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Oct 31, 18:00


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, 04:00

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 28, 08:00

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 27, 04:00

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 26, 02:00

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 24, 08:00

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 23, 06:00

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 22, 06:00

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 21, 02:00

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 20, 02:00

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 17, 08:00

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 16, 06:00

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…