The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 4:35 PM After three disappointing seasons in teal, Erik Karlsson is off to the best start of his 14-year career, statistically. Through the first 11 games, the elite defenseman has six goals… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 4:15 PM There is always an adjustment period when a player joins a new club, especially when that player is 37 years old and joining just his third team in a long… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 4:05 PM Up and down seems like an excellent way to summarize the first 10 games of the 2022-23 season for the New York Rangers. After a 3-1-0 start, four straight losses… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 3:15 PM The Calgary Flames are off to a strong start, but they still have lineup concerns, especially on the wing. The new first line hasn't gotten going this season, and despite… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 3:05 PM The New Jersey Devils sit atop of the Metropolitan division with 12 points in nine games, after winning five of their last six games to rebound from dropping their first… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 1:55 PM If there's one thing that's true about every single NHL Draft, it's that some highly-touted prospects won't pan out. It's the risk of selecting 18-year-olds with years of development ahead… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 1:25 PM The Vegas Golden Knights missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history last season, but so far, they have bounced back nicely in 2022-23. One of the main… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 31, 2022 1:15 PM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at some of the events of last night's game. I'll also weigh in on what I… |
Oct 31, 18:00
Oct 30, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 1:50 PM In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors rundown, the Canadiens make a trade to bolster their defense in the minor leagues. They also have players building themselves… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 1:40 PM Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost their third-straight road hockey game. This time they were beaten by the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 4-2. It was not… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 1:30 PM One would think that four consecutive wins and three in a row on the road would have fans in Edmonton happy. Yet, for some reason, a developing storyline surrounding the… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 1:20 PM Before the start of the 2022-23 season, I noted that Adam Erne was one of the Detroit Red Wings' biggest bounce-back candidates. So far, he's well on his way to… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 12:15 PM The St. Louis Blues played poorly in all four of their games last week. After a 3-0-0 start, they find themselves searching for answers before the end of October. The… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 12:00 PM The New York Islanders have only played nine games this season but arguably put together their signature win of the season last night. Trailing 3-0 against the reigning Stanely Cup… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 11:50 AM The Columbus Blue Jackets haven't started the season strong, however, on Saturday evening (Oct. 29) things took a turn that many would've never expected. Jeering is a common practice in… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 30, 2022 11:40 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, players on the Vancouver Canucks roster have been warned that potential changes won't just be made to the coaching staff. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs… |
Oct 30, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 4:25 PM It's early, but the Edmonton Oilers could be a team that finishes the 2022-23 season with at least five legitimate 30-goal scorers on the roster. A team that is going… |
Oct 29, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:50 AM As we near the end of October, the league standings begin to take a more stable shape. With the instability of the Pacific Division, the possibility of playoff hockey in… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:35 AM After an impressive bounce-back win against the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, the New Jersey Devils made a statement on Friday evening, defeating the Colorado Avalanche — the defending Stanley… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:25 AM The Anaheim Ducks are in a funk and need to get out of it fast. While a shot at a playoff berth this season may have been wishful thinking, it's… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:15 AM The biggest surprise through the first eight games of the 2022-23 NHL regular season is the Boston Bruins. Missing several key players who were beginning the season recovering from off-season… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 9:05 AM The Vancouver Canucks made their second trade in less than 24 hours on Friday as they announced the acquisition of Ethan Bear and Lane Pederson from the Carolina Hurricanes in… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:55 AM The Chicago Blackhawks haven't looked like a "tanking" team seven games into the 2022-23 regular season. While it's still early, a 4-3-0 start has been nothing short of a surprise… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:45 AM Smashville took a deep sigh of relief on Thursday, Oct. 27 when the Nashville Predators defeated the St. Louis Blues, 6-2, earning their first home win of the season and… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 29, 2022 8:35 AM St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong made a difficult decision this offseason. Evaluating a team that had exploded the season prior offensively but struggled in front of its own… |
Oct 28, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 5:15 PM Thursday night's 4-3 overtime victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs was a sight for sore eyes for the San Jose Sharks after digging themselves an early season hole. That's mainly… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 3:55 PM Shane Pinto is off to a remarkable start with the Ottawa Senators, becoming the first rookie in franchise history to score in five consecutive games. He didn't find the back… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 3:35 PM Thursday, Oct. 27, the Vancouver Canucks announced that they had acquired Jack Studnicka from the Boston Bruins for Michael DiPietro and the rights to Jonathan Myrenberg. This was the first… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 3:35 PM In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Jack Studnicka has been shipped off to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Michael DiPietro and Jonathan Myrenberg. In other news,… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 3:25 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets currently sit at 3-5, reeling after a loss to a struggling Arizona Coyotes team. Numerous issues are present within the team, including lackluster play between the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 3:09 PM This date in NHL history has had some great moments on both the east and west coasts and a lot of places in between. Some of the most notable players… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 3:05 PM The start of the Dallas Stars 2022-23 regular brings mixed emotions for those who follow the franchise closely. Beginning the campaign with points in five consecutive games while scoring 18… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 28, 2022 2:55 PM After the first back-to-back of the season, the New Jersey Devils had a much-needed two days off before Friday's game. It might be their toughest test of the season so… |
Oct 27, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 4:50 PM You've made it through another long week. Welcome back to Erie Otters Weekly. This is our weekly look inside the Otters' locker room with a look back at past games,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 4:40 PM It was not exactly how Brandon Hagel wanted to start his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lighting. After struggling to gel with his new teammates after being traded from the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 4:30 PM After suffering a 3-1 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers (4-3-0) on Oct. 26, the St. Louis Blues (3-2-0) are now on a two-game skid. In a game where they put… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 4:00 PM When the San Jose Sharks made a trade for Erik Karlsson, they paid a hefty price. In exchange for the former Ottawa Senators captain, they sent a package including Rudolfs… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 3:25 PM The Edmonton Oilers will take on a red-hot Chicago Blackhawks team whose GM has already said the rebuild plan in Chicago doesn't change, regardless of how much the team wins… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 3:05 PM The St. Louis Blues are 3-2-0 through five games. The Blues have played fewer games than every other team in the league, which can hurt a team's performance with so… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 2:35 PM The Buffalo Sabres concluded their western road trip with a record of 3-1-0 and showed a lot of promise along the way. The offense was dynamic, the goaltending was rock… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 27, 2022 2:10 PM While the Windsor Spitfires are busy winning games, the club is also busy off the ice. After another successful weekend, management made a pair of trades while getting pro and… |
Oct 26, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 1:35 PM The Chicago Blackhawks may have a chip on their shoulder after a strong start, but looking at their roster, few expect this early-season production to continue. How long can an… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 1:25 PM The Edmonton Oilers' biggest concern early in the 2022-23 season is their play in the defensive zone. It's not that the forwards are losing coverage or not getting back on… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 1:10 PM Is this season going to be a repeat of last season for the Toronto Maple Leafs? The Maple Leafs started slowly and then collected themselves as a team and began… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:55 PM The Detroit Red Wings are 3-1-2 to begin the 2022-23 season. While much of the discussions surrounding the team pertain to their strong start, plenty of other discussions are going… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 12:35 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, there was a trade in the NHL on Wednesday. The Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks made a deal. There is still a lot of chatter… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:44 AM The St. Louis Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup victory seems in hindsight like the culmination of 10 years of sustained success. But a closer look at the decade shows that the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:40 AM The Buffalo Sabres have been a member the NHL for 51 years now, and while things haven't been good for them in recent memory, this is a team that has… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 26, 2022 11:36 AM It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice each and every night. This particular combination is… |
Oct 25, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:45 AM As it stands right now, the New York Islanders are in the basement of the Eastern Conference six games into the 2022-23 NHL regular season. At 2-4-0, it's been a… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:35 AM Sitting at 3-2-1, the New York Rangers have gotten off to a very inconsistent start. How they have played in the last two games against the San Jose Sharks and… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:25 AM The Edmonton Oilers didn't have a pick in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft. Ditto for the third round as well as the fourth round. From first overall… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:15 AM In previous editions of this column, I introduced readers to my brief career as a beer league hockey player. To catch you up in three short paragraphs: I'm entering my… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:05 AM This past week of hockey saw the Minnesota Wild finally get their first win under their belt but they aren't down the rocky slope just yet. Out of three games… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:55 AM Coming off an underwhelming performance in their 3-2 loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights bounced back with a dominant showing against the Toronto Maple Leafs… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:45 AM The Ottawa Senators improved their record on the season to 4-2-0 with an impressive comeback win over the Dallas Stars on Monday (Oct. 24). Magnus Hellberg produced a 29-save performance… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:35 AM No professional sports franchise enjoys sitting outside the spotlight, especially not a historically successful one like the Philadelphia Flyers. However, a long period of mediocrity culminating in embarrassing 2020-21 and… |
Oct 24, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 4:30 PM Jaden Schwartz's first season with the Seattle Kraken was a disappointment. After signing a five-year deal that carries a cap hit of $5.5 million per season, the former Stanley Cup… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 3:55 PM In past years, the Montreal Canadiens' prospect pool rarely had newsworthy performances. More recently, there has not only been a large number of prospects added to the system, but many… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 3:35 PM Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov were among the best goaltending tandems in the league in 2021-22, with 52 games started by Sorokin and 29 by Varlamov. The team gave up… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 3:25 PM Just over a week into the NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes have been off to a pretty good start, led by the young players, and specifically their second line. Through… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 3:15 PM The Calgary Flames have built a strong team this season and have also started the season well. After a big shift in star personnel, they are off and running looking… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 3:05 PM Progress was the theme of an up-and-down road trip for the San Jose Sharks after taking two of four on their East Coast swing. Among the all-too-familiar deficiencies emerged some positive indications… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 2:15 PM The New Jersey Devils are riding a hot streak, and they hope to continue that momentum as they host the Washington Capitals in their fourth home game of the season… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 24, 2022 2:05 PM After shutting out Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Oct. 22, the St. Louis Blues (3-0-0) are the NHL's lone remaining undefeated team. Torey Krug (1) opened the… |
Oct 23, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 4:05 PM Well, we haven't had one of these in quite some time and while we only two weeks into the new season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have their fanbase swirling in… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 3:21 PM One of the greatest scorers in NHL history hit a milestone on this date that very few players have ever reached. This date has been very kind to Boston hockey… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 3:03 PM The Seattle Kraken have Ron Francis signed and prepared to lead their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 2:59 PM The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967. Ed Snider, their founder and long-time owner, built the franchise based on a "professional, no-nonsense culture" and "fostered their relentless will to… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 2:55 PM This THW Archive piece was originally published in December, 2012. And the music from the skating rink drifts across the town … All across the world, the ice rink has… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 2:30 PM In an interview yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs' Michael Bunting noted how happy he was to have Wayne Simmonds back in the team's line-up. Bunting was especially excited about the… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 2:20 PM Hockey season is underway and Sebastian Cossa is ready for his first season down in the United States. Transitioning from playing juniors in the Western Hockey League (WHL) to professional… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 23, 2022 1:20 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is talk about how the Carolina Hurricanes are dealing with teams regarding their interest in trading for defenseman Ethan Bear. Could the Los Angeles… |
Oct 22, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 5:15 PM The Boston Bruins have won five out of their first six games for just the eighth time in franchise history. While this is an impressive feat in and of itself,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 4:00 PM When the Pittsburgh Penguins first announced that forward Evgeni Malkin and defenceman Kris Letang were re-signing with the team, the immediate reaction was jubilation as they and captain Sidney Crosby… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 3:50 PM During the 2020 offseason, Calgary Flames fans rejoiced when it was announced their club had signed free agent goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a six-year, $36 million deal. By all accounts,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 3:40 PM When the first cords to AC/DC's Thunderstruck screamed across the speakers to the synchronized lightning bolts streaking across the ice, I was totally emerged in the moment. Then, Tampa Bay… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 3:05 PM Coming off consecutive wins this week, the Columbus Blue Jackets look to make it three straight wins after an 0-3-0 start when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday night at… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 2:52 PM The Boston Bruins: known worldwide as one of the National Hockey League's Original Six…except they didn't actually come along until seven years after the league began play. There were also… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 2:48 PM *This was last updated in Oct. 2022 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 22, 2022 2:30 PM Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in NHL history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever play the game hit personal milestones on this date. Also, a handful… |
Oct 21, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 3:35 PM A fresh chapter headlined by Stanley Cup aspirations and playoff hopefuls is setting the stage for a storybook campaign. In this story, the underlying numbers provide insight on which storylines… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 2:55 PM Scoring chances were 5-0 in the New Jersey Devils' favor in Thursday's (Oct. 20) 4-1 win over the New York Islanders when Kevin Bahl was on the ice. The 6-foot-6… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 2:05 PM The Edmonton Oilers picked up their second win of the season in a strong performance against a really strong Carolina Hurricanes team on Thursday. But, a few late goals as… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 1:55 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs, coming off of a tough 3-2 start to the season, head out on a 10-day, five-game road trip that takes them to Winnipeg, Las Vegas, San… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 1:35 PM The prospect pool for the Detroit Red Wings has reached new depths with the addition of Steve Yzerman as general manager (GM) back in April 2019. In particular, he has… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 1:25 PM The San Diego Gulls, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, are off to a 1-1 start to their 2022-23 campaign, after splitting a two-game set with… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 12:55 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers are signing Eric Staal. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators are starting contract extension talks with Artem Zub but one source notes the team… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, October 21, 2022 12:45 PM The Pittsburgh Penguins are expected to go all-in this season as the team is off to a flying start and showing no sign they'll be slowing down any time soon.… |
Oct 20, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:50 PM The dubious distinction of being the NHL's oldest goaltender hasn't slowed Craig Anderson one bit. Despite turning 41 this past May, he just keeps on going and opened his 20th… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:35 PM The Florida Panthers are off to a good start to their 2022-23 campaign, going 3-1-0 through four games with wins against the New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and Philadelphia Flyers.… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:25 PM Tonight, the New Jersey Devils are facing the New York Islanders for the first time this season at UBS Arena. Head coach Lindy Ruff's team will look to win consecutive… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 1:05 PM In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Warren Foegele has commented on his name being out there in trade rumors. Meanwhile, the Oilers are trying to bounce back from… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:45 PM After the Winnipeg Jets lost to the Dallas Stars on Oct. 17, I mentioned that the new systems Rick Bowness and his staff were trying to implement were far from… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:20 PM The Vancouver Canucks have broken records en route to their 0-3-1 start to the 2022-23 season – and they are not of the positive variety. First, they set an NHL… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 12:00 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is good news on Patrik Laine's return from injury timeline, the Montreal Canadiens are getting an essential piece of their lineup back, and the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:50 AM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll share the latest news we have about Jake Muzzin's injury. Second, I'll look at yesterday's practice to suggest the… |
Oct 19, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:36 AM Many athletes believe – or at least pretend to believe – that records are made to be broken. If that's the case, they haven't taken a look at the NHL's… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:32 AM *This was originally published in Sep. 2021 On Friday, Sept. 3, the National Hockey League announced an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to have NHL players participate… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:28 AM Russians comprise some of the most talented, most dominant players in the NHL today. In the past decade alone, they have won Vezina Trophies, "Rocket" Richards, Hart Memorials, Art Ross… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:15 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs sometimes struggles against bad teams. In fact, the Arizona Coyotes seem to have their number. It's frustrating for fans and gives way to venting that the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 11:05 AM If you were concerned about the Ottawa Senators after they started the season with back-to-back defeats, their first win should calm your nerves. D.J. Smith's squad produced an elite offensive… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:34 AM If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in an NHL game… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:20 AM Just days ago, I wrote an article that discussed some forwards the Calgary Flames could look to add to their roster at some point during the 2022-23 season. After all,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 19, 2022 9:55 AM The New York Islanders picked up right where they left off from their previous game. After beating the Anaheim Ducks 7-1, they were looking to build momentum and win their… |
Oct 19, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 5:00 PM We are four games into the regular season and the Toronto Maple Leafs have an unexpected and not-so-great record of two wins and two losses. Using Old-School insights and Analytics,… |
Oct 18, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 11:45 AM After opening the season with a win and a loss in back-to-back contests, the Colorado Avalanche enjoyed three days of rest before traveling to the Xcel Energy Center in St.… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 11:37 AM It seems as if every season in the NHL there is a trade that has a clear winner and loser. Sometimes it can take months or even years to tell… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 11:32 AM Offense is making a comeback in the NHL. Games are finishing with higher scores, as the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets displayed in a 15-goal affair a couple of years ago.… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 11:28 AM The Ottawa Senators have made their fair share of trades throughout their history. Some of those moves have seen them come out on top, but others have fans wondering what… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 11:16 AM Oct. 18 has seen some memorable victories in NHL history, including the first for two expansion teams. Many personal milestones were reached, including first goals and shutouts and even a… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 10:25 AM The Minnesota Wild faced the defending Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche in the third of their four-game homestand on Monday, Oct. 17. It was a game filled with odd bounces… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 10:15 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs are off to an interesting start to the 2022-23 season. Head coach Sheldon Keefe has watched his team lose opening night, which he then gave them… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 18, 2022 9:35 AM In the game of hockey, opportunities are rarely given to individual players. Most of the time, they are earned through strong play in game situations as well as hard work… |
Oct 17, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 6:24 PM Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 4:50 PM After losing to the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs, fans are questioning the Ottawa Senators' legitimacy as a playoff contender. The offence hasn't been producing as well as the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 3:45 PM It should be a matter of time before Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid breaks the 50-goal mark. Considering he's the best player in the world and has a career average… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 3:25 PM Welcome to the first edition of the 'Washington Capitals' 3 Up, 3 Down' column for the 2022-23 season. This is the start of a weekly series that will be released… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 3:05 PM Welcome to the first edition of the Montreal Canadiens 3 Up, 3 Down for the 2022-23 season. This will be a weekly column released on Mondays chronicling the highs and… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 2:25 PM The St. Louis Blues became the final team to open up their 2022-23 season in the NHL. With the odd scheduling, the Blues will play just two games in eight… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, October 17, 2022 2:05 PM The Minnesota Wild are back in action tonight against the reigning Cup-champion Colorado Avalanche. If ever there was a chance to shrug off the last two games, it would be… |
Oct 16, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 4:57 PM The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of firsts, there were plenty of memorable… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 4:45 PM The Tampa Bay Lightning knew they would have a tough road trip to start the season. With the offseason losses of Ondřej Palát and Ryan McDonagh, head coach Jon Cooper… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 3:51 PM Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 3:47 PM In sports, uniforms are sometimes taken for granted. With enough time, even the nicest jersey or sweater can begin to feel boring and routine. But over time, great sweaters become… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 3:42 PM It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 3:15 PM You never want to see a player go down with a long-term injury as Matt Murray did in Saturday's practice prior to the Maple Leafs' home game with the Ottawa… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 1:15 PM It hasn't been easy, but the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to be back on track. The sky looks a bit brighter today than it did on Thursday morning. Last night,… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 16, 2022 1:05 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is talk that the Montreal Canadiens were keenly interested in a player that hit waivers recently, but couldn't make the money work. Meanwhile, there… |
Oct 15, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 3:25 PM If the Edmonton Oilers are Stanley Cup contenders this season — which many insiders have pegged the Oilers to be — it's likely they'll be adding at the NHL Trade… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 2:50 PM Opening night for the 2022-23 season at Little Caesars Arena was surely one to remember. Not only did the Detroit Red Wings shut out the Montreal Canadiens, but the first… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 2:15 PM On Saturday, the New Jersey Devils will play regular season hockey at Prudential Center for the first time in 169 days as they take on the Detroit Red Wings. Coincidentally,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 2:00 PM As the 2022-23 season is about to begin for the St. Louis Blues, it's time to look back on the Pavel Buchnevich trade that general manager Doug Armstrong pulled off… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 1:24 PM The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 1:20 PM On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson, as well as forward… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 1:16 PM Winning in the NHL is anything but easy. When considering how hard it is to win each individual battle within the game while also trying to come out ahead in… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 15, 2022 1:00 PM The wait is finally over! After finishing the preseason with a 6-2-0 record, the St. Louis Blues (0-0-0) are set to kickoff their regular season tonight against the visiting Columbus… |
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