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The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 5:35 PM
     Canada wanted to redeem themselves after their loss to Sweden. They did that by locking up the second seed in Group A with a 6-3 win over Germany. Despite the…

Dec 31, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:56 AM
     With the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) starting up in Gothenburg, Sweden, Team Switzerland could catch some people off guard even with eyes looming on the usual powerhouses, Team…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:55 AM
     Team Czechia's roster is ready and finalized for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) in Gothenburg, Sweden. Czechia has a lot of familiar faces in their last year of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:45 AM
     Goaltender Yaroslav Askarov earned his first career NHL win for the Nashville Predators, who snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:35 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers won their fourth straight game on Saturday (Dec. 30), defeating the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 at Crypto.com Arena. Oilers forward Derek Ryan scored the deciding goal in…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:25 AM
     Goaltending is the hot-button topic in Toronto right as it pertains to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their struggles between the pipes. With Joseph Woll out of the lineup still…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:15 AM
     One look at the schedule and this had the makings of one of those very tough weekends where the Boston Bruins had back-to-back games less than 24 hours apart with…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 9:05 AM
     Every team wants that "guy." The kind of guy who can serve in a bottom-line role, but contribute as a top-six player. For the Arizona Coyotes, that guy has been…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 31, 2023 8:55 AM
     The 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) is underway and there are a lot of prospects from every team to look forward to. This year, the St. Louis Blues have…

Dec 30, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 6:35 PM
     Latvia secured their first victory of the 2024 World Junior Championship with a 6-2 win over Germany. That presents a few scenarios for the relegation game on Thursday, Jan. 4.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 4:30 PM
     Norway will play in the relegation game against the fifth-place team from Group A on Thursday, Jan. 4 in the new year. While the first period was competitive, Norway's effort…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 4:15 PM
     Going into this game, both teams had one goal in common: win. Though Norway has never beaten the Swiss in four games all-time at the World Juniors. Both teams came…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 3:40 PM
     Before there was baseball, there was hockey. Before the Stadium Series, before the Winter Classic, there was the Thunderdome. Nowadays, playing hockey in an oversized venue is not unheard of.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 3:15 PM
     The historic hockey rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs is deeply ingrained in the fabric of both Canada and the NHL. The Canadiens and the Maple…

Dec 30, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:55 AM
     The new year forever brings excitement worldwide as families gather to look back on the past year's memories and others look ahead at what is to come next. While the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:54 AM
     The 2024 IIHF World Juniors Championship (WJC) is only two days away, and the road to Gothenburg, Sweden, is vastly approaching. 10 of the world's best teams are converging on…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:54 AM
     It's almost time for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC). It's been a long 12 months since we watched Canada win the gold medal over Czechia. This year, some…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:53 AM
     With the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) just days away, most rosters will be either close to or officially finalized. The quest for gold is in Gothenburg, Sweden this…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:53 AM
     With the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC) starting up in Gothenburg, Sweden, Team Switzerland could catch some people off guard even with eyes looming on the usual powerhouses, Team…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:45 AM
     Devils head coach Lindy Ruff has become notorious for his line shuffling, often searching within games, shift to shift, for combinations that work. When he does find a combination that…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:35 AM
     The Philadelphia Flyers lost a tight match on the road against the Seattle Kraken in overtime by a score of 2-1. Though just a single point could go a long…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 30, 2023 9:25 AM
     Young players emerged, veterans passed the torch, and the Sabres came within a single point of reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2011. After 12 months of ups…

Dec 29, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 5:45 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning are in a good position to make the playoffs for the 2023-24 season, and the same can be said for their AHL affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 5:35 PM
     This game has been earmarked on the schedule as one that was likely going to decide which team would sit atop group "A" at the end of regular tournament action.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 5:00 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a rebuild, so this 2023-24 season is much more about development than it is about winning. The organization is also trying to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 4:25 PM
     There is no sugar coating the Sabres' season as a whole so far as they sit at a measly 14-18-4 record, are on pace to miss the playoffs yet again,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 4:15 PM
     Christmas is over, Santa has gone back to the North Pole, and the Windsor Spitfires have a big task in front of them. The 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Christmas…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 4:05 PM
     It was all Finland in their matchup against Latvia. A 4-0 statement win to secure their first victory of the 2024 World Junior Championship (WJC). Finland went in the favourites…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 3:55 PM
     Team USA returned to World Junior Championship (WJC) action in an attempt to remain undefeated in Group B. However, they were without their number one goaltender, Trey Augustine (DET), due…

Dec 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 9:45 AM
     This edition of the St. Louis Blues Prospect Report will feature the seven players currently playing in the 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden. The seven players selected for…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 9:35 AM
     Much has been made of the struggling stars of the Calgary Flames this season. Through 34 games, they own a 14-16-5 record, and that is in large part due to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 9:15 AM
     In the NHL, it's typically pretty rare to see two teams collectively score a massive amount of goals in a single contest. Even though it doesn't happen often, it's often…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 9:05 AM
     As the NHL season advances, the race for playoff contention among NHL teams remains hotly contested. Among Canadian teams, there are a few clubs currently in the mix, with the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 8:55 AM
     As the season continues along, the uncertainty around Filip Chytil continues to grow. He has not played since Nov. 2, 2023, after getting injured in the game against the Carolina…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 8:45 AM
     Welcome to the recurring Blackhawks' 3 Up, 3 Down column. Although much can go wrong during the course of a hockey season, there is just as much good news from…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 8:35 AM
     It's been about a month that the Toronto Maple Leafs have played without the services of their grizzled veteran defenceman, Mark Giordano. The 40-year-old has been out of the lineup…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 29, 2023 8:25 AM
     After three straight appearances in the Stanley Cup Final, the Tampa Bay Lightning exited the playoffs early last season. This departure provided a depleted team with some much-needed time to…

Dec 28, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 6:45 PM
     After a historic 4-3 win over Team Finland on Dec. 27, Team Germany played host nation Team Sweden in their second game of the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship (WJC)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 5:20 PM
     The strong Swedish squad has joined Canada at the top of Group "A" with a win over the Germans. Sweden threw down a dominating performance in their first game of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 4:40 PM
     Arizona Coyotes General manager Bill Armstrong was adamant this offseason in his desire to build a competitive roster. So far, his work looks to be paying dividends. The Coyotes currently…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 4:30 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have far from figured out their goalie situation. What we can assume from Sam Montembeault's recent contract extension is that he is the most likely of the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 2:55 PM
     One of the few bright spots for the Bridgeport Islanders this season has been defenseman Robin Salo. He's a reliable defenseman, and with four goals and six assists, he's one…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 2:45 PM
     Looking to build off of their 4-1 victory over Team Norway, the United States took on Team Switzerland on the third day of the U-20 World Junior Championship tournament. After…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:45 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning fell to the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Wednesday night, but there was still a moment of celebration. When Nikita Kucherov got the Bolts on the board…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 28, 2023 1:35 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs squandered a chance to gain on the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. They also, once again, failed to hold a two-goal lead. As a result, they…

Dec 28, 08:00

Dec 27, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 7:20 PM
     Czechia and Norway faced off on the second day of the 2024 World Junior Championship. The final score might not reflect how the game unfolded, but Czechia and Norway battled…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 5:05 PM
     In any professional sports league with a salary cap, teams are going to have bad contracts. The NHL is no different in that regard, as there have been plenty of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 4:35 PM
     The first upset victory of the 2024 World Junior Championship (WJC) tournament has taken place as Team Germany defied the odds to defeat the heavily-favoured Team Finland 4-3. The victory…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 4:28 PM
     The preliminary stage of the 2021 World Junior Championship was marked by two things. The first was the unfortunate circumstances surrounding COVID-19 cases and the handful of players and coaches…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 3:35 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks return from the Christmas break on Wednesday (Dec. 27) with a home matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. Before the league-wide shutdown, the Ducks were outscored by…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 3:25 PM
     Most fantasy hockey leagues have approached the midpoint of their regular season. The teams that were able to draft the following four players are likely currently looking at a playoff…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 2:55 PM
     2023 has been quite the year for the Calgary Flames, and as negative as it may sound, little of it has been good. In terms of team performance, the word…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 27, 2023 2:45 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs will look for their second win in a row when they play the Ottawa Senators on home ice on Wednesday night. The goalie matchups are Joonas…

Dec 27, 06:00

Dec 26, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 3:50 PM
     Team USA kicked off the 2024 World Junior Championships with a contest against Norway, whose goal is to simply stay in the top division, let alone compete against top teams.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 3:40 PM
     Mark Recchi played for the Philadelphia Flyers for two stints during his career, between 1992 and 1995 and again between 1999 and 2004. Considered one of the Flyers' greatest scorers,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 3:05 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets are soon set to resume games after the holiday break. 2023-24 has been another poor showing from the team, as they will start the new year…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:55 PM
     The opening game of the 2024 World Junior Championship was a statement victory by Slovakia. However, it didn't start that way. Slovakia would start the first period off slow, but…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:45 PM
     Thirty-two games into the 2023-24 season, the Boston Bruins are sitting on top of the Atlantic Division standings, four points ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. After…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:35 PM
     For a few years, Nick Robertson was the Toronto Maple Leafs' star prospect. However, his injury history stopped him from building off his great start with the organization, and after…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 2:10 PM
     Canada began its back-to-back gold medal defense with a solid 5-2 win over Finland to open up the group stage of the World Junior Championships. The Canadians got off to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 26, 2023 11:55 AM
     In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a few potential trade options that other teams will look at. But, how many of those options are…

Dec 26, 04:00

Dec 25, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 3:40 PM
     Happy Christmas to all those who read The Hockey Writers. In this Christmas Day post, I'll take a look back at the past week in a few key areas. First,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 1:30 PM
     The road to gold in Gothenburg, Sweden, is just one final sleep away. Team Finland was one of the last teams to announce their roster, but they have announced a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 1:00 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers' needs have remained generally the same for a number of years. To help this team reach its potential, they need a solid goaltender to split starts with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 12:27 PM
     When I was a young boy – I am thinking about eight or nine – my father took me to visit Maple Leaf Gardens. He was usually a quiet man,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 11:55 AM
     The 2023-24 NHL season has officially hit the Christmas break. Teams won't play again until Dec. 27, and the few days off will give everyone, from front offices to coaches…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 11:15 AM
     The 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, is slowly coming together. Team Slovakia is placed in Group B with Czechia, United States, Switzerland, and Norway. They are one of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 10:25 AM
     For the first time in more than a decade, the Edmonton Oilers do not have any prospects participating in the World Junior Hockey Championship (WJC), which gets underway on Tuesday…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 25, 2023 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oil Kings haven't been the strongest team in the Western Hockey League (WHL) by any means this season, but there have been improvements overall and look much better…

Dec 25, 04:00

Dec 24, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:35 PM
     It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:25 PM
     In today's NHL news and rumors update, the Toronto Maple Leafs are dipping their toes into the goaltending trade market. Meanwhile, there are question in Edmonton about whether Calvin Pickard…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:10 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights enter the holiday break on a sour note, losing their third consecutive game on the road to the Florida Panthers 4-2. With this loss and the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 12:00 PM
     In an important game, Auston Matthews led the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday (Dec. 23) night. What a streak Matthews is…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 11:50 AM
     At 23-8-1, there has been a lot to like with the New York Rangers start to the season. Despite critical injuries, some inconsistent play from their elite players, and four…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 10:45 AM
     The 2024 IIHF World Juniors Championship (WJC) is only two days away, and the road to Gothenburg, Sweden, is vastly approaching. 10 of the world's best teams are converging on…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 10:35 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2023 holiday break within four points of a playoff spot. What more can they ask? Here are their wish lists:

The Hockey Writers Sunday, December 24, 2023 10:25 AM
     As Christmas comes around the corner, that means one thing – Santa is on his way! The milk and cookies are ready to go for the jolly man, along with…

Dec 24, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 7:00 PM
     *Original concept by Anatoliy Metter Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan-base? Well, if you have, then…

Dec 23, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:55 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to play their last game before the Christmas Holiday Break. They host the Toronto Maple Leafs Saturday night. But before that game takes place,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:20 PM
     In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are eager to get a deal done with Elias Pettersson, but is he taking his time? Meanwhile, three teams have…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 1:07 PM
     New York was the site of a ton of great memories, both on Long Island and in Buffalo, on this date in National Hockey League history. With this being the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:55 PM
     No matter what the team, depth is important. Oftentimes times, depth players get overlooked due to the high impact of the bigger dogs on the roster. For the Carolina Hurricanes,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 12:40 PM
     Now that most national teams have submitted their final rosters for the 2024 World Junior Championship, it's time to take a look at all the prospects competing in this year's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:45 AM
     Tonight (Dec. 23), the Toronto Maple Leafs meet the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road in their last game before the Christmas break. Just over a week ago, the Blue…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:35 AM
     In one of the wackiest games of the entire NHL season so far, the Philadelphia Flyers fell 7-6 to the Detroit Red Wings in a shootout despite trailing 5-1 after…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, December 23, 2023 11:08 AM
     With December well underway, it's time to look ahead to the next big event on the hockey calendar, the 2024 World Junior Championship. Last year we got the first sense…

Dec 23, 00:00

Dec 22, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 9:55 AM
     After a tough 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Dec. 19, the Toronto Maple Leafs looked to bounce back against a struggling Buffalo Sabres team. The Sabres lost…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 9:45 AM
     At long last, it appears that the Zibanejad Heater might finally be here. The New York Rangers' stunningly successful start to the season, one in which they've leapt out to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 9:35 AM
     The Calgary Flames were able to make it three straight victories with a decisive 3-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. They have now recorded at least a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 9:25 AM
     The New Jersey Devils were back at it on Tuesday evening (Dec. 21) in hopes of getting some much-needed points in a jam-packed Metropolitan Division. Albeit, they would try to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 9:15 AM
     At long last, the Philadelphia Flyers had their point streak come to a close. They were defeated by the Nashville Predators 4-2 after a late go-ahead goal that put away…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 9:05 AM
     Ever since being put together five games ago, the Winnipeg Jets' top line is dominating and is showing no signs of slowing down. Connor's Injury Leads to Superb Line Shuffle…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 8:55 AM
     Ilya Samsonov was pulled from the Toronto Maple Leafs net on Thursday night versus the Buffalo Sabres. The score wound up being 9-3, with Samsonov allowing five goals on 19…

The Hockey Writers Friday, December 22, 2023 8:45 AM
     The New York Rangers are leading the Metropolitan Division with a 22-7-1 record. With many of their key players missing time, they have gotten contributions throughout the lineup, including strong…

Dec 21, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 4:45 PM
     After a difficult Western Canada road trip, the Carolina Hurricanes have been playing much better. Since their 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Dec. 12, the Hurricanes are 3-0-2…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:55 PM
     Early on in the 2023-24 NHL season, both the Philadelphia Flyers and 25-year-old goaltender Carter Hart alike have had incredible success. With both of them having their best seasons in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:45 PM
     The 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship is less than a week away. Teams are making final cuts to their rosters and preparing to battle it out in Gothenburg, Sweden. The…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:35 PM
     On Tuesday night (Dec. 19) in Nashville, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith was on his game yet again. In the Canucks convincing 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators, DeSmith stopped…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:25 PM
     Hockey is different. The drive, passion, intensity, and emotion make the sport so captivating. There's nothing like playoff hockey, and even during the regular season, watching teams scratch and claw…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 3:15 PM
     The New Jersey Devils have had an underwhelming and frustrating season through 30 games. Injuries, poor goaltending, and immense struggles in the second half of back-to-backs have left fans concerned.…

Dec 21, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:55 AM
     If the Edmonton Oilers had a Christmas wish list, acquiring a new goaltender would be the top priority. Edmonton's main guy between the pipes, Stuart Skinner, has done a decent…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:45 AM
     The 2024 World Junior Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden begin on Dec. 26. It's a long-standing tradition for hockey fans from around the globe to tune into the post-Christmas tournament featuring…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:35 AM
     The temperature dropped to nearly 26 degrees Fahrenheit in Winnipeg on Wednesday night (Dec. 20) as the hometown Jets got set to host the Detroit Red Wings in a late…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:25 AM
     The Anaheim Ducks made the right choice to allow Tristan Luneau to play for Canada at the 2024 World Junior Championship. He is expected to be a key part of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:15 AM
     Calgary Flames management would never come out and say it, but they are well aware that this current roster is not good enough to compete for a Stanley Cup. Frankly,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 9:05 AM
     The Arizona Coyotes lost four straight games not too long ago, and their play was nothing to be excited about. Turnover after turnover, it looked like a team that wasn't…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 8:55 AM
     After firing Craig Berube, the St. Louis Blues have gone 2-1-0 under the guidance of interim head coach Drew Bannister. They responded pretty well to the move, but it would…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, December 21, 2023 8:45 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets got back in the win column on Wednesday evening when they defeated the Detroit Red Wings by a score of 5-2. Rick Bowness called it a "all-around,…

Dec 20, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 5:10 PM
     In this week's edition of the Bargain Bin, we look at Marc-Andre Fleury getting benched in potentially his last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. We'll also look at what teams…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 5:05 PM
     Things have gone from bad to worse for the Ottawa Senators. After a subpar November, the team has fallen apart at the beginning of December, going 3-7-0 over the first…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:10 PM
     It's the most wonderful time of the year — albeit maybe not for Buffalo Sabres' fans, who probably aren't feeling much holiday spirit while the team sits in seventh in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 4:00 PM
     There is a lot of focus on the Montreal Canadiens' prospects from around the world this time of year with the World Junior Championship (WJC) starting Boxing Day. Players like…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:50 PM
     *Editor's Note: This article was updated to reflect the news that Nolan Patrick has not officially retired At just 25 years of age, forward Nolan Patrick is turning his attention…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:35 PM
     Everyone knows Canada has a deep connection to hockey, but the World Junior Championship holds a special place in Canadians' hearts. For a few weeks every year, these 23 teenagers…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:25 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche made a significant move on Dec. 16, sending forward Tomas Tatar to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick. On the surface, this might…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, December 20, 2023 3:15 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is talk that the team might be able to move Jack Campbell's contract in a trade if they include Philip Broberg…

Dec 20, 08:00

Dec 19, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 4:35 PM
     The St. Louis Blues parted ways with head coach Craig Berube after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Dec. 12. With that move, they named their…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 4:15 PM
     We all face the challenge of finding the right gift for that person who seems to have everything during the holiday season. In NHL terms, that's the Vegas Golden Knights.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2:35 PM
     Last offseason, Frank Seravalli reported that the Philadelphia Flyers turned down a 1st and 2nd round pick from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Scott Laughton. At first, this…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 2:15 PM
     The 2023-24 season for the Colorado Avalanche has been going well so far if you ask many. Currently first in the Central Divison, top guys, including Nathan Mackinnon and Cale…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:50 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have begun their annual western road trip, and even though they are over .500, and the final wild-card position is within reach, there are still three teams…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:35 PM
     Max Domi is growing on me, and quickly. Domi delivered a standout performance in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 7-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins last Saturday night (Dec. 16), scoring…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:25 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets enter the week leading into Christmas with three games in five nights starting with Tuesday night's tilt against the Buffalo Sabres. The three-goalie rotation takes another…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:05 PM
     With no clear timeline for when Filip Chytil or Kaapo Kakko will return from injury, the New York Rangers will be playing without two of their top-six forwards for the…

Dec 19, 06:00

Dec 18, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 3:40 PM
     The Boston Bruins have officially loaned center Matthew Poitras to Hockey Canada to compete in the 2024 World Junior Championship (WJC). Poitras has had a remarkable few months to start…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 3:35 PM
     Jan. 1 is just two weeks away, and the Boston Bruins have just six more games to play until I exchange the 2023 Bruins calendar on my wall with the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 3:05 PM
     When the Calgary Flames made the inevitable decision to fire Darryl Sutter this past offseason, many believed the team was poised for a bounce-back 2023-24. After all, it was no…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 2:55 PM
     Now one-third of the way through the season, the Maple Leafs find themselves in a solid, but competitive, position in the Atlantic Division standings. In this post, I'll take a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 2:26 PM
     At the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, the Colorado Avalanche were among the few teams to have multiple first-round picks, including their original pick at 27 and pick 31, which they…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 1:05 PM
     Despite an unexpectedly strong start to the 2023-24 season, the Philadelphia Flyers are still in rebuild mode. A major part of it includes the development of their prospects around the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 12:55 PM
     In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Carolina Hurricanes signed Aaron Dell to a PTO contract. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to get something done as unrest…

The Hockey Writers Monday, December 18, 2023 12:45 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights improved their record to 21-6-5 after a dominant 6-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday and now sit three points ahead of the Vancouver Canucks…