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Sep 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 1:45 PM
     We're less than a month away from the 2024-25 season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning will be back in action with a new dynamic to the roster. The team added and subtracted at forward and defense…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 1:21 PM
     The San Jose Sharks added quite a few NHL-caliber forwards to their organization over the summer, one of which was Alexander Wennberg. The 29-year-old will bring quality playmaking ability to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 12:28 PM
     Future Hall-of-Famer Sidney Crosby isn't ready to hang up his skates yet. He and the Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to a two-year contract extension on Monday. The extension will have a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 12:00 PM
     In the second and final NHL Rookie Faceoff game on Sunday night, the San Jose Sharks took on the Anaheim Ducks. Macklin Celebrini was held out for the Sharks, who…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 11:41 AM
     Prior to the start of the 2023-24 season, Adam Lowry was named the new captain of the Winnipeg Jets. Responses were a bit mixed. Some fans celebrated his new title…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 11:40 AM
     The penultimate day of the NHL Rookie Faceoff began with the battle of the two most recent expansion teams as the Seattle Kraken took on the Vegas Golden Knights. Both…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 11:31 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, more news has surfaced regarding the Yaroslav Askarov trade out of Nashville. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils might be getting closer to an extension with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 16, 2024 11:17 AM
     As players selected at the 2011 NHL Draft reach their 13th anniversary in the NHL, this provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 selections of the draft.…

Sep 16, 02:00

Sep 15, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:40 AM
     The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big tournaments, and one of the greatest players to ever skate in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:25 AM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the 2024-25 season, two of the biggest questions surrounding their training camp and preseason are centered on their top prospects: Easton Cowan and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 11:15 AM
     The Eastern Conference is stacked! The Eastern Conference isn't as good as many people think! The Metropolitan Division is guaranteed to improve after last season! The division has plenty of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:35 AM
     In the second and final matchup of the second day of the 2024 Rookie Faceoff, the Los Angeles Kings took on the Utah Hockey Club. Both teams lost their first…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:15 AM
     The second day of the Rookie Faceoff saw the Seattle Kraken in their first action of the tournament taking on the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche fell to the Anaheim Ducks…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:05 AM
     While we are 26 days away from the Carolina Hurricanes opening night game, hockey is still being played. Whether it be the NHL regulars or the prospects, Hurricanes hockey is…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:55 AM
     Artyom Kudashov, a promising young defenseman from Russia, was recently signed to a professional tryout (PTO) by the New York Islanders. This move marks a significant step in the D-man's…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 15, 2024 9:45 AM
     The team has been busy as the Anaheim Ducks prepare for the start of training camp, which opens on Thursday, Sept. 19. The organization has reportedly agreed to professional tryout…

Sep 14, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:10 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres are hosting their annual prospects challenge this weekend, which features the prospect groups of themselves, the Columbus Blue Jackets, New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Nashville Predators 2024-25 season is less than a month away. The puck drops on their regular season on Oct. 10 against the Dallas Stars. The organization has much to…

Sep 14, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:25 AM
     Montreal Canadiens fans should stop short of looking forward to playoff hockey in 2024-25. It's far from guaranteed. Some things are though.

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:55 AM
     The Arizona State Sun Devils have landed a historic commitment in Braxton Whitehead, who currently plays in the Western Hockey League (WHL) with the Regina Pats. This morning, Whitehead verbally…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:45 AM
     The St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice for the first time in the 2024-25 season on Friday night in the 2024 Tom Kurvers Showcase in St. Louis.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:35 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils lost defenseman Luke Hughes for six to eight weeks. Meanwhile, is there any news on what the Vancouver Canucks are doing…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:25 AM
     We're less than a month away from the 2024-25 season, and the Tampa Bay Lightning will be back in action with a new dynamic to the roster. The team added…

Sep 13, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 4:45 PM
     Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 11, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 4:15 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to make the playoffs again this season, but this time they would like to have more success than they've had in recent campaigns. With…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 4:05 PM
     We're continuing our series highlighting former Calgary Flames players whose contributions may have been glossed over with time. After carefully selecting and analyzing five candidates from the 1980s, our next…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 3:32 PM
     Sports pundits Mike Halford and Jason Brough recently took a deep dive into the potential of Vancouver Canucks prospect Jonathan Lekkerimäki, discussing whether the 2022 first-rounder could find himself on…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Edmonton Oil Kings are heading into the 2024-25 Western Hockey League (WHL) season expecting to push for a playoff spot. They improved last season and were on the right…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 3:10 PM
     The Seattle Kraken's rookie camp began on Thursday, Sept. 12. When the official list of players called up for the exercise was shared on official social media platforms, a few names stood…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 2:40 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are participating in the rookie showcase in Nashville, TN from Friday, Sept. 13 through Monday, Sept. 16, sending a roster of 22 players (20 skaters and 2…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 13, 2024 2:10 PM
     Hockey is back! The Chicago Blackhawks' prospects will start the preseason festivities at the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase, where they will face the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild on…

Sep 13, 08:00

Sep 12, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:45 PM
     Despite signing a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Frank Seravalli reports that Nicholas Robertson is still likely to be traded and might not even be a…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 3:15 PM
     Erika Wachter, a staple of New Jersey Devils' television coverage on MSG Networks for the past few seasons, was told in June her contract would not be renewed. A recent…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 2:40 PM
     Jake Muzzin's journey to becoming a beloved defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs is a story of grit, resilience, and undeniable leadership. Born in Woodstock, Ontario, Muzzin's path to the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 2:30 PM
     Heading into last season, it would have been bold to predict that Mathew Barzal would score at a point-per-game pace. But it happened, with 23 goals and 57 assists in…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:40 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club's inaugural campaign will get underway with a few former NCAA players on the roster, including Clayton Keller (Boston University), Nick Schmaltz (University of North Dakota), Nick…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 1:35 PM
     For the Philadelphia Flyers to avenge their last-day-of-the-season playoff miss in 2023-24, they need a few things to go right. We can point to several "X-factors", like the goaltending, how…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 12:55 PM
     The New York Rangers have hired former defenseman and longtime alternate captain Marc Staal as a player development assistant, bringing a familiar face back to the organization in a critical…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 12, 2024 12:50 PM
     The reality is that the expectations for the Colorado Avalanche heading into this season are very high. Greatness is expected inside the locker room, within the organization, and from the…

Sep 12, 04:00

Sep 11, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 3:25 PM
     Ever since the NHL mandated masks on goaltenders, goalies have been figuring out ways to customize them. Jacques Plante helped design his own mask that became the very first one…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 3:15 PM
     Few rivalries in the NHL are as storied, intense, and significant as the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs. For decades, it has captivated the hockey world, pitting two of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:35 PM
     In one week, the Philadelphia Flyers begin training camp, ending a five-month off-season following a surprisingly competitive 2023-24 season. Though the Flyers project to have a very similar roster to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 2:15 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are officially kicking off the Auston Matthews era with him taking over the captaincy this week, and with it, he becomes the next leader for the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:45 PM
     On the heels of Leon Draisaitl's eight-year contract extension (with a $14 million average annual value), the Edmonton Oilers turned their attention to Evan Bouchard. Bouchard is entering the final…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:25 PM
     The Boston Bruins have a few question marks heading into the season that I'm sure they would like to erase after losing key players to free agency or trades this…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:37 PM
     After a long time of speculation, it's official: Max Pacioretty is attending the Toronto Maple Leafs training camp on a professional tryout (PTO). The 35-year-old left-winger has six 30-goal seasons…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 11, 2024 12:10 PM
     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…

Sep 11, 04:00

Sep 10, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 1:40 PM
     Arguably the biggest loose end for the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of training camp has been tied up, as Nicholas Robertson has agreed to terms on a one-year, $875,000 contract…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:50 PM
     It's almost the middle of September, but why don't we continue our summer series, examining critical offseason transactions made by the Anaheim Ducks in their 30-season history? So far, we've…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:40 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs news and rumours, we'll focus on the competition for the second-line left-wing spot. In a surprising twist, after what seemed like a lingering…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 12:11 PM
     With training camp just around the corner, some players have already hit the ice, including those who wear the Seattle Kraken's colors. Officially, camp commences on Sept. 19, but something else…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:52 AM
     It's a perfect time to review the NHL's own election process and present and future Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame candidates. The Hall of Fame moved the 2020 ceremony…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:47 AM
     The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:42 AM
     For every NHL team, prospects are always coming and going. As they finish off their junior, college careers or make the jump over from their European leagues, they all have…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 10, 2024 11:25 AM
     Nick Robertson has signed a new one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but the moves in Toronto may just be getting started. With a team-friendly extension in place, the…

Sep 10, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 10:15 PM
     The Seattle Kraken continue to be one of the biggest spenders of the 2024 offseason even in its late stages. They gave 31-year-old defenseman Adam Larsson a four-year extension with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 4:20 PM
     In this edition of our Philadelphia Flyers news and rumors report, we'll look at a report on goaltender Alexei Kolosov, check in on the team's prospects, and look at the…

Sep 09, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 9:25 AM
     A huge factor determining how successful an NHL team will be in any given season is how well they perform against the rest of the teams in their division. With…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 9:15 AM
     In life, I believe it's vital to always focus on the future just as much as the present. I bring that same line of thinking to my hockey coverage. It's…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 9:05 AM
     As the NHL turns the page to begin the next chapter of hockey for the 2024-25 season, the Tampa Bay Lightning gear up for a new season with high expectations.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 8:55 AM
     Despite making the playoffs last season, the New York Islanders could not develop chemistry in the forward core. While this could be blamed on the team's midseason coaching change from…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 8:45 AM
     With NHL preseason beginning later this month, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the rest of the Metropolitan Division are getting ready for another season. Most of the big offseason moves have…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 8:35 AM
     Last year, the Detroit Red Wings fell short of the playoffs by the slimmest of margins. As they approach the 2024-25 season, it's imperative that they demonstrate their true readiness…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 9, 2024 8:25 AM
     Maybe in the New York Rangers' endless search for a running mate for Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad, the answer has been under their nose all along. Perhaps the solution…

Sep 08, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 3:10 PM
     In an offseason full of smaller moves, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager (GM) Kyle Dubas made a big move for a top prospect. On Aug. 22, he traded for Rutger McGroarty…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 3:00 PM
     At the conclusion of the 2024-25 NHL season, the Winnipeg Jets will have six unrestricted free agents (UFAs) and four restricted free agents (RFAs). Last season, the Jets re-signed Nino…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 2:50 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll examine a few key topics surrounding the team as training camp approaches. First, I'll explore the relatively quiet situation…

Sep 08, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 9:15 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks will finally see their top prospect play close to home this season as 2022 first-round pick Jonathan Lekkerimaki will be playing in the American Hockey League (AHL)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 9:05 AM
     The New York Islanders have been one of the more successful NHL teams since the Expansion Era, tallying four Stanley Cups in their 52 seasons. The franchise's Stanley Cups can…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 8:55 AM
     Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson impressed in the two games he got in at the end of 2023-24 upon signing his entry-level contract.

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 8:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, four teams are showing interest in defenseman Mark Giordano, according to his agent. But, are any of the teams standing out as a favorite? Meanwhile,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 8:35 AM
     The Ottawa Senators have long struggled to define their identity. With a mix of young talent and veteran grit, the team often wavered between building around speed and skill or…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 8, 2024 8:25 AM
     It's officially September which means we have hockey this month. As we are under a week and a half away from the start of training camps, teams are looking to…

Sep 07, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 5:00 PM
     When talking about a 19-year-old rookie like Matvei Michkov, someone who is still unaccustomed to North American culture, it makes sense why some would be conservative in projecting his numbers.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 4:25 PM
     Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 7, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 4:15 PM
     The regular season is creeping ever closer for the Buffalo Sabres, and with preseason and prospect camps drawing even closer, there will be plenty of hockey action on the way…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 3:10 PM
     In June, the salary cap/contract tracking website known as CapFriendly was agreed upon to be sold to the Washington Capitals in July after the 2024 NHL Draft and free agency…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 2:55 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings' annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament is just around the corner. But this year, only the Red Wings and Dallas Stars are participating. The two teams will…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 2:25 PM
     With the Toronto Maple Leafs gearing up for training camp next week, it's the perfect time to dive into our thoughts on the team's ultimate lineup. In this comprehensive review,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 2:15 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have announced their Rookie Camp roster ahead of the 2024-25 season. There are several forwards that fans are excited to see such as Owen Beck and Filip Mesar. But…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 7, 2024 2:05 PM
     The additions to the San Jose Sharks' lineup over the summer have forced some difficult decisions for new head coach Ryan Warsofsky heading into the 2024-25 season. Among those decisions…

Sep 07, 08:00

Sep 06, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 5:00 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers head into the 2024-25 season with only one goal: winning the Stanley Cup. This is within reach for the franchise, not only because they made it to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 4:50 PM
     At a time when most NHL teams have largely finalized their core rosters with only the final spots to be determined, the San Jose Sharks may still be making moves.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 4:25 PM
     As part of my daily routine for The Hockey Writers, I dive into the latest insights and opinions from other writers who cover the Toronto Maple Leafs. While not every…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 3:50 PM
     The San Jose Sharks announced their roster for the 2024 Rookie Faceoff on Wednesday. As one of the most intriguing teams in the tournament given their recent record at the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 3:40 PM
     With less than two weeks before training camp, the Ottawa Senators have nearly everything in place. The team's goaltending is vastly improved, their top three lines are all but confirmed…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 3:25 PM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for NHL training camp, a few key players are making headlines with updates on their preparation, contract situations, and respective futures with the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 3:00 PM
     Fall is coming, and for the city of Chicago, it's bringing more excitement than ever. The Chicago Bears (NFL) are the heart and soul of the Windy City and paired…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 6, 2024 1:55 PM
     The injury woes of the Anaheim Ducks from the 2023-24 season have carried over to the team's prospect pool. Shortly after the team announced its roster for the 2024 Rookie…

Sep 06, 06:00

Sep 05, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 3:35 PM
     Just a few months ago, a couple of NHL insiders reported that Los Angeles Kings forward Arthur Kaliyev was no longer happy and had requested a trade out of Los…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:40 PM
     About a month away from the beginning of the 2024-25 season, the Buffalo Sabres are facing more pressure than they have in years. While the world won't end if the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 2:20 PM
     This offseason, the Edmonton Oilers made a questionable decision, re-signing Corey Perry to a 1-year deal with a $1.15 million cap hit. Perry first inked a 1-year, $775K deal with the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 1:55 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets' training camp begins in less than two weeks, on Sept. 18, and Cole Perfetti has yet to sign a new contract. Should Jets fans be concerned about…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 1:22 PM
     As a writer who has covered the Toronto Maple Leafs for a long time, I've often felt that one of the team's recurring problems is their failure to integrate younger…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:30 PM
     With the addition of Matvei Michkov to the Philadelphia Flyers' offense, there's only one small, young winger on anyone's mind right now. However, there's another one to be taken notice…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 12:05 PM
     Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames held vigils on Wednesday night to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Thousands of fans showed up at each vigil paying their respects…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 5, 2024 11:46 AM
     Sometimes I can be a curmudgeon, especially when it comes to the "youths." Sure, I am only 27, but I am nearly a decade removed from high school so I…

Sep 05, 04:00

Sep 04, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:40 PM
     This season, the Colorado Avalanche are looking to improve on a campaign that saw them earn 50 wins and 107 points (fourth in the Western Conference) but bow out to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 1:15 PM
     The NHL regular season begins on Oct. 4 when the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres play in Czechia as part of the NHL Global Series. Fans of the Calgary…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:55 PM
     The recent announcement of Leon Draisaitl's eight-year, $112 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers will officially make Draisaitl the highest-paid player in the NHL. While the Oilers have secured…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 12:00 PM
     Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 4, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 11:30 AM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News and Rumors, I'll explore a key theme emerging from the offseason: whether it's time for a youth movement within the team. Notably,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:54 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens have made a bevy of moves on this date through the years. Also, the NHL named a new president that brought in plenty of innovation and helped…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:30 AM
     Just when it seemed like it was going to be quiet until the end of the offseason for PWHL Minnesota, they announced the hiring of a new general manager on…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 4, 2024 10:20 AM
     A few big extensions were handed out this week and lucrative ones at that. Seth Jarvis signed an eight-year contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and in case the average annual…

Sep 04, 02:00

Sep 03, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:59 AM
     Are you a die-hard Boston Bruins fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let's find out. We've dug into the past to pull out some key…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:45 AM
     Over the last couple years, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has collaborated with local professional sports teams to produce exclusive t-shirts that are sold when WWE holds a show in the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:35 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract extension worth $14 million per season. How did the deal finally get done and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 11:16 AM
     Early this morning, my sometimes writing buddy Stan Smith sent me a note suggesting that Nick Robertson's most logical move—whether he wants to stay with the Toronto Maple Leafs or…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:46 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year, $112 million contract extension beginning in the 2025-26 season. The deal carries an annual average (AAV) of $14 million.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:45 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers lost both Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to the St. Louis Blues because of offer sheets they tendered that they decided not to match. While both players…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 10:09 AM
     This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation learned he was switching teams and perhaps the greatest of all time…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9:45 AM
     At 32-years-old, Jeff Skinner is no spring chicken. Having skated in 15 NHL seasons and 1,006 regular season games, and with 357 goals and 670 points under his belt, it's…

Sep 03, 00:00

Sep 02, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 2, 2024 9:15 AM
     A few years ago the Los Angeles Kings were en route to becoming contenders once again. After winning the Stanley Cup in 2012 and again in 2014, they began to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 2, 2024 9:05 AM
     With the preseason just weeks away, excitement is building up among hockey fans. The Edmonton Oilers fell one win short of winning the Stanley Cup last season and wasted no…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 2, 2024 8:55 AM
     It's time for another PWHL Minnesota report card, and that means it's Brittyn Fleming's turn to have her performance reviewed while some of her teammates, like Taylor Heise and Grace Zumwinkle, still…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 2, 2024 8:45 AM
     Before Kyle Okposo captained the Buffalo Sabres and won a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, he made a name for himself on Long Island. The New York Islanders selected…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 2, 2024 8:35 AM
     Carolina Hurricanes winger Jesper Fast suffered a neck injury in a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets last season on April 16 and missed the entire postseason. Now the team…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 2, 2024 8:25 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner are once again in a contract negotiation that continues to have an unknown ending. It could be one where Marner signs an extension…

Sep 01, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 5:00 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers' biggest need both prospect-wise and on their current roster seems pretty obvious. The center core here, on the surface, is weaker compared to most teams in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 4:30 PM
     In case you missed it, this past week was dubbed Goaltender Week by the National Hockey League. All week long the NHL has been"celebrating the goaltending position, from Aug. 26…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 3:10 PM
     On Aug. 23, the St. Louis Blues announced the signing of defensive prospect Quinton Burns to a three-year entry-level contract (ELC) worth an average annual value (AAV) of $870,000. Burns…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 3:00 PM
     With Sunday's 3-1 victory over Kazakhstan, the Slovaks have officially qualified for the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan, Italy, capping off a perfect 3-and-0 run during qualification. New Jersey Devils…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 2:10 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers were able to retain Adam Henrique this summer on a two-year extension after he was acquired at the 2024 trade deadline along with Sam Carrick, who chose…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 1:20 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are undeniably a strong team, boasting elite talent that consistently propels them into the postseason. Yet, year after year, they fall short, often exiting in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 1:15 PM
     The Seattle Kraken have Ron Francis signed and prepared to lead their franchise as its first-ever general manager. The Hockey League Hall of Famer was an NHL legend before transitioning…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 1, 2024 1:07 PM
     Michael Hutchinson is an example of what life in the NHL can look like if you're a good player but not a star player. As a goalie from nearby Barrie,…

Sep 01, 04:00