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Aug 31, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 4:50 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at part of the other side of William Nylander. He's a hard worker in practice and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 3:25 PM
     In the fourth installment of the Los Angeles Kings prospect preview series, I'll discuss Rasmus Kupari and his season ahead. The former 20th overall pick is heading into his sophomore…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:38 PM
     Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 1:40 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, why did the Buffalo Sabres choose to give Tage Thompson an extension now? The team made a huge commitment coming off a breakout season but…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:35 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a very productive offseason. Not only have they re-signed important players and added several new ones, but they have also made some big moves on…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:25 PM
     The Minnesota Wild have little to no choice but to find tremendous value in their contracts moving forward. That's the position general manager Bill Guerin put himself in when they…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:15 PM
     In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. With the 2019-20 NHL regular season now on…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 31, 2022 12:11 PM
     Possibly more than any other sport, there is a unique culture that surrounds hockey. It's a tightly knit group that is as dedicated to its sport as any in the…

Aug 31, 06:00

Aug 30, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 5:20 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at what the Tampa Bay Lightning are doing to copycat the Maple Leafs. Second, I'll share…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 5:00 PM
     With Anaheim Ducks training camp set to begin in less than a month, it's time to think about the upcoming season and evaluate their chance at success. History tends to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 4:15 PM
     Many would agree that there is no stronger division in the NHL than the Atlantic right now. The teams that have found themselves atop it in recent years continue to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 3:20 PM
     On Sunday, NHL Network released its picks for the top-20 defencemen in the NHL going into the 2022-23 season. Guess what? Vancouver Canucks star Quinn Hughes was on it –…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 3:05 PM
     The expectations for the Chicago Blackhawks going into the 2022-23 season were not high, to begin with. Last season, they finished the season with 68 points, the lowest the team…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 2:45 PM
     Last year's 25th Anniversary of Curtis Joseph's debut with the Edmonton Oilers was a chance to reflect on a transformative moment for the club. That game, a 5-4 home overtime victory over the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 2:05 PM
     Last week, Sportsnet analyst Nick Alberga jokingly tweeted that he couldn't wait for Patrick Kane to be traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Immediately after, he reported that someone "in the know" contacted him,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 30, 2022 1:45 PM
     After a busy offseason, the Edmonton Oilers have only one unsigned player remaining. Fortunately, Ryan McLeod is a restricted free agent, and it would be smart for him to sign…

Aug 30, 04:00

Aug 29, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 1:35 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers generally don't have horrible contracts. There are a few overpaid players and some that need to prove their worth after a lacklustre season, but overall, general manager…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 1:15 PM
     The Boston Bruins will be over the salary cap once Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy, and Matt Grzelcyk are healthy. As a result, general manager (GM) Don Sweeney will need to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 12:25 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll remind fans that the Maple Leafs are not the only team who has unsigned RFAs. Second, in that same…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 12:04 PM
     Updated Aug. 2021 Despite how often people try to evaluate a draft class as players are selected, it can take years for new draftees to grow into their roles with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 11:57 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 11:49 AM
     As we approach the start of the 2022-23 season, it's time for the top 100 NHL prospects to be released. We've seen Moritz Seider win the Calder Trophy as the top…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 11:25 AM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have been one of the busiest teams in the league this offseason. This was to be expected, as general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson announced the team's plans…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 29, 2022 11:05 AM
     The most exciting thing for Winnipeg Jets fans to look forward to this season is the expanded roles for the team's prospects. Missing the playoffs last season, combined with a…

Aug 29, 02:00

Aug 28, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 28, 2022 11:40 AM
     The Minnesota Wild have had a number of Minnesota-born players join their ranks over their 20-plus seasons in the NHL. In the last few years, that number seems to grow…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 28, 2022 10:55 AM
     Take Montreal Canadiens forward Sean Monahan's contract as an example of how one bad NHL contract is another's treasure. The Calgary Flames literally had to pay the Habs a first-round…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 28, 2022 9:55 AM
     When the Boston Bruins acquired Taylor Hall at the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline, he immediately became one of their best players. Paired alongside David Krejci on the team's second line,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 28, 2022 8:45 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins have made their game plan for next season very clear. With the re-signing of veterans such as Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Bryan Rust, the team will…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 28, 2022 8:35 AM
     As a 25-year-old with just 26 regular season games of NHL experience under his belt, Michael Bunting took a chance on himself ahead of the 2021-22 season. After playing minimal…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 28, 2022 8:25 AM
     If there's one thing that has been a thorn in the side of Boston Bruins general manager (GM) Don Sweeney, it's been drafting and developing prospects. From the failure of…

Aug 28, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 4:40 PM
     With one of, if not the most impactful roster turnovers in Calgary Flames history, this offseason has been quite the whirlwind. To sum it up; out goes Johnny Gaudreau, Matthew…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 4:30 PM
     There are a lot of anniversaries and milestones coming up for hockey fans in the fall of 2022. This September marks the 50th Anniversary of the Canada/USSR Summit Series, where…

Aug 27, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 11:45 AM
     With rumours that the Calgary Flames aren't done trying to get better and more work needs to be done with the roster, Brad Treliving may see an opportunity to build…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 11:05 AM
     This is our third Toronto Maple Leafs' player review. First, we wrote about Auston Matthews and what we believe makes him the best player in Maple Leafs' franchise history. Yesterday,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 10:20 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins enter this season expecting to contend for the Stanley Cup. General manager (GM) Ron Hextall did a fine job this summer locking up some big names for…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 10:10 AM
     Milan Lucic has been the topic of conversation lately regarding the Calgary Flames. There is wonder if general manager Brad Treliving continues this amazing offseason and frees up even more…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 9:40 AM
     This article follows up on the expectations for forwards and is the final part of the expected performance series. Here, we will look at what we can reasonably expect from…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 9:15 AM
     In a rare busy week for the Carolina Hurricanes late in the sweltering North Carolina summer, a couple big announcements came that will be at the forefront during the 2022-23…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 9:05 AM
     Having the "C" stitched onto a jersey has been a tradition in hockey for over a century. Arguably the biggest honor a team can bestow upon a player, the NHL…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 27, 2022 8:55 AM
     The St. Louis Blues will meet their Central Division rivals 26 times during the regular season, which includes four matchups against the Colorado Avalanche. How will they fare against the reigning Stanley…

Aug 26, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 26, 2022 3:35 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at some potential good news that might help the Maple Leafs address the team's salary-cap situation.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 26, 2022 3:15 PM
     After a run to the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Championship last season, the Windsor Spitfires are getting ready for a bit of a reboot. With several graduating players comes a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 26, 2022 3:06 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames could be looking at moving a defenseman to land another top-six forward. Who could be moved in order to round out the…

Aug 26, 08:00

Aug 25, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 4:55 PM
     There has been plenty of speculation that Calgary Flames have interest in adding another forward to his roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. General manager Brad Treliving himself has suggested…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 4:45 PM
     The St. Louis Blues were strapped financially this offseason due to the flat cap that was imposed by the league in 2020. Faced with many tough decisions, general manager Doug…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 4:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Christian Dvorak's name is out there in the rumor mill again. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks might be looking at a couple of free agents still…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 3:55 PM
     The 2022 offseason has been a fantastic yet tumultuous one for the Calgary Flames, as they lost two star forwards in Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, but were able to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 3:25 PM
     Last season, the Edmonton Oilers had two rookies, Ryan McLeod and Tyler Benson. To qualify to be a rookie in the NHL, the player must not have played more than…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 3:05 PM
     The St. Louis Blues don't have the best prospect pool in the NHL, but they have a lot of quality players. While it is hard to call any of them…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 2:40 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll look at the changing of the guard on the team's defense that will take place over the next three…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 25, 2022 2:00 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings have had a very busy offseason and are heading into the 2022-23 season with higher expectations because of it. Yet, even after their summer of spending,…

Aug 25, 08:00

Aug 24, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 4:55 PM
     With the exit of David Perron, a sizable hole has opened up within the St. Louis Blues' top-six forwards and their top power-play unit. To help fill in the point-production…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 4:35 PM
     The Florida Panthers jumped into the offseason with not a lot of room to work with in cap space. However, they managed to walk away with some pieces from the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 3:25 PM
     The talk surrounding Patrick Kane and his possible future exit out of Chicago has picked up over the past few weeks. Speculation will likely continue as the Chicago Blackhawks prove…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 2:55 PM
     On April 13, 2014, the Calgary Flames skated off the ice at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, suffering their 41st loss. The Canucks ended the Flames' season with a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 2:45 PM
     The 2022-23 NHL regular season is just around the corner, but Evgeny Svechnikov is still a free agent and looking for a new home. Even after setting new career-highs with…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 2:15 PM
     September is right around the corner, and the NHL regular season is fast approaching. Of course, before the 2022-23 season begins in earnest in October, the league's preseason will bring…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 1:45 PM
     New York Islanders general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello finally broke his silence on Monday. With a frustrated fanbase looking for answers, specifically, why the Islanders failed to sign anyone this offseason, at…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 24, 2022 1:35 PM
     Welcome to a new series at The Hockey Writers, where we'll be showcasing some trade candidates from around the league. We will cover each of the four divisions along with a breakdown…

Aug 24, 06:00

Aug 23, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 4:10 PM
     Everyone knew the Columbus Blue Jackets were going to sign someone in free agency. They spelled it out in exit interviews saying they needed to get better and implied they'd…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 4:00 PM
     We are nearing the end of August, which means the NHL season is getting closer and closer. Training camps are set to begin in less than a month now, which…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 3:50 PM
     In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, P.K. Subban remains a free agent, and some are suggesting the Sharks may be a fit. Meanwhile, the team announced…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:55 PM
     The 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) wrapped up last Saturday, with Canada beating Finland 3-2 in overtime to capture its 19th WJC title. The annual event, which took place…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:49 PM
     The 1983 NHL Entry Draft is one of the most fascinating in history. From this class, 113 players reached the NHL (46.7 percent) and won 21 Stanley Cups, and four…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:45 PM
     The New York Rangers made magic in 1993-94, carrying their long-suffering fans on a wild Stanley Cup drought-busting ride that still rates among the greatest moments in NHL history. Three…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:41 PM
     Borje Salming played 16 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989. In his more than 1,000 regular-season games (1,099 to be exact), he scored 148 goals and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 23, 2022 2:35 PM
     The Minnesota Wild had many prospects competing at the recently completed 2022 World Junior Championships (WJC), with eight players spread across five teams. Playing all positions from a wide range…

Aug 23, 06:00

Aug 22, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 3:30 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks had the busiest offseason in recent memory. They let over nine players go in an attempt to accomplish a total rebuild. But as many players left the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 3:10 PM
     The Battle of Alberta officially kicked off on Oct. 22, 1980, when the Calgary Flames visited the Edmonton Oilers at Northlands Coliseum. The Oilers won the first game, 5-3, in…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 3:00 PM
     Welcome to the first Vancouver Canucks Prospect Report of the 2022-23 season. This edition will be very World Juniors-centric as top prospects Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Jacob Truscott and Joni Jurmo all…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 2:35 PM
     In a tournament overshadowed by developments off the ice, a pair of prospects from the Ottawa Senators played an important role in helping Team Canada secure the 2022 World Junior…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 12:55 PM
     Every season, there are good players on bad, even awful, teams that go unnoticed. They might have a career year, but on a struggling team, fans don't always pay attention.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 12:40 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that the Toronto Maple Leafs have reached out to the Chicago Blackhawks about Patrick Kane. Meanwhile, there is chatter that the Calgary…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 12:33 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings have had some incredible goalies don the Winged Wheel over the past 90 years. Many of these masked men rank among the top goaltenders to ever…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 22, 2022 12:29 PM
     Trade analysis can often be one-sided. Usually, the team that reaps the immediate benefit from a trade is viewed as the winner, whereas the team that has to wait for…

Aug 22, 02:00

Aug 21, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 1:48 PM
     Offer sheets in professional sports are not a common occurrence. Normally, unrestricted free agency is the route most teams go in the offseason when trying to add talent. Offer-sheeting restricted…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 1:43 PM
     The Quebec Nordiques almost didn't exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn't have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 1:39 PM
     On May 5, 2010, the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals for a commanding 3-0 series lead. Needing to win just…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 12:40 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are getting good news when it comes to injuries to their star players. There's also talk about who they might add in…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 12:30 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a quick look – perhaps one of my final looks – at fan favorite Nazem Kadri. The Calgary…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 12:20 PM
     A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers were born on this date. One was honored for what he accomplished on the ice, while the other built his legacy off of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 11:30 AM
     Derick Brassard is still a free agent as we get closer to the start of training camp. Although he is no longer a top-six forward, he is still a solid…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 21, 2022 10:40 AM
     For the 19th time in World Juniors history, Team Canada took home the gold after a thrilling 3-2 overtime win over Finland. This game had everything from disallowed goals to…

Aug 21, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 8:00 PM
     Historically, Sweden and Czechia are two of the worst teams when playing for the bronze medal. Sweden has a record of 2-7, which included a three-year stretch where they came…

Aug 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:25 AM
     The Blues are entering what should prove to be a pivotal season for this franchise. If they come out the gates strong and are contending, then they will go all-in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 11:15 AM
     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 Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:40 AM
     Many cities in the U.S. have both NHL and NFL teams. However, none have Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady — the GOAT, widely considered the best quarterback ever. When…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 10:10 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens fans were handed a huge blow this week when it was revealed that superstar goaltender Carey Price will not be playing this season and could need another…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 8:45 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks will open the 2022-23 season on the road against the Edmonton Oilers. After a rough start last season, the organization made a few changes as they named…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 8:35 AM
     The Minnesota Wild are heading into the 2022-23 season with a lot of eyes pointed in their direction. After a year of defying odds and shattering an astonishing amount of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 20, 2022 8:25 AM
     Nazem Kadri signed with the Calgary Flames on a seven-year deal to wrap up what has been a roller coaster offseason for the team and, essentially, put a bow on…

Aug 20, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 9:00 PM
     Team Canada will once again feature in the gold medal game at the 2022 rescheduled World Juniors after defeating Czechia in the semifinals 5-2. They have now made it to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 4:05 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens are safely into a rebuild cycle. General manager (GM) Kent Hughes has been very busy in the nine months he's been at the helm of the iconic…

Aug 19, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 9:45 AM
     Late in the 2005-06 season, former Boston Bruins president Harry Sinden decided to part ways with then general manager (GM) Mike O'Connell. The Bruins were well on their way to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 9:35 AM
     While the Edmonton Oilers have most of their key players signed, they're still looking to add bits and pieces from now and until the start of the regular season. Kurt…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 9:25 AM
     Even with after acquiring Sean Monahan, the Montreal Canadiens will still be hard-pressed to make the playoffs, which is kind of the point.

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 9:15 AM
     Though the New Jersey Devils made some additions to their forward group this offseason by signing Ondrej Palát and trading for Erik Haula, they'll still be relying on their young forwards to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 9:05 AM
     "While there may be clear favorites in each matchup, no one is going to be an easy opponent." That's how our Day 8 preview of the quarterfinal round wrapped up,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 8:55 AM
     In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Nazem Kadri has finally found a new home, agreeing to a lengthy long-term deal in Cowtown. Meanwhile, Sean Monahan has reportedly…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 8:45 AM
     In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Craig Smith is reportedly being shopped around. In other news, David Krejci spoke on whether or not the Bruce Cassidy firing…

The Hockey Writers Friday, August 19, 2022 8:35 AM
     More so than any other season of the Detroit Red Wings' rebuild, it seems like almost anything could happen during the 2022-23 season. The roster received a face-lift in free…

Aug 18, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 4:50 PM
     As the first part of their nine-part rankings series, the team over at NHL Network recently released their rankings for the Top-20 Centers in the NHL. Spots 1-5 are of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 4:30 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings took a massive step forward last season, making the postseason for the first time since 2017-18, effectively turning the page on their rebuild. They'll be looking…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 4:10 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens open their regular season just under two months from now in October. How they progress with Martin St. Louis in his first full season as their head…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 3:50 PM
     The New York Islanders entered this offseason with high hopes. Granted, the team missed the playoffs last season, but with a talented, veteran-heavy roster and salary cap space available, this…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 3:30 PM
     Throughout his eight-year tenure with the Calgary Flames, general manager (GM) Brad Treliving has faced his fair share of criticism. Many have felt that he failed to make the big…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 3:20 PM
     In recent years, the New Jersey Devils have found luck in the draft lottery. Three of the past six events have seen the Devils move up to select in the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 2:30 PM
     The Calgary Flames have had an extremely busy offseason. Stars like Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk found new teams, but they also added Jonathan Huberdeau and are on the verge…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 18, 2022 2:05 PM
     Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, who was hired on June 23, finalized his coaching staff on Aug. 10, adding three new assistants to the fold. Joining a bench that…

Aug 18, 08:00

Aug 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 3:15 PM
     Mid-way through August is a tough time for die-hard hockey fans, as it means there is still some time to go before their favorite team is back in action. That…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2:55 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are a little light at right wing. With Kailer Yamamoto and Jesse Puljujarvi signed, potentially two top-six spots are filled. That said, there continue to be trade…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2:45 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I weigh in on Maple Leafs' young goalie prospect Joseph Woll. He doesn't seem to get much love from those…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 2:35 PM
     With the preliminary round wrapped up, the Tampa Bay Lightning can boast two prospects who have played well at the 2022 World Junior Championship (WJC). Defenseman Jack Thompson is on…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:55 PM
     The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goal-scorers in the team's storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins' scorers…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:51 PM
     When winger Mikael Granlund was traded to the Nashville Predators from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Kevin Fiala at the 2018-19 trade deadline, there was a clear winner in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:47 PM
     *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 In the storied history of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 724 different players have played in at least one game, and to play in the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 17, 2022 1:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, one TSN host believes Jake Allen's future in Montreal has little to do with the status of goaltender Carey Price. Are the Canadiens willing to…

Aug 17, 06:00

Aug 16, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 5:17 PM
     Before the start of the 2022 World Junior Championship, it was widely believed that Team Sweden would finish first or second in Group B; it seemed unlikely they would lose…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:20 PM
     On March 7, 1988, the Calgary Flames agreed to send 23-year-old forward Brett Hull along with 27-year-old forward Steve Bozek to the St. Louis Blues for 29-year-old defenseman Rob Ramage and 28-year-old goaltender Rick…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 4:10 PM
     In August, most big-fish NHL free agents have signed with a new team or re-upped with their former. Names such as Nazem Kadri, Phil Kessel, P.K. Subban and Paul Stastny…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 3:00 PM
     With training camps roughly a month away, the majority of NHL teams have their rosters fully in place, or at least very close to. That said, there are always minor…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 2:50 PM
     After a 2021-22 season that had more twists and turns than a roller coaster, the Vancouver Canucks head into 2022-23 with the potential for even more as J.T. Miller and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 1:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is an update on the New York Islanders and their rumored quest to sign Nazem Kadri in free agency. In Duncan Keith returning to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:30 PM
     Sam Gagner is one of the top free-agent forwards still looking for a new home for the upcoming season. In 81 games in 2021-22 with the Detroit Red Wings, he…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:00 PM
     *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 This year Carey Price's peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Soon, he'll be leading his Montreal Canadiens team into the…

Aug 16, 04:00

Aug 15, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 1:35 PM
     The St. Louis Blues are built on depth, which is a valuable asset for an organization to have. They have a lot of quality depth which carries over to their…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 1:20 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have little money to spend so where they spend it matters a great deal. Rumors are, they're talking to an ex-Oiler about…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 1:05 PM
     The New York Islanders are hoping to make a splash with one big signing to help the team rebound from last season and put them over the top for 2022-23.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 12:40 PM
     As we inch closer to the opening of training camp, Alex Galchenyuk is still a free agent, despite coming off a decent 2021-22 season. In 60 games with the Arizona…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 12:25 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at the team's right wingers and how they stack up against right wingers on other NHL…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 12:05 PM
     Despite trading defenseman Tony DeAngelo and seeing forwards Vincent Trocheck and Nino Niederreiter sign elsewhere this offseason, the Carolina Hurricanes should be contenders again in 2022-23 thanks to some key…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 11:45 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks have had some iconic jerseys over the years, and this season they have chosen to revisit some iconic kits of their history. This article will take a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, August 15, 2022 11:39 AM
     Sometimes you win by the skin of your teeth, and sometimes you win big. This piece is about the latter. The Winnipeg Jets have won 382 games over 10 seasons…