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Dec 31, 17:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 4:45 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks haven't competed in an actual hockey game since Dec. 18, where they fell to the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime. When they suit up against the Nashville…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 4:05 PM
     Rookies taking on large roles straight out of training camp can be a slippery slope. On one hand, seeing the future stars of an organization already warrant large minutes can…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 3:55 PM
     The New York Rangers signed one of their 2020 draft picks, netminder Dylan Garand shortly before the World Junior Championships (WJC) started. The NHL postpones more games. Chris Kreider snipes…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 3:45 PM
     It's been a peculiar year for Dylan Strome. The 2015 third-overall pick has been healthy scratched on numerous occasions and naturally, that has made him a name in the rumor…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 3:35 PM
     When I first came up with the idea for this segment there was one player who came to mind and that was David Clarkson. The problem was after his retirement…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 3:25 PM
     Welcome to Pittsburgh Penguins News & Rumors, where we cover all the hot topics about the club and dive into more than just box scores. Get ready for some rapid-fire…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 3:15 PM
     A new year is dawning, 2022 has arrived, and for some, it couldn't have come soon enough. As a year, 2021 brought some good fortune for the Montreal Canadiens in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 31, 2021 2:55 PM
     Another year has come and gone. It has been a whirlwind: life returned to normal before a brutal winter came and zapped us back to the all-too-familiar COVID reality. Sports…

Dec 31, 05:00

Dec 30, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 3:55 PM
     During the past few weeks, the Ottawa Senators compiled some positive results, winning five out of their last eight games. To continue their positive momentum from 2021, they will need…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 3:45 PM
     Last week, I wrote about who the Calgary Flames should target ahead of the trade deadline to help with their scoring. While there are no major concerns given the team's…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 3:35 PM
     The moves that Kevin Cheveldayoff made this offseason ensured that the Winnipeg Jets' core would be in place for the next three seasons. Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, and Nikolaj Ehlers…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 3:25 PM
     Due to a plethora of issues ranging from franchise turmoil to the ruthlessness of puck luck, the players included on this list have been disappointing through the first part of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 3:15 PM
     As we head into 2022, there are some weaknesses with the Boston Bruins' current lineup. At the time of this writing, they have a 14-10-2 record and are fifth in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 2:15 PM
     As the New Year approaches, now is the perfect time for the Washington Capitals to finalize their resolutions for 2022. Although many may have trouble sticking to their goals, head…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 2:05 PM
     When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Duncan Keith from the Chicago Blackhawks this summer, many felt the team overpaid for a player well past his prime. The Oilers traded young defenseman…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 30, 2021 1:55 PM
     On Wednesday night, the New Jersey Devils celebrated their first win since Dec. 8. Forward Jack Hughes led his team to a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank…

Dec 30, 03:00

Dec 29, 15:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:50 PM
     On Tuesday morning, the Ottawa Senators announced that they had signed their 10th-overall pick from the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Tyler Boucher, to an entry-level contract after he decided to change the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:40 PM
     When the NHL season opened in October, the Colorado Avalanche were slight favorites to win the Stanley Cup. Since then, Colorado has underperformed expectations, yet they still remain the betting…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:15 PM
     The New Jersey Devils resume their season against the Buffalo Sabres tonight after the NHL returned to play last night. The 2021-22 NHL season had been paused since Dec. 21…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 2:00 PM
     In addition to the New York Islanders' choppy schedule to start the season, the Islanders are now up to five postponed games through Dec. 29. If the Islanders are finally…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 1:45 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the NHL has changed its policy on how long players who test positive for COVID must isolate from the rest of the team. Meanwhile, the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 1:35 PM
     After more than a week off, the Los Angeles Kings returned to action with a very poor performance against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kings went down 5-1 before losing…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:22 PM
     Last Game Vancouver Canucks 5 Final San Jose Sharks 2 NHL Standings Game Details Canucks(14-15-2, 30 pts) Sharks(15-14-1, 31 pts) J.T. Miller – 1 goal, 2 assists Cogliano, Meier –…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 29, 2021 11:52 AM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning nearly missed on the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. Although they did not come away with much in the way of NHL-caliber players, you could argue that…

Dec 29, 02:00

Dec 28, 13:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:50 PM
     This NHL season is again shaping up to be anything but normal as teams navigate schedule changes while dealing with players in and out of COVID protocol on top of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:05 PM
     The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championships (WJC) Men's U20 tournament got underway Sunday afternoon, with back-to-back four-game slates of action featuring many of tomorrow's NHL stars. The Carolina Hurricanes, with…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:35 AM
     From Akil Thomas and Alex Turcotte's golden goals to Lukas Parik's surprising shutout, the Los Angeles Kings' prospects have had their share of shining moments at the WJC in recent…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:21 AM
     The third installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first two drafts. If you missed either one of them or…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:17 AM
     The following is one of our many posts written as if it were 1964, as the events unfolded. It's a slow hockey news day this 27th of September, 1964, so we…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:13 AM
     When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:09 AM
     The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 28, 2021 10:25 AM
     You'll have to excuse the Windsor Spitfires if they come into the post-Christmas schedule with a slight bounce in their step. After an up-and-down first half of the season, the…

Dec 28, 01:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 9:05 PM
     Russia hit the ice for their second game of the preliminary round, and it was already a "must-win" scenario for head coach Sergei Zubov and his roster. After losing their…

Dec 27, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 11:25 AM
     The Chicago Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL started the season in October. Now, the league is looking to turn the page into the new year of 2022. With…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 10:25 AM
     The St. Louis Blues practiced on Sunday, Dec. 26 as they get set to hopefully return to the ice on Dec. 29 against the Edmonton Oilers. The NHL's COVID situation…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 10:15 AM
     Last year, Slovakia could only pull out a single victory in the World Junior Championships. That victory came against their group's worst team, Switzerland. However, Simon Latkoczy kept the team…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 10:05 AM
     On Sunday afternoon, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced that the World Juniors would not feature relegation for the second consecutive year. In a typical tournament, the last-place team…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 9:55 AM
     It's not a major revelation to say that awards can often be a bit silly. Trying to judge anything against it's peers, whether it is a movie, music, video game…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 9:45 AM
     On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after nearly four years away from the game. Dec. 27 saw plenty of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 9:35 AM
     The United States opened up their 2022 World Junior Championship schedule with a 3-2 victory over Slovakia. The game was not perfect, there were plenty of ups and downs, but…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 27, 2021 9:25 AM
     The core players for the New York Rangers, which include Mika Zibanejad, Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin, among others, are signed to long-term deals for the next several years. The…

Dec 26, 23:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 10:55 PM
     The first game of the 2022 World Juniors pitted perennial contender Finland against the up-and-coming Germans, who are missing some big names from their 2021 team. Some may have expected…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:55 PM
     Given some of the other, higher-drafted names on the Team USA roster, Ty Smilanic may have fallen through the cracks. For those who don't know much about him, he's been…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:45 PM
     As the Edmonton Oilers continue to search for answers to their forward depth questions, a struggling team in the New Jersey Devils presents the opportunity to become a trading partner.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 4:03 PM
     What the Toronto Maple Leafs needed coming out of the Christmas break was some good news about the health of its players. What it got instead is the news that…

Dec 26, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:25 AM
     Welcome to The Hockey Writers' Advanced Analytics Primer. An introduction to what analytics and advanced statistics are and a short history of these statistics in hockey is followed by a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:15 AM
     The 2022 offseason should be an interesting one for the San Jose Sharks. After two straight disappointing seasons, the team appears to be at least a playoff contender at this…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 9:05 AM
     So far in the 2021-22 season, there hasn't been much to complain about if you're a Calgary Flames fan. This team has fully bought into Darryl Sutter's system, and it's…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:55 AM
     Many players on the Winnipeg Jets will benefit from a new voice and fresh start, but Nikolaj Ehlers might be the biggest beneficiary. With the extended holiday break, Dave Lowry…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:45 AM
     Team Switzerland have a mountain to climb at the 2022 World Junior Championship. After all, they land in Canada having been drawn into the group of death with relatively few…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:35 AM
     Believe me. This is not the type of article I hoped to be writing on Dec. 26, 2021. But with the New Jersey Devils having a 10-15-5 record at the extended…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 26, 2021 8:25 AM
     After months of anticipation, and weeks of mounting concern about the fate of the tournament, we are finally on the eve of the 2022 World Junior Championship. And despite the…

Dec 25, 21:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 25, 2021 5:58 PM
     When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 25, 2021 2:32 PM
     Merry Christmas to all readers of The Hockey Writers. In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll share some news about the NHL that impacts the Maple…

Dec 25, 09:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 25, 2021 8:45 AM
     In our Christmas Day edition of the NHL rumors rundown, we'll focus on rumors that are front and center in some hockey markets. So much so, for some fans, it's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 25, 2021 8:35 AM
     The New Jersey Devils have one of the youngest rosters in the NHL. The organization has more restricted free agents (RFA) than unrestricted free agents (UFA) whose contracts set to…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 25, 2021 8:25 AM
     Before some of the Seattle Kraken were lighting up the NHL, they made their countries proud at the World Junior Championship. This year is no different, as two Kraken prospects…

Dec 24, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 5:27 PM
     We're now in December and you know what that means? That's right! It's the most wonderful time of the year as the 2022 World Junior Championship is quickly approaching.  Hockey…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 5:25 PM
     While this time of year is filled with family gatherings and holiday cheer, for hockey fans who love to focus on the future of the game, the best present will…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 5:00 PM
     This holiday season, there's a lot the Edmonton Oilers can be thankful for. Technically, the team is still in a playoff spot. So too, the team has mostly avoided major…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 5:00 PM
     If Czechia are to break their 16-year World Junior Championship medal drought in 2022, head coach Karel Mlejnek will need his bourgeoning stars to make a significant impact in Red…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 4:50 PM
     We are nearing the start of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships and there are already a number of headlines to keep an eye on. Once again, the COVID-19 pandemic…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 4:00 PM
     While we're all excited for the holiday season, hockey fans will get a second gift this year with the World Junior Hockey Championship on Boxing Day. There was some cause…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 3:42 PM
     Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he's on his way in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 24, 2021 3:39 PM
     We started our series looking back at significant Chicago Blackhawks draft classes with 1980, the best in franchise history. Before we get to more modern drafts, we will take one…

Dec 24, 07:00

Dec 23, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 4:55 PM
     Edmonton Oilers' commentator and host of Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer, has suggested another solution the team can look at in the coming weeks to address the forward group. This would…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 4:35 PM
     It was inevitable—or seemingly so for seasoned skeptics. The NHL has paused their season amid the spread of the Omicron variant. An optimist might consider it an extended holiday break.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:51 PM
     The week before the Christmas break was supposed to feature six games within the American Hockey League's (AHL) Central Division, but thanks to the resurgence of COVID, only two of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:35 PM
     Like all other NHL teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs are off now until after Christmas. However, with recent additions to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, it's likely that the team will…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:25 PM
     The World Juniors have served as a coming-out party and a career launchpad for several prospects over the years. That includes players drafted outside the first round, players passed over…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 3:15 PM
     It can't be sugar-coated, with only seven wins in the first 31 games and on a pace to a 45 point season, the Montreal Canadiens are suffering through one of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 2:25 PM
     Since Bruce Boudreau arrived, one of the biggest changes for the Vancouver Canucks has been the penalty kill. The team has only given up two goals on 12 attempts and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 23, 2021 1:35 PM
     Many Edmonton Oilers started the season very well, but others need to step up their game and contribute a lot more for the team to be successful. Whatever their role,…

Dec 23, 05:00

Dec 22, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:25 PM
     When a player gets drafted into the NHL, the dream is to be able to make a career with one team. But for most, this isn't the case. When most…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 3:15 PM
     I, as much as anyone, was excited about the Edmonton Oilers' three games this week against all California-based teams. With the Oilers having a record of 8-2-0 vs Pacific Division…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:30 PM
     This past offseason saw a lot of roster upheaval for the Vancouver Canucks as a total of ten players saw a change of address due to a trade, free agent…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:20 PM
     Welcome to Pittsburgh Penguins News & Rumors, where we cover all the hot topics about the club and dive into more than just box scores. Get ready for some rapid-fire…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:10 PM
     With a quarter of the 2021-22 NHL season already in the rearview mirror teams and players are beginning to separate themselves in the standings and scoring races. Candidates are beginning…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 2:05 PM
     We recently wrote about three players we thought would most likely not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs next season. While the NHL is on a COVID-19-enforced Christmas break,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:45 PM
     The World Junior Championship is among the most exciting events of the season. Like the Olympics and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the annual tournament pits the world's best players against…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 22, 2021 1:35 PM
     Christmas is less than a week away, and now is the time to get in your last-minute wishes. The Los Angeles Kings have a few wishes to make and will…

Dec 22, 03:00

Dec 21, 15:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 2:50 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers made a number of moves this past offseason, and since the team has reached the Christmas break, we're going to check in and see which of the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 2:30 PM
     The Boston Bruins have one prospect competing at this year's World Juniors Championships, which begins Sunday, Dec. 26, in Alberta. Fabian Lysell, the team's 2021 first-round selection, was selected to compete for Team…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:52 PM
     The Jets 1.0 had many notable stars who played the bulk or a big chunk of their careers in Winnipeg, such as Randy Carlyle, Dale Hawerchuk, Paul MacLean, Teppo Numminen,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:49 PM
     In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:45 PM
     The 2007 NHL Entry Draft in Columbus is notable for a number of reasons. It was an American-heavy draft, the first-ever in which U.S. born players went first and second…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:15 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, how involved will Jim Rutherford be in the decisions made in Vancouver, even after the Canucks hire a permanent general manager? Meanwhile, there are more…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:05 PM
     In this somewhat odd edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'd like to start with the good news that those Maple Leafs' coaches, players, and support staff who…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:55 AM
     There was some grumbling in Oil Country when the Edmonton Oilers drafted Luca Munzenberger with the 90th overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. And that was from those who…

Dec 21, 02:00

Dec 20, 13:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 11:55 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is news that the Edmonton Oilers were able to get Jesse Puljujarvi back into Edmonton for the holidays, while Buffalo Sabres' fans will have…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 11:45 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks have now had four games postponed with COVID-19 related issues. That can't be good news for the team. Both spirits and confidence must be high after compiling…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 11:35 AM
     After a bewildering start to the season, the Washington Capitals enter the festive period flying high in the standings and in good spirits. Although the Caps have fulfilled more of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 11:25 AM
     Matvey Petrov could have spent the holidays in Alberta. The Edmonton Oilers prospect should have got a call last week telling him to pick his bags and catch the next…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 11:18 AM
     The Chicago Blackhawks need a spark. Although they have been playing better lately, their winning streaks are minimal. Recently, their wins and losses have come in a pattern of win,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 10:35 AM
     The New Jersey Devils are sinking to the ocean floor faster and faster with each loss. With last night's 3-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins, they've lost six in a row…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 10:25 AM
     Sometimes a player's legacy with a team will be defined not by their play on the ice, but by the storyline surrounding their arrival to the franchise. Typically, when you…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 20, 2021 10:05 AM
     We've made it to double-digits, welcome to the 10th edition of the Weekly Lost & Found. However, it would be more of a celebration if the state of the league,…

Dec 20, 01:00

Dec 19, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 11:58 AM
     Last Game Seattle Kraken 3 Final Edmonton Oilers 5 NHL Standings Game Details Kraken (10-17-3, 23 pts) Oilers(18-11-0, 36 pts) Jordan Eberle – 2 assists Leon Draisaitl – 3 assists…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 11:15 AM
     It's always disappointing when a nation's best players aren't able to compete at the World Juniors. This year, Germany will be without Tim Stützle, who will remain with the Ottawa…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 11:00 AM
     Last Game Detroit Red Wings 5 vs. Final New Jersey Devils 2 NHL Standings Game Details Red Wings (15-13-3, 33 pts) Devils(10-14-5, 25 pts) Dylan Larkin – 3 goals, 1…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:55 AM
     The Philadelphia Flyers selected Ivan Provorov seventh overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft during the competitive rebuild under former general manager Ron Hextall from 2014-2018. They hoped he could…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:40 AM
     As fans anticipate the start of the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships, it's an opportunity for them to get a glimpse of their respective NHL teams top drafted prospects. It's…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:20 AM
     Just six countries have hosted the World Junior Championships since 1998. During that spell, Europe's four premier hockey powers – Russia, Finland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic – have shared…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 10:00 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers defeated the expansion Seattle Kraken 5-3 at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday (Dec. 18). It was Edmonton's second consecutive victory following a six-game losing streak, and their…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 19, 2021 9:25 AM
     When it comes to historical dates in the National Hockey League, Dec. 19 is right up near the top of the list. The first game in league history was played…

Dec 18, 23:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 5:30 PM
     The latest edition of the NHL Stat Corner brings you all the latest player and team stats and milestones from around the league over the past two days. A lot…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 5:25 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the information filing in is mostly lineup and COVID related as the Oilers try to put together a full roster that will…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 5:15 PM
     The Florida Panthers are doing alright so far this year. Currently, they sit at third in the Atlantic Division with 40 points and a record of 18-7-4. Of course, the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 5:05 PM
     No stranger to dropping bombshells, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman revealed in his recent "32 Thoughts" column that the Arizona Coyotes are listening to offers for 23-year-old defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The news…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 4:50 PM
     As the current NHL season faces questions with the rising number of players currently in their team's COVID-19 protocol, attention has shifted towards the 2022 World Junior Championship, beginning December…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 4:40 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have certainly had a very up-and-down season so far. Despite falling a bit recently, there is still a lot to be thankful for in this organization as…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 4:12 PM
     The seventh installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first six drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 4:09 PM
     This article was originally written in October, 2015. TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, has only been open for a few decades. But in that time, it's seen countless…

Dec 18, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:55 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:45 AM
     A good week for the Anaheim Ducks had a sour ending after their Friday night overtime loss to the Arizona Coyotes. A true barnburner with 11 goals scored in total,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:35 AM
     In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights News & Rumors, Alex Pietrangelo is undecided about attending the 2022 Winter Olympics despite already being selected on the team. In other news,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:26 AM
     Last Game Chicago Blackhawks 2 Final – OT Nashville Predators 3 NHL Standings Game Details Blackhawks(11-15-3 – 25 pts) Predators(19-10-1 39 pts) Jonathan Toews – 1 goal Tanner Jeannot –…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:25 AM
     There is a lot of player movement in the NHL, even amongst franchise legends. Whether it be through free agency, trade or an expansion draft, fans have seen some of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:15 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers started their 6-game homestand against the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 5 and when it was all said and done, it turned out to be a tough…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 9:05 AM
     On Dec. 17 the NHL announced that the Florida Panthers would cease their operations until Monday, Dec. 26. This comes after the Panthers were forced to play shorthanded against the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 18, 2021 8:55 AM
     Despite the surprising exclusion of 2021 eighth overall pick Brandt Clarke from Team Canada. The Los Angeles Kings still have plenty of prospects playing at the upcoming 2022 World Junior…

Dec 17, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 4:15 PM
     The Florida Panthers have great depth when it is healthy. Most players can come in and easily play at a decent level for their team at a moment's notice and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 4:00 PM
     The preseason and regular season for Brendan Perlini has been night and day. He had a great first impression for the Edmonton Oilers, really showing off his goal-scoring ability and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 3:50 PM
     If you need any further evidence of how far the Chicago Blackhawks have progressed since the season began, consider what they were able to do against the Toronto Maple Leafs…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 3:45 PM
     The St. Louis Blues will have quite a presence at the 2022 World Junior Championships (WJC) in Edmonton. This will be a great tournament to watch regardless of which Blues…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 3:35 PM
     Let's hear a round of applause for the front office of the Carolina Hurricanes. It wasn't that long ago that fans of the team cringed every time a player was…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 3:15 PM
     Last year, Team Canada was comprised of 19 first-round NHL draft picks which included Bowen Byram, Kirby Dach, Dylan Cozens, Quinton Byfield, Jamie Drysdale, and Dawson Mercer, to name a…

Dec 17, 09:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 8:55 AM
     San Jose Sharks fans will only have one prospect to cheer for at the under-20 World Junior Championships (U-20 WJC) that begins on Dec. 26 in Alberta, Canada. Although he…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 8:45 AM
     The 2022 World Junior Championship is right around the corner, beginning on Dec 24 and finishing up on Jan 5, 2022. For Team USA, they have taken the biggest step…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 8:35 AM
     In at least one respect, Montreal Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme owes defenseman Jeff Petry a drink

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 8:25 AM
     In this edition of Stars' News & Rumors, Riley Damiani scores his first NHL goal in his first game, and two Stars prospects are named to Canada's 2022 World Junior…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 8:07 AM
     Last Game Colorado Avalanche 2 Final Nashville Predators 5 Game Details NHL Standings Avalanche(17-8-2, 36 pts) Predators(18-10-1, 37 pts) Mikko Rantanen – 1 goal, 1 assist Filip Forsberg – 2…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 7:59 AM
     Last Game Carolina Hurricanes 5 Final Detroit Red Wings 3 NHL Standings Game Details Hurricanes (20-7-1, 41 pts) Red Wings(14-13-3, 31 pts) Nino Niederreiter – 2 goals Dylan Larkin –…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 7:54 AM
     Last Game Tampa Bay Lightning 2 Final Ottawa Senators 1 Game Details NHL Standings Lightning (19-6-4, 42 pts) Senators(9-17-1, 19 pts) Killorn & Hedman – 1 goal each Thomas Chabot…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 17, 2021 6:49 AM
     Last Game Boston Bruins 1 Final New York Islanders 3 NHL Standings Game Details Bruins (14-10-2, 30 pts) Islanders (8-12-5, 21 pts) Reilly – goal Clutterbuck – 2 goals Carlo,…