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May 21, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:55 AM
     The Forum. The Olympia. The Stadium. The names of the Original Six's arenas were instantly recognizable to hockey fans around the world, shorthand or not. Well, for fans of the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:48 AM
     One game. That's all it takes for a player to be considered a former member of a franchise. But rarely are those player remembered when it comes to historical conversations…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:35 AM
     There was plenty of hype heading into the second round matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vancouver Canucks. The last two Canadian teams with the best records in the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:25 AM
     The writers at The Hockey Writers submitted their predictions for the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now that they have wrapped up, it is time to see how…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 11:15 AM
     The Florida Panthers are one round away from defending their Eastern Conference crown, but they have a tough task ahead. The New York Rangers have been excellent these playoffs and have a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:45 AM
     Ondrej Becher 2023-24 Team: Prince George Cougars (WHL)Date of Birth: Feb. 24, 2004Place of Birth: Ostrava, CZEHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 184 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 third-year eligible Rankings Ondrej…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:35 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers are headed to the Western Conference Final after beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in Game 7 of their 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs second round series, Monday (May…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 21, 2024 10:25 AM
     In the summer of 2020, the Arizona Coyotes began searching for a new general manager. This team had just made the playoffs but was handled in a quick five-game series…

May 20, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 5:00 PM
     Kasper Pikkarainen 2023-24 Team: TPS (Liiga)Date of Birth: Aug. 7, 2006Place of Birth: Helsinki, FINHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 195 poundsShoots: RPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: First-year eligible Rankings It is sometimes…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 4:50 PM
     Around this time every year, everyone gets their mock drafts done even though professional scouts live and breathe junior hockey all year. It's all good fun, giving us all something…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 4:40 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, May 20, held their end-of-season press conference at PNC Arena. Over the weekend, the team had two days' worth of player interviews hearing from almost…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 4:31 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 7 of their second-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 4:30 PM
     With the Milwaukee Admirals currently competing in the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Nashville Predators have several promising young prospects striving to make an impact and win their first professional championship.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 3:55 PM
     Now that their season is over, the Boston Bruins' offseason work is just beginning. General Manager Don Sweeney has cash to spend this summer – with $22 million at his…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 3:51 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, May 20, 2024 3:50 PM
     Now that the Colorado Avalanche have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it's all about the offseason and how they will use their selection of picks at the NHL…

May 20, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 9:55 AM
     After being a main talking point since the end of the first round of the playoffs, questions and rumors began to circulate whether head coach Rod Brind'Amour and the Carolina…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 9:45 AM
     Welcome to the Kings Royal Report. Here we will discuss the good, bad, and ugly of the Los Angeles Kings. It will be a place to bring up recent reports,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 9:35 AM
     In the first game of the Walter Cup Final for the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) between Minnesota and Boston, the latter won a tight 4-3 matchup on their home…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 9:25 AM
     After another disappointing first-round loss in yet another Game 7 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team's front office has vowed to make changes to the roster they iced this…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 9:15 AM
     With the Arizona Coyotes playing their final game in the desert for now, it is time to review a player who did not receive enough recognition in his time with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 9:05 AM
     As the NHL postseason continues and the Minnesota Wild's offseason does as well, it's time for another grade report. Our first report was on Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, who struggled…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 8:55 AM
     There's no denying the 2023-24 season was a tough one for the Chicago Blackhawks. Yes, they were rebuilding and expected to finish towards the bottom of the league in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 20, 2024 8:45 AM
     With the offseason now underway for most of the NHL, all teams will face difficult decisions in the coming weeks. Whether it is deciding on a draft strategy or bringing…

May 19, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 7:55 PM
     According to Irfaan Gaffar and Elliotte Friedman, Brock Boeser will miss Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. While it's too soon to predict if he'll return this…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 5:00 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have already made serious changes to their team with more to follow. After hiring Craig Berube as the club's next head coach, the focus now turns…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 4:00 PM
     Although the Toronto Maple Leafs' new coach, Craig Berube, has made everything look rosy, several questions remain about the team's direction and future success. Additionally, is the Maple Leafs organization…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 3:00 PM
     Amid Auston Matthews and William Nylander missing games in the playoffs, not much has been said about the health of the goaltending tandem. A healthy goaltender is both physically and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:35 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have the NHL's best power play in the playoffs. At 36.8%, they are still slightly above the Colorado Avalanche in terms of production, and this is despite…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:05 PM
     The offseason is in full swing for the majority of the NHL and the rumors keep on coming. For the New York Islanders, it's clear they need to move around…

May 19, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:55 AM
     The rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers have the highest cap hit of any NHL team entering the 2024-25 season via CapFriendly, but that should come with a major asterisk. They can make…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:45 AM
     Facing elimination for the first time this postseason, the Edmonton Oilers rose to the occasion to defeat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 at Rogers Place on Saturday (May 18). Each team…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:35 AM
     From April's 2024 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection to the Under-18 Draft, it's already been a busy offseason for the Windsor Spitfires. Now, with the league's summer break approaching…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:25 AM
     In hockey-mad Montreal, fans fall in love fast and hard with their favourites. When Marc Bergevin signed undrafted defenceman Arber Xhekaj to an entry-level contract in October 2021, hardly anyone…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 8:55 AM
     The last name Doan carries major significance in Arizona's hockey culture. Both Shane and Josh Doan created memorable moments in the desert. Josh's father, Shane Doan, played over 1,500 NHL…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 8:45 AM
     Exit interviews are one event no team wants to have in any round of the playoffs until they hoist Lord Stanley. Unfortunately for the Carolina Hurricanes, Day 1 of exit…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 8:35 AM
     Noah Dobson had exactly the type of season the New York Islanders were hoping to see him have. He broke out offensively, improved his defense, and emerged as one of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 19, 2024 8:25 AM
     The glow from Chris Kreider's performance in Game 6 against the Carolina Hurricanes, one that pushed the New York Rangers into the Eastern Conference Final in a hail of third-period…

May 18, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 5:04 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place tonight for Game 6 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 3:30 PM
     The centennial season for the Boston Bruins has come and gone. It was filled with much joy and celebration, as they had era nights celebrating the history of the organization.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 3:25 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 Saturday, May 18, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks are only one win away from punching their ticket to the Western Conference Final for the first time since 2011 after a dramatic 3-2 victory in Game…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 3:10 PM
     Owen Beck was the first player selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, but we rarely hear about him, unlike Lane Hutson who was…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 3:02 PM
     Throughout the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, countless legends and hockey icons have donned the winged wheel. Those stars have gone on to set some impressive franchise records…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:56 PM
     Hockey remains fourth among the major sports behind football, basketball, and baseball in the United States, but it has grown nationwide over the past few decades. George "Gerry" Peirce Geran,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 18, 2024 2:51 PM
     NHL fans are becoming addicted to a viral, daily online game called Puckdoku. Each day, a new grid of nine squares is released, with each column or row corresponding to…

May 18, 08:00

May 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 5:16 PM
     The Dallas Stars take on the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Ball Arena for Game 6 of their second-round matchup. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 5:14 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks season ended one month ago, and although the Stanley Cup Playoffs are still underway, the Blackhawks' being on the outside looking in means there is usually little…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 5:08 PM
     The Floria Panthers take on the Boston Bruins tonight at TD Garden for Game 6 of their second-round matchup. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 4:45 PM
     The offseason is in full swing… for the New York Islanders that is. The playoffs are still living up to the hype but the Islanders' focus has been on the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 4:05 PM
     ** Update: The Maple Leafs have made the Craig Berube hiring official on Friday, posting the news on their social media accounts and releasing a statement on their website. Multiple…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 3:50 PM
     With the 2024 NHL Entry Draft just over a month away and the Draft Lottery having set up the picks from 1 to 16, it is time to start ranking…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 3:30 PM
     When Marc Bergevin was dismissed, owner Geoff Molson decided he would change the team's structure and not put as much power in one man's hands. During the Bergevin era, there…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Florida Panthers enter Game 6 against the Boston Bruins on Friday up 3-2 in the series. They dropped the first game by a lopsided score of 5-1, but after…

May 17, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 17, 2024 1:25 AM
     A series that had thrilled and inspired dozens of heated talking points through four matches lived up to the billing in Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 10:04 PM
     Chris Kreider picked up a natural hat trick in the third period to lead the New York Rangers' comeback and defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 and secure the series victory.…

May 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:50 PM
     Frankie Marrelli 2023-24 Team: Ottawa 67's (OHL) Date of Birth: Feb 16, 2006Place of Birth: Markham, ON, CANHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 185 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings While…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:40 PM
     While the New Jersey Devils' season went significantly worse than expected, there appears to be a silver lining – they have the 10th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:35 PM
     From the eighth seed in the Western Conference to the Stanley Cup Final, the Nashville Predators provided hockey fans with a wild ride through the 2017 NHL Playoffs. At the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:30 PM
     Only eight players with Indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Ottawa Senators in the 32 years the modern version of the team has been…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:25 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have a long history of franchise-altering transactions. Through their history, team management has never been shy about pulling the trigger on the big deal. It seems every…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 1:05 PM
     While most hockey fans are following the Stanley Cup Playoffs, many players are busy with other challenges at this time of year. In that spirit, we look at what the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:55 PM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, head coach Rick Tocchet plans to make changes to the lineup. Additionally, Elias Pettersson discusses his disappointing performance. Also, Thatcher…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 16, 2024 12:25 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks will be searching for a right-handed defenseman when free agency begins on July 1. The Ducks should strongly consider pursuing Brandon Montour of the Florida Panthers, as…

May 16, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:12 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche got two goals from Cale Makar to take Game 5 from the Dallas Stars and fend off elimination in their NHL playoff series. The Stars will take…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 8:15 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings have signed goaltender David Rittich to a one-year, $1 million contract. Rittich joined the Kings organization as a third-string goaltender in the 2023 offseason but earned…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 8:07 PM
     Connor Ingram won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy on Wednesday. The award is presented annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey, as voted…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 6:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers tied their series with the Vancouver Canucks at two games each on Tuesday night, bringing new life to the series and making it a best-of-three. It was…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 4:25 PM
     Assuming the forward is game to move on, if the Toronto Maple Leafs can trade Mitch Marner, there will be four likely scenarios that GM Brad Treliving will have to…

May 15, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:28 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:21 AM
     The 2017 trade of Jordan Eberle by the Edmonton Oilers to the New York Islanders for Ryan Strome sent shockwaves throughout the hockey world. At the time, Eberle was a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:05 AM
     Sebastian Soini 2023-24 Team: Ilves (Liiga), KOOVEE (Mestis)Date of Birth: Jun. 10, 2006Place of Birth: Tampere, FinlandHeight: 6-foot-2, Weight: 194 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanDraft eligibility: first-year draft-eligible Rankings Sebastian Soini is…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:55 AM
     It all started hunky-dory for PWHL Montreal, they were first on the puck, they scored in the first period, and they even got an insurance goal in the second. It…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:51 AM
     May 15 goes down as one of the most intriguing dates in National Hockey League history. There was so much more than just the exciting moments on the ice that…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:45 AM
     On the eve of his 21st birthday, Wyatt Johnston scored two goals in a 5-1 Game 4 victory for the Dallas Stars. Both goals epitomized how he's been making an…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:35 AM
     Alex Jefferies is a 6-foot, 194-pound right-shot winger who was drafted 121st by the New York Islanders in the 2020 NHL Draft. He is 22 years old and has spent…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:25 AM
     The 2024 IIHF World Championship has begun and some select Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to begin tournament play. It is being held in Ostrava and Prague, Czechia this year,…

May 15, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 10:17 PM
     The Boston Bruins defeated the Florida Panthers 2-1 to take Game 5 and avoid elimination in the second round of their 2024 Stanley Cup Playoff series. Morgan Geekie opened the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 7:28 PM
     On May 14, the NHL announced its winner for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award. For the 2023-24 season, defenseman Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers was named the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 6:35 PM
     After two hard-fought wins, PWHL Boston is back home with a 2-0 lead in its best-of-five series against Montreal. The action has been fast and furious in this series and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:50 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight for Game 4 of their second-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:43 PM
     The Boston Bruins take on the Florida Panthers tonight at Amerant Bank Arena for Game 5 of their second-round matchup. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:30 PM
     Following a frustrating 5-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday night (Apr. 13), the Colorado Avalanche find themselves down 3-1 in their Western Conference second-round series. The loss came…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:20 PM
     Since Sheldon Keefe took the fall for yet another Toronto Maple Leafs early exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Boston Bruins, all eyes have been on the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 4:13 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…

May 14, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:55 AM
     After the results of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery, it's official: the Philadelphia Flyers hold the 12th overall pick in the draft. This might seem like a small consolation prize…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:45 AM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Carson Soucy is suspended for one game and will miss Game 4. Also, Noah Juulsen steps in for the veteran…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:35 AM
     With the Los Angeles Kings' offseason now underway, it is becoming increasingly clear what issues they need to address. The team has no one glaring issue, but they need to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:25 AM
     The 2023 offseason saw a lot of major contract signings for the New York Islanders. Calder Trophy winner and face of the franchise, Mat Barzal, signed a long-term extension in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:15 AM
     The NHL Playoffs are into Round 2 and are providing hockey fans with a plethora of dramatic moments to be etched into the history of the game forever. What is…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 9:05 AM
     On the brink of elimination, PWHL Minnesota faced PWHL Toronto in the comfort of their arena, the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Monday night, May 13. PWHL…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:55 AM
     As the London Knights continue to battle and win the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Finals, they've been without center (and St. Louis Blues prospect) Landon Sim since Game 6 of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 14, 2024 8:45 AM
     Veeti Vaisanen 2023-24 Team: KooKoo (Liiga)Date of Birth: Feb 16, 2006Place of Birth: Hamina, FinlandHeight: 6-foot, Weight: 179 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first year eligible Rankings For…

May 13, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 9:54 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes scored four unanswered goals in the third period of Game 5 to defeat the New York Rangers 4-1. The Rangers lead the series 3-2 as the two…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 8:51 PM
     The National Hockey League and National Hockey League Players' Association announced today that forward Valeri Nichushkin of the Colorado Avalanche has been placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 6:00 PM
     The NHL has released the following rulings related to an incident at the end of Game 3 between the Vancouver Canucks and the Edmonton Oilers. Canucks defenseman Nikita Zadorov was…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 4:38 PM
     The Dallas Stars face the Colorado Avalanche tonight at Ball Arena for their second-round matchup. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. Related: 2024…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 4:37 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden tonight for Game 5 of their second-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 3:40 PM
     Ilya Nabokov 2023-24 Team: Metallurg Magnitogorsk (KHL)Date of Birth: March 27, 2003Place of Birth: Kasli, RussiaHeight: 6-foot-1 Weight: 179 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoaltenderNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 Third-year eligible Rankings While Ilya…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 3:30 PM
     The New York Rangers have taken a commanding 3-1 lead over the Carolina Hurricanes in their second-round playoff series. Securing victories in the initial trio of matchups, the Rangers quickly…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Boston Bruins find themselves in the opposite situation compared to their first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They are on the brink of elimination and have their backs…

May 13, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 13, 2024 12:50 AM
     The all-Canadian matchup between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers continued on Mother's Day and it was a 42-save gem by rookie Arturs Silovs and a two-goal performance by Elias…

May 12, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 5:54 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight for Game 3 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 4:15 PM
     With the NHL Draft Lottery taking place on May 7, the Detroit Red Wings (and the entire league, for that matter) find themselves right where the odds had them at…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 4:00 PM
     The Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers tonight at TD Garden for Game 4 of their second-round matchup. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 3:15 PM
     On Friday (May 10), the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up the 2023-24 season with a press conference, which was given by Keith Pelley, the newly hired CEO of Maple Leaf…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 2:00 PM
     Ottawa Senators president and general manager (GM) Steve Staios has many problems to address this offseason, but let's look at five that should be priorities. Why just five, you ask?…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 1:45 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, May 12, 2024 12:50 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins might be looking for retribution as they'll be entering Game 4 without Brad Marchand. With all the talk of names going out,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 12:13 PM
     As the NHL equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league's most coveted award. Often times it coincides with the league's top goal-scorer or…

May 12, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 12, 2024 1:02 AM
     The Dallas Stars didn't let the Colorado Avalanche stage a comeback on this night as youngster Logan Stankoven and veteran Tyler Seguin had two goals apiece to lead the Stars…

May 11, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 3:20 PM
     The New York Islanders' offseason is underway and fans have already begun speculating what moves the team will make. It has been confirmed Lou Lamoriello and Patrick Roy will not…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 3:15 PM
     In a recent post on untouchables for the Toronto Maple Leafs, I cited a proposed trade that suggested Toronto deal Mitch Marner to Calgary. Ryan Dixon of Sportsnet proposed the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 3:05 PM
     Carpe Diem. Sh*t or get off the pot. Less talk/more action. These all apply to the way Connor McDavid grabbed the moment and never let go in Game 2 of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:45 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain a hot topic of conversation as there is plenty of talk surrounding the future of the core four. Who else…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:50 PM
     Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks was about an unexpected turn of events and a spectacular swing of momentum. In contrast, Game 2 was more representative of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:47 PM
     May 11 has proven to be a big date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of its legendary players and coaches had big moments, some for the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:13 PM
     Boston Bruins left-winger Brad Marchand has developed himself from a fourth-line pest into one of the NHL's premier scorers. His path to joining the NHL elite was atypical, however. According…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 12:06 PM
     If you are a Buffalo Sabres fan and you have any years on you at all, you're familiar with the famous French Connection line. It was the name given to…

May 11, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 11, 2024 1:36 AM
     Through two games the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks are delivering the fireworks promised from a great Canadian rivalry in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a dramatic 5-4 victory for…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 8:58 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight for Game 2 of their second round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

May 10, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 11:50 AM
     Sports fans across the continent and around the world were glued to their screens Wednesday (May 8), watching some of the biggest names in hockey and basketball during the NHL…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 11:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving, President Brendan Shanahan, and MLSC CEO Keith Pelley spoke with the media on Friday and talked about the future…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 11:35 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks have treated their fans to some excitement and drama so far in the 2024 Playoffs. They should be called the "Comeback Canucks" at this point given their…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 11:25 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs didn't take long to make their first big change of the offseason, as they announced early yesterday that Sheldon Keefe had been relieved of his duties.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 10:55 AM
     Linus Eriksson 2023-24 Team: Djurgårdens (J20 Nationall & HockeyAllsvenskan)Date of Birth: Mar 23, 2006Place of Birth: Stockholm, SwedenHeight: 6-foot-0 Weight: 185 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 10:35 AM
     Depth means a lot when it comes to the playoffs. The top guys will be honed in on by the opposing team, as they will look to shut them down.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 10:25 AM
     The writing was on the wall for Sheldon Keefe. When he spoke to the media as the players were clearing out their lockers, he looked like a man falling on…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 10, 2024 10:20 AM
     The most famous goal in National Hockey League history was scored on this date. In addition, memories were made during dynastic runs in Montreal and New York while numerous teams…