The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:55 PM Every year, as the leaves turn brown and the days get cooler, the major sources for hockey news begin to churn out their projections for the new NHL campaign. It's… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:20 PM The Erie Otters are ready to embark on their 2023-24 season. Under a new core, they hope the worst is behind them and that better days are ahead. On Thursday… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 1:10 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are already talking contract extension with Tyler Toffoli. Meanwhile, as the Tampa Bay Lightning look for goaltending options, is there any… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 12:58 PM Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 12:51 PM The National Hockey League was founded on November 26, 1917. Over the league's 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 12:46 PM Public opinion of the Phil Kessel trade has swung back and forth dramatically over the years. Dealing a 22-year-old potential superstar, fresh off of a 36-goal season, initially received a… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:36 AM On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the NHL signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains were named, and a whole slew… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 30, 2023 11:05 AM An article by Sportsnet's Luke Fox on Thursday spent a lot of time sharing the thoughts of Simon Beniot, a rugged defenseman who came to the Toronto Maple Leafs this… |
Sep 30, 14:00
Sep 28, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:55 PM In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Rangers star forwards Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have returned to the ice after both suffering injuries. Meanwhile, Rangers… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:35 PM Carolina Hurricanes hockey is back and it has been a great start to the year. Another preseason game means another victory for the Carolina Hurricanes. The Florida Panthers came into… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:25 PM That's right Calgary Flames fans, rejoice. Mikael Backlund isn't going anywhere, and he's officially the team's leader. It was announced on Wednesday that Backlund has re-signed with the club for… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:15 PM Earlier this week, I went over one trade candidate from each Atlantic Division team heading into the 2023-24 season. Now, in the second installment of this trade candidates mini-series, I… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:05 PM In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the Canucks announced Roberto Luongo's Ring of Honour induction date. Also, Cory Schneider announced his retirement from professional hockey. Additionally,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:55 PM The first two games of the Peter Laviolette era on Broadway have given us something we have not seen in quite some time. The New York Rangers have won the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:45 PM The Boston Bruins' 2023-24 season now has a week of training camp and two preseason games under its belt. The team won their first preseason game against the New York… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 28, 2023 3:35 PM It's time for a fresh start and a fresh era for the Windsor Spitfires. As they head into the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, they find themselves looking straight… |
Sep 27, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:35 PM In exactly two weeks, the Boston Bruins will kick off their Centennial season against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. Although the Bruins had several offseason departures this summer, they… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 1:20 PM Devon Levi is a rookie goalie for the Buffalo Sabres. Born on December 27, 2001, in Montreal, Quebec, he began his career in the junior leagues of Quebec, but his… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 12:55 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators do have a way to get their salary cap down, but, so far, are unwilling to pay the cost. Meanwhile, Mikael Backlund… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 12:45 PM The 2023-24 season gets underway on Oct. 12 for the St. Louis Blues with a matchup on the road against the Dallas Stars. With the season approaching quickly, Blues Weekly… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:55 AM How much do players get paid in the playoffs? |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:50 AM *this was written ahead of the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline The trade deadline is always the wildest time of year in the NHL. The media and fans alike try to… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:44 AM The following is one of our many posts written as if it were 1964, as the events unfolded. It's a slow hockey news day this 27th of September, 1964, so we… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 27, 2023 11:35 AM Former Toronto Maple Leaf, Darcy Tucker, was interviewed this past week by Christine Simpson to discuss his outlook for the upcoming 2023-24 Maple Leafs season. The team is under the… |
Sep 27, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 4:55 PM When I first began to cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers almost five years ago now, Nazem Kadri was the third-line center on a blossoming Maple Leafs… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 4:25 PM Philip Broberg appears to be the most recent target of unwarranted fan hate due to a number of factors early on in his career. Drafted eighth overall in 2019, some… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 4:05 PM Training Camp is underway as NHL preseason games kicked off this week. Hockey is back. There's a certain smell to the air in Southern California, and no, it's not the… |
Sep 26, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 11:25 AM The Minnesota Wild enter tonight's preseason contest against the Dallas Stars fresh off a victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Sept. 24. This will be the first meeting between the… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 11:05 AM With the NHL's training camps completed and the preseason getting underway, it's time to look at some of the biggest storylines for the Vegas Golden Knights heading into the 2023-24… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:55 AM The NHL season continues to draw nearer, and we are now full swing into the preseason schedule. During the first few preseason games, many prospects around the league are given… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:45 AM The New Jersey Devils kicked off their preseason last night with split-squad matchups against the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers. They came away with wins in both, defeating the Canadiens… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:35 AM The day has finally come for not only the Carolina Hurricanes but for their fans as well. Preseason hockey is officially underway for the Hurricanes and it starts now in… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:25 AM The Arizona Coyotes kicked off training camp this past week with preseason officially underway. While camp has begun in Arizona, the majority of the team's opening night roster is on… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:20 AM Sept. 26 is the birth date of four current Hockey Hall of Famers. Also, the most infamous international series ever played was evened up in a dramatic fashion and the… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:15 AM The Philadelphia Flyers started their 2023-24 preseason on Sept. 25 against the New Jersey Devils. Losing by a score of 6-0, there were few positives as a collective but there… |
Sep 24, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 5:05 PM At the Tampa Bay Lightning's recent media day, Steven Stamkos discussed his disappointment at not being offered a new contract. General manager Julien BriseBois had an answer for that, stating… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 4:55 PM The NHL has a broadcasting and branding problem. A lot of the big teams are regional and have local fanbases but not national ones. The result isn't ideal for a… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:55 PM With the regular season being right around the corner, the Detroit Red Wings have a roster with many pending free agents, both unrestricted (UFA) and restricted (RFA). What could end… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:45 PM The Edmonton Oil Kings were coming off of a huge win against the Red Deer Rebels Friday night that saw them take a 4-2 victory in Red Deer to open… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:35 PM As a team in a bigger market, the Philadelphia Flyers have not been shy in handing out massive contracts. Some of them were great, but some of them definitely were… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:20 PM In a recent bombshell revelation on the Mitts Off Podcast, former Edmonton Oilers defenseman Tyson Barrie pulled back the curtain on a potential blockbuster trade that never came to fruition.… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:12 PM Alexei Kovalev's place in New York Rangers history is secure. The Russian forward with the infectious, boyish smile and the prodigious talent will never be forgotten by a fanbase who… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 24, 2023 3:08 PM Since 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been looking for answers on how to get their hands back on hockey's holy grail. They've rebuilt, hired general manager after general manager… |
Sep 23, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 1:15 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, former Edmonton Oiler Tyson Barrie confirmed that the Oilers were in on Erik Karlsson trade talks. Meanwhile, Devon Toews has said he'd like to stay… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:55 PM With training camp in full swing, fans will surely see a lot of familiar names. Claude Giroux, Brady Tkachuk, and Tim Stutzle all took to the ice on Thursday alongside… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:40 PM Sam Gagner, the seasoned NHL forward, is on the verge of resuming his accomplished career. In a bid to stage a comeback following hip surgeries, Gagner inked a professional tryout… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 12:05 PM Sept. 23 will be remembered for having the first woman to ever play in a NHL game take to the ice. Also, a group with a lot of Stanley Cup… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:29 AM The NHL has been under a redesign fever for the last several seasons. The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have been some of the boldest as of late, completely changing… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:07 AM *This article was originally published in Sep. 2021 The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 11:02 AM Marc Bergevin was a busy general manager after taking over at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens in 2012. While some of his decisions left people bewildered, others earned him… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 23, 2023 9:15 AM The Edmonton Oil Kings came away with a massive win over the Red Deer Rebels to open up their 2023-24 campaign and did it away from home with a 4-2… |
Sep 23, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 5:50 PM The Ottawa Senators were officially sold to Michael Andlauer and his group of partners on Thursday, Sept. 21. It took longer than anticipated and had some hiccups along the way.… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 4:55 PM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at the uncertainty surrounding young Nick Robertson's future with the team and the possibility that a… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 4:45 PM The 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season opener is approaching and the Windsor Spitfires have some decisions to make in their locker room. While several members of last season's leadership… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 4:20 PM After posting 20 goals in his first full NHL season with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018-19, Kasperi Kapanen's career has unexpectedly failed to reach or exceed such heights, with… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 4:10 PM The Philadelphia Flyers' training camp ahead of the 2023-24 season is now underway, and the team has started to partake in some scrimmages split amongst three groups. If the lines… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 4:05 PM In a highly anticipated media availability featuring Mark Scheifele, he spoke about his focus heading into the 2023-24 season. Both he and Connor Hellebuyck are pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs)… |
Sep 22, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 9:55 AM After the resignation of former general manager (GM) John Chayka and the turmoil he left the organization in, there needed to be a new voice, a new leader. When Bill… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 9:45 AM On a team that includes a pair of former top-two draft picks who could be primed for breakout performances, the New York Rangers' biggest wild card for the 2023-24 season… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 9:35 AM Carter Mazur has been a shining star in the Detroit Red Wings' prospect for a few years now. The team has done a good job overall with their picks early… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 9:25 AM Is the door to the Winnipeg Jets re-signing their two biggest pending unrestricted free agents still open after all? Their comments after day one of training camp reveals that perhaps… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 9:15 AM The NHL has evolved considerably over the years, and so has its style of play. The game of hockey that you watch today is vastly different than what your father… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 9:05 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs had their first training camp practice today. The coaching staff has broken their training camp roster into three groups. In Day One's training camp group structure,… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 8:55 AM The Vancouver Canucks recently traded forward Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round draft pick to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for goaltender Casey DeSmith. This trade allows the Canucks to… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 22, 2023 8:45 AM As the days get closer to the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, more and more hockey people are coming out with their predictions. Ryan Whitney of Spittin' Chicklets mentioned… |
Sep 20, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:25 PM For the Montreal Canadiens, a franchise deeply rooted in well over a century of tradition and excellence, there have been hundreds of overtime goals. While all these goals led to… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:35 PM When Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement from the Boston Bruins, it left many voids that are going to be tough to fill. They are going to need to replace him… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:29 PM The New Jersey Devils have a plethora of players who will be selected in the earlier rounds of your fantasy drafts. Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, Timo Meier, and… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:25 PM The Anaheim Ducks wrapped up the 2023 Rookie Faceoff Tournament with a 2-1-0 record. The Ducks' prospects outscored their competition 11-9, which included squads from the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 3:05 PM The Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase is over, general manager Kyle Davidson has spoken, and training camp is set to begin. As the Chicago Blackhawks turn the page to the 2023-24… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 2:35 PM In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, the organization traded Tanner Pearson to the Montreal Canadiens. Also, the organization plans on keeping veteran defenceman Tyler Myers. Additionally,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 1:25 PM Opening night is just a few weeks away, and after a long offseason of drafting, trading, and signing players, it's time to find out if the Buffalo Sabres can build… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 20, 2023 1:15 PM In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, GM Ken Holland spoke with the media ahead of training camp opening this week. He updated everyone on the status of a… |
Sep 19, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:55 PM The Buffalo Sabres recently wrapped up their weekend prospects tournament, and they finished with a 2-1 record. Throughout the course of the event, there were a number of players that… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:15 PM Hockey season is nearing the start, and training camp is officially underway. The Carolina Hurricanes are a team to watch for and one of the more dangerous teams in the… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 4:05 PM With the 2023-24 NHL season approaching, excitement for the new season of Vancouver Canucks hockey is quickly rising. Predictions on where the Canucks will finish and who will do what… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:55 PM The New York Rangers have high expectations heading into the 2023-24 season. It is clear that they sport a deep roster, with stars like Adam Fox, Artemi Panarin, and Igor… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:45 PM The hunt for the playoffs is on. After six seasons where the Ottawa Senators have been absent from the post-season, there is more reason to be excited than ever with… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:15 PM On Tuesday morning, the St. Louis Blues officially named Brayden Schenn the 24th captain in franchise history. The selection comes after former captain Ryan O'Reilly was traded to the Toronto… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 2:25 PM The Young Stars Classic has wrapped up, meaning we are getting very close to the 2023-24 NHL season. Most assumed that given their cap situation and the lack of moves… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 19, 2023 1:55 PM ESPN conducted a round table interview with NHLers regarding a number of topics. Among them, players were asked what one rule they would change or add to improve the game.… |
Sep 18, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 3:30 PM As the 2023-24 NHL season approaches for the Edmonton Oilers, the same roster is at camp, with a handful of PTO players and Connor Brown joining them. This team knows… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 2:55 PM The Minnesota Wild announced on Sept. 17 that they have signed free agent Jujhar Khaira to a two-way contract worth a league minimum of $775,000 if he is on the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 1:36 PM On a chilly late October evening outside the doors of the Eric Maclean Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Loyola High School in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), a line… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 1:32 PM Records are made to be broken. But, more than 40 years after Darryl Sittler set the record for most points scored in a single game, it has yet to be… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 1:28 PM Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 1:15 PM In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is once again being discussed in the NHL rumor mill. In other news, the Bruins notably… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 1:05 PM With the 2023-24 NHL season just around the corner, now is a good time to review the Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason moves. From hiring a new general manager (GM) to… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 18, 2023 12:15 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes aren't any closer to signing any of their big-ticket UFAs. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins haven't even approached Jake DeBrusk about a contract… |
Sep 17, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 1:10 PM The most beautiful time of the year has arrived, and that is hockey season. To kick things off is the prospects challenge, where the teams' rookies get to showcase their… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 1:00 PM On Sept. 16, the Philadelphia Flyers completed their second rookie game against the New York Rangers. After losing both contests, the results as a collective might not have been what… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:50 PM As the NHL season approaches and the Toronto Maple Leafs round out their "new and improved" roster, word is that Nick Robertson is in great shape and ready to roll.… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:40 PM With just a week until the NHL's preseason schedule gets underway, the Calgary Flames still have many questions left unanswered. Team and player performance qualms aside, one of the biggest… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 12:10 PM The Vancouver Canucks' 7-2 win over the Calgary Flames at the Young Stars Classic marked the beginning of hockey season for many Canucks fans. Before too long it will be… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 11:45 AM When looking back on 2023, Carolina Hurricanes fans will remember many events for their team. The Hurricanes made a deep playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Maybe it is… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 11:30 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will certainly be active in trying to trade contracts that expire at the end of this season. But, could their most likely… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 17, 2023 10:55 AM The Detroit Red Wings have seen many impressive seasons throughout the years, some of the most impressive ones have occurred since 1985. Which players have recorded the best individual seasons… |
Sep 16, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:59 AM Eighteen years ago, the Ottawa Senators and Atlanta Thrashers shocked the hockey world in a superstar for superstar (plus Greg de Vries) trade. Let's take a look back at the… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:55 AM Reading through the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement can be confusing. Often times it is hard to cut through the legal jargon and get to the bottom of what a rule… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:45 AM Sometimes there can be too much of a good thing, like the Montreal Canadiens' many second-line center options heading into 2023-24. |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:11 AM The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 11:05 AM Every season there is a player who seems to have a breakout season for their team, whether it be a little-known player that comes out of nowhere to have a… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:55 AM Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks' trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:45 AM Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:35 AM The San Jose Sharks' 2023-24 season is officially underway. The team opened the Rookie Faceoff in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 15 with a 4-3 shootout win over the Los… |
Sep 15, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 3:55 PM The Nashville Predators kick off the 2023-24 NHL Season against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct. 10. With the regular season under a month away, it only feels right to… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 3:45 PM When the Philadelphia Flyers hired John Tortorella to be their head coach before the start of the 2022-23 season, it was a move that showed an obvious culture change, considering… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 3:25 PM The Edmonton Oil Kings season gets underway on Sept. 22nd with the first of back-to-back games against the Red Deer Rebels. After a tough 2022-23 season that saw little to… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 2:45 PM The world of Toronto Maple Leafs' hockey has been filled with characters – some good and some, well, less than good. However, one name that stands tall (as well as… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 2:35 PM Over the last few seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes have found ways to unlock potential in players who might have been overlooked by other teams. Whether it be through the draft,… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 2:31 PM This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated March 2023. Over the course of the NHL's history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely to… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 2:25 PM The San Jose Sharks have had numerous players who have made a massive impact throughout the years. Owen Nolan, Evgeni Nabokov, and more recently, Joe Pavelski and Joe Thornton tore… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 15, 2023 2:20 PM The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played… |
Sep 14, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:25 PM As the St. Louis Blues prepare for a season currently defined by uncertainty, one of their recent acquisitions in Jakub Vrana is similarly draped with some significant element of such.… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:15 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs' first-round pick Easton Cowan has only started his journey into professional hockey. The team selected Cowan from the Ontario Hockey Leagues (OHL's) London Knights with the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 4:05 PM The Prospects Challenge kicks off in Buffalo, New York, on Friday, Sept. 15. The New Jersey Devils will be among five teams competing at the four-day event, with their first… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:45 PM The Edmonton Oilers have added their third player on a professional tryout (PTO) deal for the 2023-24 training camp and its forward Adam Erne. He becomes the third forward the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:25 PM Wednesday, Sept.13, marked the start of the New York Rangers rookie camp. Notable names such as Brennan Othmann and Adam Sykora will aim to impress and demonstrate that they are,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 2:55 PM In 2022-23, one of the Philadelphia Flyers' biggest issues was their depth, particularly offensively. Game after game, head coach John Tortorella tested out new lines with depth pieces to find… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 2:45 PM Goalies rankings in the NHL is always a fun topic to discuss. While certain goalies hold their team together and elevate them to success, others hold teams back. Here we… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 14, 2023 1:55 PM It was another offseason of change for the Anaheim Ducks, as the organization tries to usher in a new era of success following five straight seasons of missing the playoffs.… |
Sep 13, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:15 PM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at three Maple Leafs prospects (Matthew Knies, Fraser Minten, and Easton Cowan) who will be part… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:55 PM Now that the Ottawa Senators have grown into a much better team than in recent seasons, there are many names worth taking a look at to select for your fantasy… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:25 PM When 10-season-long captain Claude Giroux was traded from the Philadelphia Flyers on March 19, 2022, it left the team without an explicit leader entering a season for the first time… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:05 PM Before the start of the 2017-18 season, the Montreal Canadiens' prospect pool was one of the worst in the NHL. The season prior, 2016-17, was the season that saw the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:30 PM Earlier this week, Quinn Hughes was named the captain of the Vancouver Canucks. In this role, he'll become the 15th captain in the team's history and the third defenseman to… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:20 PM The New York Islanders will enter the 2023-24 season with almost the exact same roster as last year. General manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has reiterated that he has full belief… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:05 PM As the 2023-24 NHL season approaches for the Edmonton Oilers, the same roster is at camp, with a handful of PTO players and Connor Brown joining them. This team knows… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:45 PM Did you know the Arizona Coyotes haven't played a preseason game at home in two years, or, at least, a game in or around Phoenix, Arizona? The team has had… |
Sep 12, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:55 PM The Edmonton Oilers have a powerhouse roster heading into the 2023-24 season. With Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl likely headed for another one-two finish at the top of the points… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:35 PM In 2017-18, the Ottawa Senators were shocked to learn that Erik Karlsson, who had just led the team to the 2017 Eastern Conference Final, was rumoured to want out. It… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:15 PM After two seasons with the New Jersey Devils, Tomas Tatar is now a member of the Colorado Avalanche. The speedy winger with solid offensive touch was part of a Devils… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 2:25 PM The truth is, when I consider the Toronto Maple Leafs' desire to quickly re-sign William Nylander, I am coming to better understand what seems like Nylander's cavalier attitude about the… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:34 PM An electric atmosphere. Great sightlines. Lively glass panels and boards that would rattle and reverberate from solid body checks. There was so much to love about Buffalo's Memorial Auditorium. We… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:28 PM *This article was originally written by Eugene Helfrick Unlike goaltenders and defensemen, the forwards are usually the heartbeat of every franchise. Whether scoring hundreds of points, backchecking hard enough to… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:24 PM The Calgary Flames have had many players since relocating from Atlanta back in 1980. As a result, many different jersey numbers have been worn. Numbers like 16, 18, 20, 21,… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:55 PM With the Traverse City Prospect Tournament on the way this week and the Detroit Red Wings' NHL training camp to follow shortly thereafter, I think it's time to take a… |
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