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Sep 30, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 4:50 PM
     It's unlikely that the New York Islanders will win the Stanley Cup this season. They are a middling team, and their odds reflect that – at +4000 or +5000, according…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 4:46 PM
     The 2024-25 NHL season is just around the corner, and The Hockey Writers is bringing you all the best season preview content you can find. Scroll to find your favorite…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 4:40 PM
     The Ottawa Senators made another roster cut on Sept. 30, but this time much smaller than the last. Leevi Merilainen, Filip Roos, and Donovan Sebrango were all assigned to the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 4:30 PM
     Earlier today, we concluded our month-long analysis of and predictions for the young forwards of the Anaheim Ducks by looking at Trevor Zegras. Let's do the same for the last (but certainly…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 4:00 PM
     Having watched the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years, I can't help but notice that the 2024-25 version, especially the forward group, resembles the high-flying Oilers of the 80s and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 3:50 PM
     The Boston Bruins kicked off their 2024-25 campaign with a Start-of-Season press conference on Monday, touching on various topics as the team looks to assemble their final roster. From player…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 3:40 PM
     Thursday's game against the Buffalo Sabres was not a great showing by the Ottawa Senators. After going up 1-0 on a goal by Noah Gregor late in the first period,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 30, 2024 3:30 PM
     It has been more than two years since the St. Louis Blues selected right wing Jimmy Snuggerud with the 23rd pick in the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft.…

Sep 30, 06:00

Sep 29, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 3:45 PM
     Barring a miraculous yet unlikely outcome, the Anaheim Ducks will not be contending for the playoffs but should take a meaningful step forward in their path back to competitive play. They…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 3:35 PM
     It's a testament to how quickly things evolve when late September hits. We thought we'd let the weekend slide and come back on Monday to write a news recap, but…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 3:20 PM
     For the second consecutive game, the Toronto Maple Leafs eked out a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens, this time at the Bell Centre. The preseason game was marked by…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 3:10 PM
     We're introducing a new segment here at The Hockey Writers called the 'Utah HC Buzz.' It's similar to news and rumors pieces in the past, but just a new name…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 3:00 PM
     The Calgary Flames had one of the best drafts this past summer at the Sphere as the club added several great prospects to their pipeline. The most notable of which…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 2:45 PM
     Normally, the preseason is a time for NHL rosters to try out some young players and mix in some veterans on tryouts in order to balance out their team as…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 1:20 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have top-end elite talent making big money. Because of that, management needs to do a good job of finding players with lower salaries to complement these stars…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 29, 2024 1:10 PM
     Nicholas Robertson has emerged as one of the key players in the Toronto Maple Leafs preseason, and his standout performances have caught the attention of head coach Craig Berube. During…

Sep 29, 04:00

Sep 28, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 1:45 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers' need for a reliable top-four right-shot defenseman is obvious. Edmonton is betting on one of Ty Emberson, Troy Stecher, or Josh Brown to play top-four minutes and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 1:10 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I'll dive into a few key stories surrounding the team. First, CBS Sports has ranked both the Maple Leafs and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:45 PM
     Coming off of a late night 8-4 win over the Washington Capitals, the Columbus Blue Jackets return home to play in their fourth of eight preseason games. A notable debut…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:10 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, could the Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers make a huge trade this season? Meanwhile, could Calle Jarnkrok be a trade candidate out of Toronto? Finally,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:06 PM
     On this date, one of Canada's most unlikely heroes became a legend after his third straight game-winning goal. Also, two Hockey Hall of Famers were born while one signed his…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 12:00 PM
     Training camp continues for the Edmonton Oilers, who still have four games remaining on their 2024 preseason schedule. Edmonton takes on the Seattle Kraken tonight (Sept. 28) at Rogers Place,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:15 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night was a showcase for the forwards and a testament to the strength and depth of the team's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 28, 2024 10:45 AM
     If the opening night roster for the Anaheim Ducks turns out as expected, then Troy Terry, Trevor Zegras, and Cutter Gauthier will be healthy lineup fixtures commanding serious minutes on a nightly basis. However,…

Sep 28, 02:00

Sep 27, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 11:55 AM
     Heading into the 2023 Draft, the New York Islanders' prospect pool lacked offensive talent, especially among left-handed forwards. When then-17-year-old Danny Nelson, a United States National Development Program (USDP) product…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 11:45 AM
     Nicholas Robertson is at a critical juncture with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Once touted as a top prospect with the potential to be a dynamic scorer, his path has been…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 11:25 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they could be a team dealing with injury questions this season. With Auston Matthews "upper body thing" still fresh…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 11:10 AM
     The 2024-25 regular season is nearly upon us. The Buffalo Sabres have been talked about at nauseam, and with good reason. Results have looked good so far in the preseason,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 10:55 AM
     Going into the 2024 NHL Draft, it looked like the Edmonton Oilers would not be coming away with a high-end prospect this year. Having previously traded away their first-round selection…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 10:50 AM
     A rough start for the New Jersey Devils has led them to three consecutive preseason losses. It's sparked some worry among the fanbase, especially because two of those contests featured…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 10:30 AM
     The Colorado Avalanche have become all too familiar with adversity over the last year. A solid regular season ended in a third-place finish in the Central Division. Valeri Nichushkin was…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 27, 2024 10:21 AM
     How much do players get paid in the playoffs?

Sep 27, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:20 PM
     When a player is selected fifth overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, he should be a top-skilled contributor to his team. Barrett Hayton will be entering his sixth NHL season,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:10 PM
     For a lot of New York Islanders fans, the Tuesday night (Sept. 24) preseason 6-4 loss was a flashback and not the good type. It brought back memories of blown…

Sep 26, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:55 AM
     More than a few members of the Buffalo Sabres will be facing sizable pressure going into the 2024-25 season. One name on that list will be 21-year-old defenseman Owen Power.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:45 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers' training camp and preseason games are well underway, and fans are excited to see players like Connor McDavid and Zach Hyman back in action preparing for the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:35 AM
     The Edmonton Oil Kings are coming off a tough start to their 2024-25 campaign, losing their first two games of the new season to the Lethbridge Hurricanes and Medicine Hat…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 9:05 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets opened the home portion of their preseason schedule with a good performance from start to finish. Elvis Merzlikins stopped all 19 shots he faced in two…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:55 AM
     There is no NHL team that has more focus than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Whether it's fans, detractors, or media, they are talked about constantly. That's a big reason why…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:45 AM
     The Minnesota Wild played their second game of the preseason Wednesday night, Sept. 25, against the Dallas Stars in Dallas and lost 5-2. Things didn't go as well as their…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:35 AM
     The San Jose Sharks' preseason is now well underway. We've seen almost the full first week of training camp and two preseason games, one against the Vegas Golden Knights and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 26, 2024 8:25 AM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning had a busy offseason in an attempt to reverse their playoff fortunes and make a run for another Stanley Cup. These moves were made to make…

Sep 25, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:40 PM
     For some players, the preseason is much ado about nothing, and is just about getting game reps before the regular season begins. In other players' cases, the preseason is about…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:10 PM
     One of the biggest problems over the years for the New York Rangers has been their lack of center depth when going against the top teams in the NHL. Especially…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 4:00 PM
     There has been a lot mentioned about the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup aspirations over the past couple of seasons, and it seems like when the conversation turns to the Oilers'…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:30 PM
     As the 2024-25 preseason kicked off, all eyes were on the Ottawa Senators' first-round pick from the most recent draft, and Carter Yakemchuk didn't disappoint. Not only did the defender…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup in 2023 after missing the playoffs in the 2021-22 season. Otherwise, it's a rarity for a team to miss the playoffs one…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:10 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, we'll share insights about the team's recent preseason matchup against the Ottawa Senators. After a thrilling but defensively lax first…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 3:00 PM
     The Calgary Flames aren't expected to be a good team in 2024-25, but that doesn't mean they don't have several players fans around the league won't be monitoring. Many are…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:50 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning will be back in action this season with a new dynamic. The team added and subtracted this offseason, with players like Steven Stamkos and Mikhail Sergachev leaving and Jake…

Sep 25, 08:00

Sep 24, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:20 PM
     Now that the San Jose Sharks' preseason is underway, the team's new-look roster is more tangible than ever before. An exciting mix of veterans and young players who should either…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:10 PM
     Tonight (Sept. 24) the New York Rangers will play their first home preseason game versus the New York Islanders. Coming off of a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 4:00 PM
     Even though the Toronto Maple Leafs only had five picks and did not have a first-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, it could be considered a success. Today,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:50 PM
     Preseason is always a fascinating time of year. The Toronto Maple Leafs are no different than any other NHL team. They have a blend of young players battling for roster…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:40 PM
     Cole Perfetti has quickly shifted his focus to the ice after inking a two-year bridge deal on Monday, Sept. 23 worth $3.25 million annually to end a contract stalemate. "It's…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:30 PM
     The New York Rangers find themselves in an increasingly tough position with star goaltender Igor Shesterkin. Over the past 48 hours, a few bombs got dropped. It was learned he…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:20 PM
     It's almost impossible for a team to go from worst to first in the NHL. A lot must go right for a rebuilding team to take a significant leap in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 24, 2024 3:10 PM
     With the Philadelphia Flyers' 2024-25 regular season beginning in a few weeks (Oct. 11), they will have to make a final roster. To me, it seems as though they have…

Sep 24, 08:00

Sep 23, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 4:25 PM
     Training camp is in full swing and it is nearing go time for the 2024-25 NHL season. Teams are getting a glimpse of what's in their pipeline and how the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 4:05 PM
     Fans at their home arenas have experienced the number of Chicago Blackhawks fans attending games, especially during the 2010s when the Hawks captured three Stanley Cup titles. That diminished slightly…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 3:55 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes and their fans are 18 days away from opening night of the 2024-25 season. Furthermore, training camp has been fully underway for almost a week now with…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 3:45 PM
     In some unfortunate news for the Winnipeg Jets, defenceman Ville Heinola suffered another setback last week that is likely to keep him off the opening-night roster. While the Jets still…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 3:25 PM
     If you're a fan of the Boston Bruins, it's very likely you've heard the names Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov quite a bit this offseason. It makes sense, given that…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 2:25 PM
     The Minnesota Wild's regular season is right around the corner, and with that comes predictions, expectations, and a list of questions. As training camp continues, the main topic on everyone's…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 2:10 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Matthew Knies and Jake McCabe talk about the potential extensions in Toronto. Meanwhile, Igor Shesterkin made a statement about his future that has some fans…

The Hockey Writers Monday, September 23, 2024 1:51 PM
     It wasn't big news at the time, but something significant happened while the New York Islanders were preparing for training camp. Head coach Patrick Roy spilled the beans on Ilya…

Sep 23, 06:00

Sep 22, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 5:00 PM
     The preseason is in full swing for the Chicago Blackhawks. Veteran and new players alike are trying to find their way and etch out their roles with this new-look team.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 3:45 PM
     As the final horn blew, ending the New Jersey Devils' brutal 2023-24 campaign, general manager Tom Fitzgerald knew he had to make changes. The team needed more than just a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Edmonton Oil Kings opened their 2024-25 regular season with a back-to-back weekend against the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Friday (Sept. 20) and the Medicine Hat Tigers on Saturday (Sept. 21).…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 3:10 PM
     The San Jose Sharks' training camp is well underway and they'll have their first preseason game of the season this weekend against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. One player…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 3:00 PM
     The Calgary Flames are in an interesting position heading into the 2024-25 season. Fans want to have hope as they have a strong forward core that could be playoff-bound, but…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:50 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs made some impressive additions this offseason that have improved their defensive depth, as well as their organizational depth. With Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson joining the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:40 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks shored up their goaltending on Saturday signing veteran Kevin Lankinen to a one-year contract worth $875,000. With Thatcher Demko recovering from the unique injury he suffered last…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 22, 2024 2:30 PM
     The New York Islanders head into the 2024-25 season with an intriguing mix of certainties and uncertainties. The roster remains largely unchanged from last year, suggesting that significant improvements on…

Sep 22, 04:00

Sep 21, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:50 PM
     Jake McCabe has quickly solidified his position as a valuable Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman. Since joining the team in 2022-23 with Sam Lafferty, McCabe has become a key figure on…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:11 PM
     Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two returns after…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 12:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, William Nylander will start at center for the Toronto Maple Leafs at camp, but what kind of deal did he strike up with his new…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:41 AM
     There are few objects in sports that inspire such reverence and awe as the Stanley Cup. The simplicity and elegance of the trophy that bears the names of all of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:34 AM
     The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I'm told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 11:29 AM
     This article was originally written in March 2015. Remember Rob Schremp? He was once touted as one of the NHL's most promising young players. He was a gifted playmaker and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:55 AM
     I'll first examine the team's goalie position in this Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors edition. While most non-Maple Leafs pundits think it's iffy because of the lack of experience,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 21, 2024 10:15 AM
     With the conclusion of the 2024 Rookie Faceoff, the Utah Hockey Club debuted its blue, white and black color-schemed jerseys. In three games, the team posted a 1-2 record playing…

Sep 21, 02:00

Sep 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 11:45 AM
     Joseph Woll enters the 2024-25 season with a prime opportunity to establish himself as the Toronto Maple Leafs' go-to goaltender. After splitting time with Ilya Samsonov and Martin Jones last…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 11:30 AM
     Thursday marked the first day of practice for the Tampa Bay Lightning. With the 2024-25 NHL season three weeks away, there are many exciting storylines for the team. First, Victor…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 11:15 AM
     The offseason is finally over, and the St. Louis Blues are set to begin their first preseason game tomorrow (Sep. 21) against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center. From…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 10:55 AM
     The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be one of the more challenging seasons in the history of the Colorado Avalanche. The team is flush with star power, but depth…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 10:45 AM
     In a notable piece of news for the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Craig Berube has announced and William Nylander has confirmed that the dynamic winger will begin training camp…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 10:25 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks officially kicked off training camp in Penticton on Thursday with their first on-ice practice. We got to see the initial line combinations of the season, with the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 10:15 AM
     On Thursday (Sept. 19), the Edmonton Oilers announced they had signed forward Jasper Weatherby to a professional tryout (PTO). The 26-year-old, who has played 50 career games in the NHL,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, September 20, 2024 10:10 AM
     There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game…

Sep 20, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:50 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets have officially kicked off Training Camp. Two groups of players practiced at the Ice Haus Thursday for a little over an hour each. This marked the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:40 PM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Dakota Joshua will miss training camp. Also, Thatcher Demko discusses his injury. Additionally, general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin comments on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:30 PM
     On Tuesday the Buffalo Sabres re-signed Peyton Krebs to a two-year contract worth $2.9 million. The forward had been holding out the entire offseason after he rejected his June qualifying…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:20 PM
     With the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) regular season less than a week away, the Windsor Spitfires have a classic crease jam. It's going to be a focal point over…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 4:10 PM
     Training camp rosters were released Tuesday for the Utah Hockey Club and most of the former Arizona Coyotes and Tucson Roadrunners players were on the roster. However, former top defensive…

Sep 19, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:49 AM
     Without a doubt, Boston Bruins' left wing Brad Marchand is one of the most polarizing active players in the National Hockey League. He is at the same time a masterful…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:43 AM
     Wayne Gretzky, the greatest player in hockey history. When people talk about him, they usually talk about his immense skill, his accomplishments, or how he led the Edmonton Oilers' 80s…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:38 AM
     Just hours after Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin claimed his second consecutive ESPY award for Best NHL Player, a Capitals star of the past took to social media to take…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 11:00 AM
     The New York Islanders have a core to build around. It's Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, and Brock Nelson leading the forwards while Noah Dobson is the anchor on defense (Ilya…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:50 AM
     A lot of things needed to change for the Buffalo Sabres after the end of the 2023-24 season. Missing the playoffs for the 13th season (and counting) is obviously a…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:35 AM
     On Wednesday (Sept. 18), the Edmonton Oilers announced that veteran centre Mike Hoffman had been signed by the team to a professional tryout (PTO). A fifth-round pick in the 2009…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:25 AM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs news and rumors, I'll explore three key topics that surfaced recently. As the team inches closer to the season, fans finally get some…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 19, 2024 10:15 AM
     The 2024 Young Stars Classic just wrapped up in Penticton and the next event on the docket is Vancouver Canucks training camp. This year, invited prospects won't have to travel…

Sep 18, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:10 PM
     The offseason is finally over for the Chicago Blackhawks! Training camp officially begins, with player physicals this Wednesday, Sept. 18 and the first practice on Thursday, Sept. 19. The first…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 5:00 PM
     We now know the preliminary plans on how the Columbus Blue Jackets will honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. This is just the beginning of what's to come.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:30 PM
     With training camps about to begin around the NHL, the start of the season is getting closer and closer. For the New York Rangers, they are entering another season where…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 4:10 PM
     The NHL season is rapidly approaching, and training camps are finally underway. With the 2024-25 hockey season inching closer, there are still some strong players sitting in free agency who…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3:50 PM
     Inside a packed UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, there was a buzz in the air. You could feel the excitement for hockey season to be back, and fans welcomed their Pittsburgh…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3:20 PM
     Today (Sept. 18) was a big day for the Boston Bruins. Training camp is underway, as today is media day and the players hit the ice tomorrow. General Manager Don…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3:10 PM
     It's fascinating to hear Mitch Marner talk about why staying with the Toronto Maple Leafs is so important to him. There's no hesitation when he speaks—Toronto is where he wants…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 18, 2024 2:15 PM
     According to a report from TSN's hockey insider Chris Johnston, it appears that after signing James van Reismdyk, the Columbus Blue Jackets are still in the market for an NHL-caliber…

Sep 18, 08:00

Sep 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 5:02 PM
     The Dallas Stars locked up a key member of their defense on a five-year deal on Sept. 17. Esa Lindell, a 6-foot-3, 216-pound left-handed defender, received a five-year extension worth…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:30 PM
     The 2024 Rookie Faceoff is now in the history books. The San Jose Sharks were one of the most interesting teams to watch in the tournament as I discussed prior…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 4:00 PM
     With the Rookie Faceoff Tournament in the rearview mirror and training camp right around the corner, the Anaheim Ducks are quickly gearing up for the 2024-25 season. It may be…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3:30 PM
     Just as the children and teenagers have gone back to school, so too have the NHL players and coaches gone back to their respective base of operations around the league.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets just wrapped up their annual Young Stars tournament, putting us one step closer to the end of the offseason and the beginning of the NHL season. The…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 3:10 PM
     This week, The Hockey Writers (THW) had its first "Nucleus Draft" (I participated along with Matthew Zator and Zach Martin). The goal was to draft a Stanley Cup team with…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 1:35 PM
     Patrik Laine is now a Montreal Canadien. The dynamic forward was traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Jordan Harris and a second-round pick in the 2026…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 17, 2024 1:22 PM
     The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) released the schedule of its annual World Junior Championship, consisting of the best players under the age of 20 from 10 different countries. The…

Sep 17, 04:00

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…