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Feb 01, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 9:35 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have made another big trade during All-Star Break. Last year on Jan. 30, they sent Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders. A year and a day…

Jan 31, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:35 AM
     Right before the All-Star Break, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to earn three points and they now sit in fifth place in the Metro. They are only one point behind the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:25 AM
     When many fans of the Philadelphia Flyers think of their favorite defensemen throughout the franchise's history, names like Mark Howe, Eric Desjardins, Jimmy Watson, Chris Pronger, and Kimmo Timonen tend…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:15 AM
     What had been a seven-game point streak for the Vegas Golden Knights came to a flat end in Saturday's (Jan. 27) 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the club's…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:05 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to be buyers of some sort during the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. The question is, though: how aggressive will they be? Well, when it…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:55 AM
     The 2023-24 NHL season has felt like three or even four seasons for the New York Islanders. There were promising stretches and two months that could have easily ended their…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:51 AM
     This date in the NHL has been good for those brave enough to step in between the pipes and behind the bench. It has also given us some great moments…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:40 AM
     It's one of the harder awards to settle on, but the Selke Trophy should be more open than ever since Patrice Bergeron retired last offseason. New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier was a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 31, 2024 10:05 AM
     Say what you will about the timing of this prediction, but contract talks seem to be a focal point in any market in the NHL under the hard cap. This…

Jan 31, 00:00

Jan 30, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:25 AM
     The Calgary Flames' playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, with their case to secure a wild-card spot being hindered by the underwhelming play of the three most disappointing players…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:15 AM
     It's been a rollercoaster recently for the Arizona Coyotes. After winning back-to-back games at Mullett Arena, where they've seen multitudes of success this season, they then dropped all three games…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:05 AM
     With recent extensions for Nick Foligno, Jason Dickinson and Petr Mrazek, fans and pundits are wondering who is left for the Chicago Blackhawks to move ahead of the March 8…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:55 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets made a mistake waiving Declan Chisholm over Logan Stanley and once again demonstrated a strange level of loyalty to a player with no long-term future with the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:45 AM
     As hockey fans wait for the kickoff of the NHL's All-Star Weekend in Toronto, I think it's time to pivot to the offseason. At the time of writing the Carolina…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:35 AM
     I think J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, said it right, "Even though you want to try to, never grow up." I love this quote, as it takes me…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:25 AM
     The Detroit Red Wings have spent the first half of the 2023-24 season flirting with playoff contention. Because of this, a lot of focus has been placed on the performance…

Jan 29, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, January 29, 2024 5:15 PM
     The Florida Panthers are riding a hot streak into the All-Star Break. They've won four straight games, eight straight on the road, and earned points in eight of their last…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 29, 2024 5:00 PM
     The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) does not resume play until Feb. 3, and PWHL Boston does not until Feb. 4. The break, now that we have a decent six-game…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 29, 2024 4:25 PM
     When the Toronto Maple Leafs signed John Tavares on July 1, 2018, to a $77 million, seven-year contract, many people predicted that the back of those years would be problematic.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 29, 2024 3:36 PM
     Kris Knoblauch has been one of the biggest success stories in the NHL this season. The Edmonton Oilers hired him on Nov. 12 and since then, they've looked unbeatable, going…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 29, 2024 3:35 PM
     The St. Louis Blues are in the midst of a five-game win streak with just one game to go before the All-Star break. The club is in a playoff spot…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 29, 2024 3:25 PM
     When looking at his pace last season, Auston Matthews looked unusual, as many thought he would reach a new scoring level after that massive 60-goal season in the 2021-22 season.…

Jan 29, 08:00

Jan 28, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 6:53 PM
     Fans who were tuned into the Calgary Flames game on Thursday (Jan. 25) versus the Columbus Blue Jackets were forced to watch A.J. Greer go hard into the boards and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 4:55 PM
     Filip Chytil's long-term future in the NHL is in question. That's thrown the New York Rangers' short-term prospects into doubt, as well. The Rangers announced Jan. 28 that Chytil, who…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 4:40 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have 16 games to play before the 2024 Trade Deadline, and there will be two back-to-back games in February where both Oilers goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Calvin…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 4:10 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in a very unique situation this season. They are right in the hunt for a playoff spot, but unlike last year, they will have…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 4:00 PM
     With the 2024 NHL Entry Draft rankings beginning to take shape and scouts boiling down their options for the organization's newest draft class, it is time to take a look…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 3:25 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the All-Star break on a high note, beating the New Jersey Devils once again at Amalie Arena by a score of 6-3. They're starting…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Edmonton Oil Kings have officially surpassed their win total from last season, which was only 10, having won their 15th game of the season this month. They have had…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 28, 2024 2:20 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens head into their NHL All-Star break with a 10-day break between games, giving them a chance to recover from the bumps and bruises that come with playing at that level.…

Jan 28, 08:00

Jan 27, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 6:15 PM
     Today, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) announced the first suspension in the history of the young league. PWHL Boston forward Taylor Wenczkowski has been suspended for one game for…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 4:35 PM
     Patrik Laine was close to a return to the Blue Jackets' lineup. But now we will not see him until some time after the All-Star Break. Blue Jackets' head coach…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 4:05 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers suffered their fifth straight regulation loss to fall to a 25-19-6 record on the season, crushed by forward David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins by a score…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 2:55 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Corey Perry makes his debut for the team on Saturday afternoon. How will be perform in a third-line role? Meanwhile, trade talk…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 1:15 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Winnipeg Jets are just coming off one of the season's most exciting games. The Maple Leafs got a last-minute overtime goal from Auston Matthews…

Jan 27, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 2:31 AM
     It's been a tough season for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite flashes of optimism in the offseason – through a shiny new third overall pick, adding a couple of top-four…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 27, 2024 1:15 AM
     The Vegas Golden Knights (29-14-6) picked up their fifth win in their last six games after defeating the New York Rangers (29-16-3) 5-2 at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.…

Jan 26, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 3:30 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks are at the top of the league and are having an amazing season. The club has a 32-11-5 record, sitting first in the Pacific Division, Western Conference,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 3:26 PM
     The NHL is notorious for having many of the most unbreakable records in sports. This is due somewhat to the evolving rules, speed, and athleticism of the game, and in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 3:22 PM
     Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers' 80s…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 3:17 PM
     Wayne Gretzky spent his entire professional hockey career (20 seasons in the NHL and one in the WHA) rewriting the record books. When 'The Great One' retired following the 1998-99…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 2:45 PM
     Through 48 games this season, the Colorado Avalanche sit second in the Central Division with a 31-14-5 record and are tied with the Winnipeg Jets with 65 points. The Avalanche…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 2:35 PM
     How can the Edmonton Oilers find any negative in the way goaltender Calvin Pickard has stepped up for the team in a backup role this season? The answer is, they…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 2:15 PM
     In a(nother) season filled with injuries, the Vegas Golden Knights have once again been forced to lean on their depth. Of the 19 players to dress in Tuesday's 3-2 win…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 26, 2024 2:05 PM
     As we approach the Jan. 30 anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023…

Jan 26, 02:00

Jan 25, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:05 AM
     Patrick Roy made a name for himself in Quebec. Born in Quebec City, he grew up in the province and was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in 1984 (a draft…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:03 AM
     The numbers 200 and 400 showed up numerous times on this date throughout National Hockey League history. In addition, there were a handful of events and feats to happen for…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:55 AM
     The All-Star Game in each of the four major North American sports leagues always has its fair share of complaints. Typically, the complaints are that the players do not care…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:25 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets wrapped up their three-game road trip on Wednesday night, as they dropped a 1-0 overtime game to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The goaltender duel ended when Auston…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 10:05 AM
     The next two games will be the biggest games of the season for the Calgary Flames. Both are games they should be able to win, as they come against inferior…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:55 AM
     After a big come-from-behind win on the road, PWHL Minnesota was back at home on Wednesday, Jan. 24, to take on PWHL Montréal for the second time this season in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:45 AM
     For the first time in five games, the Boston Bruins suffer defeat. Given the way the first 40 minutes went, this was a game that they deserved to lose. The…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 25, 2024 9:35 AM
     As of this writing, the New York Rangers have two more games to play before their bye week and before the NHL All-Star break. They will play a back-to-back before…

Jan 25, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 6:09 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have had a busy January by signing veterans Nick Foligno and Jason Dickinson to two-year contract extensions, and now Petr Mrazek has joined the party. The team…

Jan 24, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers extended their franchise record win streak to 14 games on Tuesday (Jan. 23) by defeating the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 at Rogers Place. Warren Foegele, Dylan Holloway,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:45 AM
     The New York Rangers opened up their 2023-24 campaign red-hot and were considered early favorites to make a run for the Stanley Cup. While their stance as a contending team…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:35 AM
     When former Arizona Coyotes general manager John Chayka abruptly resigned from the organization mere days before the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, questions loomed. There was plenty of glitz and glamor…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:25 AM
     On Jan. 23, the Philadelphia Flyers extended their losing streak to three games, falling to the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-3. Scoring three of the next four goals after falling down…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:15 AM
     This is not how this season was supposed to go for Cody Glass. The 24-year-old center was riding high heading into the 2023-24 campaign. In his first full season at…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:05 AM
     When the New Jersey Devils acquired Tyler Toffoli from the Calgary Flames this past offseason, there were certainly a lot of expectations put upon him. Coming off a career year…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:55 AM
     Since getting drafted in the third round of the 2013 draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jake Guentzel has made himself a household name in the city and has built quite…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 24, 2024 8:45 AM
     If you want to succeed in today's NHL, you need a top-pairing defenceman who can shoot right, and preferably one that complements his partner's skill set. Just look at the…

Jan 23, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 5:55 PM
     Goaltender Carter Hart has had some decent success with the Philadelphia Flyers this season, but a concerning message from the team stated that he was granted a leave of absence…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 5:25 PM
     In a recent episode of the Kyper & Bourne Show on Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos shared insights into Corey Perry's signing with the Edmonton Oilers, shedding light on the lack of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 5:15 PM
     On Jan. 23, the Philadelphia Flyers made a big update that forward Owen Tippett would be placed on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least a week. He had suffered…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 5:00 PM
     While speaking to the media before traveling to take on the Boston Bruins a day before the Jan. 24 matchup, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour gave updates on goalie…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 4:50 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best-built rosters in the NHL that can compete for a Stanley Cup every season, with a significant factor being their star players. Nathan…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 4:30 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are in a good position. Winners of 13 straight games, the team just added Corey Perry via free agency without giving up anything but a bit of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:50 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks have recalled defenseman Olen Zellweger from the San Diego Gulls, its American Hockey League affiliate. The roster move was first reported by Eric Stephens of The Athletic.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:15 PM
     In today's world, there is sometimes a huge distinction between reality and social media, and the Chicago Blackhawks are very well aware of this. In the most recent trend to…

Jan 23, 06:00

Jan 22, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 5:41 PM
     Just hours after placing Mitchell Stephens on waivers and loaning defenceman Justin Barron to the American Hockey League (AHL), the Montreal Canadiens have made another notable roster move. This time,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 5:20 PM
     Ryan Reaves stirred the hornet's nest this weekend when he spoke to Sportsnet's Luke Fox and said he's been healthy and ready to go for a couple of weeks. Since…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 4:30 PM
     In this edition of the Montreal Canadiens News & Rumors, there could be a desire to add to the roster for the long term. Sean Monahan's days in a Habs…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 4:20 PM
     It's Monday, which can only mean one thing: NHL insider Elliotte Friedman and his co-host Jeff Marek released a new episode of their 32 Thoughts Podcast. In this edition, Friedman discussed the Toronto…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 3:46 PM
     New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin will now have a teammate with him at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. This is because the NHL announced today (Jan. 22) that Vincent…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have had some interesting goaltending troubles in recent seasons. Matt Murray, Ilya Samsonov, and Petr Mrazek are just three names that come to mind when thinking…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 3:10 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Corey Perry has signed with the team and will be speaking with the media after practice on Monday. He was on the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 22, 2024 2:31 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have made a pair of roster moves leading up to their Jan. 23 contest against the Ottawa Senators. Defenseman Justin Barron has been loaned to the American…

Jan 22, 04:00

Jan 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 3:20 PM
     With the Colorado Avalanche's 7-4 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 20), the club improved its record to 30-14-3 and currently rank third in the Western Conference…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 3:10 PM
     Since the Arizona Coyotes were relocated from Winnipeg to the Valley of the Sun, they've had an interesting history at the All-Star Break. As a smaller market team, they traditionally…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:45 PM
     The job of an NHL team's general manager (GM) is never easy, but some seasons are easier than others. What salary cap restraints are there? Do you have to give…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:35 PM
     Nearing the All-Star Break, the Pittsburgh Penguins find themselves sitting towards the bottom of the Metropolitan Division (seventh) and on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. But, a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:25 PM
     According to multiple sources on Sunday, a story first broken by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period that Corey Perry has agreed to a contract with the Edmonton Oilers is accurate.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:25 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers extended their franchise-record winning streak to 13 games by defeating the Calgary Flames 3-1 at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday (Jan. 20) in the second edition of the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:15 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders have hired Patrick Roy as their next head coach. Were there other candidates? How did this news seemingly pop up out…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, January 21, 2024 2:05 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche were thrown a bit of a curveball last week when they lost Valeri Nichushkin indefinitely as he entered the NHL's player assistance program. While no one is…

Jan 21, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:40 PM
     During the Arizona Coyotes' last homestand, the team had a rare miserable stretch at Mullett Arena, only winning one game before embarking on a tough road trip. Back at home,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:30 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning went into Buffalo on Jan. 20 and picked up a much-needed payback win on the road against the Buffalo Sabres, 3-1. They extend their winning streak…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:06 PM
     Offense is making a comeback in the NHL. Games are finishing with higher scores, as the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets displayed in a 15-goal affair a couple of years ago.…

Jan 20, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:45 PM
     For many NHL players, a night with no shots, no points, and just 8:59 time on ice (TOI) in a 5-2 loss is a night they'd like to put behind…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, a couple of Toronto Maple Leafs analysts flipped the script on the deadline plans for the Leafs and asked, 'What if the Maple Leafs are…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 12:28 PM
     Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 12:10 PM
     NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has shed light on significant doubts circulating in Toronto regarding the team's roster makeup and the organization's future direction. Despite initial expectations of being active buyers…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 11:05 AM
     In the NHL this season, there may not be a better story than what is transpiring in the City of Brotherly Love with the Philadelphia Flyers. The supposed "rebuilder" has…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:55 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens have consistently shown general manager Kent Hughes they should be sellers ahead of the 2024 trade deadline.

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:50 AM
     The Buffalo Sabres have made 18 first-round NHL Entry Draft selections since Terry Pegula purchased the franchise midway through the 2011 season. One would think the team used these to…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, January 20, 2024 10:46 AM
     European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…

Jan 20, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 7:40 PM
     Early Friday morning, news broke that Yanni Gourde of the Seattle Kraken was set to face a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety following a charging hit on…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 7:16 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets have lost one of their goalies. Spencer Martin, 28, was claimed on waivers by the Carolina Hurricanes. The netminder was waived on Jan. 18 in a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 6:05 PM
     Two key forwards are set to return from injury tomorrow (Jan. 20) for the San Jose Sharks when Logan Couture and Nico Sturm take the ice at home against the…

Jan 19, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 11:45 AM
     The NHL selected Elias Lindholm as the Calgary Flames' sole representative for the 2024 All-Star Game in Toronto, a perplexing decision that could work out in Calgary's favour. When news…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 11:00 AM
     Jan. 19 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. Players scoring their 200th career goal was an overwhelming theme of the day. Plus, there were some…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 10:50 AM
     Welcome to THW's 2023-24 Vezina Trophy tracker. This will be the first in a series of articles tracking major awards for the rest of this season. We'll be using a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 10:15 AM
     The St. Louis Blues prospect report is back in full swing after the holiday and 2024 World Junior Championship (WJC) break. With these now in the rearview, let's take a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 9:45 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs find themselves in an interesting spot this season. They currently sit in the first wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference. They are only one point behind…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 9:35 AM
     It was a special night at TD Garden, as the team honored the anniversary debut of longtime Boston Bruin Willie O'Ree. The players wore decals on their helmets, which was…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 9:25 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers' franchise-record winning streak reached 12 games with a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place on Thursday (Jan. 18). Warren Foegele scored twice while Leon…

The Hockey Writers Friday, January 19, 2024 9:15 AM
     The Windsor Spitfires are quickly learning that anything short of a 60-minute effort isn't going to get them into the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Playoffs. After a big win…

Jan 19, 00:00

Jan 18, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:55 AM
     Over the past few seasons, the most maligned part of the St. Louis Blues has been their defensive unit, and rightly so. General manager Doug Armstrong has struggled to fix…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:45 AM
     To say the New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko looks like he hasn't missed a beat in two games since coming back from Long Term Injured Reserve just wouldn't be accurate.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:35 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, a couple of insiders like Marc-Andre Fleury as a fit for the Edmonton Oilers, assuming the Minnesota Wild ever open up to the idea of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:25 AM
     Nearing the halfway mark of the American Hockey League season, the Rockford IceHogs have managed to put themselves in a position to qualify for the playoffs despite all of the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:15 AM
     Dry January typically refers to the challenge people take on to stay sober for the first month of the new year. For the New York Islanders, it has a different…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 9:05 AM
     Welcome to the Lightning Round! This new column from the team covering the Tampa Bay Lightning will pit writer against writer in a back-and-forth style debate. In this fight of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:55 AM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are currently down to two active goaltenders in their organization. They have been without Frederik Andersen since October when he was diagnosed with blood clots in his…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, January 18, 2024 8:45 AM
     Despite struggling through a four-game road trip, the Boston Bruins returned home still in first place in the Atlantic Division. Over the last three weeks since coming out of the…

Jan 17, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 17, 2024 4:30 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best offences in the NHL this season, currently ranked second in goals for per game (GF/GP) with 3.82 and eighth in power-play percentage…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, January 17, 2024 4:20 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the most surprising teams in the NHL this season and currently sit tied with the Winnipeg Jets for first in the NHL with…

Jan 17, 08:00

Jan 16, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 5:00 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers will likely be looking to bolster their roster in hopes of making a deep run into the playoffs this season after several failed attempts at winning a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 4:30 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have climbed their way firmly into a playoff spot. A big part of their turnaround is thanks to strong goaltending, mostly from Stuart Skinner. Calvin Pickard has…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 4:15 PM
     Now that the calendar has changed to 2024, it is officially trade talk season. It's the time of year when, every day, there will be a new name reportedly out…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 3:25 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers came into their 2023-24 campaign with high hopes and a goal of winning the Stanley Cup. That goal was magnified when both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens were one of the very few teams that started this season with three goalies on the roster or have even held three netminders at once. This was…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 2:30 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs, as they always seem to be, find themselves at a crossroads as the trade deadline approaches. Brad Treliving's ambitious swings for the fences during the offseason…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 2:20 PM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Elias Pettersson is named the first star of the week. In more Pettersson news, the forward, along with teammates Quinn…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, January 16, 2024 2:10 PM
     Blake Coleman is at it again. On Saturday night (Jan. 13) versus the Vegas Golden Knights, Coleman scored a goal and an assist in a 3-1 Calgary Flames win. The…

Jan 16, 04:00

Jan 15, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 1:25 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday. Adding to the disappointment that the team surrendered another lead to a team closely…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 12:39 PM
     *This was updated in Jan. 2024 The New York Rangers have been around for almost 100 years and they've had some of the best players in NHL history come through…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 12:35 PM
     The NHL has been under a redesign fever for the last several seasons. The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have been some of the boldest as of late, completely changing…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 12:31 PM
     The response was swift and harsh and not even the cat-like reflexes of Grant Fuhr could stop it. On Sept. 27, 1990, NHL president John Ziegler imposed a one-year suspension…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 12:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Patrick Kane left the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an injury. What is the latest? Meanwhile, there is talk about a possible deal…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 11:05 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks have played 43 games so far and they have climbed to the summit of the NHL's proverbial mountain. As of this writing, they sit first in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 10:55 AM
     It only took one week for drama to return to the NHL. Last Monday, seemingly out of nowhere, the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks pulled off a true blockbuster trade…

The Hockey Writers Monday, January 15, 2024 10:45 AM
     On Saturday (Jan. 13), the Edmonton Oilers set a new franchise record by winning their 10th consecutive game when Eric Bouchard scored in overtime to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1…