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Apr 26, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 3:40 PM
     The NHL made the date for its highly-anticipated 2024 Draft Lottery official. Set to take place on May 7, it could be a franchise-altering night for some clubs. The prize…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 3:10 PM
     William Nylander is expected to be back for Game 4 in the series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. But, he's not coming back without adding a bit…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 3:05 PM
     After going down 2-0 in the first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Islanders' head coach Patrick Roy decided it was time to use his team's de facto number-one goaltender, the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 2:55 PM
     It's very fitting that a place famous for its Double Double is launching the new Greatest Duos Trading Card Set from Upper Deck. As of April 15, Tim Hortons restaurants…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 2:45 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are heading into an important Game 3 versus the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. If the Oilers win, they go up 2-1 in the series and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 2:00 PM
     In this edition of our 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers player grades, we take a look at 24-year-old goaltender Sam Ersson. For a rookie, he had a pretty sizeable workload of 51…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 1:50 PM
     The Manitoba Moose were quickly dispatched in the Calder Cup Playoffs this week, getting swept by the Texas Stars in the best-of-three Central Division first-round series. The series, played entirely…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 26, 2024 1:40 PM
     With the series tied 1-1 and Games 3 and 4 to be played in hostile territory, the Vancouver Canucks may have to rely on a player who wasn't on the…

Apr 26, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:32 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes edged the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday (April 25) to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff series. They have now taken…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:02 PM
     The Florida Panthers got two goals from Matthew Tkachuk and defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday (April 25) to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their playoff series.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 9:06 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks locked down one of their top prospects for the foreseeable future, signing defenseman Alex Vlasic to a six-year extension, according to The Athletic's Scott Powers. The contract,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 6:15 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers' power play is perhaps the most lethal weapon in the NHL. Firing at 57.1% in the playoffs over two games, it's a deterrent for teams and a…

Apr 25, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:35 AM
     Lucas Pettersson 2023-24 Team: Modo Hockey J20 "A" (Sweden)Date of Birth: April 17, 2006Place of Birth: Örnsköldsvik, SwedenHeight: 5-foot-11, Weight: 172 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Center Rankings Lucas Pettersson is a Swedish…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:25 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets' on-paper advantage in net over the Colorado Avalanche has not materialized on the ice so far in the first-round series. Hellebuyck & Georgiev's Performances On Par Despite…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 11:15 AM
     Corey Perry finds himself in the unique and privileged position of getting to compete for his elusive second career championship in this season's Stanley Cup Playoffs. Few could have predicted…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:55 AM
     The NHL Playoffs may be played on the ice, but teams aren't just trying to score more goals than their opponents, they're also trying to get into their heads. Sometimes…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:50 AM
     Eighteen years ago, Boston Bruins goaltender Andrew Raycroft took the National Hockey League by storm. Boston's fifth-round pick in 1998 had spent the previous three seasons bouncing back and forth on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:44 AM
     *This archive was updated in April 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100 plus years of history, they have had several characters…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:39 AM
     Welcome to the Vancouver Canucks best trades series. In this series, we at The Hockey Writers look back at the Canucks' trading history with every NHL team and pick what we believe to be…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 25, 2024 10:25 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the William Nylander watch continues in Toronto. Meanwhile, uncertainty in Minnesota looms and at least one player is wondering about his future there. Sidney Crosby…

Apr 25, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:06 PM
     Brad Marchand had two goals and an assist to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday (April 24) and take a 2-1…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 6:18 PM
     A veteran of 1,058 NHL games, Jakub Voracek announced his retirement at the age of 34. The Czech winger had 223 goals and 583 assists for 806 points. At his…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 5:30 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:42 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:39 PM
     The Boston Bruins take on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena tonight for Game 3 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 4:02 PM
     The San Jose Sharks announced that they have fired head coach David Quinn after two seasons with the organization. Quinn posted a 48-91-25 record with San Jose, including a league-worst…

Apr 24, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:55 AM
     April is Sikh Heritage Month in Canada. The country's 800,000 citizens who claim Sikh ancestry have woven themselves into the fabric of what has become their home and native land,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:45 AM
     The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and needless to say, the San Jose Sharks are not participating. An unsurprisingly poor season left them in last place in the NHL…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:35 AM
     On Saturday, the Seattle Kraken emptied their locker rooms and made themselves available to the media. On Monday, it was general manager Ron Francis' turn to share his thoughts publicly. While…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:25 AM
     Playoff hockey is not for the faint of heart and while talent is a must, postseason play requires more than that. It requires grit and dedication. Under Kyle Dubas, the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:15 AM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team took a 1-0 series lead over the Los Angeles Kings with the big guns showing up in a major way.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 9:05 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets' first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche took a turn on Tuesday night, as the Avalanche walked out of Canada Life Centre with a 5-2 win and home-ice…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:55 AM
     Heading into Game 2 in TD Garden, the Toronto Maple Leafs knew they needed to win this game to get back in this series. They needed to lean on the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 24, 2024 8:45 AM
     The Bridgeport Islanders finished their American Hockey League (AHL) season with a 4-1 victory over the Providence Bruins. A season that ended by taking down one of the league's top…

Apr 23, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:32 PM
     The Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 2 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:24 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:26 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of their first-round matchup of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:25 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs finally took a lead over the Boston Bruins this season, but through the four regular-season matchups and Game 1 of the playoffs, they failed to secure…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 5:23 PM
     The Washington Capitals take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:55 PM
     Brad Marchand has long been a polarizing figure in the NHL. He's known as much for his ability to disrupt opponents mentally and draw penalties as he is for his…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 4:15 PM
     During the regular season, there are few players in the NHL who can impact a game like Toronto Maple Leafs' forward Mitch Marner. He is seventh amongst all players in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 3:45 PM
     Two games into the first-round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs, it's even at 1-1 as the series shifts to Canada for Games 3…

Apr 23, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 1:14 AM
     Zach Hyman scored the third most goals in the regular season, finishing with 54, and continued to score at a torrid pace in the first game of the Stanley Cup…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 23, 2024 12:32 AM
     On Monday night, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, officially began their title defense with an upset 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.…

Apr 22, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 6:40 PM
     On April 22, 2024, the Buffalo Sabres hired a familiar face to fill their head coaching vacany for the 2024-25 season. Lindy Ruff, who leads the franchise in wins as…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 5:27 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden tonight for Game 1 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 5:22 PM
     The New York Islanders take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena tonight for Game 2 of their first round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 4:32 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every playoff game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 4:15 PM
     The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway and for the 13th consecutive season, the Buffalo Sabres are watching other teams compete for hockey's ultimate prize. In order to win, your…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 4:00 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have confirmed their starting lineup versus the Los Angeles Kings for Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series. Evander Kane and Dylan Holloway are in, Derek…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 3:15 PM
     The New York Islanders didn't come out on top in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes – but it's far from over. Related: Islanders Must Fix…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 3:05 PM
     In Game 1 against the Washington Capitals, the New York Rangers' fourth line delivered a stellar performance. Jimmy Vesey notched a goal and an assist, Barclay Goodrow contributed two assists,…

Apr 22, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 22, 2024 1:14 AM
     The Sunday nightcap of the Stanley Cup Playoffs featured the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks debuting their first-round series. It was an appropriately close, emotional battle, one the Canucks took…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 10:04 PM
     Kyle Connor scored two goals in the third period to lead the Winnipeg Jets past the Colorado Avalanche 7-6 in Game 1 in the first round of the 2024 NHL…

Apr 21, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 5:54 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every playoff game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 4:55 PM
     Before the 2023-24 season, the St. Louis Blues named Brayden Schenn the 24th captain in franchise history, putting him in a prestigious list of names that includes Bernie Federko, Brett…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 3:55 PM
     The 2024 NHL Playoffs are officially underway after a couple of Game 1's of Round 1 started on Saturday, April 20. One of those games featured the Carolina Hurricanes facing…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:45 PM
     *This archive is being republished to commemorate Pierre Turgeon being elected to the Hall of Fame The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2022 is the most recent class and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:40 PM
     On April 21, 1951, Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their bitter Original Six rival the Montreal Canadiens had gone into overtime. Then-Maple…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:35 PM
     A promising pipeline of prospects is an integral part of a team's long-term success. During the Detroit Red Wings' 24-year playoff streak, they managed to strike gold in the later…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:20 PM
     Evander Kane was on the ice for practice with the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday and he's hopeful for Game 1 versus the Los Angeles Kings, but it's not a guarantee.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 21, 2024 1:45 PM
     On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today's list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and…

Apr 21, 04:00

Apr 20, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:55 PM
     The New Jersey Devils concluded their participation in the 2023-24 season with a bitter early elimination. Expectations were high, and the team, in theory, seemed better than the record-breaking one…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:45 PM
     As the NHL playoffs gear up, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Boston Bruins in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference first-round series, starting tonight in Boston. This…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:35 PM
     It has been just over a month since the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, and the season has ended. In the hours and days leading up to the deadline, contending teams…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 1:00 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs aren't revealing if William Nylander will play in Game 1 versus the Boston Bruins and there's speculation of an injury. Meanwhile,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:45 PM
     The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here with 16 teams vying to capture Lord Stanley's Cup. Will we see a repeat winner in the Vegas Golden Knights or will one…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:30 PM
     Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Eastern Conference Quarter-Final Divisional Final Conference Final Stanley Cup Final (M1) New York Rangers…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:11 PM
     April 20 has been a busy day in National Hockey League history. Among all the big moments, we saw some new records and Stanley Cup Playoff firsts. The THW time…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 20, 2024 12:05 PM
     As the disappointing 2023-24 season finishes for the New Jersey Devils, the sights are now set on a pivotal offseason. The season was a failure for the organization and its…

Apr 20, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 19, 2024 6:05 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks' 2023-24 campaign is in the books. Overall, they finished 31th in the NHL, with a record of 23-53-6 for 52 points. Sadly, this was a new record for the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 19, 2024 4:35 PM
     You just knew that it was bound to happen. Once again, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs will match up in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 19, 2024 4:25 PM
     Will Skahan 2023-24 Team: United States National Team Development Program (USHL)Date of Birth: May 13, 2006Place of Birth: Orange, CA, USAHeight: 6-foot-4, Weight: 210 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 19, 2024 4:15 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, head coach Kris Knoblauch apologized to goaltender Stuart Skinner for hanging him out to dry against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday. Meanwhile,…

Apr 19, 08:00

Apr 18, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:29 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. BLACKHAWKS (23-53-5) at KINGS (43-27-11) 10:30…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:25 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. OILERS (49-26-6) at AVALANCHE (49-25-7) 9:30 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:21 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. SHARKS (19-53-9) at FLAMES (37-39-5) 9…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:17 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. CANUCKS (50-22-9) at JETS (51-24-6) 8…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 5:13 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. KRAKEN (33-35-13) at WILD (39-33-9) 7…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:30 PM
     Check back each day between 3 and 4 p.m. (Eastern) to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:30 PM
     The 2023-24 regular season has come to an end and the Boston Bruins are once again a playoff team. They will face their longtime rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs, in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 4:20 PM
     On Nov. 2, during a Toronto Maple Leafs game against the Boston Bruins, the Bruins' Brad Marchand "accidentally" got his stick caught between Maple Leafs' defenseman Timothy Liljegren's legs as…

Apr 18, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 18, 2024 12:34 AM
     Whoever plays the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference bracket of playoffs this season will be considered an underdog. By virtue of pushing their game on Wednesday versus the St.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 10:45 PM
     On April 17, 2024, Jeff Carter played in his last NHL contest, officially announcing his retirement. Defined by his scoring ability throughout his NHL career, he fittingly scored a goal…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:57 PM
     Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov recorded his 100th assist of the season when he assisted Brayden Point's power-play goal. He became the fifth player in NHL history to record…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:33 PM
     On Wednesday, Apr. 17, Colorado Avalanche forward Zach Parise confirmed that he will retire from the NHL at the end of the season. The 39-year-old signed with the Avalanche in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 8:24 PM
     Ladies and gentlemen welcome to the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Well, the Eastern Conference games. The Game 1s, anyways. The National Hockey League announced on Thursday evening the schedule of…

Apr 17, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:55 PM
     The playoffs have finally arrived and the Boston Bruins will take on a familiar opponent in the Toronto Maple Leafs. When the series kicks off, the Bruins should shuffle up…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:15 PM
     As the NHL regular season concludes, the Toronto Maple Leafs' fortunes suddenly took a quick turn on Tuesday night. For so long, it seemed they would cross paths again with…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 1:05 PM
     The script is familiar. The Buffalo Sabres will miss the playoffs again, extending their NHL-record drought to 13 seasons. But all is not lost, and like last year, fans can…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:55 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens have extended the contract of head coach Martin St. Louis. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild have signed Marc-Andre Fleury to a one-year contract…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:40 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers were competitive until the very end, losing a playoff spot in heartbreaking fashion. Among other things, this can be boiled down to the team's lack of star…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:18 PM
     Consider The Hockey Writers your go-to source for everything related to the NHL Draft and this page your live home page for information on the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:00 PM
     The Arizona Coyotes are not just concluding their 2023-24 schedule tonight (April 17) at Mullett Arena, they're playing their final game in the Phoenix metropolitan area. After nearly three decades…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 11:32 AM
     Borje Salming played 16 seasons for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1973 to 1989. In his more than 1,000 regular-season games (1,099 to be exact), he scored 148 goals and…

Apr 17, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 17, 2024 12:40 AM
     With their 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames, the Vancouver Canucks have clinched the Pacific Division for the first time in their history. The last time they won the division…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:40 PM
     After Tuesday's (April 16) wild evening of NHL action, the matchups for the Eastern Conference were confirmed for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dates and times for these matchups will…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 9:01 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks face the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (23-52-5) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (44-28-8) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 8:54 PM
     Forward Trent Frederic was announced as the winner of the 2023-24 Boston Bruins 7th Player Award before the team's final home game of the season against the Ottawa Senators on…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:56 PM
     That didn't take long. Luca Del Bel Belluz scored his first NHL goal, on his first NHL shot no less, in Tuesday night's (April 16) game against the Ottawa Senators.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:51 PM
     Boston Bruins fans worldwide have been spoiled over the past half century with Hall of Fame-worthy coverage of their favorite team, including over 45 years with Fred Cusick (1961-1995) and…

Apr 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:50 PM
     With a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 14, the Chicago Blackhawks officially completed the home portion of their 2023-24 season. With two games left in the regular…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:40 PM
     Colton Roberts 2023-24 team: Vancouver Giants (WHL)Date of Birth: June 8, 2006Place of Birth: Maple Ridge, BC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 195 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DDraft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings Defenseman…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:30 PM
     The final days of a regular season always tend to get a little crazy. Playoff spots or seeding are often on the line and matchups take center stage as teams…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 1:00 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are making a coaching change. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have announced that they've reached an agreement with Luke Tuch. Finally, Connor McDavid…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:50 PM
     In this edition of our Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors report, we look at Carter Sotheran's excellence, an entry-level contract for Hunter McDonald, and the Flyers' longshot playoff chances before…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:35 AM
     The New York Islanders' roller coaster of a season had plenty of highs and more than enough lows. They had plenty of games go to overtime, 26 to be exact,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:29 AM
     On April 19, 2023, Roope Hintz registered his first career postseason hat trick in the Dallas Stars' 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of their first-round series.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:28 AM
     April 16 is a huge date amongst the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, with four of them winning the Stanley Cup. There are also plenty of Hall of Fame…

Apr 16, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 11:10 PM
     In gaining an assist against the San Jose Sharks, Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has notched his 100th assist of the 2023-24 season. It has been more than 30…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 10:10 PM
     The New York Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators on Monday (April 15) to win the Metropolitan Division and the Presidents' Trophy for the best team in the NHL for the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 10:06 PM
     The New York Islanders have made it back to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They earned their spot in this year's competition thanks to a convincing 4-1 victory over the New…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 8:29 PM
     There was a lot of hoopla surrounding Monday night's match between the Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings. On Detroit's side, it had everything to do with their push for…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 7:55 PM
     Ahead of their final game in the regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have announced they've signed one of their top prospects, Gavin Brindley to a three-year entry-level contract. Brindley…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 5:39 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. SHARKS (19-52-9) at OILERS (48-25-6) 9:30…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 5:37 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. WILD (38-33-9) at KINGS (43-26-11) 9:30…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 5:35 PM
     The Washington Capitals (87 points) are clinging to the final wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference and welcome the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins (109 points) at Capital One Arena on…

Apr 15, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 9:55 AM
     The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) postseason is approaching. As the Women's World Championship wraps up in the next few days, the league will get back to play this Thursday,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 9:45 AM
     The Arizona Coyotes were the team of the news cycle in recent weeks and for all the wrong reasons. After years of speculation for what the long-term solution would be…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 9:35 AM
     When the final horn sounds on the Anaheim Ducks' April 18 matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights, their 2023-24 season will come to a close. It's been another trying season…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 9:25 AM
     It was supposed to be a better season for the Ottawa Senators — one full of promise and optimism around playoff contention. Prospects were becoming every day players and starting…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 9:15 AM
     Along with their NHL team making the playoffs, Vancouver Canucks fans will also have American Hockey League (AHL) playoff hockey to watch as Vancouver's AHL team the Abbotsford Canucks clinched…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 9:05 AM
     The Colorado Avalanche are closing the regular season running through a difficult Western Conference gauntlet that – in theory – was going to be a good preparation for the playoffs.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 8:55 AM
     On July 1, Doug Armstrong will have been general manager of the St. Louis Blues for 14 years. In that nearly decade and a half, he has found his way…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 15, 2024 8:45 AM
     The 2023-24 season for the Erie Otters came to an unfortunate end last week. Their season ended on home ice in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Kitchener…

Apr 14, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 8:14 PM
     In a very different game then their preliminary-round matchup, Canada got an overtime goal from Danielle Serdachny to defeat the United States 6-5 in the IIHF Women's World Championships The…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 8:10 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks have signed forward Cutter Gauthier to a three-year entry-level contract beginning this season. The 20-year-old was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers for defenseman Jamie Drysdale, and a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 7:21 PM
     The Arizona Coyotes take on the Calgary Flames tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. COYOTES (35-40-5) at FLAMES (36-38-5) 8 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 6:46 PM
     That didn't take long. Frank Nazar of the Chicago Blackhawks scored his first career NHL goal just a little over 10 minutes into the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 4:25 PM
     The two-day 2024 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection wrapped up on Saturday and, if the Windsor Spitfires have their way, it will go a long way towards their current…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 4:15 PM
     The Stanley Cup Playoffs are less than two weeks away. The Tampa Bay Lightning have clinched their spot and have a few games left to ride out and finish on…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 4:05 PM
     Frank Nazar will make his NHL debut on Sunday (April 14) at the United Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Saturday (April 13), the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they had…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 14, 2024 3:44 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Chicago Blackhawks tonight at the United Center as Frank Nazar makes his NHL debut. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…