KalPa News & Stories
Insights, analysis, and news about KalPa from the Elite Prospects editorial team. Stay updated with expert coverage on KalPa, including key stories and in-depth articles.
- 2024-11-04, 16:01NHL Prospects
Finland Stock Watch: Red Wings prospect Jesse Kiiskinen impressing at HPK
Lassi Alanen kicks off our November stock watch with Finland, led by the Red Wings forward prospect. - 2024-10-07, 23:04NHL Prospects
Finland 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. - 2024-03-01, 18:30NHL Prospect Report
Finland 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. - 2024-01-20, 14:002024 NHL Draft
Scout'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. - 2023-02-01, 21:15NHL Prospect Report
Finland 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. - 2022-12-03, 14:00NHL Prospect Report
Finland Stock Watch: Topias Vilén exceeding expectations with the Pelicans
The surprising rise of New Jersey Devils prospect Topias Vilén leads the way in our Finnish stock watch. - 2020-11-20, 18:44Scouting Reports
How are the Newcomer Prospects Handling Life in the Finnish Liiga?
The postponement or cancellation of many North American hockey seasons has caused many NHL affiliated prospects to look elsewhere for high-level hockey. Many of those prospects have since landed in... - 2020-09-21, 19:00Scouting Reports
4 Finnish Sleepers Worth Keeping an eye on for the 2020 NHL Draft
What this year’s crop of Finnish draft-eligible skaters might lack at the top-end of the draft, they endeavour to cover with some intriguing late-round bets that could present excellent value... - 2020-09-08, 14:00Scouting Reports
5 Finnish Prospects Poised for a Breakout in the 2020-21 Liiga Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has threatened to push back if not take away hockey entirely in some leagues across North America, but it’s full steam ahead (mostly) in many European leagues.... - 2019-12-21, 19:02World Juniors 2020
Meet the Team: Finland’s World Junior Hockey Championships Roster
Defending champions from last year, Finland comes to the tournament with a slightly weaker roster compared to previous years. Particularly the forward group doesn’t include as many high-end players as... - 2019-10-11, 14:00Scouting Reports
Scouting Report: Checking in on Finnish Defence Prospects in Liiga Action
There is no shortage of promising Finnish skaters from the most recent draft playing in my locale this season. This is especially true on defence, where the likes of Lassi... - 2019-08-13, 16:00Scouting Reports
EP Rinkside Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 6 Ranked Montréal Canadiens
The Montréal Canadiens check-in with the sixth-ranked NHL farm system. They are also the sixth Canadian team we’ve profiled. Only one more to go. Montréal has quietly built up a...