Virtual Hockey Scout
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Film-based NHL deep dives: https://virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/
Buffalo Sabres forward Konsta Helenius has the most mature two-way game of any rookie in this year's class. Already so responsible away from the puck.
Here's the full breakdown: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/on-the-ris...
#konstahelenius #buffalosabres
Here's the full breakdown: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/on-the-ris...
#konstahelenius #buffalosabres
September 25, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Buffalo Sabres forward Konsta Helenius has the most mature two-way game of any rookie in this year's class. Already so responsible away from the puck.
Here's the full breakdown: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/on-the-ris...
#konstahelenius #buffalosabres
Here's the full breakdown: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/on-the-ris...
#konstahelenius #buffalosabres
The high-flying Mammoth added a stylistic foil in Anders Lee this summer. Here's a taste of his net-front play.
Check out my full breakdown of his game: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/the-skinny...
Check out my full breakdown of his game: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/the-skinny...
September 17, 2026 at 9:56 PM
The high-flying Mammoth added a stylistic foil in Anders Lee this summer. Here's a taste of his net-front play.
Check out my full breakdown of his game: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/the-skinny...
Check out my full breakdown of his game: virtualhockeyscout.substack.com/p/the-skinny...
Beckett Sennecke had a great rookie year, but you get the sense he isn't even close to his ceiling yet. Such an interesting skill set. Here's my full breakdown:
#sennecke #anaheimducks
#sennecke #anaheimducks
On the Rise: Beckett Sennecke
What’s behind Door #2?
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September 10, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Beckett Sennecke had a great rookie year, but you get the sense he isn't even close to his ceiling yet. Such an interesting skill set. Here's my full breakdown:
#sennecke #anaheimducks
#sennecke #anaheimducks
Patience.
September 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Patience.
The Skinny: Mats Zuccarello
Helpers on the way
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September 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
This week, I turned my attention to William Eklund's younger brother (and Isles prospect) Victor. Does a bit of everything at a breakneck pace. He's precisely the sort of piece that can help push the Isles back to the playoffs.
#victoreklund #newyorkislanders #hockey
#victoreklund #newyorkislanders #hockey
On the Rise: Victor Eklund
Honey badger don’t care
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August 27, 2026 at 10:25 PM
This week, I turned my attention to William Eklund's younger brother (and Isles prospect) Victor. Does a bit of everything at a breakneck pace. He's precisely the sort of piece that can help push the Isles back to the playoffs.
#victoreklund #newyorkislanders #hockey
#victoreklund #newyorkislanders #hockey
Eklund's favorite 1-on-1 move:
August 21, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Eklund's favorite 1-on-1 move:
William Eklund was the Senators' biggest offseason acquisition. If you're not familiar with the 23-year-old's game, here's a film-based primer:
#williameklund #ottawasenators #hockey
#williameklund #ottawasenators #hockey
The Skinny: William Eklund
Ottawa’s consolation prize
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August 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
William Eklund was the Senators' biggest offseason acquisition. If you're not familiar with the 23-year-old's game, here's a film-based primer:
#williameklund #ottawasenators #hockey
#williameklund #ottawasenators #hockey
90 seconds of Blues rookie Theo Lindstein gapping up on opponents. Already an aggressive and disruptive defender:
August 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM
90 seconds of Blues rookie Theo Lindstein gapping up on opponents. Already an aggressive and disruptive defender:
This week, I studied a lesser-known defensive prospect who might have a surprising impact in 2026-27. Mature two-way game:
#theolindstein #stlouisblues #hockey #nhl
#theolindstein #stlouisblues #hockey #nhl
On the Rise: Theo Lindstein
A different type of glue
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August 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
This week, I studied a lesser-known defensive prospect who might have a surprising impact in 2026-27. Mature two-way game:
#theolindstein #stlouisblues #hockey #nhl
#theolindstein #stlouisblues #hockey #nhl
Here's a film-based breakdown that discusses everything you need to know about new Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk:
#bradytkachuk #floridapanthers #hockey
#bradytkachuk #floridapanthers #hockey
The Skinny: Brady Tkachuk
The Empire strikes back
virtualhockeyscout.substack.com
August 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Here's a film-based breakdown that discusses everything you need to know about new Panthers forward Brady Tkachuk:
#bradytkachuk #floridapanthers #hockey
#bradytkachuk #floridapanthers #hockey
Brady Tkachuk film study coming tomorrow. In the meantime, here is playing keep-away vs. Alexandre Carrier:
#bradytkachuk #hockey
#bradytkachuk #hockey
August 6, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Brady Tkachuk film study coming tomorrow. In the meantime, here is playing keep-away vs. Alexandre Carrier:
#bradytkachuk #hockey
#bradytkachuk #hockey
Really smart bank pass by Ilya Protas. He might surprise people next season.
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
August 1, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Really smart bank pass by Ilya Protas. He might surprise people next season.
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
I've been working through some Beckett Sennecke film and thought this was a really nifty move. Already such a crafty 1-on-1 player.
#beckettsennecke #anaheimducks
#beckettsennecke #anaheimducks
July 31, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I've been working through some Beckett Sennecke film and thought this was a really nifty move. Already such a crafty 1-on-1 player.
#beckettsennecke #anaheimducks
#beckettsennecke #anaheimducks
Ilya Protas isn't just a younger, lesser version of his older brother Aliaksei. Here's a film-based breakdown of his game ahead of his rookie season:
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
On the Rise: Ilya Protas
Another one?
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July 30, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Ilya Protas isn't just a younger, lesser version of his older brother Aliaksei. Here's a film-based breakdown of his game ahead of his rookie season:
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
#ilyaprotas #washingtoncapitals
Most of you know that Leo Carlsson has become the NHL's highest-paid player. If you're curious about his strengths and weaknesses, I wrote a film-based primer on his game:
#leocarlsson #anaheimducks #nhl
#leocarlsson #anaheimducks #nhl
The Skinny: Leo Carlsson
Time to deliver
virtualhockeyscout.substack.com
July 23, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Most of you know that Leo Carlsson has become the NHL's highest-paid player. If you're curious about his strengths and weaknesses, I wrote a film-based primer on his game:
#leocarlsson #anaheimducks #nhl
#leocarlsson #anaheimducks #nhl
Anton Frondell is one of the most promising two-way prospects in hockey. As such, he's pivotal to Chicago's rebuild. Here's a deep dive on his all-around game:
#antonfrondell #chicagoblackhawks #nhl
#antonfrondell #chicagoblackhawks #nhl
On the Rise: Anton Frondell
Ready or not
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July 16, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Anton Frondell is one of the most promising two-way prospects in hockey. As such, he's pivotal to Chicago's rebuild. Here's a deep dive on his all-around game:
#antonfrondell #chicagoblackhawks #nhl
#antonfrondell #chicagoblackhawks #nhl
The Leafs' aggressive offseason was built around the acquisition of breakout RD Darren Raddysh. Here's a film-based breakdown of his game:
#darrenraddysh #torontomapleleafs
#darrenraddysh #torontomapleleafs
The Skinny: Darren Raddysh
Have the Leafs found their 1D?
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July 9, 2026 at 11:02 PM
The Leafs' aggressive offseason was built around the acquisition of breakout RD Darren Raddysh. Here's a film-based breakdown of his game:
#darrenraddysh #torontomapleleafs
#darrenraddysh #torontomapleleafs
Seems unlikely now, but just in case Adam Fox is moved this offseason, here's a film-based primer on his excellent two-way game:
#adamfox
#adamfox
Trade Bait: Adam Fox
The RD pipe dream
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July 2, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Seems unlikely now, but just in case Adam Fox is moved this offseason, here's a film-based primer on his excellent two-way game:
#adamfox
#adamfox
Dylan Larkin is the best center on the trading block. Here's a film-based breakdown of how he'll help his next team:
#dylanlarkin #nhl
#dylanlarkin #nhl
Trade Bait: Dylan Larkin
Center of attention
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June 25, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Dylan Larkin is the best center on the trading block. Here's a film-based breakdown of how he'll help his next team:
#dylanlarkin #nhl
#dylanlarkin #nhl
Incredible showing by Jackson LaCombe last night. Here's the full breakdown:
2025-26 Playoff Focus: Jackson LaCombe (Game 6 vs. EDM)
Jack of all trades
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May 1, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Incredible showing by Jackson LaCombe last night. Here's the full breakdown:
Nick Suzuki is the Selke front-runner this season. Here's a film-based breakdown of why that is:
#nicksuzuki #gohabsgo #montrealcanadiens #nhl
#nicksuzuki #gohabsgo #montrealcanadiens #nhl
2025-26 Season Spotlight: Nick Suzuki
Selke Season
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April 16, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Nick Suzuki is the Selke front-runner this season. Here's a film-based breakdown of why that is:
#nicksuzuki #gohabsgo #montrealcanadiens #nhl
#nicksuzuki #gohabsgo #montrealcanadiens #nhl
By acquiring John Carlson at the trade deadline, Anaheim doubled down on its strengths. Here's how the puck-mover has performed on his new team:
Early Returns: John Carlson
Playing to their strengths
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April 9, 2026 at 10:21 PM
By acquiring John Carlson at the trade deadline, Anaheim doubled down on its strengths. Here's how the puck-mover has performed on his new team:
Matthew Schafer's rookie season has been insane for an 18-year-old defenseman. Here's my full breakdown of his game:
Rookie Watch: Matthew Schaefer
Best in class
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March 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Matthew Schafer's rookie season has been insane for an 18-year-old defenseman. Here's my full breakdown of his game:
Artemi Panarin has had a noticeable impact on the Kings' top line. Here's my film-based breakdown on his game:
Early Returns: Artemi Panarin
Moving to a different beat
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March 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Artemi Panarin has had a noticeable impact on the Kings' top line. Here's my film-based breakdown on his game: