The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 4:59 PM It has been six straight seasons without playoff hockey for the Anaheim Ducks. The team ranks last in the league in points percentage (.421), goals per game (2.50), penalty kill… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 4:05 PM The New York Rangers will be entering 2024-25 once again looking to end a 31-year Stanley Cup drought and they should be considered one of the favorites to win it… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 1:55 PM The NHL offseason rumor mill has slowed down recently, with executives and players all going their separate ways for the summer. There isn't a lot of action, but that doesn't… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 1:15 PM In just 17 games, New York Rangers' Matt Rempe has quickly ascended to the top of the NHL's most polarizing player list. His physical presence and commitment to playing the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 1:05 PM On July 25, 2024, 27-year-old Travis Konecny signed what is now the biggest contract in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers: eight years, $70 million ($8.75 million average annual value)—it… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 12:55 PM Toward the end of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a significant trade, acquiring Connor Dewar from the Minnesota Wild for Dmitry Ovchinnikov and a sixth-round pick in the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 26, 2024 12:30 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens will be without Rafaël Harvey-Pinard for four months as he recovers from surgery. Meanwhile, the New York Islanders signed Oliver Wahlstrom but… |
Jul 26, 20:00
Jul 25, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 3:30 PM The Philadelphia Flyers are set to undergo their fourth name change for their stadium which was built in 1996. Known as Wells Fargo Center from 2010 to today, the naming… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:30 PM Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny is staying in Philly for the long haul. On Thursday, July 25, the Flyers and the 27-year-old forward agreed to an eight-year contract extension. The… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:55 PM The story of the 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings has yet to be written, but there's overwhelming speculation about the opening-night lineup when the team hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct.… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:20 PM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll examine the state of the team's goalies. Although The Athletic ranked the Maple Leafs goaltending very low, the organization's… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 1:00 PM Despite facing significant tax disadvantages, the Edmonton Oilers had a fantastic 2023-24 season. While their season didn't start on the best note, the team went on a flyer once the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:50 PM Now in the dog days of summer, the New Jersey Devils are counting down the days until the puck drops on 2024-25. The roster is 99% set, barring any shocking… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:38 PM Marc Bergevin was the general manager (GM) of the Montreal Canadiens for nine years and had his ups and downs. He seemed to be very good at making trades but… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:33 PM Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television's 'Beverly Hills 90210', is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial… |
Jul 24, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:45 PM With speculation surrounding a Brady Tkachuk trade request from multiple sources, they have all been shut down by Steve Staios, and now Tkachuk himself says that there is he is… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:06 PM Last week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1:01 PM It seems crazy to think that the 2009 NHL draft class, one headlined by John Tavares, took place over a decade ago. Given how long ago it took place, it… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 12:56 PM The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:55 AM Well, it's official – we have entered the dog days of summer. At this time of year, the sole genuine hockey news focuses on the business aspects of the sport,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:30 AM The Edmonton Oilers have hired a new general manager and despite the inevitable PR issues that will come with the hire, Stan Bowman is now calling the shots. Meanwhile, Cliff… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:05 AM The Boston Bruins are an Original Six franchise with four players in the 1,000-point club, three of them former captains, including Ray Bourque (1,506), Johnny Bucyk (1,436), Patrice Bergeron (1,294),… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:55 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping they can make it back to the playoffs this season after an underwhelming finish to their 2023-24 campaign. Last season, they were eliminated in… |
Jul 24, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 23, 2024 4:55 PM Trevor Zegras is one of the more polarizing players in the NHL. The 22-year-old Anaheim Ducks center has built quite a reputation since entering the league in 2021. His flashy… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 23, 2024 4:20 PM As we await the start of the 2024-25 season in the NHL, it's good to be aware of a few milestones that can be hit. Here, we look at five… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 23, 2024 4:10 PM Now that free agent frenzy and the NHL Draft have come and gone, there is nothing left but to look to the season ahead. Though we are in the dog… |
Jul 22, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 4:10 PM Welcome to the The Hockey Writers' Countdown of the 10 most impactful New Jersey Devils of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the 10 best but rather… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 4:00 PM As the Toronto Maple Leafs look forward to the 2024-25 regular season, several changes have been made to the team. Will these lift the team higher in the Atlantic Division… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 3:45 PM No matter who you cheer for, the first team that made you a hockey fan will always be special. For me, that's the Medicine Hat Tigers. As soon as my… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 3:29 PM The long wait for an announcement is over. The Columbus Blue Jackets have found their next head coach. On Monday, the team announced that they've hired Dean Evason to run… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 2:45 PM The 2024-25 season is not far off. With free agency and development camps now finished, training camp is next, when we'll see position battles and players fighting for roster spots. … |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 2:12 PM The 2024-25 NHL season is just around the corner, and The Hockey Writers is bringing you all the best season preview content you can find. Scroll to find your favorite… |
Jul 22, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 9:55 AM During the 2023-24 season, the New York Rangers opted to keep Brennan Othmann, one of their top prospects, in the American Hockey League (AHL) rather than playing him on the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 9:45 AM The Summer Olympics are nearly upon us, as the 2024 edition will take place in Paris, France starting July 26. The 18-day-long event is sure to help pass a good… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 9:35 AM Every July, teams around the NHL have a golden opportunity to upgrade their roster. The first week of free agency is one of the most exciting times of the year… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 9:25 AM Plenty of ink has been spilled since the NHL's Free Agency arrived on July 1 about the uncharacteristically quiet offseason for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings. Through the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 9:05 AM Entering the 2024 offseason, the Edmonton Oilers had one of the weakest prospect pools in the NHL, lacking top-end talent and potential, with equally disappointing depth. However, under interim general… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 8:55 AM The offseason continues, and so do the Minnesota Wild report cards. Connor Dewar and Brandon Duhaime were the most recent recipients, which means next up is one of the centers… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 8:45 AM Nearly a full calendar year after being one of the final players sent down from the Toronto Maple Leafs prior to puck drop on the 2023-24 season, Easton Cowan is… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 22, 2024 8:35 AM The Tampa Bay Lightning certainly made headlines in the offseason by signing Jake Guentzel and letting Steven Stamkos sign with the Nashville Predators. That was not the only significant change… |
Jul 21, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 3:05 PM The St. Louis Blues are in a weird position heading into the 2024-25 campaign. They have a solid team with decent goaltending and some money available to spend, but they… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 2:55 PM We are smack dab in the middle of the NHL's offseason, and thus not much is happening in the world of hockey. The free agency frenzy of early July is… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 2:40 PM The Colorado Avalanche did not add many external reinforcements during the first, and busiest, part of the 2024 NHL offseason. A pair of defensemen in 33-year-old Calvin de Haan (one… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 2:30 PM Three weeks ago, on July 1, my colleague Spencer Lazary suggested signing Alex Nylander as a low-cost addition to the team. I want to examine this possibility more fully and… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 2:10 PM Free agency's busy season has come and gone and the boring part of the offseason has begun. While most players have found their new homes or signed new contracts for… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 1:35 PM The NHL world is in the dog days of summer when news is scarce, and fans are itching for anything hockey-related. Signings have gone way down to where there might… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:55 PM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll look at the team's new-look defense and speculate about how it's improved over last season's blue line in at… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 21, 2024 12:03 PM The Winnipeg Jets, both 1.0 and current versions, have made plenty of trades. Some were downright steals, while others were total flops. Here's a look at some of both categories,… |
Jul 20, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 4:55 PM Five days ago, the New York Rangers secured restricted free agent defenseman Braden Schneider with a two-year contract, boasting an average annual value of $2.2 million. This transaction leaves the… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 4:45 PM The Vancouver Canucks have had a great offseason. They lost both Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov to the Boston Bruins but responded by locking up Jake DeBrusk to a long-term… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 4:25 PM Welcome to the The Hockey Writers' Countdown of the ten most impactful players of the 2024-25 season. This is not a countdown of the ten best but rather a list… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:40 PM As the offseason continues to progress, fantasy hockey managers around the world have been watching each team to figure out where they can find value in the late rounds of… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:26 PM The Vancouver Canucks have signed 27-year-old right-winger Daniel Sprong to a one-year contract worth $0.975 million each season per Elliotte Friedman. Considering how productive he has been recently, this is… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:20 PM The Winnipeg Jets didn't make any major splashes in free agency, but what they did was provide a level of flexibility in the organization. Depth has been added in both… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 3:00 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs went all out to improve their defensive depth this offseason with the additions of Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson on long-term deals. Still, they reportedly went… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 20, 2024 2:50 PM The Nashville Predators have had the best free agency period they could have. Not only did they sign superstar forward Steven Stamkos to a four-year contract, but they also brought… |
Jul 18, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 1:05 PM Barclay Goodrow and trade deadline acquisitions Alex Wennberg and Jack Roslovic are out. In are Sam Carrick and Reilly Smith. The 2024-25 New York Rangers will look a lot like… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:35 PM After seven years without even a sniff of playoff action, hopes are high among the Ottawa Senators faithful that their club will contend for Lord Stanley's silverware this season. Here's… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 12:05 PM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll look at a wild rumor about Auston Matthews' relationship with Clayton Keller, who's now moving to Utah from the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:34 AM The Ottawa Senators have been known to mismanage their assets. One that stands out is the trade that involved Derick Brassard and Mika Zibanejad. On July 18, 2016, the Senators… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:24 AM During the 1980s, the Edmonton Oilers epitomized offense. From the 1981-82 season through 1985-86, they scored an average of 5.29 goals per game. They peaked in the 1983-84 season, putting up… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:19 AM It's rare that one trade catches an entire sport by surprise, but when the Montreal Canadiens dealt defenseman Chris Chelios and a second-round draft choice to the Chicago Blackhawks for… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:55 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, Brandon Montour commented on the fact he was seriously considering the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency before signing with the Seattle Kraken. Meanwhile, the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:35 AM July 18 has not seen a ton of moves over the years, but two of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises set themselves up for long-term success on this… |
Jul 17, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:35 AM In this edition of the New York Islanders News & Rumors, we will look at Simon Holmstrom getting a one-year contract extension and what that means for his future. The lack… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 11:05 AM Just a couple weeks after Edmonton Oilers interim general manager Jeff Jackson made a splash in free agency, bolstering the Oilers lineup with talented newcomers while retaining much of the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:55 AM Long gone is the NHL free-agent frenzy. At this point, it's safe to say which teams did the best and worst in free agency, even though a couple of notable… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:35 AM July 17 turned out to be a very active day in the history of the National Hockey League. In New York, a general manager, who ended a historic drought, was… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:25 AM One thing that former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas likes more than anything else is a reclamation project. In his time with the Maple Leafs, he had… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 10:05 AM After losing in Game 7 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers were forced to embark on a pivotal offseason. Not only did Ken Holland step down as… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:55 AM After years (if not decades) of being stuck in the middle, the Calgary Flames are finally making the right choice by entering a rebuild. General manager (GM) Craig Conroy has… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 17, 2024 9:45 AM In late June, the New Jersey Devils acquired left wing Adam Beckman from the Minnesota Wild, in exchange for Graeme Clarke. These two players were only separated by five picks… |
Jul 16, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:55 AM In the midst of the NHL's busiest time of year, on June 26, Glen Sather announced his retirement from hockey, stepping away from his executive role with the New York… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:45 AM In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll take a look at two players who were on the team's roster last season (Mitch Marner and Mark Giordano)… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:35 AM This offseason the New York Rangers have not made any big moves on defense, as they re-signed veteran blueliner Chad Ruhwedel and let Erik Gustafsson go in free agency. They… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:55 AM The Anaheim Ducks have been rebuilding their roster for several years now. A frequent participant in the yearly draft lottery, the Ducks have missed the playoffs for six straight seasons,… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:45 AM The Winnipeg Jets consider themselves in "win-now mode" but were not able to advance past the first round in either of the past two playoffs. Is their roster really good… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:35 AM In this edition of the Senators News & Rumors, we look at the Ottawa Senators signing their top goaltending prospect Mads Sogaard, trading another goaltender prospect in Kevin Mandolese, as… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 16, 2024 8:25 AM The uncertain future of Mitch Marner with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been front and center in Toronto over the past couple of months, with no real solution forthcoming. Endless… |
Jul 15, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 7:45 PM The LA Kings have signed Quinton Byfield to a five-year extension worth an average annual value of $6.25 million. The 21-year-old restricted free agent had his breakout year in 2023-24,… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 6:15 PM As part of our THW Chicago summer series, we'll introduce you to all the players the Chicago Blackhawks acquired via free agency and trades this offseason. After all, there's going… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 4:30 PM With Evgeny Kuznetsov potentially leaving the NHL for the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), he leaves behind a legacy for being one of the best forwards in the Alex Ovechkin era.… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 4:20 PM Last summer, the Tampa Bay Lightning made a splash to improve the middle-six forward group in free agency. General manager Julien BriseBois signed veteran forward Conor Sheary to a three-year… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 2:40 PM The San Jose Sharks' core roster seems set at this point, but management may try to bolster and solidify their depth. Specifically, they could consider adding one more veteran defenseman.… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 2:30 PM With most of the 2024-25 roster construction completed, the Colorado Avalanche can look to next summer and beyond. While Mikko Rantanen, Jonathan Drouin, and Logan O'Connor are three notable names… |
Jul 15, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 9:30 AM After a dominant 132-point season capped off by a 42-point playoff run, there is no question that Connor McDavid is one of the most talented hockey players to ever play… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 8:55 AM The Minnesota Wild offseason report cards are well underway, and now it's time for PWHL Minnesota to have a turn. Each player on the team for the 2023-24 inaugural season… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 8:45 AM Now that we have looked at the depth chart for the left-wing, right-wing, and center positions for the Ottawa Senators, it is time to move to the back end and… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 8:35 AM Last week, The Hockey Writers (THW) compiled a list of the five most overrated general managers (GM) in the NHL. The reviews came in hot, mostly in defense of Steve… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, July 15, 2024 8:25 AM Fresh off the 2024 NHL Draft, the Detroit Red Wings have entered a new phase of their rebuild. Their top pick was outside the top-10 for the first time since… |
Jul 14, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 14, 2024 5:07 PM *Article was updated in July 2024 The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 14, 2024 5:01 PM Everyone has heard of Eric Lindros. He was the first overall pick in 1991 and started his career with a bang, refusing to sign with the Quebec Nordiques, the team… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 14, 2024 5:00 PM The Philadelphia Flyers are entering their 2024-25 season with generally low expectations despite barely missing the playoffs in their most recent campaign and adding prospect Matvei Michkov to their roster.… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 14, 2024 4:56 PM Professional athletes train hard. They often endure brutal conditions and workout routines in an attempt to fine tune their bodies for physically demanding sports. They'll put everything on the line… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 14, 2024 3:15 PM There are a lot of moving parts with the Colorado Avalanche salary cap right now. They are trying to keep their core together from the team that won the Stanley… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 14, 2024 2:20 PM The Boston Bruins made some big signings when free agency began on July 1. After having very little cap space to spend last summer, this time around, general manager Don… |
Jul 13, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 4:40 PM Through all the chaos of the Tampa Bay Lightning offseason, fans may have missed that the organization inked a deal with 24-year-old Jesse Ylonen in free agency. The winger was… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 4:20 PM Free agency has been fairly quiet for the Buffalo Sabres in 2024 as they have opted for the approach of signing bottom six players, and hoping that their core forwards… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 3:45 PM In a poignant critique of the NHL's enduring culture of fighting, Ken Campbell of The Hockey News raises a pressing question: Are we truly comfortable with the brutal path some… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 2:50 PM The Montreal Canadiens just finished another season in which they missed the playoffs. Although there was much individual improvement, they finished in the same spot they did in 2022-23, drafting… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 2:35 PM Before the 2023-24 season began, the New Jersey Devils were the team to watch in the Metropolitan Division, following a gritty Stanley Cup Playoff run the year before. Armed with… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 2:20 PM I can't believe it's been 40 years since Wayne Gretzky won his first Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers. Where has the time gone? May 19, 1984, was one of… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 1:36 PM In today's article, we look back at the life and career of former New York Islanders defenceman Bryan Berard. From his early life growing up in Rhode Island to becoming… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 13, 2024 1:31 PM As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire… |
Jul 12, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 4:25 PM Trent Frederic has come a long way since being drafted 29th overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. At the time of his selection, many fans immediately soured on the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 4:10 PM We're less than three months away from the 2024-25 NHL regular season, meaning that the reality of Matvei Michkov in a Philadelphia Flyers uniform is not too far away. All… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 3:40 PM After a whirlwind two weeks in the NHL world with Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, and the start of free agency, things seem… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 2:06 PM The Anaheim Ducks missed the boat on the first day of free agency, but the team has added depth through signings and trades during the 2024 offseason. General manager Pat… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 1:45 PM After nearly two weeks of free agency, the New York Rangers have made only two additions to their roster: acquiring right winger Reilly Smith via trade and signing center Sam… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 1:20 PM The Washington Capitals are fortunate to have had two spectacular goalies in their history. Olaf Kolzig was selected by general manager David Poile with the 19th overall pick in the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 1:00 PM Just when it seemed like things were quieting down into the offseason lull for the PWHL and the NHL, PWHL Minnesota had to be in the news again. After letting… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, July 12, 2024 12:45 PM The New York Rangers and General Manager Chris Drury wanted to be bold this offseason and make moves that would shake up the roster enough to win the Stanley Cup… |
Jul 11, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 3:50 PM The dust is settling in the offseason and we're at that point in the summer, after all the big signings happen, where there isn't a lot going on. If the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 3:40 PM The Philadelphia Flyers are rarely a franchise with an eye beyond the present. Throughout the team's 57-year history, the Flyers have been known as one of the league's most aggressive… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 3:20 PM With six unrestricted free agents set to hit the market — including five forwards — and a need to adjust their goaltending situation, the Vegas Golden Knights were always going… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:51 PM Goaltending is said to be the most important position in the sport, and frankly, arguing against that is difficult. No hockey team at any level has ever amounted to anything… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:46 PM Great teams are often defined by great goaltenders. What would the New Jersey Devils or Colorado Avalanche of the 90s and 2000s be without Martin Brodeur and Patrick Roy? Successful… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:40 PM The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) was established in 1943, with the first players inducted in 1945. There is a misconception about the HHOF because most players enshrined have had… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 2:15 PM The Edmonton Oilers have gone from being heartbroken after losing Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final to trading into the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft to… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 11, 2024 1:55 PM The Vancouver Canucks improved their roster in free agency. The organization added speed up front through the likes of Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen and Kiefer Sherwood. They also added size… |
Jul 10, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 2:25 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs had a busy first week of free agency. General Manager (GM) Brad Treliving knew he had to address the blue line, and he did. He also… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:45 PM As July rolls on, NHL free agency is effectively in the rearview mirror and the Winnipeg Jets didn't do anything flashy. Adding some additional depth was the extent of general… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:15 PM The Washington Capitals have had some very good general managers. Before building the Nashville Predators from their inception and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2024, David… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 12:55 PM It's impossible to build a Stanley Cup champion without a great general manager (GM) to lead the front office. They are the architects, the ones with a plan and a… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:33 AM Debates over great NHL players have been conducted for decades. People have debated over the greatest player to play each position, who the best goal scorer is, and who the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:28 AM From the moment he made his NHL debut against the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 14, 1981, to the Edmonton Oilers elimination in the first round of the 1989 playoffs at… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 11:23 AM The Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, opened its doors to the first class of inductees in 1945. Every year since then, fans and writers across the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 10, 2024 10:50 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, could the Florida Panthers trade Aaron Ekblad after losing Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to free agency? Is Jacob Trouba staying with the New York… |
Jul 09, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 1:50 PM Matyas Melovsky was used to disappointment. Two seasons ago, he was injured while playing for his Czech U20 team (HC Vitkovice), missed three months, and failed to make the playoffs.… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:45 PM The Vegas Golden Knights' 2024 Draft class was never going to be plentiful. After trading away their second-, third-, fourth-, fifth- and seventh-round picks, the club needed to acquire a… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 12:04 PM Numbers, stats, and figures are an integral part of the hockey viewing experience. The game is rife with scoring slumps, hot streaks, losing skids, and dynastic stretches of winning. The… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:59 AM *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,… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:54 AM The great Jacques Plante summed it up this way, "Imagine sitting at your desk. You make a mistake. A red light goes on behind you, a siren starts sounding and… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:40 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost a key part of their drafting and development as Wes Clark has jumped ship from Toronto to Pittsburgh. How big… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 11:05 AM It's that time of year when every NHL team hosts its player development camps, and the Wild's camp is here. Their prospects will have a chance to show their stuff… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 9, 2024 10:45 AM The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office.… |
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