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The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 11:39 AM
     One of the biggest National Hockey League legends was born on this date. The number 100 was prominent as many members of the Hockey Hall of Fame set personal milestones.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers crushed the Anaheim Ducks 6-1 on Saturday (Mar. 30) at Rogers Place, continuing their dominance of their Pacific Division foes. Edmonton needs just one win to officially…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:45 AM
     The New Jersey Devils entered this season riding a wave of positive vibes. They had finally broken through, and their rebuild was ahead of schedule. The team's success the previous…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:25 AM
     In a huge contest to expand their playoff odds, the Philadelphia Flyers fell flat at home against a Chicago Blackhawks club that had a 6-29-1 record on the road this…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:15 AM
     Despite a narrative to the contrary, the Montreal Canadiens' power play has been one of their main weaknesses this 2023-24 season.

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 9:05 AM
     Until the third period, the Arizona Coyotes held their own against the league's best team: the New York Rangers. Despite a third-period collapse, they tested the playoff-bound team, proving that…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 8:55 AM
     We're in the home stretch of the 2023-24 NHL season, and as March turns to April things are getting clearer as the playoffs quickly approach. For fans of the Edmonton…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 31, 2024 8:45 AM
     While many NHL teams are currently gearing up for a hopeful playoff run or desperately vying to get in, the Calgary Flames are doing neither. After going on a five-game…

Mar 31, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:23 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews has done it again! He has scored 60 goals in a season for the second time in his career, making him the only active NHL…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 6:30 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 Saturday, March 30, 2024 4:30 PM
     It only took 72 games for it to happen, but the first three-game win streak of the season for the Montreal Canadiens is no fluke. The team has started to…

Mar 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:55 AM
     With just 11 games remaining on their 2023-24 NHL regular season schedule, the Edmonton Oilers have plenty to pursue when they host the Anaheim Ducks this afternoon (Mar. 30) at…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 11:15 AM
     In this edition of our Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors report, a lot of big things are going on for the Orange and Black as they close out a largely…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers haven't clinched a playoff spot just yet, but it is more than safe to assume they will be in the dance for the fifth straight season. While…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 10:05 AM
     Success in the NHL is a confluence of many factors. The first few things that come to mind are a lineup's skill, depth, and cohesiveness. Then, there's the culture established…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers will have tough decisions after the 2023-24 season when all is said and done. They are focused on clinching a playoff spot and making a deep postseason…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:45 AM
     The Bridgeport Islanders took on the Charlotte Checkers in the first of back-to-back games between the two teams on Friday (Mar. 29) at Total Mortgage Arena. The Islanders were looking…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:35 AM
     It's nothing new for the Arizona Coyotes who had just one playoff appearance in the last 11 seasons coming into 2023-24, but for the fourth consecutive season, they have officially…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 30, 2024 9:25 AM
     With less than 10 games to go before reaching the end of the regular season and currently sitting in first place in the Atlantic Division, the Boston Bruins have clinched…

Mar 30, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 5:35 PM
     The clock is ticking and the New Jersey Devils are just nine games away from deciding their fate in the tumultuous 2023-24 season. After going through high initial expectations, enduring…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 4:28 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…

Mar 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 9:55 AM
     Another trip to Pittsburgh. Another loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Columbus Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena. But yet that's not the biggest story coming from this game…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 9:45 AM
     Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe asked for a pushback after an ugly game against the New Jersey Devils, and the team responded on Thursday night. Meeting a Washington…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 9:35 AM
     Michael Brandsegg-Nygård 2023-24 Team: Mora IK (HockeyAllsvenskan)Date of Birth: October 5, 2005Place of Birth: Oslo, NorwayHeight: 6-foot-1, Weight: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings Michael…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 9:25 AM
     For the sixth straight season, the Carolina Hurricanes clinched a spot in the NHL Playoffs. They clinched the berth for the postseason after defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 on…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 9:15 AM
     The New Jersey Devils' playoff odds currently sit at 17.5% (per MoneyPuck). Given the unlikelihood, there's still a lot of reason to keep a close eye on their remaining contests,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 9:05 AM
     After what felt like a month but was only five days, the Minnesota Wild were back in action at home on Thursday night (March 28) as they took on the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 8:55 AM
     On March 28, the Philadelphia Flyers fell to the Montreal Canadiens in a decisive 4-1 loss. The Flyers had a lot of chances, but their overall uninspired play and lack…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 29, 2024 8:45 AM
     When all is said and done, we may look back on the 2023-24 season as the season Sebastian Cossa made a believer out of everyone. Cossa's story to this point…

Mar 28, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:00 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the vitriol from the Berkshire video about Zach Hyman's wealth seems to have calmed, but the discourse surrounding Evander Kane's situation in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 5:12 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, March 28, 2024 4:05 PM
     The final 10. The Columbus Blue Jackets have just 10 games in their 2023-24 season. On Thursday night, they hope to exorcise a demon at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:50 PM
     Carter Yakemchuk 2023-24 Team: Calgary Hitmen (WHL)Date of Birth: September 29, 2005Place of Birth: Fort McMurray, Alberta, CanadaHeight: 6-foot-3, Weight: 194 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:45 PM
     Amid a season that can only be described as resurgent and defiant, the Nashville Predators are in the middle of a franchise-record 18-game point streak, catapulting themselves from squarely outside…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:35 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have deployed an influx of goaltenders since franchise legend Carey Price stepped away from the game following an attempted comeback after their 2020-21 Stanley Cup Final heartbreak.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:25 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are in a tight Metro Division race as they try to capture their third-straight title and fourth overall, including the "Discover Central Division." In the midst of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:15 PM
     At long last, the wait is over for the Philadelphia Flyers. Goaltender Ivan Fedotov, who they drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL draft, is set to come…

Mar 28, 08:00

Mar 27, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 5:00 PM
     While much of the drama at the NHL general manager meetings this week centered on potential rule changes and other tweaks to improve competitive balance, one of the more interesting…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:45 PM
     After seeing Edmonton Oilers' forward Zach Hyman score his 50th goal of the season, it brought up the discussion of why he left the Toronto Maple Leafs — or why they let…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:25 PM
     Defensemen Jamie Drysdale and Nick Seeler's return to practice on Tuesday was great news for the Philadelphia Flyers' defense. Being without Drysdale for about a month and Seeler for three…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:15 PM
     After their 6-5 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers, the New York Rangers are the first team to clinch their berth in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They have been…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:09 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 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:05 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks began a five-game road trip with a 4-0 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday (March 26). The Ducks were shut out for the fifth time in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 2:55 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes went out and bolstered their lineup with the surprise acquisition of Evgeny Kuznetsov from the Washington Capitals, but that wasn't their biggest move. The Hurricanes pulled off…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 27, 2024 2:45 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres are about to receive a major boost and it couldn't come at a better time. It's been confirmed that Jack Quinn will return to the lineup for…

Mar 27, 08:00

Mar 26, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:45 PM
     The Florida Panthers are in a dogfight for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, tied for first with the Boston Bruins with a record of 46-20-6 and 97 points.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:25 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have been a strong team this season and are poised to make a deep playoff run this season. They are currently atop the Pacific Division with 10…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 4:09 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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:05 PM
     Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as "Jumbo," is one of the NHL's most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 2:05 PM
     An ear-splitting message from Jim Montgomery was waiting for the Boston Bruins at Monday's practice. The coach was pissed off, and he showed it by yelling at the players and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:45 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames may have sold at the NHL Trade Deadline, but could the team be a significant buyer in the offseason? Meanwhile, insiders are…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:35 PM
     Gabriel Frasca 2023-24 Team: Kingston Frantenacs (OHL) Date of Birth: February 18th, 2006 Place of Birth: Caledon, ON, CAN Height: 6-foot-0, Weight: 170 lbs Shoots: Left Position: Center NHL Draft…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:25 PM
     The San Jose Sharks only have 12 games remaining, and although they've mathematically been eliminated from the playoffs for a while, games still matter. Players who have struggled this season…

Mar 26, 04:00

Mar 25, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 12:55 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Evander Kane sat for the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday in what the coaching staff called a "maintenance day." Is there more to it than that?…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 12:35 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes squeezed out a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in a closely contested game on Sunday night. Despite the Maple Leafs' determined effort, the Hurricanes…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 11:50 AM
     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 Monday, March 25, 2024 11:45 AM
     *This archive was updated in March 2024 In today's NHL, speed dominates. No longer can teams roster slow, hulking defensemen capable of obstructing opponents into submission. But, if a player…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 11:40 AM
     Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 11:35 AM
     It feels like the drama just will not stop during the 2023-24 NHL season. We expect a lot to happen each season, of course, but the trades, coaching changes, inconsistent…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 11:25 AM
     On March 25, 2023, the Vancouver Canucks were 32-34-5, good for 69 points. Fast forward a year later, and they are 45-18-8 and a full 29 points better in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 25, 2024 11:15 AM
     The Stanley Cup Playoffs are right around the corner in Winnipeg, as the Jets are set to make the playoffs for the sixth time in the past seven seasons. This…

Mar 25, 02:00

Mar 24, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 10:05 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets embarked on their last Western road trip of the season hoping to play spoiler to teams fighting for playoff positioning. With two games left on that…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:55 AM
     On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Washington Capitals in the second half of a back-to-back after losing to the Philadelphia Flyers on the road. Earlier in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:25 AM
     After some exciting semi-final games in the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Frozen Faceoff on Friday, March 22, that saw both the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks and St.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 9:05 AM
     The Boston Bruins have options when it comes to their third defensive pairing. It's a safe bet that the team's top four D-men are on solid ground heading down the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:54 AM
     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 Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:45 AM
     The Arizona Coyotes' regular season is drawing to a close, but despite that, there is still plenty of news to cover. Most prominently, there is the talk of their new…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:35 AM
     It's mid-March, and that means most college hockey seasons are coming to an end. This means that many players are now free to speak and potentially sign with NHL teams.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 24, 2024 8:25 AM
     In their 71st game of the season, the Philadelphia Flyers moved one step closer to a playoff berth with a 3-2 win over the NHL's point leaders, the Boston Bruins.…

Mar 23, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:50 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres are in a very tough situation where they essentially need to win out the remainder of the season, while simultaneously needing about four other teams to lose…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:40 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are well on their way to the postseason and are making a late push in hopes of finishing first in the Pacific Division this season. They currently…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:26 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 Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:40 PM
     It's been a crazy ride in the 2023-24 NHL regular season for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Both have emerged from early-season setbacks and are looking stronger and stronger…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:05 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks hold a 44-18-8 record through 70 games, sitting first in the Western Conference and the Pacific Division. Additionally, they are tied for second in the NHL with…

Mar 23, 08:00

Mar 22, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 4:05 PM
     The New Jersey Devils' season has not met up to their very high preseason expectations. They have officially moved into moral victory territory – where playoffs are likely out of…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 3:55 PM
     Many junior-level hockey teams are nearing the playoffs, while some NCAA teams are battling through their respective conference tournaments and hoping to qualify for the NCAA Frozen Four tournament, which…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 3:40 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 Friday, March 22, 2024 3:10 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs need to prepare themselves for the reality that one of Tyler Bertuzzi or Max Domi will likely not be returning to the roster next season. During…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 3:05 PM
     After trading away all their top draft picks for Alex DeBrincat and Jakub Chychrun and graduating most of their top prospects, the Ottawa Senators have been left with one of…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 2:55 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks' blue line has been nothing short of brilliant this season. New additions like Carson Soucy, Ian Cole and Nikita Zadorov have fit in seamlessly, while Quinn Hughes…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 1:35 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, reports are the Boston Bruins were trying to be a lot more active than they were at the NHL Trade Deadline. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins…

The Hockey Writers Friday, March 22, 2024 1:25 PM
     Terik Parascak 2023-24 Team: Prince George Cougars (WHL)Date of Birth: May 28, 2006Place of Birth: Lethbridge, AB, CANHeight: 5-foot-11, Weight: 179 poundsShoots: RightPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings:…

Mar 22, 06:00

Mar 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 3:55 PM
     There are just 14 games remaining in the 2023-24 NHL regular season for the Vegas Golden Knights, but no shortage of possible outcomes for how things will play out between…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 3:49 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, March 21, 2024 3:45 PM
     Zeev Buium 2023-24 Team: University of Denver (NCAA)Date of Birth: Dec 7, 2005Place of Birth: Laguna Niguel, CA, USAHeight: 6 feet, Weight: 183 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: D Rankings While he may…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 3:35 PM
     Nearly four years ago, mere months after the hockey world was halted to a stop, the Montreal Canadiens selected Prince Albert Raiders defenseman Kaiden Guhle as the 16th overall selection…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:55 PM
     It has been an interesting season for the Boston Bruins. They're currently first in the Atlantic Division and have the most points of any team in the NHL (97 with…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:45 PM
     The New York Rangers made a splash at the 2024 Trade Deadline with the acquisitions of Alex Wennberg, Jack Roslovic, and Chad Ruhwedel, who all fill different needs the club…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:20 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs made some interesting lineup choices as they took on the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night. Why did Tyler Bertuzzi sit the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, March 21, 2024 2:00 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes have 13 games remaining before tonight's (March 21) tilt with the Philadelphia Flyers. They are two points behind the New York Rangers (with 92) and have a…

Mar 21, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 6:15 PM
     It was announced Wednesday, March 20, that the Bridgeport Islanders signed Alex Jefferies to an amateur tryout. The struggling Bridgeport team will not be making the AHL playoffs this season,…

Mar 20, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:48 PM
     *This archive was originally written by Colin Newby in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have been one of hockey's most successful franchises over the last half-century. They have the third-highest all-time…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:43 PM
     In 2017, Matt Murray seemed like the Pittsburgh Penguins' goalie of the future, winning back-to-back Stanley Cups as a rookie and earning the starting job over a future Hall of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:38 PM
     When the NHL announced the '100 Greatest NHL Players of All Time' Bobby Orr was, of course, one of the easiest choices. In a truly remarkable Hall of Fame career,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:35 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs faced a tough 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, leaving little for their fans to celebrate. Other than hitting six goalposts, the only…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers could have made a bigger play at the NHL Trade Deadline but elected to fill holes on the roster. What deals…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:05 PM
     A new season can make all the difference for an athlete, and that's been crystal clear with goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen of the Buffalo Sabres. Since Jan. 1, Luukkonen has been…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:45 PM
     The Dallas Stars are finishing up a well-earned break as they haven't played since Saturday but will face the Arizona Coyotes tonight. They are also in the middle of a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, March 20, 2024 12:15 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Philadelphia Flyers for the second time in less than a week, and it didn't go the same as it did last Thursday (March…

Mar 20, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 8:15 PM
     The NHL's general managers (GMs) meet multiple times annually to discuss the state of the game. These meetings are typically started by a senior group including managers such as Doug…

Mar 19, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:40 PM
     On Monday night, the Buffalo Sabres put up a dominating road performance to defeat the Seattle Kraken 6-2. Despite an early Kraken lead, courtesy of the recently-re-signed Jordan Eberle, the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 1:30 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have some big decisions to make on pending UFAs like Elias Lindholm and Filip Hronek. Where are the talks at with these…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 12:30 PM
     Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs will again face the Philadelphia Flyers after last week's 6-2 trouncing. In the rematch, fans should watch for several things. First, the Flyers have played…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 11:05 AM
     Tonight, the Anaheim Ducks face off against the Minnesota Wild for the second time in five days. Their last matchup, a 2-0 victory for the Wild, was the Ducks' most…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:52 AM
     Welcome to THW's 2023-24 Hart Trophy tracker. We'll be using a combination of advanced and traditional stats to determine who's in the running for the Hart Trophy, just as we…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:46 AM
     On June 26, 2015, the NHL Entry Draft began at the BB&T Center in Paradise, Florida, with the selection of Connor McDavid, a highly-touted prospect, chosen first overall by the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:41 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have their 26-year-old center and cornerstone Auston Matthews locked in for five more years after signing a four-year contract extension worth $53 million with an average…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, March 19, 2024 10:40 AM
     The NHL history made on this date spans nearly a century. The names in today's column read like a who's who list of the Hockey Hall of Fame. From the…

Mar 19, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 8:00 PM
     Ahead of the PWHL Trade Deadline, PWHL Ottawa made quite the surprising move that reminds everybody that while character and being a fan favorite are two incredible intangibles, the on-ice…

Mar 18, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 11:37 AM
     *This article was originally written in June 2023 Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 11:31 AM
     The Montréal Canadiens occupy a position no other franchise in the National Hockey League occupies, and one only shared with a select few franchises across major sports. Alongside great teams…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 11:14 AM
     When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it's…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 10:55 AM
     With 12 games remaining on their schedule, the Abbotsford Canucks sit sixth in the Pacific Division with 68 points, 12 clear of the eighth-place Henderson Silver Knights and two up…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 10:45 AM
     It's no secret that the state of Michigan is practically frothing at the mouth to see their teams not only have successful seasons, but do some damage in the playoffs…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 10:25 AM
     The final weeks of the NHL season are a mixture of the best and worst the sport has to offer. On one end of the spectrum, you have the contenders…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 10:05 AM
     If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date for you. Plenty of memories were made in Montreal, Boston, Detroit…

The Hockey Writers Monday, March 18, 2024 9:55 AM
     The NHL may have just had its trade deadline, but now it's time for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PHWL) as well. It was rescheduled to allow for games that…

Mar 17, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 7:50 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs faced another setback this week as forward Calle Jarnkrok was moved back to long-term injured reserve. He suffered the injury during the team's recent victory over…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 3:30 PM
     With the regular season wrapping up around the junior and college ranks, a handful of Detroit Red Wings prospects find themselves playing key roles for their respective teams. While the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 2:25 PM
     The trade deadline has come and passed, locking in the Boston Bruins' roster for the final stretch of the 2023-24 season and playoffs. Unlike previous seasons, the front office was…

Mar 17, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:55 AM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning picked up a statement win Saturday night against the Florida Panthers, 5-3. After going up 4-0, the team faced the risk of watching another early multi-goal…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:45 AM
     On March 16, the Philadelphia Flyers' record fell to 34-26-8 after a 6-5 loss to the Boston Bruins. The Flyers allowed three goals early in the third period, and four…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:35 AM
     On Saturday, the San Jose Sharks visited the Columbus Blue Jackets as the two teams finished their season series. Their last game was a 4-3 Blue Jackets win, thanks to…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:25 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers took an unfortunate overtime loss on Saturday (Mar. 16) night against the Colorado Avalanche at home, but one positive did come out of the game for the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:15 AM
     Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher should start his career in North America with the Laval Rocket, full stop.

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 9:05 AM
     With the NHL Trade Deadline gone and passed, the Calgary Flames look a lot different now compared to last season. Big-name players wanted out for one reason or another, and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:55 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets have played three games since their trade-deadline additions arrived in Winnipeg. It's time to take a look at how each of them have done so far and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens found out that Martin St. Louis will be taking an indefinite leave from the team for family reasons. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes…

Mar 16, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:53 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 Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:40 PM
     Everybody loves a great story where a guy comes out of nowhere, against all odds, to emerge victorious or to redeem himself. Great sports movies like Rocky, Rudy, Cinderella Man…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:30 PM
     In a decisive month like March, the New Jersey Devils need more than ever to secure victories and points if they still want to advance to the postseason. However, in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:15 PM
     After an eventful trade deadline for the Vegas Golden Knights, things have begun to trend in the right direction. Following a stretch between Feb. 12 and March 7 where they…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 4:05 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers are in a good spot in terms of making the playoffs. They have favorable odds as is, and that's great news for a team that hasn't hosted…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 3:35 PM
     In a highly anticipated showdown, the Edmonton Oilers are gearing up to clash with the Colorado Avalanche for the first time this season. This matchup carries significant weight, especially considering…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 2:45 PM
     This season's New Jersey Devils have found a way to disappoint every time a glimmer of hope emerges. The latest glimmer was a stunning 6-2 takedown of the Dallas Stars,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, March 16, 2024 2:25 PM
     After beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime Thursday night, the Boston Bruins return to the TD Garden to host the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night (March 16). In this edition of…