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Jul 31, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 1:58 PM
     July 31 is full of big names. One of the greatest undrafted players in the history of the NHL signed with the team where he became a Hall of Famer.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 1:50 PM
     Rebuilding a franchise is not a simple task, especially when it is accomplished by tearing everything down to the bottom and starting from scratch. The Buffalo Sabres did this back…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 1:00 PM
     The Calgary Flames may have pulled off the trade of the summer and salvaged what hope they had in acquiring two big pieces in return for Matthew Tkachuk. But now…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 12:40 PM
     It's time for Adidas and the NHL to update their relationship statuses, as the German sports clothing brand will not extend its contract as the league's uniform and apparel supplier…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 12:30 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have hit a roadblock with goaltender Michael DiPietro. Due to mismanagement of his development over the past few seasons, his agent believes it may be best for…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 12:10 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have given goaltending prospect Michael DiPietro permission to seek a trade. Meanwhile, there's more momentum surrounding the idea that Phil Kessel might…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 10:45 AM
     After letting go of Mark Recchi and parting ways with Alain Nasreddine earlier this offseason, the New Jersey Devils solved one piece of the puzzle by hiring Andrew Brunette to replace Recchi.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 31, 2022 10:35 AM
     If the Montreal Canadiens want to significantly improve in 2022-23, they're going to need a few players to break out. Here are the top five.

Jul 31, 02:00

Jul 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 11:40 AM
     There are still some names on the board that haven't been signed this season. It wasn't as big of a free agent class as what is expected next offseason and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 11:05 AM
     It's been an interesting summer to say the least for both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. While the Oilers were quick out of the gate in free agency, signing…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 10:55 AM
     Summer is finally in full swing. With that, most people around the hockey world are off on their vacations while enjoying the downtime that comes with the offseason. At the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 10:45 AM
     The Minnesota Wild may seem like they have it all figured out roster wise but there are still some minor adjustments they need to make before hitting the ice this…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 9:05 AM
     For the first time in 17 seasons, the NHL wasn't broadcast on NBC, but instead moved to ESPN and TNT this past season as part of a seven-year deal with…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 8:55 AM
     Given the volume of activity that the Chicago Blackhawks have orchestrated this offseason, it will take some time to accurately assess the impact of the respective moves. Let alone what…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 8:45 AM
     The latest addition to the Philadelphia Flyers was met with great disapproval by fans after general manager Chuck Fletcher failed to make a major splash during the NHL's free agency…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 30, 2022 8:35 AM
     There's only one way to go but up for the Montreal Canadiens, even if some Habs specifically are likely to regress statistically in 2022-23.

Jul 30, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 5:00 PM
     Going into a new season, every player hopes to improve on their past season's performance. Each new season is rife with possibilities and there are always going to be surprises…

Jul 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 9:55 AM
     There are plenty of reasons to look forward to next season if you're a Calgary Flames fan. The opening night roster will look immensely different than the last, given the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 9:45 AM
     A few weeks back I penned my first THW article about who the New York Islanders should go after in restricted free agency outside of the big fish in Matthew…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 9:35 AM
     The Seattle Kraken added depth down the middle with championship experience when they signed Andrew Poturalski to a two-year, $1.525 million contract.  Andrew Poturalski Age: 28Position: Center2021-22 Team: Carolina Hurricanes…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 9:25 AM
     In this week's edition of Montreal Canadiens news and rumors, Stéphane Robidas is joining Martin St. Louis' staff as an assistant coach, Mike Matheson and Evgenii Dadonov tour the Habs'…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 9:15 AM
     Whenever a team is competing for the Stanley Cup year in and year out, their prospect pool will inevitably start to suffer. Draft picks and prospects are often used as…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 9:05 AM
     As things stand now, the Boston Bruins have limited roster spots that will be available for the 2022-23 season. The Black and Gold have most of their roster spots from…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 8:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers' 2021-22 season was a much-needed step in the right direction, as they went from simply being a playoff team to one that many felt had a real…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 29, 2022 8:45 AM
     It only feels like yesterday that the 2022 NHL Draft happened in Montreal. Even though it's been just a few weeks since the event, it's an exciting time for scouts…

Jul 28, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 28, 2022 4:15 PM
     After a surprising and prosperous 2021-22 season, the New York Rangers have their sights set on winning the franchise's first Stanley Cup since 1994. A run that ended at the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 28, 2022 3:45 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres have made some massive trades in the past few years. They've been bold enough to move on from the likes of Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, and Ryan…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 28, 2022 2:55 PM
     Heading into this year's free agency, one of the best players available was Nazem Kadri, and over two weeks later, he remains up for grabs. It is a rather shocking…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 28, 2022 1:15 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll share the good news that Rodion Amirov might play hockey again in the KHL. Second, I'll share information about…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 28, 2022 12:05 PM
     In to NHL rumors rundown, could the New York Islanders and Vancouver Canucks make for good trade partners? Are the Montreal Canadiens kicking tires with the Edmonton Oilers about the…

Jul 28, 08:00

Jul 27, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:45 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings have been one of the most active teams in free agency this year, signing eight new deals within the first two days of free agency alone.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 4:15 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll take a look at ex-Maple Leafs' player Ilya Mikheyev and consider how he might do with his new team…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 3:25 PM
     With all of their restricted free agents signed and a few dips into the unrestricted free agent market, the Anaheim Ducks roster is beginning to take form. With enough skaters…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 3:05 PM
     Andrei Vasilevskiy has done a lot in five short years as the starting goaltender for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Aside from the team's success throughout his tenure, he's emerged as…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 2:35 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche front office—club president Joe Sakic and newly minted general manager Chris McFarland—have been busy this offseason. They shored up the team's goaltending situation by acquiring Alex Georgiev…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 2:25 PM
     Heading into this offseason, there were few notable free agent defencemen, so most expected John Klingberg – one of the game's better offensive blueliners for over half a decade –…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 12:25 PM
     Matthew Tkachuk started an article he wrote for the Florida Panthers' team site on Monday with the sentence, "It's been a few days, but I don't think it's fully sunk…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 27, 2022 11:47 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…

Jul 27, 06:00

Jul 26, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 3:15 PM
     After a career-best 2021-22 season, Nazem Kadri entered free agency ready to sign a lucrative contract. In fact, there were reports that the 31-year-old could land a deal worth almost…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 3:05 PM
     Welcome to 2022 Offseason Trade Targets, where we'll examine several teams the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in doing business with this summer. From minor moves to blockbuster deals,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 1:00 PM
     In what was already a memorable season for the Colorado Avalanche, several players had career years, including Nazem Kadri, J.T. Compher, Cale Makar, Devon Toews, Mikko Rantanen, Andre Burakovsky, and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 12:45 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers' offseason hasn't been what many envisioned it to be given the "aggressive retool" that was supposed to happen. That being said, even though some young players are…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 11:40 AM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll take a look at what the Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid has to say about new goalie Jack Campbell. Second,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 11:20 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Pierre-Luc Dubois denies rumors he's looking to leave the Winnipeg Jets. Meanwhile, are both Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar willing to talk contract extension with…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:37 AM
     Hockey is, literally speaking, no more than just a game. But as with any sport, it means so much more to those that follow it. The emotional ride of the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 26, 2022 10:34 AM
     The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…

Jul 26, 02:00

Jul 25, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 11:35 AM
     When the Vancouver Canucks announced they had signed Curtis Lazar to a three-year deal during free agency, fans were excited. The BC-born center grew up a Canucks fan and plays…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 11:05 AM
     Welcome to our 2022 Offseason Trade Targets, where we'll examine several teams the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in doing business with this summer. From minor moves to blockbuster…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 10:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers are going to be a competitive team once again this season while also pushing the limit in cap space, as they have nine forwards, seven defencemen, and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 10:35 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets are between a rock and a hard place without a clear solution to the problem, as they are a team who should, on paper, be a contender.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 10:05 AM
     Recently we wrote about where we thought Calle Jarnkrok would fit in with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Today we want to take a look at where Nicolas Aube-Kubel might fit.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 9:45 AM
     The New York Islanders missed the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs by 16 points last season, a seemingly huge mountain to climb for a team that struggled mightily in 2021-22. A…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 9:35 AM
     Despite being expected to have a busy offseason, the Buffalo Sabres were surprisingly quiet when NHL Free Agency opened on July 13 and didn't make much of a splash. The…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 25, 2022 9:25 AM
     Edmonton Oilers' restricted free agent forward Jesse Puljujarvi's arbitration hearing is set for July 29 and using Pittsburgh Penguins forward Kasperi Kapanen's recently signed two-year deal worth $3.2 million average…

Jul 24, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 5:35 PM
     When John Beecher was playing for the University of Michigan, he was surrounded by high-end talent who all deserved looks with the puck on their sticks. With players like Matty…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 5:00 PM
     It has been roughly a week-and-a-half since the NHL's free agency period opened, and most of the big names have either re-signed with their teams from last season or cashed…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 4:10 PM
     Ever wonder what a lineup of your favourite team would look like if they didn't trade away that young talent too soon or were able to bring back that top-end…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 3:45 PM
     We are about two and half months until the 2022-23 regular season begins in the NHL. I know most, like me, are anxiously waiting to see what the Oilers can…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 2:30 PM
     In one of the most famous of all Shakespeare's soliloquies, Hamlet speaks the following words: "To be or not be to be." Hamlet faces the angst of a crisis and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 2:11 PM
     Offer sheets are rare in the NHL. Given the uncertainty, stigma, and compensatory draft picks involved, risk-averse general managers seldom use this avenue to acquire players. The Calgary Flames have a short…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 2:07 PM
     It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL Draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 24, 2022 2:03 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,…

Jul 24, 08:00

Jul 23, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 4:45 PM
     A bit lost in the madness of the 2022 NHL Entry Level Draft and the start of free agency, the NHL announced the 2022-23 regular season schedule on Jul. 6.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 4:35 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks are officially in offseason mode. With the 2021-22 season in the rearview mirror, we can look back at some of the individual seasons that Ducks' players had…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 3:25 PM
     When the pandemic struck the NHL, we knew that there would be lasting ramifications felt by everyone. But now in looking back, no team has felt those ramifications more from…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 2:00 PM
     All's quiet on the Leafstern Front. (Okay, that was bad, but things are eerily quiet around the Toronto Maple Leafs these days.)  Something's likely up, but what? Maple Leafs general…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 1:15 PM
     Make no mistake about it. This offseason for the Columbus Blue Jackets has been historic for them. But that doesn't mean there aren't lingering questions. This offseason started with anticipation…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 1:05 PM
     Five years may seem like a ways away, but lots can change for better or for worse with a team or organization. The Edmonton Oilers hope to still be at…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 12:45 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll take a last look at some of the events of the Maple Leafs Development Camp. Two of the young…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 12:01 PM
     A pair of "Original "6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, the face of…

Jul 23, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 23, 2022 12:18 AM
     The Calgary Flames have traded Matthew Tkachuk and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick to the Florida Panthers for a massive package that includes Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, Cole Schwindt and a…

Jul 22, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 1:35 PM
     July 5, 2022, was a momentous day in hockey. When Mike Grier was hired by the San Jose Sharks on that date, he became the first Black general manager in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 1:05 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll focus on some of the young prospects in the organization. Currently, the Maple Leafs are holding their annual development…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 12:55 PM
     It's rare for fans to be excited about signing a 34-year-old player to a free-agent deal worth nearly $5 million per season, but that seems to be the consensus about…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 12:05 PM
     The 10th installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first nine drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 12:00 PM
     In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 11:55 AM
     NHL players are extremely well known to fans. Even many coaches and general managers are recognized by those who watch the game. But what about the owners? The people who…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 11:45 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens made a splash at the 2022 NHL Draft by selecting Juraj Slafkovsky, then only minutes later, making a trade that could jumpstart the rebuild. General manager (GM)…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 22, 2022 11:11 AM
     This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it has still provided some interesting tidbits. One veteran player got traded twice…

Jul 22, 02:00

Jul 21, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 11:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers had a very strong start to the 2021-22 season, fell off, and then dominated once head coach Jay Woodcroft took over from Dave Tippett. Next season shouldn't…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 11:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames have been informed that Matthew Tkachuk will not be signing a long-term extension. What's next and which teams did Tkachuk say he'd…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 11:35 AM
     It's been eight days since the beginning of free agency and the Boston Bruins have been one of, along with the New York Islanders, quietest teams. The only move to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 11:25 AM
     With the moves that Tampa Bay Lightning general manager (GM) Julien BriseBois has made this offseason, money is tighter than ever. Despite trading Ryan McDonagh to increase cap space and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:55 AM
     The Hockey Writers has a number of great writers who cover the Toronto Maple Leafs. Recently, THW colleague Shane Seney wrote a post titled "Maple Leafs' 2022 Offseason Trade Targets:…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:25 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks and Matthew Tkachuk have been linked all the way back to the 2016 NHL Draft when fans were expecting to see him don the Orca at fifth…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:15 AM
     The Philadelphia Flyers continue to work towards finalizing their roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. They signed restricted free agents (RFAs) Morgan Frost and Isaac Ratcliffe to one-year contracts and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 21, 2022 10:11 AM
     July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of its most historic teams. Plus, a franchise-altering player signed his first-ever professional…

Jul 21, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 7:00 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have seen their fair share of turnover these past weeks. General manager Kyle Davidson said he was committed to a full rebuild; and boy, he wasn't kidding.…

Jul 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:35 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens could have as many as 13 prospects participating in the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) which runs August 9-20 in Alberta. The event was originally set…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:25 AM
     With so much of the NHL's offseason activity justifiably centred around the athletes, it's easy to miss some of the storylines that involve an organization's off-ice personalities. Yet, the Chicago…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:15 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers have some holes to fill by young players who are hoping to make an impact like the last batch of prospects to make the jump to the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:05 AM
     Given the circus that was the opening of 2022 NHL Free Agency, many could be excused for thinking that the dust had settled for the summer. Even though a number…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 11:04 AM
     July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 10:55 AM
     With the majority of the big offseason events complete, it's time to wrap up the last few report cards. It's Dean Evason's turn and a lot of people have mixed…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 10:30 AM
     For those counting down, there are 54 days until NHL Training Camps open for physicals on September 11th. Exactly one month later, on October 11 the regular season opens in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 20, 2022 10:15 AM
     When the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup back in 2001, there was plenty of excitement around a 21-year wait ending as Ray Bourque finally got to lift the elusive…

Jul 19, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 4:05 PM
     The New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins executed a trade involving a swap of defensemen on July 16. Devils general manager (GM) Tom Fitzgerald acquired a blueliner in John Marino,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 3:20 PM
     In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, Evander Kane recently re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers, but depending on the outcome of his arbitration hearing he could end…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 3:05 PM
     The Florida Panthers entered free agency with very little wiggle room under the salary cap but managed to nab a few solid pieces to add to their lineup. One of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:45 PM
     The dreaded salary cap crunch is nearly upon the St. Louis Blues. In what is an inevitable part of winning the Stanley Cup comes a time that the team faces…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:35 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll take a look at changes that I believe are happening with the way the postseason unfolded this past season.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:26 PM
     Since he was named general manager of the Boston Bruins in May 2015, Don Sweeney has overseen five drafts finding successful picks in different rounds. In those drafts, he made…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:21 PM
     The New York Rangers have high hopes and big plans for Kaapo Kakko, the Finnish forward who they selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NHL Draft,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 19, 2022 2:17 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche used to be known for a lot of things. Championship caliber hockey, fierce competition and, of course, a front office that could pull off some of the…

Jul 19, 08:00

Jul 18, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 4:55 PM
     With the Jeff Petry saga concluded, it is time for Montreal Canadiens' general manager (GM) Kent Hughes to focus on the next step of his offseason, shedding of some of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 4:15 PM
     This past Wednesday, Johnny Gaudreau shocked the hockey world when he elected to sign a seven-year, $68.25 million deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets that will see him make $9.75…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 2:40 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers really missed the mark in free agency, bringing in only Nic Deslauriers and Justin Braun without addressing any of their real needs. They added toughness in Deslauriers…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 2:29 PM
     The Ottawa Senators have been known to mismanage their assets. One that stands out is the trade that involved Derick Brassard and Mika Zibanejad. On July 18, 2016, the Senators…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 2:25 PM
     Wayne Gretzky spent his entire professional hockey career (20 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA) rewriting the record books. When 'The Great One' retired following the 1998-99…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 2:19 PM
     It's rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 2:15 PM
     Shortly after Pierre Engvall elected to go to arbitration yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed the 26-year-old Swede. Last season, Engvall scored 15 goals and added 20 assists (for 35…

The Hockey Writers Monday, July 18, 2022 2:00 PM
     On Sunday, the Edmonton Oilers announced they have signed forward Mattias Janmark to a one-year contract. The deal will reportedly carry a $1.25 million cap hit, which is a very…

Jul 18, 04:00

Jul 17, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 3:55 PM
     New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin catapulted his team to a deep playoff run while picking up some hardware for his regular-season performance. The NHL's free agent signing period opened…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 3:45 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning are no strangers to spending money. With four players on the books for over $7 million for 2022-23 prior to Wednesday, they have not been shy…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 3:05 PM
     At the end of the 2021-2022 season, there were four areas of need we believed the Toronto Maple Leafs needed to address. First and foremost was the goaltending. Like it…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 1:45 PM
     To many people's surprise, Johnny Gaudreau is officially a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets – but there was a lot of thing pulling him there. Regardless, he leaves the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 1:35 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, are the Montreal Canadiens actively acquiring players that have underperformed in other cities? Meanwhile, did the Philadelphia Flyers try to move James van Riemsdyk to…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 1:15 PM
     St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong doesn't like trading for rentals at the deadline. When he does acquire a player on an expiring contract, he usually tries to extend…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:55 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll look more in-depth at two new bottom-six players headed to the team. One is Nicolas Aube-Kubel, who just was…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 17, 2022 12:15 PM
     The Minnesota Wild had a pretty exciting last couple of weeks until free agency hit and things quieted way down. The 2022 NHL Entry Draft was entertaining as they picked…

Jul 17, 04:00

Jul 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 1:25 PM
     This offseason, more than any other I can recall, there's anger about what the Toronto Maple Leafs and their "idiotic" general manager Kyle Dubas have been doing to build the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 12:25 PM
     The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 12:20 PM
     When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Duncan Keith from the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021, many felt the team overpaid for a player well past his prime. The Oilers traded young defenseman…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 12:17 PM
     During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown there is no more hiding the fact that Pierre-Luc Dubois wants out of Winnipeg. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Calle Jarnkrok. Is his new…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 11:25 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks wasted no time dipping their toes into the free agency period, signing a couple of players over the first few days. One of the bigger deals they…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 10:50 AM
     The Oilers had themselves a Day 1 of free agency to remember re-signing Evander Kane, Brett Kulak, and getting their goaltender in Jack Campbell. They also went out and added…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 16, 2022 10:05 AM
     Most of the initial hoopla around free agency has died down, so teams looking to shake up their rosters must start looking towards the trade route to make significant alterations.…

Jul 16, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 15, 2022 5:10 PM
     Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes addressed the media on July 14, the day after the opening of unrestricted free agency (UFA). Other than a few minor signings to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 15, 2022 4:15 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning have been one of the most successful expansion franchises in all of sports. Despite some periods of turmoil, the Lightning have had their fair share of…

The Hockey Writers Friday, July 15, 2022 4:05 PM
     It appears as though the big moves the Edmonton Oilers are going to make are all done. That means it is very likely Tyson Barrie will be with the team…