Puck drop a little after 8:00 PM ET.
Harrison Boettiger is one of the top goaltenders in @TheWHL this season.
He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
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He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/harriso...
‘He’ll win you big games’: Meet Harrison Boettiger, one of 2026 NHL Draft’s top goaltenders
Boettiger’s numbers have been excellent – and now he’s set to make history during one of the biggest prospect events...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Harrison Boettiger is one of the top goaltenders in @TheWHL this season.
He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/harriso...
He's a big reason for @Kelowna_Rockets' hot run recently. Now, he's set to become the first player to play for both #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge teams.
Meet the LEGO-loving prospect:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/harriso...
I took a look at five NHL prospects thriving in Europe right now:
- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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NHL Prospect Roundup: Top five players thriving in Europe
It's not easy being a youngster playing European pro hockey – but these five have been exceptional so far this season.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I took a look at five NHL prospects thriving in Europe right now:
- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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- Roman Kantserov #Blackhawks
- Filip Eriksson #GoHabsGo
- Egor Surin #Smashville
- Dmitri Gamzin #Isles
- Benjamin Rautiainen #GoBolts
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USA Hockey will unveil its Olympic jerseys on Wednesday morning on the TODAY Show.
November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
USA Hockey will unveil its Olympic jerseys on Wednesday morning on the TODAY Show.
Reposted by Steven Ellis
Today's the day! The 2025-26 #PWHL season is set to begin.
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Daily Faceoff’s 2025-26 PWHL team preview Hub
Check out how all eight teams are shaping up heading into the league’s third season.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today's the day! The 2025-26 #PWHL season is set to begin.
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
Check out @dailyfaceoff.bsky.social's preview hub to find the full rosters, as well as previews and predictions from Hunter Crowther, @bensteiner00.bsky.social and myself, before the puck drops tonight
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/daily-f...
The #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge takes place next week.
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft: Top players to watch at CHL USA Prospects Challenge
The CHL swept the series in 2024, but the USNTDP is ready to fight back in Alberta.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The #CHLUSAProspectsChallenge takes place next week.
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
I took a look at 10 players to watch between the two teams:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
Time for a new #NHLDraft Rankings.
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft Rankings: November top 50
McKenna remains on top, but there's been plenty of changes throughout the first round.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Time for a new #NHLDraft Rankings.
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
McKenna is still at the top, but the gap is closing.
Top 50 for November:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I took a look at the best greybeards in the NHL this season.
Everyone knows you're a fossil once you turn 35 – but these six players have kept things moving:
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Everyone knows you're a fossil once you turn 35 – but these six players have kept things moving:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-6-n...
The top NHLers 35 and older in 2025-26
Father Time? They haven't gotten to these greybeards just yet.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I took a look at the best greybeards in the NHL this season.
Everyone knows you're a fossil once you turn 35 – but these six players have kept things moving:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-6-n...
Everyone knows you're a fossil once you turn 35 – but these six players have kept things moving:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/top-6-n...
I looked at five NHL prospects on the outside looking in trying to make Canada's #WorldJuniors team:
- Malcolm Spence #NYR
- John Mustard #Blackhawks
- Terik Parascak #ALLCAPS
- Owen Protz #GoHabsGo
- Tarin Smith #FlyTogether
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- Malcolm Spence #NYR
- John Mustard #Blackhawks
- Terik Parascak #ALLCAPS
- Owen Protz #GoHabsGo
- Tarin Smith #FlyTogether
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Five NHL prospects making a case to play for Canada’s World Junior team
Time is ticking down for those on the outside looking to make the roster ahead of next month's training camp.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I looked at five NHL prospects on the outside looking in trying to make Canada's #WorldJuniors team:
- Malcolm Spence #NYR
- John Mustard #Blackhawks
- Terik Parascak #ALLCAPS
- Owen Protz #GoHabsGo
- Tarin Smith #FlyTogether
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/five-nh...
- Malcolm Spence #NYR
- John Mustard #Blackhawks
- Terik Parascak #ALLCAPS
- Owen Protz #GoHabsGo
- Tarin Smith #FlyTogether
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/five-nh...
Blue did this all herself
November 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Blue did this all herself
The 2026 #WorldJuniors could see various top five #NHLDraft prospects participate this year.
From McKenna to Stenberg, and a few more, I looked at eight potential first-round picks who could play big roles in Minnesota:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-n...
From McKenna to Stenberg, and a few more, I looked at eight potential first-round picks who could play big roles in Minnesota:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-n...
Which NHL Draft prospects could become stars at the 2026 World Juniors?
The top three projected picks in 2026 are expected to all play big roles this winter.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The 2026 #WorldJuniors could see various top five #NHLDraft prospects participate this year.
From McKenna to Stenberg, and a few more, I looked at eight potential first-round picks who could play big roles in Minnesota:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-n...
From McKenna to Stenberg, and a few more, I looked at eight potential first-round picks who could play big roles in Minnesota:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/which-n...
The United States has a deep goaltending crop to choose from ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
So I broke down the best of the best:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/usa-oly...
So I broke down the best of the best:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/usa-oly...
Breaking down USA’s goaltending options for the 2026 Winter Olympics
Connor Hellebuyck is the easy option. Beyond that? That's where the debate begins.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The United States has a deep goaltending crop to choose from ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
So I broke down the best of the best:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/usa-oly...
So I broke down the best of the best:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/usa-oly...
Is a three-peat in the cards for USA at the #WorldJuniors?
Their lineup might not be as deep as last year, but they'll definitely be a contender.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Their lineup might not be as deep as last year, but they'll definitely be a contender.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
2026 World Junior Championship: Projecting USA’s roster
A three-peat is difficult to come by, but the Americans won't want to let the home crowd down.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Is a three-peat in the cards for USA at the #WorldJuniors?
Their lineup might not be as deep as last year, but they'll definitely be a contender.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
Their lineup might not be as deep as last year, but they'll definitely be a contender.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
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I looked at the NHL's top late-round steals per season since the 2020 #NHLDraft.
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
The NHL’s top late-round steals since 2020
Development isn't linear – sometimes, you'll find late-round gems you never expected.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I looked at the NHL's top late-round steals per season since the 2020 #NHLDraft.
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
I looked at the NHL's top late-round steals per season since the 2020 #NHLDraft.
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
The NHL’s top late-round steals since 2020
Development isn't linear – sometimes, you'll find late-round gems you never expected.
www.dailyfaceoff.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I looked at the NHL's top late-round steals per season since the 2020 #NHLDraft.
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
#LGRW's Emmitt Finnie and #CarolinaCulture's Jackson Blake lead the way:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/the-nhl...
I looked at five #NHLDraft prospects who have risen up the ranks early this year.
- Alexander Command
- Joe Iginla
- Xavier Wendt
- Giorgos Pantelas
- Victor Plante
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
- Alexander Command
- Joe Iginla
- Xavier Wendt
- Giorgos Pantelas
- Victor Plante
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
2026 NHL Draft Notebook: Five early season risers
The sample sizes aren't small anymore, so these five deserve your attention.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I looked at five #NHLDraft prospects who have risen up the ranks early this year.
- Alexander Command
- Joe Iginla
- Xavier Wendt
- Giorgos Pantelas
- Victor Plante
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
- Alexander Command
- Joe Iginla
- Xavier Wendt
- Giorgos Pantelas
- Victor Plante
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nh...
Canada's #WorldJuniors training camp starts in just over a month.
I updated my roster projection – it's a strong group that could further benefit from players coming down from the NHL.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
I updated my roster projection – it's a strong group that could further benefit from players coming down from the NHL.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
2026 World Junior Championship: Projecting Canada’s roster
Canada looks set to challenge for gold in Minnesota – but some key roster decisions remain.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Canada's #WorldJuniors training camp starts in just over a month.
I updated my roster projection – it's a strong group that could further benefit from players coming down from the NHL.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
I updated my roster projection – it's a strong group that could further benefit from players coming down from the NHL.
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-wo...
November 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Some pre-#WorldJuniors action between Finland and Slovakia.
Puck drop at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
Puck drop at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
November 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Some pre-#WorldJuniors action between Finland and Slovakia.
Puck drop at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
Puck drop at 11:00 a.m. Eastern.
Time for the first Calder Trophy update of the 2025-26 season.
#Isles' Matthew Schaefer is at the top, but the #GoHabsGo have plenty of representation.
Finnie, Buium, Sennecke and more:
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#Isles' Matthew Schaefer is at the top, but the #GoHabsGo have plenty of representation.
Finnie, Buium, Sennecke and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
2025-26 Calder Trophy November Update: Matthew Schaefer takes early lead
The Calder race will change significantly as the season wears on, but these 10 made a great first impression.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Time for the first Calder Trophy update of the 2025-26 season.
#Isles' Matthew Schaefer is at the top, but the #GoHabsGo have plenty of representation.
Finnie, Buium, Sennecke and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
#Isles' Matthew Schaefer is at the top, but the #GoHabsGo have plenty of representation.
Finnie, Buium, Sennecke and more:
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2025-26...
New NHL Prospect Roundup is out.
I looked at 10 early NCAA standouts:
Austin Burnevik
Charlie Cerrato
Adam Gajan
Max Plante
Michael Hage
Jack Ivankovic
Porter Martone
Will Horcoff
Eric Pohlkamp
Cole Hutson
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I looked at 10 early NCAA standouts:
Austin Burnevik
Charlie Cerrato
Adam Gajan
Max Plante
Michael Hage
Jack Ivankovic
Porter Martone
Will Horcoff
Eric Pohlkamp
Cole Hutson
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-pro...
NHL Prospect Roundup: 10 players dominating the NCAA
These 10 have stood out throughout the first month of the new era of college hockey.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
New NHL Prospect Roundup is out.
I looked at 10 early NCAA standouts:
Austin Burnevik
Charlie Cerrato
Adam Gajan
Max Plante
Michael Hage
Jack Ivankovic
Porter Martone
Will Horcoff
Eric Pohlkamp
Cole Hutson
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-pro...
I looked at 10 early NCAA standouts:
Austin Burnevik
Charlie Cerrato
Adam Gajan
Max Plante
Michael Hage
Jack Ivankovic
Porter Martone
Will Horcoff
Eric Pohlkamp
Cole Hutson
www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-pro...
Got my cat Blueberry onto the World Series broadcast
November 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Got my cat Blueberry onto the World Series broadcast