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Sep 30, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 3:50 PM
     As long as the Edmonton Oilers have Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, they will always be in contention for NHL awards. Both players are entering their prime and are among…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 3:40 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks blew it up this summer, but even with the preseason underway, two of the team's most prominent names remain with the club. Despite constant trade speculation, Patrick…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 3:30 PM
     The air is getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and arena lights are turning on — the 2022-23 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season is back! For the Windsor Spitfires,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 2:30 PM
     Could the Toronto Maple Leafs be gearing for a huge change that involves Mitch Marner? To consider this possibility, let's start by reviewing a unique event that occurred in the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 2:15 PM
     The Calgary Flames could have a few players take home NHL awards this season. The team looks very strong and will get great contributions from many members whether they win…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 2:05 PM
     Prior to the start of the 2021-22 season, there were plenty of rumblings that the Arizona Coyotes were looking to move Jakob Chychrun. After all, it was clear that management…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 1:55 PM
     Are the Winnipeg Jets starting to understand their new head coach Rick Bowness? It looks like they are. He's been preaching the need to increase the team's speed and pressure…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 30, 2022 1:00 PM
     When Chicago Blackhawks' training camp opened on Sept. 21, general manager (GM) Kyle Davidson met with the media to discuss various topics. One of them that stood out was the…

Sep 30, 08:00

Sep 29, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 5:15 PM
     Coming off a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, the St. Louis Blues are back at home for the first time this preseason to take on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 4:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have a great young group that is only getting faster and more skilled. An important piece of the future is Kailer Yamamoto, who has now established himself…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 3:35 PM
     The NHL's most elite teams all have one thing in common: center depth. Centers are often talented but are also defensively responsible. There are one-dimensional centers, like Mark Scheifele, who…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 3:25 PM
     A lot of players have suited up for the Winnipeg Jets, few have transcended time and certainly no one like Dale Hawerchuk. It is only fitting the Jets commemorate his…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 3:15 PM
     Preseason action is in full swing as the Minnesota Wild suit up against the Dallas Stars tonight for their third preseason game. The Wild went 2-0 against the Colorado Avalanche…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:39 PM
     Dating back to 1967, when the NHL saw its first expansion, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one of the most iconic uniforms in hockey. As one of the only teams…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:34 PM
     The poet John Donne famously wrote, "no man is an island unto itself." But he wrote that in 1623, long before the game of hockey was invented. Had he survived…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:30 PM
     Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they…

Sep 29, 06:00

Sep 28, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 5:05 PM
     In this week's edition of the Arizona Coyotes 2021-22 offseason player reviews, we'll take a look at two players this week and next with the season looming. Up this week are goaltender Karel…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 4:35 PM
     In the category of players you may not have heard of, let me introduce you to Saku Maenalanen — an offseason signing of the Winnipeg Jets, who until recently has…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 4:15 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets made an important transaction on Wednesday morning by giving a contract extension to Andrew Peeke. The extension carries a three-year term at an average annual value…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 3:45 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres have had a successful start to their preseason by going 2-0 with their recent win Tuesday evening versus the Philadelphia Flyers. Both games have featured some of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 3:25 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs' News & Rumors, I'll report that David Kampf has returned to training camp after missing a few days for personal reasons. Second, I'll…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 3:15 PM
     In the days after acquiring both Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar from the Florida Panthers, it was clear that the Calgary Flames needed to do everything in their power to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 1:45 PM
     Since he was drafted 15th overall by the Montreal Canadiens at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Cole Caufield has been considered an important piece of the franchise's future. That became…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 28, 2022 1:05 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets played their first home preseason game on Tuesday night, defeating the Ottawa Senators by a score of 5-3. The lineup consisted of many veterans and young bottom-six…

Sep 28, 04:00

Sep 27, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 3:10 PM
     The NHL Goalie Report is back! Poised to be better than ever, this series will cover all that matters most throughout 2022-23. Expect these writeups to showcase league leaders, highlight-reel saves, backups…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:55 PM
     While the St. Louis Blues' top six are all but set, the bottom six remains a mystery. Heading into training camp and the start of preseason action, the club has…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:45 PM
     The New Jersey Devils are aiming to end their postseason drought this season. They have been rebuilding for some time and will look to take the next step to become…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 1:29 PM
     On this date, the NHL did two things for the first time it would later do on a regular basis; play outdoors and in the city of Las Vegas. Also,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 12:15 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, it sounds like the St. Louis Blues are kicking tires on a trade for defenseman Jakob Chychrun. Meanwhile, there is some thought that the impasse…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:59 AM
     How much do players get paid in the playoffs?

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:54 AM
     On July 2, 2001, the Philadelphia Flyers made a trade that would shift the trajectory of the franchise for decades to come. This trade sent Daymond Langkow to the Phoenix…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 27, 2022 11:50 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…

Sep 27, 04:00

Sep 26, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 1:55 PM
     Given the full Saturday of Toronto Maple Leafs' games, it's hard not to go wild speculating about the season even with such a small sample size. I was excited to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 1:45 PM
     With the first week of training camp underway, we can now gauge what we might learn from this season. The Anaheim Ducks are deep in a rebuild and have accumulated…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 1:15 PM
     The New Jersey Devils are hours away from their first preseason game of the 2022-23 season. The team held a morning skate at Prudential Center, and then traveled north to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 12:40 PM
     Sept. 26 is the birth date of two current Hockey Hall of Famers, as well as two brothers who will be joining them very soon. Also, the most infamous international…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 12:18 PM
     *This article was originally published in 2020 Brian Burke pulled off one of the most important deals in National Hockey League history when he wheeled and dealed at the 1999…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 12:14 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings joined the NHL in the 1967-68 season. A hockey team that has been around for over half a century is bound to have some intense rivalries,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 12:09 PM
     June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, being the day of the NHL…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 26, 2022 11:55 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Matt Dumba talks the possiblity of being traded by the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, Alex DeBrincat says he's not ready to sign a long-term deal in…

Sep 26, 02:00

Sep 25, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 11:35 AM
     The Boston Bruins took to the ice on Sept. 24, 2022 for their first game since their season ended in the playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes in May. Though the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 11:00 AM
     The St. Louis Blues' roster is fairly set heading into training camp, with a few spots up for grabs. The bottom six forward lines have one to two wings open,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 9:35 AM
     As the Minnesota Wild's season draws near, the team will be working on a few things to improve on after last season's disappointing finish. Most of the team is returning…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 9:25 AM
     "I think we can surprise. I do believe we have a good team, and I'm excited if we stay all healthy to see how dangerous we can be." Those words…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 8:45 AM
     The Buffalo Sabres have a number of young forwards in the organization that will be vying for ice time, and comparatively to other years, it will not be as easy…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 8:35 AM
     Last season when the Tampa Bay Lightning were the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, they were always predicted among the top teams to win the Cup. "You're the champions until…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 25, 2022 8:25 AM
     Since getting drafted in the second round of the 2017 draft, there's been some hype around Jesper Boqvist. He was highly productive in his post-draft years, especially in his D+2…

Sep 24, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 24, 2022 4:15 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers held their annual Fan Day and Locker Room sale on Saturday. It's been two years since they were able to put on the event thanks to a…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 24, 2022 3:35 PM
     Entering training camp, the Boston Bruins are beginning the season under first-year coach Jim Montgomery missing two of their top-four defensemen. Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk will miss the first…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 24, 2022 2:33 PM
     Alexei Kovalev's place in New York Rangers history is secure. The Russian forward with the infectious, boyish smile and the prodigious talent will never be forgotten by a fanbase who…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 24, 2022 2:29 PM
     Since 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for answers on how to get their hands back on hockey's holy grail. They've rebuilt, hired general manager after general manager…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 24, 2022 2:25 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…

Sep 24, 08:00

Sep 23, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 4:25 PM
     The Battle of Ontario is back in a big way. Fans on both sides have been clamoring for these matchups to be good hockey again. With the moves made by…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 4:20 PM
     Although it's no secret that the window to win for the Toronto Maple Leafs is rapidly closing, even their biggest skeptics have to admit that Toronto's is a lineup capable…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 4:10 PM
     In hockey, it is almost cliche to hear teams talk about culture. The culture "in the room," is also about "building a winning culture." Yet it is a process shrouded…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 3:50 PM
     Sept. 23 will be remembered for having the first woman to ever play in a NHL game take to the ice. Also, a group with a lot of Stanley Cup…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 3:35 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks opened training camp in Whistler on Thursday split into three groups balanced with veterans, rookies and prospects. After head coach Bruce Boudreau teased the fact that he…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 3:25 PM
     Baracchini's Early Top 15 Forbes' Early Top 16 Little's Early Top 16 With rookie tournaments underway for most NHL clubs, the 2022-23 NHL season is upon us. Soon the puck…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 3:15 PM
     Jakob Chychrun is still unhappy and the Ottawa Senators are still on the lookout for reinforcements on the blue line. Evidently, there is a deal to be made between general…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 23, 2022 3:05 PM
     As training camp kicks off, New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant addressed the media on Tuesday, going over his line combinations, injury updates, and his outlook for 2022-23. Those…

Sep 23, 06:00

Sep 22, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 3:55 PM
     Change is afoot in Winnipeg, and it needs to be. After missing the playoffs for the first time in five years, the new goal for the Winnipeg Jets is to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:55 PM
     In the 2022 offseason, the NHL witnessed a flurry of goaltending moves, with the Central Division seeing a lot of the action. In all, seven of the eight teams in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:35 PM
     It's official: the Washington Capitals have returned to the ice with a 68-player roster for training camp, which kicked off on Thursday [Sept. 22] at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. In the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:15 PM
     The New York Islanders are looking to have a big bounce-back season after missing the playoffs last year. The 2021-22 season saw a handful of players either take a step…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 2:05 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager Kyle Dubas enters the 2022-23 season on an expiring contract. And, to listen to him talk, that's exactly the way he wants it.  Related:…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 1:55 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens will finally begin the on-ice portion of training camp at their team facilities in Brossard on Sept. 22. With them, 74 players will either prepare for their…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 1:45 PM
     When analyzing this spring's Battle of Alberta playoff series, most would agree that the Edmonton Oilers were the superior team. Aside from a Game 1 thumping, they took it to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 22, 2022 1:25 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks officially opened their first training camp practice on Sept. 22. Practices will run through Sept. 26, and their first preseason game will be against the St. Louis…

Sep 22, 04:00

Sep 21, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:25 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets will enter training camp with an extremely crowded defence core. After trading for established veterans such as Brenden Dillon and Nate Schmidt, as well as having multiple…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 12:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, it appears the Calgary Flames are signing Brett Ritchie. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are still talking about an extension for Ryan McLeod and that might…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:45 AM
     With one stroke of a pen, the Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon becomes the highest-paid player in the NHL and the highest-paid of the salary cap era, beginning as of the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:35 AM
     There are few objects in sports that inspire such reverence and awe as the Stanley Cup. The simplicity and elegance of the trophy that bears the names of all of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:31 AM
     The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I'm told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 11:27 AM
     Just hours after Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin claimed his second consecutive ESPY award for Best NHL Player, a Capitals star of the past took to social media to take…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:40 AM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at what oddsmakers think Sheldon Keefe's chances of surviving the season as the Maple Leafs head…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10:11 AM
     Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two returns after…

Sep 21, 02:00

Sep 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:15 AM
     The Young Stars tournament was a perfect opportunity for not just the Vancouver Canucks, but also their fans to see exactly what the organization's prospect pool looks like. They were…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 11:05 AM
     In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Zdeno Chara took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to announce his retirement. In other news, David Pastrnak made it clear he…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:55 AM
     The announcement of training camp and preseason games means that the NHL regular season is just upon us. The Anaheim Ducks were busy this summer and this week will be…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:45 AM
     The Calgary Flames have signed yet another player to a professional tryout offer (PTO), as they announced on Monday morning that Sonny Milano will be joining them for training camp.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:35 AM
     After years of frustrating postseason losses, the Colorado Avalanche finally slayed their demons and captured the first Stanley Cup of the Nathan MacKinnon era, and the third in franchise history.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:25 AM
     The New Jersey Devils roster is filled with youth and a dash of veteran influence. With all of the young talent on the team, there's been a fair amount of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:15 AM
     The Florida Panthers enter the 2022-23 season after arguably one of their craziest offseasons in franchise history. From trading away Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar for Matthew Tkachuk, to replacing…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 20, 2022 10:05 AM
     *With Keith Yandle's recent retirement, we are republishing this article to celebrate Subban's career Despite the Philadelphia Flyers losing the last 13 straight games and falling even further down in…

Sep 20, 00:00

Sep 19, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 9:55 AM
     Continuing on in our series, the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) was founded in 1980 and is comprised of 17 teams in Ontario as well as three in the American states…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 9:25 AM
     What's The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers' weekly…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 9:15 AM
     When opposing coaches write up the game plan against the Edmonton Oilers, they've probably highlighted the importance of not taking unnecessary penalties against a team that has had one of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 9:05 AM
     In 2022-23, the Winnipeg Jets have 26 tilts against fellow Central Division teams — four games apiece against the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 8:55 AM
     It's almost time for real hockey. Preseason games are a week away, with the New Jersey Devils kicking off their slate of exhibition games next Monday with a tilt against…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 8:45 AM
     Rookies from the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers faced off on Friday and Saturdays night at the PPL Center, home of Philadelphia's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 8:35 AM
     Following their elimination in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes in seven games last spring, the Boston Bruins dropped some news…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 19, 2022 8:25 AM
     The offseason may be over, but Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman still has two high priority tasks on his plate: contract extensions for Dylan Larkin and Tyler Bertuzzi.…

Sep 18, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 3:10 PM
     Alexander Holtz's impressive American Hockey League (AHL) season further elevated him into the spotlight as the New Jersey Devils' potential goal-scoring savior. The 20-year-old had 26 goals and 25 assists…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 3:00 PM
     In terms of replicating success, a couple of new players will have a hard time doing so. That leaves Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri out of this group. This doesn't…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 2:50 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers had a fantastic season in 2021-22. There was a stretch where they struggled, but before and after that they were dominant. There were many contributing factors, but…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 2:10 PM
     With Brad Marchand set to miss the first two months of the season while he recovers from offseason hip surgery and David Pastrnak potentially set to play on the second…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 2:01 PM
     On a chilly late October evening outside the doors of the Eric Maclean Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Loyola High School in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), a line…

Sep 18, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 9:25 AM
     Any suggestions the Montreal Canadiens are done with their rebuild, like they claimed at the golf tournament, are false. Here's the proof:

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 9:15 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is an update on the status of talks between the Vegas Golden Knights and Nic Hague. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins might be looking to…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 9:05 AM
     After a disappointing 33-42-7 season for the Ottawa Senators, they have spent the offseason turning themselves into a legitimate playoff contender. The additions of Alex DeBrincat, Claude Giroux, and Cam…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 8:55 AM
     In 2022-23, the Winnipeg Jets have 26 tilts against fellow Central Division teams — four games apiece against the Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 8:45 AM
     The St. Louis Blues are one of the rare contending teams that have zero contracts with an average annual value (AAV) above $8 million. However, that will change in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 8:35 AM
     The Boston Bruins did not make many off-season moves as they entered the 2022 off-season as a cap team. With very limited wiggle room to add contracts, general manager (GM)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 18, 2022 8:25 AM
     With training camp just weeks away, the Montreal Canadiens have many unanswered questions regarding players and their lineup. These questions range from who will make the team out of camp,…

Sep 17, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 5:00 PM
     You can agree or disagree with the decisions Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland has made over the years, but you can never question his commitment to the team. It's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:45 PM
     Of all the reasons that can be attributed to the optimism currently surrounding the Buffalo Sabres, Alex Tuch is probably the biggest. After being acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:17 PM
     *This article was originally published in July 2022 In one of the most famous of all Shakespeare's soliloquies, Hamlet speaks the following words: "To be or not be to be."…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:14 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have their 25-year-old center and cornerstone Auston Matthews locked in for one more year on a five-year, signing-bonus-laden contract for $58.17 million that comes with an…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:11 PM
     *This article was updated in March 2022 On June 26, 2004, the Washington Capitals drafted Alexander Ovechkin with the first overall selection in the NHL Draft. It was known then…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:08 PM
     The Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin is this generation's greatest goal-scorer, and up on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time snipers. He has 780 goals since entering the NHL in 2005-06, 263…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 4:05 PM
     It's official: the summer of Pierre Dorion isn't over yet. After a busy offseason of roster reconstruction, the Ottawa Senators made a final change to their squad on Wednesday [Sept.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 17, 2022 2:55 PM
     When a team drafts a player like David Pastrnak, it's expected that they'll want to sign him to a long-term contract extension to remain with the team throughout the entirety…

Sep 17, 06:00

Sep 16, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 2:15 PM
     Hockey is back! No, it's not the regular season or even the preseason, but Vancouver Canucks fans will get to see the greatest game on earth be played tonight as…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 12:45 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers got some seemingly good news on recently-signed forward Evander Kane. While it felt unlikely at this point that something could go off the rails, his lingering grievance…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 12:25 PM
     We continue our series examining the Tampa Bay Lightning's opponents this season. Up next is the Buffalo Sabres. The team has made strides lately to make itself more competitive and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 11:50 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils were a team that went hard after a big name this offseason. It's being reported they went after two former Calgary…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 11:35 AM
     Over the last few seasons, the New York Rangers have done an excellent job of drafting and developing young defensemen and goalies but they have not done the same with…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 11:08 AM
     As players selected at the 2011 NHL Draft reach their 11th anniversary in the NHL, this provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 selections of the draft.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 11:04 AM
     Fifteen years ago, the Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Thrashers shocked the hockey world in a superstar for superstar (plus Greg de Vries) trade. Let's take a look back at the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 16, 2022 10:58 AM
     Reading through the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement can be confusing. Often times it is hard to cut through the legal jargon and get to the bottom of what a rule…

Sep 16, 04:00

Sep 15, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:45 PM
     The NHL season is around the corner and teams are getting ready for the 82-game schedule that lies ahead. The New York Islanders are hoping to prove that last season,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:35 PM
     As the Philadelphia Flyers inch closer to the official beginning of training camp on Thursday, Sept. 22, the rookies convened on Wednesday for physicals and brief meetings before hitting the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 1:25 PM
     During the 2021-22 season, several big-name players, like Marc-Andre Fleury, Claude Giroux, Mark Giordano, and Hampus Lindholm, were traded before the deadline. This is a trend that will likely continue…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:15 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is an update about the status of talks between the Montreal Canadiens and goaltender Jake Allen. Meanwhile, it appears Jake Virtanen is going to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:05 PM
     Hockey fans are not like other fans. Sure, some people are passionate about football, basketball, and baseball, but they're individuals who love a sport. Hockey fans are a tribe. A…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 11:18 AM
     The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big tournaments, and one of the greatest players to ever skate in the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 11:13 AM
     This was originally published in August, 2015 and updated March, 2020. Over the course of the NHL's history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 15, 2022 11:09 AM
     The San Jose Sharks have had numerous players who have made a massive impact throughout the years. Owen Nolan, Evgeni Nabokov, and more recently, Joe Pavelski and Joe Thornton tore…

Sep 15, 02:00

Sep 14, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors, are the Dallas Stars any closer to getting Jason Robertson inked to a new deal? Meanwhile, where do things stand between the Toronto Maple Leafs and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:27 AM
     Sept. 14 has been a big date for international hockey as the United States pulled off a huge upset and Canada getting redemption. In the NHL, a pair of Hall…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 11:05 AM
     As we get closer to training camp, teams around the league are signing free agents to professional tryout (PTO) contracts. With the Boston Bruins dealing with a variety of injuries,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:35 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs kick off the 2022-23 regular season on Oct.12 in Montreal against the Canadiens. Heading into this season they will be a Stanley Cup Playoff team, however…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:25 AM
     This offseason for the NHL has been pretty crazy for some teams and while the Minnesota Wild didn't make as many waves, they did make several adjustments to their roster…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:15 AM
     In recent days, the Calgary Flames have invited two players to camp on professional tryout offers (PTOs). The first was Cody Eakin, who has spent the past two seasons with…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 10:05 AM
     The Vegas Golden Knights have proven to be a franchise that continues to deny the traditional trajectory of what an expansion team in the NHL is known for. With numerous…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 14, 2022 9:55 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks announced their roster for the 2022 Young Stars Classic on Tuesday. The tournament takes place from Sept. 16th to the 19th. Along with the Canucks, the Edmonton…