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Feb 28, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:45 PM
     Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas has been a very busy man over the last two weeks. He has been working the phones to try and improve his team…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:50 PM
     As the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline continues at a torrid pace, the Minnesota Wild have made their next move, but this time as buyers instead of playing the role of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:40 PM
     The Florida Panthers are in a fight for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. With a record of 29-26-6 and 64 points, they sit three points out of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:25 PM
     The New York Rangers have acquired veteran forward Patrick Kane from the Chicago Blackhawks. In return, the Blackhawks will receive a conditional 2023 2nd-round pick (can become a 1st-round pick…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 4:15 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres are as close to the playoffs as they have been in over a decade, but their aspirations were dealt a big blow on Saturday. It was reported…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:55 PM
     Injuries are starting to pile up for the New York Islanders, and their lack of depth is becoming a major issue. Mathew Barzal was injured last week in a blowout…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:35 PM
     To say that Toronto Maple Leafs' general manager is going "All In" seems like an understatement. Between the Chicago Blackhawks game on Feb. 15th and the Edmonton Oilers game on…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 28, 2023 3:25 PM
     After a four-game road trip along the East Coast, the Anaheim Ducks returned to the friendly confines of the Honda Center on Monday night with a 4-2 victory against the…

Feb 28, 06:00

Feb 27, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 3:55 PM
     While the Buffalo Sabres have become increasingly more fun to watch in the past two seasons, their media team has followed suit. Their online output has capitalized on the fun…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 3:45 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have one major storyline at the moment: Patrick Kane. Everyone wants to know where he will (or won't) end up come the trade deadline on Friday. More…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 3:25 PM
     As Ken Holland and most of the Western Conference buyers wait as the 2023 Trade Deadline approaches, a number of players previously linked to the Edmonton Oilers or players they…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 3:15 PM
     The Boston Bruins were one of the many teams linked to Ivan Barbashev before his eventual trade to the Vegas Golden Knights. Therefore, it seems realistic that the Bruins could…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 3:05 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have done it again; they have acquired both Jake McCabe and Sam Laffery as well as a conditional fifth-round pick in both 2024 and 2025 from…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 2:55 PM
     It was another disappointing week in a season to forget for the St. Louis Blues. They continue to fall down the standings and trade away players. Losing is best for…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 2:25 PM
     When the trade deadline rolls around, there are always teams caught in the middle of the standings. Those teams may not be low enough or in a position to warrant…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 27, 2023 2:00 PM
     Ryan Lindgren has been a workhorse on defense for the New York Rangers since he became an NHL regular in 2019-20. Acquired in the trade that sent Rick Nash to…

Feb 27, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 9:55 PM
     The New Jersey Devils have acquired Timo Meier, Scott Harrington, Timur Ibragimov, Santeri Hatakka, Zachary Emond, and a 2024 fifth-round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Fabian…

Feb 26, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:58 PM
     There have admittedly been huge highs during ex-Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin's tenure, but did the good outweigh the bad?

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:50 PM
     Montreal Canadiens general manager (GM) Kent Hughes was reportedly going to have a quiet trade deadline, instead, he is finishing his weekend ahead of it with a trade, acquiring Denis…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:35 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers and New York Islanders are entering the trade deadline with hopes of securing playoff spots in their respective conferences. Both teams have had rollercoaster seasons thus far…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 1:10 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired forward Ivan Barbashev from the St. Louis Blues. In return, the Blues will receive 20-year-old center Zach Dean. Barbashev has spent his entire career…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:30 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens have traded Evgenii Dadonov to the Dallas Stars in exchange for Denis Gurianov. The Canadiens have acquired forward Denis Gurianov from the Dallas Stars in exchange for…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:15 AM
     On Friday (Feb. 24), the Buffalo Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on the road. They were led by Jeff Skinner, who scored two goals, and goalie Craig Anderson, who…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 11:05 AM
     The Nashville Predators are open for business, which should have the attention of the Toronto Maple Leafs. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas should be ready to pull the trigger on…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 26, 2023 10:55 AM
     One reality of the NHL's flat salary cap is that the trade deadline simply isn't as fun as it could be if there was a little more wiggle room for…

Feb 26, 02:00

Feb 25, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:55 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets are about to exceed 400 man-games lost due to injury in the 2022-23 season. Couple that with other situations and you have a story of opportunity…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:45 AM
     The NHL Trade Deadline is fast approaching, and while it's not known how aggressive the Seattle Kraken will be, some questions will surely be answered come deadline day. One of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:35 AM
     When the Edmonton Oilers made the decision during the 2021 offseason to send Ethan Bear to the Carolina Hurricanes, fans' reactions were quite mixed. For some, it was needed, as…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:25 AM
     Things have not been going according to plan for the Pittsburgh Penguins lately. Their most recent string of losses has knocked them out of the playoff picture, and with some…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 11:15 AM
     Once you get past reflexively noticing Shea Weber's name involved in a transaction and realize the now-inactive former star defenseman is only included for contract purposes, it becomes clear that…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:55 AM
     Who haven't the New Jersey Devils had their name connected to on the trade market? After all, they are 38-15-5 and in third place in the league behind the Carolina…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:45 AM
     The Washington Capitals haven't been active all season, making no trades up until a few days ago when they moved out Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway while bringing in Craig…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 25, 2023 10:05 AM
     If it was up to Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, he'd be pulling off a blockbuster trade before the March 3 trade deadline and more specifically, he'd be looking…

Feb 24, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, February 24, 2023 5:00 PM
     The St. Louis Blues suffered their worst loss of the season on Thursday night to the Vancouver Canucks. They allowed the Canucks to tie the game with 29 seconds left…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 24, 2023 4:50 PM
     Elias Pettersson has taken another step in his development, which has pushed him into the category of elite players in the NHL. The 24-year-old Vancouver Canucks center is having a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 24, 2023 3:35 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens are expected to be sellers ahead of next Friday's trade deadline. Their most recent move, however, was to add a veteran forward to the lineup when they…

Feb 24, 08:00

Feb 23, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:30 PM
     This is such a tough stretch of the year for hockey players, with the trade deadline looming. Especially for a rebuilding team like the Chicago Blackhawks, where big changes are…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:05 PM
     All season long, the Washington Capitals have been in the hunt for one of the two Eastern Conference wild card spots, but they have recently fallen on hard times and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:35 PM
     With the addition of newcomer Ryan O'Reilly to the second line, Toronto Maple Leafs' captain John Tavares speaks about moving to the wing position. The bottom line for Tavares is…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:15 PM
     The Florida Panthers are right in the thick of things in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference. They currently have 64 points with a record of 29-25-6. As of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:05 PM
     In late January, the Windsor Spitfires hit the road for a tough five-game road trip that included their annual three-game northern swing. Now, after six of their last eight at…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:55 PM
     When the Seattle Kraken acquired Oliver Bjorkstrand this offseason, most of the focus was on what he could bring from an offensive perspective. While he has been good offensively this…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:15 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are having another strong regular season, but they need to find a way to avoid an early playoff exit. To bolster those chances, a week ago,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 23, 2023 2:05 PM
     Dating back months, the Edmonton Oilers were rumored to be a team that had an interest in acquiring the services of John Klingberg. In fact, one rumor suggested the team…

Feb 23, 08:00

Feb 22, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:10 PM
     We have a trade to announce, and it is a bit out of left field. The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired defenseman Dysin Mayo from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:55 PM
     The Ottawa Senators have come out of the All-Star Break on fire, with a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games. Tim Stützle was named the NHL's first star of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:15 PM
     There has been tons of speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers this season. They are becoming more secure in a playoff spot. The Oilers' division and the Western Conference are up…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:05 PM
     As the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline gets closer, the New York Islanders are sitting in the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with 22 games to go in the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 3:55 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs had an impressive 5-0 start to their game last night against the Buffalo Sabres and held on to win 6-3. The newly put-together second line of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:55 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs landed a couple of big pieces in a trade deadline move that saw Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari join the team from the St. Louis Blues.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:45 PM
     The New York Islanders are having a rocky season. They are currently in playoff position in the Eastern Conference but are fighting off multiple teams for a wild-card spot. They…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:00 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, some of the NHL's most reputable insiders have provided a few updates on some of the names the Oilers have been rumored…

Feb 22, 06:00

Feb 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:55 PM
     Currently the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, and with other Metropolitan Division foes getting better roster-wise, the Pittsburgh Penguins have done nothing to date. With the trade deadline quickly…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:35 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have been struggling to hold a lead and finish games, losing four in a row and four of the past six games after regulation where they should…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:25 PM
     Since making his NHL debut in the 2020-21 NHL season, Bowen Byram has missed far more games than he's played. Injuries have ransacked the Colorado Avalanche roster this season, and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:15 PM
     The New Jersey Devils' four-game homestand continues as they host the Montreal Canadiens tonight in Newark. It is the second meeting between the two clubs, with the Devils earning a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 3:05 PM
     Now that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas has made the blockbuster trade with the St. Louis Blues that addressed his forward needs, his attention will turn to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 2:05 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres will be coming home from a Western road trip to face the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight. The Maple Leafs are coming off a loss to the Chicago…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 1:55 PM
     The Manitoba Moose have hit their stride as of late, extending their point streak to seven games and have won four of their last five games. They are in third…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:59 PM
     For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the quest for two straight Stanley Cups did not come easily. Important roster changes took place throughout the 2019-20 season, which included adding key members…

Feb 21, 02:00

Feb 20, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 1:55 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have had a rough February, with a 3-3-1 record. Heck, they've had a rough season, ranked 30th in the NHL with 41 points, so wins are a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 1:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown the Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews have announced the veteran forward won't be traded this season due to health concerns. Meanwhile, Patrick Kane has essentially…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 12:53 PM
     In today's look at important off-season trades over the years, we set our sights back to 1967.  While this particular deal did not take place at the NHL Annual Meetings held…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 12:49 PM
     If an NHL team isn't living up to expectations, there's a good chance that the coach is to blame. Or at least, they're the person that takes the fall for…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 12:45 PM
     Perhaps no time did the country of Latvia fall into the gaze of the hockey world more than when the country of just under two million people helped attain the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 11:45 AM
     The Hockey Writers' Montreal Canadiens channel is looking ahead to the NHL trade deadline with a series of mock trades. This is a fun exercise, as writers covering the Habs…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 11:15 AM
     The trade market has already been heating up as there have been three significant trades around the league to this point and more depth deals completed on top of that.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 20, 2023 11:11 AM
     One of the top offensive stars in the history of the National Hockey League was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up…

Feb 20, 02:00

Feb 19, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 11:05 AM
     One side effect of the current NHL Playoff schedule is the fact that the Tampa Bay Lightning can say that they have known who their Round 1 opponent will be…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:55 AM
     Tell a friend to tell a friend they're back! The New Jersey Devils earned their 36th win of the 2022-23 season after securing a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 10:25 AM
     With just 12 days remaining until the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline, the Columbus Blue Jackets are facing a major dilemma. What was once thought of as an easy decision suddenly…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:55 AM
     "Jack's going to play tonight." It was the five words everyone wanted head coach Lindy Ruff to say ahead of the New Jersey Devils' Feb. 18 contest versus the Pittsburgh…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:45 AM
     As the NHL enters the home stretch for the 2022-23 season, the Connor Bedard Watch is in full swing, with plenty of worthy contenders for the coveted first overall pick…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:35 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs' Saturday night tilt against the Montreal Canadiens was one that a good portion of the fanbase anticipated more than any other game this season. After general…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:25 AM
     Outside of Drew Doughty, the Los Angeles Kings' defensemen don't get a ton of recognition across the NHL. Fans who have followed the league for a while probably know Alex…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 19, 2023 9:15 AM
     The Calgary Flames moved to southern Alberta in the summer of 1980 and are in the middle of their 43rd season. Throughout its history, they have won a Stanley Cup…

Feb 19, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 5:30 PM
     With the All-Star Weekend in the rearview mirror, trade talk and rumors are continuing to ramp up and will do so from here on out until the trade deadline on…

Feb 18, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:55 AM
     It's no secret the Edmonton Oilers are in pursuit of an upgrade for their blue line and the latest chatter is that an offer may have been sent to the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:45 AM
     We've finally arrived to the big weekend that's been circled since it was announced last year: for the first time in franchise history, the Carolina Hurricanes will take part in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:35 AM
     Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas made a big and unexpected late-night trade weeks before the NHL trade deadline as they acquired forwards Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari from…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:25 AM
     If there is one thing that Don Sweeney has not been afraid to do during his tenure as general manager (GM) of the Boston Bruins, it's been to make a…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:15 AM
     The St. Louis Blues are having a rough season and had already sold off one major asset in the form of Vladimir Tarasenko, the star scorer whom they traded to…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 9:05 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets' power play is slumping badly, going just three for 33 in its past eight games. It will be a detriment to sustained success for the rest of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 8:55 AM
     All is well once again (for now, anyway) around a rested and refreshed Vegas Golden Knights team, who have emerged from the All-Star Break as winners of four straight. The…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 18, 2023 8:45 AM
     It could be days before Patrick Kane finally decides on his future. The three-time Stanley Cup champion and former MVP could very well be playing his final games in a…

Feb 17, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 4:20 PM
     It was a tough 13-game stretch for the Seattle Kraken from Jan. 16 to Feb.16, 2023, but despite their 5-8 record, they still find themselves near the top of the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 3:45 PM
     After acquiring Vladimir Tarasenko, the New York Rangers now boast one of the most balanced attacks in the NHL. They have high-end players capable of taking over games on the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 3:35 PM
     To say it has been a difficult season for Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is an understatement. After starting the season 3-10-2, he suffered a lower-body injury on Dec. 1,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 3:25 PM
     The St. Louis Blues have returned from their combination All-Star Break and bye week with a bit of a pep in their step. Now on a three-game winning streak, the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 2:05 PM
     Since winning the Stanley Cup in 2019, the St. Louis Blues' defense has taken a major step back. Even last season, when they finished with 109 points, the defense was…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 1:35 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets are primed for the 2023 Trade Deadline. They've spent months saving their cap space to make a big move, one that became especially clear after their 3-1…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 1:25 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll look at some player news that emerged from the team's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. I'll also focus on…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 17, 2023 1:05 PM
     Heading into the 2014 NHL Draft, the Tampa Bay Lightning had two first-round picks after trading long-time star Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers. Considering they were an…

Feb 17, 06:00

Feb 16, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 3:25 PM
     After scoring six goals two games ago against the Arizona Coyotes, the St. Louis Blues' offense remained hot on Valentine's Day, scoring six goals for the second straight game in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 3:15 PM
     Management or the fans of the Calgary Flames couldn't have imagined that they would have the two players who have had the largest drop-off from last season to this season…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 2:45 PM
     Welcome to this edition of our Seattle Kraken 3 Up, 3 Down column. In this series, we look at some of the highs and lows of Seattle's recent play. From the play…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 2:15 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to take care of business. After dispatching the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Wednesday night, they sit fourth in the NHL standings with 27 games to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:15 PM
     Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs did what was expected and beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2. The win pushed them back into second place in the tough Atlantic Division. Their…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:05 PM
     The New York Islanders are watching their season fall apart. They won only four games in January, averaging 1.93 goals per game, and entered the All-Star break on the outside…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:55 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are a popular team when it comes to NHL Trade Deadline talk. Most of the discussion revolves around the reports that GM Ken Holland called the San…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:46 PM
     To start the 2022-23 season, I put lists together of the top 10 players for each position, as well as coaches. It goes without saying that it is a very…

Feb 16, 04:00

Feb 15, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:55 PM
     After a 10-day All-Star Break, it was more of the same for the Boston Bruins. Losing three of their final four games before the break, they picked up where they…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:35 PM
     The Seattle Kraken are starting to build a strong prospect pool. From draft picks to free-agent signings, the young players Seattle has added to their organization have impressed this season.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:25 PM
     Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Chicago Blackhawks. The good news is that Auston Matthews will return to the lineup.  As well, with the trade deadline speeding down…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:15 PM
     The New York Rangers are the hottest team in the NHL these days. They've won five straight and nine of the last 12, including two of three losses in overtime.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:35 PM
     If a report by TSN's Pierre LeBrun regarding the San Jose Sharks' willingness (or rumored lack thereof) to retain salary on Erik Karlsson is accurate, fans in Edmonton who like…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 1:05 PM
     The Hockey Writers Montreal Canadiens channel is looking ahead to the NHL Trade Deadline with a series of Mock Trades. This is a fun exercise, weighing the options of all…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 15, 2023 11:37 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, February 15, 2023 11:32 AM
     *This article was originally written during the 2021-22 season The 2022-23 NHL season is still ongoing, but it's never too early to start thinking about offseason additions. The Buffalo Sabres…

Feb 15, 02:00

Feb 14, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:50 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets are pulling Vladislav Gavrikov from the lineup. Is a trade close? Meanwhile, there's chatter that the Toronto Maple Leafs are among…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 1:20 PM
     Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving has been doing his due diligence, and it's anybody's guess who he will add at the 2023 Trade Deadline. There's a ton of discussion…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:55 PM
     This season has been a bit all over the place for the Colorado Avalanche. In what was supposed to be the team's run for back-to-back Stanley Cups, the Avs have…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:10 PM
     In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. With the 2019-20 NHL regular season now on…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:06 PM
     There have been many great players who have donned the Philadelphia Flyers sweater over the years, with a few even going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are two…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 12:02 PM
     *This article was published during the 2021-22 season The Montreal Canadiens have iced one of the more veteran defensive groups in the NHL in recent years. The top defencemen of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 11:25 AM
     The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline is only a few weeks away, and the Detroit Red Wings are certainly a team to watch extremely closely during it. Although they have taken…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 14, 2023 10:55 AM
     The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline is gearing up to be very eventful. We have already seen two stars moved to new teams in Bo Horvat (New York Islanders) and Vladimir…

Feb 14, 02:00

Feb 13, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 11:45 AM
     The 2023 NHL Trade Deadline is just a few weeks away, and speculation over where the league's top trade targets will end up is only continuing to increase. One player…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 11:35 AM
     Tyler Myers, a defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks, should be catching the attention of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The area of need is "up front and on D," according to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 11:25 AM
     The Arizona Coyotes are a team that all hockey fans are going to watch very closely as we get closer to the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline. Star defenseman Jakob Chychrun…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 10:55 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, one insider revealed what he's hearing about the St. Louis Blues and Ryan O'Reilly. What are the Toronto Maple Leafs likely to do at this…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 10:53 AM
     The theme of Feb. 13 throughout National Hockey League history has been bypassing the glory and helping your teammates find the back of the net. In addition to a ton…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 10:45 AM
     After a brutal loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday (Feb. 12), it's evident the biggest issue surrounding the Edmonton Oilers is their defense. The lack of overall awareness in…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 10:35 AM
     Welcome to this edition of the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stock Up and Stock Down, a weekly column detailing the highs and lows of the team's performance.  After a sluggish start…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 13, 2023 10:25 AM
     With the NHL Trade Deadline fast approaching, speculation continues dominating every news cycle around the league. Specifically, for the markets at either end of the standings. Those expecting to contend…

Feb 12, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 12, 2023 4:32 PM
     Boston and Chicago are two of the charter U.S cities in the National Hockey League, and both of them had plenty of big moments on this date. Plus, the 1980s…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 12, 2023 3:55 PM
     Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 12, 2023 3:51 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 Sunday, February 12, 2023 3:46 PM
     For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the 2019-20 season was a make-or-break moment for a franchise that had become known as good enough to make deep runs in the postseason but…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 12, 2023 3:30 PM
     If the Toronto Maple Leafs thought it would be easy against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they were wrong. They lost their way in the middle period and had no breadcrumbs…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 12, 2023 3:20 PM
     While the Edmonton Oilers were playing the Ottawa Senators on Saturday morning, news broke that they are apparently circling back on San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson. This was a…