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Oct 30, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 5:00 PM
     After two weeks of hard practice, some soul searching, and a big win over divisional rivals, the Windsor Spitfires seemed to be building some momentum. However, a tough three-game weekend…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 4:10 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have started the 2023-24 season on a tear going 5-2-1 along with a ton of positivity for the first time in what seems like a decade. In…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 3:30 PM
     It's absolutely, unequivocally, undeniably better to have the best player on your team than to not have him on your team. For the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid returning to the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 1:35 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins' game against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night (Oct. 28) did not go as planned. Both teams entered the game with identical 3-4-0 records, looking to gain…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 1:13 PM
     It is the same story, but a different year when it comes to describing the Buffalo Sabres. The team has not qualified for the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 1:09 PM
     Let's face it, we're all a little tired of the Chicago Blackhawks. Given how often they're on national television, how many of them were named to the National Hockey League's…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 1:05 PM
     Jim Benning was the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from May 23, 2014 until Dec. 5, 2021. During his time as GM, he made questionable signings, free agents, and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 30, 2023 1:00 PM
     In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, Blake Wheeler's start with the Blueshirts has been disastrous, going pointless in his first eight games. Can the veteran…

Oct 30, 04:00

Oct 29, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 12:55 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks (5-2-1) dropped their eighth game of the season, losing 4-3 in overtime on the second night of a back-to-back to the New York Rangers (6-2-0) in front…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 12:15 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Connor McDavid watch continues as the superstar took the ice for practice on Saturday evening and then told the Hockey Night Canada crew and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:45 AM
     The Philadelphia Flyers are undoubtedly a team that has high hopes for its future. With an abundance of young talent on the horizon, the Flyers hope to build a winning…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:35 AM
     Don't mistake progression for perfection. There are still holes in Montreal Canadiens defenseman Justin Barron's game, after all. That has been evident since he first drew into the lineup after…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:25 AM
     The Detroit Red Wings looked to bounce back from two straight losses when they faced off against the Boston Bruins. The Red Wings left town with a three-game losing streak,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:15 AM
     When hockey fans last saw Phil Kessel on the ice, he was hoisting the Stanley Cup in June as a proud member of the Vegas Golden Knights. However, as the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:05 AM
     The Boston Bruins entered the 2023-24 season with a number of new faces on the roster, from the new rookies to free agency signings. Through the first eight games of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:55 AM
     It's really no secret that nearly all of the best talent in NHL history belongs to the country of Canada. Over the years, it alone arguably has more talent in…

Oct 29, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 4:55 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers collapsed against the Anaheim Ducks with a 7-4 loss at home despite having the better of the play through a decent portion of the game. In an…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 4:45 PM
     In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins have placed forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured reserve (LTIR). In other news, with the Bruins gaining some…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 4:35 PM
     When the New York Rangers signed Blake Wheeler as a free agent, many thought his deal was the steal of free agency. They were able to sign him on a…

Oct 28, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:55 AM
     Patience is a virtue. It's what every general manager (GM) and scout has to dial in; it's a part of their job. It's much easier said than done because the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:45 AM
     Zack Kassian was never an NHL player who anyone would call a star. However, few players could match the former Edmonton Oilers' level of passion. And he brought it every…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:35 AM
     The Minnesota Wild took on the Washington Capitals to finish up their first back-to-back of the season. Their first game didn't go well with a loss to the Flyers, but…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:25 AM
     The Nashville Predators (3-4-0) will host the Toronto Maple Leafs (5-2-0) Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators are looking to end their three-game homestand on a high note after…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:15 AM
     The Devils headed into game seven against the Buffalo Sabres looking to rebound from a performance where their coach said they played "soft". Head coach Lindy Ruff mixed up his…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 9:05 AM
     The Boston Bruins will celebrate their centennial season in 2023-24, giving fans hundreds of opportunities to celebrate 100 years of professional hockey in New England. Whether we discuss the team's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:55 AM
     The San Jose Sharks have yet to win a game in the 2023-24 season. Despite the overwhelming consensus that they would likely be rather underwhelming this year, they have been…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 28, 2023 8:45 AM
     After the first week of the 2023-24 season, the Edmonton Oilers were 0-2-0. Any team can start with two losses, and it was nothing to overreact to despite being outscored…

Oct 27, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, October 27, 2023 5:30 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes returned home to Raleigh, North Carolina, after a six-game road trip and must have been glad to be back in familiar territory for a back-to-back homestand versus…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 27, 2023 2:35 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is a lot going on in Oil Country as the Oilers continue to lose and put in lacking performances. There is…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 27, 2023 2:12 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings' captain Anze Kopitar has a big mantel over his fireplace in his house. This is a safe assumption given all those awards he's racked up in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 27, 2023 2:08 PM
     When you think of origins for NHL players, countries like Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland and Russia are ones that come to mind. Germany? Not so much. However, that could change…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 27, 2023 2:04 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the NHL's "Original Six" teams. As such, Chicago has gone through many goalies in the history of the franchise — some memorable, and some…

Oct 27, 08:00

Oct 26, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 5:05 PM
     Kyle Connor's goal-scoring prowess is unparalleled, particularly in the critical zone from the top of the circles towards the net. This is not a coincidence; his goal-scoring approach is characterized…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:55 PM
     We're already half a dozen games into the Philadelphia Flyers' 2023-24 campaign, and a lot has already happened. We've seen an injury, a benching, and one of the more improbable…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:35 PM
     Things just seem to keep getting worse for Shane Pinto and the Ottawa Senators. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a new deal for the 23-year-old center since…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:15 PM
     The Florida Panthers are off to a rugged start as defending Eastern Conference Champions. Through their first five games, they are 3-3-0 with wins against the New Jersey Devils, Toronto…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 3:55 PM
     When even the most casual sports fan thinks of hockey in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Flyers undoubtedly come to mind. Founded in 1967, the Flyers became one of the NHL's storied…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:35 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have had mixed results with their drafting, especially in the Marc Bergevin-Trevor Timmins era. Even though some of their early picks have been hit or miss, they…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:25 PM
     In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, an update has been provided on Milan Lucic, and it is not a good one. In other news, we also…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 26, 2023 2:05 PM
     When the Pittsburgh Penguins opened their season with a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, it came as a shock. The team managed to regroup and finished the first week of…

Oct 26, 08:00

Oct 25, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 3:15 PM
     Over their past two games, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back hard to take home a 4-3 overtime win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then, on Tuesday night in Washington,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:55 PM
     In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, the Bruins made a little history with their 3-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 24. Meanwhile, Bruins head…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:35 PM
     In the early throes of the NHL season, Connor Brown's performance, or rather, the lack thereof, has been under the spotlight. Five games in, the Edmonton Oilers forward is yet…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 2:25 PM
     Yes, it's very early in the season, but the Detroit Red Wings are fourth in the entire NHL, just three points behind the top spot held by the defending Stanley…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 1:40 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Brady Tkachuk had his automatic one-game suspension rescinded, while the team considers trading Dominik Kubalik or someone else to make room for Shane Pinto. Meanwhile,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 1:10 PM
     The NHL's Central Scouting bureau releases multiple draft rankings throughout each season, beginning in the Fall with their "Preliminary Players to Watch List". Unlike Central Scouting's rankings that will follow,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:35 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights managed to keep their historic start alive on Tuesday by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in regulation at T-Mobile Arena to extend their winning streak and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:20 PM
     Before he retired last season, goalie Craig Anderson was the oldest player in the NHL. He spent much of his time with the two teams who clashed on Tuesday night…

Oct 25, 04:00

Oct 24, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:55 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks just wrapped up the first week of their 30th Anniversary season. While their 1-4 record might not indicate it, they have played pretty well. The energy feels…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:40 PM
     Don't look now but the Colorado Avalanche are one of three teams – along with the Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights – to have a perfect record through the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Noah Hanifin personally provided an update on his status with the Calgary Flames and said he's eager to get something done and stay long-term. Meanwhile,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:05 PM
     I wrote in a preseason piece that the Anaheim Ducks' first game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets was one of five games to circle on the calendar.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:53 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks have a long history of franchise-altering transactions. Through their history, team management has never been shy about pulling the trigger on the big deal. It seems every…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:49 AM
     From A-to-Z, or rather from Frederik Andersen to Ken Wregget, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had nearly a hundred goaltenders take the ice. As one of the NHL's original six…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:45 AM
     For nine years, Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios was one of the most beloved players in Chicago Blackhawks history. He fell out of favor with Blackhawks fans shortly after…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:25 AM
     On Thursday (Oct. 26), before the Edmonton Oilers take on the New York Rangers at Rogers Place, defenseman Charlie Huddy and forward Doug Weight will be enshrined in the Oilers…

Oct 22, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 5:10 PM
     The below article was written hours before the Oilers updated fans on the status of Connor McDavid. It has been edited to reflect the news below: ** Update: The Edmonton…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 4:10 PM
     This is the first edition of the 'Maple Leafs Weekly', a series where we look at all things regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs. We will be looking at the most…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 3:05 PM
     On Oct. 21, the Carolina Hurricanes were looking to bounce back from their 7-4 defeat versus the Seattle Kraken. The team flew into Colorado the day before to practice before…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 2:50 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres finally put the pedal to the metal and delivered a convincing win against the New York Islanders by a score of 3-1. The Sabres were led by…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 2:40 PM
     Between being a homegrown kid from Michigan and playing his college hockey at the University of Michigan, the expectations and hopes have been high for Dylan Larkin ever since being…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 2:20 PM
     The Kansas City Scouts existed for all of two seasons in the National Hockey League. 160 games played, but a mere 27 wins. The team scored a total of 374…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 22, 2023 2:16 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 22, 2023 2:12 PM
     *This was last updated in March 2023 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches…

Oct 22, 08:00

Oct 21, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 4:20 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a rough start of 1-3-0 and they don't look like the team that dominated offensively last season…yet. This is bound to change as…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 3:40 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks third-round pick from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft is proving his worth nine games into his second Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season. Hunter Brzustewicz, the Canucks' 18-year-old…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 3:10 PM
     For the second straight season, the Calgary Flames are getting some great play from Adam Ruzicka. The 24-year-old wasn't a lock to make the opening night roster out of training…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 3:00 PM
     There's an old saying in rural Alberta that you should make hay while the sun is shining. The Edmonton Oilers didn't seem to get the memo on that one, at…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 2:30 PM
     Logan O'Connor is off to a great start this season for the Colorado Avalanche. He just needed to get some of his friends off the ice for a change. O'Connor's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 1:40 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, are the Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Nick Robertson reaching a point where the two sides might need to look at a fresh start? Meanwhile,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 1:17 PM
     Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in NHL history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans in Quebec…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 21, 2023 12:45 PM
     When the Toronto Maple Leafs won their first two games of the regular season, it was easy enough to sort of forget that neither of those games was a stellar…

Oct 21, 06:00

Oct 20, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 3:55 PM
     Just prior to the new season, the Buffalo Sabres doled out an 8-year, $11 million annual average value (AAV) contract to star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, as well as a seven-year,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 3:35 PM
     The start of the NHL season is always one of the best times of the season. Teams that are supposed to struggle somehow find themselves at the top of their…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 3:05 PM
     After splitting the Southern California games versus the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks, the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and Thursday, Oct. 19, finished the West Coast…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 2:55 PM
     Heading into the 2023-24 season, the Atlantic Division boasts significant high-end talent who could compete for NHL Awards come season's end. Awards like the Hart Memorial, Art Ross, and Rocket…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 2:40 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, what's going on with some of the forwards on this roster who are being counted on to produce results? Namely, Connor Brown…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 2:30 PM
     The St. Louis Blues are now 1-1-1 after getting stomped by the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Thursday, Oct. 19. The Blues offense as a whole has been problematic through three…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 2:10 PM
     With the rumors of Patrick Kane likely signing with a team in November making the rounds, the New York Rangers are again being linked to the nine-time All-Star. Given how…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 20, 2023 2:00 PM
     After mildly warm fanfare to the first two games of the season, the St. Louis Blues' third game of the season was set to define the outlook of the club…

Oct 19, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:55 AM
     Apparently the Detroit Red Wings are for real. The Pittsburgh Penguins found that out the hard way Wednesday night. The Penguins and Red Wings both entered the Oct. 18 tilt…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:45 AM
     The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins met on Oct. 18 after a 4-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 16, with both teams coming off of back-to-back…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:35 AM
     The San Jose Sharks have posted a record of 0-2-1 through three games, taking tough losses to three of the best teams in the NHL. While it's still too early…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:25 AM
     Despite the 2023-24 season only being three games old for the Calgary Flames, trade rumours are already swirling around the team. Many were expected to happen with this organization in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:15 AM
     Dalibor Dvorský, the 10th overall draft selection by the St. Louis Blues in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, is officially headed to North America. Announced in the early hours of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 9:05 AM
     In a new series called Bruins Buy or Sell, we will take a look at some of the stories both on and off the ice for the Boston Bruins, as…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:55 AM
     The Washington Capitals have made it clear that their goal for the 2023-24 season is to make it back into the playoff picture after coming up short last season. With…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 19, 2023 8:45 AM
     Not much went right for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night against the Detroit Red Wings. They couldn't score any goals. They made costly mistakes that gave the Red…

Oct 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:15 PM
     So far, the 2023-24 season has not gone how the Buffalo Sabres have wanted as they sit with a 0-2-0 record and have shown some glaring issues that need to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:55 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets took to the ice on a chilly Monday night at Nationwide Arena, hosting the Detroit Red Wings for the third of a four-game homestand to begin…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:35 PM
     If you've watched the first few games of the Pittsburgh Penguins' season, you've probably got a feel for where the music is taking you: Loads of scoring up topA defense…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 3:15 PM
     Many experts believe that the Carolina Hurricanes are the odds-on favorite to win it all in 2023-24. Many consider this to be the deepest team of the Rod Brind'Amour era…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:45 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, do the Ottawa Senators need to worry about Shane Pinto asking for a trade? Meanwhile, are the New Jersey Devils working on a contract extension…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:30 PM
     On July 1, John Klingberg signed a one-year, $4.15 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. After the first three games of the regular season, the Maple Leafs have done…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:18 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 Tuesday, October 17, 2023 12:14 PM
     NHL players have been preparing themselves for the next potential NHL lockout. In recent years, there has been a drastic uptick in the number of NHL contracts that have a…

Oct 17, 06:00

Oct 16, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 3:55 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers came into the 2023-24 season as one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup. They have won three playoff series over the past two seasons and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 3:45 PM
     The Ottawa Senators started the season on the road as they took on the Carolina Hurricanes, but opening weekend included two home games, including their home opener. There were plenty…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 3:15 PM
     Hockey season is not just underway for the Philadelphia Flyers, but all of their prospects as well. Some have played more than others, but there have been some early positives…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 3:05 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks are 2-0 to start the season after two strong performances against the Edmonton Oilers. Even though they were outshot 40-16 in their most recent game, they never…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 2:55 PM
     In a surprising move aimed at injecting life into their offense, the Edmonton Oilers made bold adjustments to their forward lines during Monday's intense practice session. The surprise isn't so…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 2:45 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have had an interesting start to the season, with a 1-2 record. There have been some good and some bad within those performances, as expected with another…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 2:38 PM
     When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to play in the National Hockey League. Originally selected by the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 16, 2023 2:34 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…

Oct 16, 04:00

Oct 15, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 15, 2023 3:25 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 Sunday, October 15, 2023 3:21 PM
     *This article was originally published in Sep. 2019 On Sept. 13, 2018, the San Jose Sharks made an absolutely shocking trade with the Ottawa Senators. They traded for two-time Norris…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 15, 2023 3:14 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 Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:55 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks moved to a 2-0-0 start after emerging victorious in a tough, scrappy 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Oct. 15. Following the 8-1 shellacking three…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:45 PM
     With the first week of fantasy hockey season coming to a close, waiver players will be important to address holes in your lineup or to replace an injured player. Which…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 15, 2023 2:30 PM
     Welcome to the second edition of the Barrie Colts weekly recap! A new series where we look at the week that was for the Colts and a preview of the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 15, 2023 1:35 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs won their second straight game of the season with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Wild. And, once again the team can thank another stellar performance…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 15, 2023 1:25 PM
     The San Jose Sharks have started their season off in one of the most difficult fashions possible. First, they played the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights, and on…

Oct 15, 04:00

Oct 14, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:55 AM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll wonder aloud whether Fraser Minten will be moving back to juniors before his 10-game stint is up. He has…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:45 AM
     The 2023-24 season is here, and the Boston Bruins are entering the campaign with mixed expectations from their fans. Some feel that they are still a playoff-caliber club, while others…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 11:42 AM
     Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:45 AM
     Well, that preseason finale didn't go as planned, eh? That was an atrocity, and the Anaheim Ducks have been stewing in that embarrassing blowout loss for almost a week now.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:25 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets had a rough opening night. Not only did they fall to the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2, but they also lost star defenseman Zach Werenski to injury once…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:15 AM
     Now that was more like it. After a lackluster opener when they blew a 2-1 lead after two periods to lose 4-2 against the Chicago Blackhawks on home ice, the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 10:05 AM
     The hope is that the young players on the Montreal Canadiens will grow and develop and the future looks bright for the team. Few expect the team to compete yet,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 14, 2023 9:55 AM
     After winning on opening night, the Philadelphia Flyers are back in action against the Ottawa Senators with an afternoon matchup on the road once again. What can the Orange and…

Oct 12, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:45 PM
     Heading into the season, Carolina Hurricanes forward Teuvo Teravainen was hoping to leave 2022-23 in the review mirror. The 29-year-old struggled for most of last season before getting hurt in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:25 PM
     The New Jersey Devils have a roster capable of winning the Stanley Cup. With a forward core that can rival the best in the league and a back end that…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 3:00 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team got good news when it comes to Dylan Holloway. Meanwhile, it was clear by the loss on Wednesday night that…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 2:45 PM
     Heading into the 2023-24 campaign, one of the biggest questions for the Vancouver Canucks was what type of season Brock Boeser would have. While the 26-year-old had a decent year…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 2:05 PM
     Let's start this new season with a question. What immediately comes to mind when you think of the Columbus Blue Jackets these days? The answer of course depends on who…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:15 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks went "scorched-earth" on the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night, Oct. 11, winning their season opener 8-1. There are a multitude of storylines to pull from this contest,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 1:05 PM
     Well, that didn't go as planned. The Oct. 10 season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks was supposed to be the unveiling of the new-look Pittsburgh Penguins, with a revamped blue…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 12, 2023 12:40 PM
     In Wednesday night's season opener, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-5 in a shootout. Auston Matthews scored a hat trick, including his 300th, 301st, and 302nd career…

Oct 12, 02:00

Oct 11, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:45 PM
     It's been a long offseason, full of questions, several of which remain unanswered even as the Ottawa Senators are mere hours away from kicking off the 2023-24 season. Spirits have…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:35 PM
     Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:31 PM
     Felix Potvin is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL from 1991 to 2004. He was born on June 23, 1971, in Anjou, Quebec, Canada.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:27 PM
     Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987 when Raymond Bourque surprises the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:15 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a quick look at where former Maple Leafs Zach Aston-Reese ended up this season. Fighting for an NHL…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 1:05 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks will look to rebound from a franchise-worst 58-point campaign in 2022-23 when they open the regular season in a few days against the Vegas Golden Knights at…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 12:55 PM
     In the latest episode of The Hockey Writers Grind Line, Detroit Red Wings writers Devin Little and Matthew Zator came together to share their final thoughts and takeaways from the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 11, 2023 12:45 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights began their 2023-24 Stanley Cup title defense with a 4-1 win against the Seattle Kraken in the first game at T-Mobile Arena since the Stanley Cup…