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Oct 17, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:10 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly considering extending Steven Lorentz's one-year deal after being impressed with his strong start to the season. Lorentz, who signed a $775,000 contract for the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:48 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (0-1-2) at BLACKHAWKS (1-2-1)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:47 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Nashville Predators tonight (Oct. 17) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:45 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (1-1-1) at KRAKEN (2-2-0) 10…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:39 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (3-1-0)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:28 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:10 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night and secured a convincing 6-2 victory, pushing their record to 3-1-0 to start the season. The win showcased…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:00 PM
     The Calgary Flames are a pretty banged up group at the moment. They were already without Yegor Sharangovich and Kevin Rooney, and announced this morning that 19-year-old left winger Samuel…

Oct 17, 08:00

Oct 16, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:25 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have assigned prospect Rutger McGroarty to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League. McGroarty, selected 14th overall in the 2022 Draft by the Winnipeg…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 5:11 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club takes on the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. UTAH (3-1-0) at DUCKS (1-1-0)…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:59 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:50 PM
     The St. Louis Blues have started the 2024-25 regular season with a 2-2-0 record, but it has not been easy. In both victories, the team had to rally from slow…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:05 PM
     Last playoffs, the New York Rangers did not get much offense from their third line of Will Cuylle, Kaapo Kakko and Alex Wennberg. They combined for just three goals in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:50 PM
     The 2024-25 season for the Anaheim Ducks is officially underway, and it has gone just about how most of us expected: they'd play the rebuilding San Jose Sharks competitively, and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:40 PM
     After four games, the Boston Bruins record sits at 2-2-0. While there is some optimism about how this season has turned out thus far in that the Bruins have not…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 3:30 PM
     Frankly, the "too-early-to-hit-the-panic-button" content is patronizing and overdone. People who watch the sport know they don't need to overreact to trends after a handful of games in an 82-game season.…

Oct 16, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:34 AM
     The Minnesota Wild (2-0-2) kept their season-opening point streak alive in a 4-1 road victory over the St. Louis Blues (2-2-0) on Tuesday, Oct. 15. The first of four meetings…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 16, 2024 12:34 AM
     Matt Coronato scored twice and Andrei Kuzmenko scored to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. With the win, the Flames tied their franchise record…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 11:02 PM
     In his second game in the NHL, rookie Matvei Michkov notched his first assist versus the Calgary Flames. In his third, he scored his first goal against the Flames' provincial…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:57 PM
     Rookie Jackson Blake scored his first NHL goal, and Pyotr Kochetkov made 23 saves in his season debut as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Tuesday…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:32 PM
     Sam Reinhart had a goal and two assists, Anton Lundell had a goal and an assist, Spencer Knight made 35 stops, and the Florida Panthers beat Columbus 4-3, spoiling a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:30 PM
     The Minnesota Wild took down the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday night (Oct. 15), with the team's fourth goal coming from goaltender Filip Gustavsson. The 26-year-old netminder caught Blues' forward…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:20 PM
     On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Washington Capitals (1-1-0) got a home-ice victory over the Vegas Golden Knights (3-1-0). The 2018 Stanley Cup Final rematch went to the team that was…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 10:19 PM
     Nikita Kucherov remained red-hot to start the season, scoring the opening goal of the game as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 to win their home opener,…

Oct 15, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 5:02 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 4:20 PM
     The hockey season is well underway and the Ottawa Senators have gotten off to a solid start, going 2-1-0 in their first three games and seeing some big performances from…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:55 PM
     The losses of both Johhny and Matthew Gaudreau were sudden and devastating. As the grieving process continues, the time to honor their lives through the game they loved is upon…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:33 PM
     Below are the latest injury reports compiled by NHL.com staff writers and independent correspondents. John Gibson – Anaheim Ducks Zach Aston-Reese – Columbus Blue Jackets Sean Behrens – Colorado Avalanche…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:32 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (1-0-2) at BLUES (2-1-0)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:27 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (3-0-0)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:26 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (2-2-0) at BLUE JACKETS (1-1-0)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 3:26 PM
     The New Jersey Devils take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight at the Lenovo Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DEVILS (4-1-0) at HURRICANES (0-1-0)…

Oct 15, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 15, 2024 1:01 AM
     It wasn't a Macklin Celebrini moment in his first career game, but Colorado Avalanche rookie Calum Ritchie achieved the same feat — scoring his first career NHL goal — in…

Oct 14, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 3:35 PM
     When the Philadelphia Flyers brought 6-foot-7 netminder Ivan Fedotov over from the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) in March 2024, there was excitement about what he'd bring. A champion in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 3:25 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Abbotsford Canucks opened their season with two games against the Calgary Wranglers on the weekend. They won the first matchup on Friday (Oct. 11) 4-3 and fell in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 3:00 PM
     For the second straight season, The Edmonton Oilers have started slowly. They are sitting at a 0-3-0 record through their first three games, have struggled to find much offensive production,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 1:55 PM
     This offseason, the Toronto Marlies upgraded their roster. The two notable departures are Kieffer Bellows (Nashville Predators) and Josiah Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes). Otherwise, Cameron Gaunce, Dylan Gambrell, Max Ellis, Dryden MacKay,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 1:37 PM
     Given Igor Shesterkin's current situation, the Colorado Avalanche should pursue and keep tabs on New York Rangers goaltender. He is looking for a massive contract extension that, if not tendered…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 1:10 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is more injury news as the Florida Panthers are losing another key player in the short term. Meanwhile, Timothy Liljegren might get into the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 14, 2024 12:05 PM
     In a recent article for The Athletic, Allan Mitchell addressed growing concerns from Edmonton Oilers fans about the team's sluggish start and potential moves under new GM Stan Bowman. Mitchell…

Oct 14, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 6:36 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (1-0-0) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (2-0-0)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 6:30 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (1-1-0) at STARS (2-0-0) 8…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 6:27 PM
     The Calgary Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (2-0-0) at OILERS (0-2-0) 8 p.m.…

Oct 13, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 11:55 AM
     Despite two tough losses to start the season, the San Jose Sharks — at least for the moment — appear to have improved from 2023-24. Their new players are improving the team's…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 11:35 AM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning made some significant roster changes in the offseason, and that trend followed down to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Syracuse Crunch. These additions helped…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 11:30 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers dropped their second straight game to open the season with a 5-2 decision at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks on Hockey Night in Canada (Oct. 12). Chicago was…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 11:15 AM
     The question surrounding Ilya Sorokin's status heading into the season was an unknown. He had offseason surgery but at first, it appeared he'd enter the season ready to go. Then…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 11:05 AM
     After managing to squeak out a win in a game where they shouldn't have against the Buffalo Sabres, the Los Angeles Kings came out with a much better effort against…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:50 AM
     It was in a recent episode of the Kyper and Bourne podcast where the conversation surrounded the Toronto Maple Leafs and the late scratch of projected starting goalie, Joseph Woll,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:40 AM
     The Philadelphia Flyers dropped to a 1-1-0 record after a road matchup versus the Calgary Flames, defeated 6-3. There was at least some silver lining, as rookie Matvei Michkov scored…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 13, 2024 10:30 AM
     Since the Edmonton Oilers joined the NHL in 1979, around 50 players from the Edmonton area have suited up for the team. There has almost always been at least one…

Oct 13, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:53 PM
     Just two days after hitting 800 assists, the Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin reached another milestone. Versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 12, 2024, he netted two assists for the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 6:00 PM
     Whether it's in early October or late April – overtime games are always thrilling and after 15 overtime/shootout losses last season, the Boston Bruins start off the 2024-25 campaign with…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:47 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (0-1-1) at OILERS (0-1-0) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:42 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (0-1-0) at WILD (1-0-0)…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:30 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (1-0-0) at FLAMES (1-0-0) 10…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:23 PM
     The New York Islanders take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. ISLANDERS (0-0-1) at STARS (1-0-0)…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:16 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (0-1-0) at AVALANCHE (0-1-0)…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 5:09 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Buffalo Sabres at Key Bank Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (1-1-0) at SABRES (0-3-0) 7…

Oct 12, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00 AM
     The 48 saves Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault made in their season-opening win over the Toronto Maple Leafs weren't a career-high.

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:50 AM
     The Cleveland Monsters open the 2024-25 AHL season at the same place their 2023-24 season ended. The emotions from that still linger around those that were part of that amazing…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:40 AM
     The Philadelphia Flyers opened their season with a 3-2 shootout win versus the Vancouver Canucks. Tyson Foerster and Cam York notched regulation goals while Travis Konecny and Morgan Frost got…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:30 AM
     The Vegas Golden Knights lifted the Stanley Cup in 2023, not even two years ago. Memories and attention spans are short though, and it seems that people have already forgotten…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:20 AM
     After suffering through two real-life hurricanes, fans of the Tampa Bay Lightning watched their team battle another as they started the 2024-25 season with a 4-1 win over the Carolina…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:10 AM
     Beginning their first week of the new season with a .500 record, the Boston Bruins are looking to win back-to-back games with a second straight contest at home and the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 8:35 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins announced their official roster for the start of the season on Oct. 7, and perhaps the most surprising name on the list was Rutger McGroarty. He was…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 12, 2024 8:25 AM
     For a number of seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs have longed to find players that could provide consistent secondary scoring. We know that the star players have carried the offensive…

Oct 11, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 8:35 PM
     The St. Louis Blues take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (2-0-0) at GOLDEN…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 8:32 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight at Rogers Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (0-0-0) at CANUCKS (0-0-1) 10 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 5:16 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 4:30 PM
     Don't sound the alarm but the Colorado Avalanche opened the 2024-25 NHL season with a resounding 8-4 loss at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights and currently sit third-last…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 4:20 PM
     As of right now, the New Jersey Devils have the best record in the NHL. Granted, they're the only team that's played three games this season, but starting with a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 4:10 PM
     The 1-1-0 Toronto Maple Leafs are set to welcome the Pittsburgh Penguins in their home opener on Saturday night (Oct. 12), and the presence of newcomers like Chris Tanev, Anthony…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 4:04 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks face the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (0-1-0) at JETS (1-0-0) 8 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 3:58 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (0-0-0) at HURRICANES (0-0-0) 7…

Oct 11, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, October 11, 2024 2:28 AM
     With Joseph Woll still reportedly nursing a lower-body injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs turned to rookie goaltender Dennis Hildeby in the second-half of their back-to-back to open their 2024-25 season…

Oct 10, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:20 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:30 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche had a disappointing season opener. Despite an excellent performance from Mikko Rantanen, they were defeated 8-4 at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday night. The Avalanche began strong, taking…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:25 PM
     During the 1970s, only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins had more victories than the Philadelphia Flyers' 424. During that decade, the Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:19 PM
     Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier and Kevin Lowe retired from the National Hockey League with nothing to prove to their peers in the game. But on Oct. 10, 1979, they flew…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:13 PM
     *This archive was updated in Oct. 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100-plus years of history, they have had several characters and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:10 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens opened the season with a win over their historic rival Toronto Maple Leafs. This doesn't mean they are now suddenly a lock to make the playoffs. What…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:10 PM
     Welcome back to another edition of the Ottawa Senators News & Rumors. In this edition, we look at the recent Linus Ullmark extension and the on-ice impacts he will have,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:00 PM
     When Linus Ullmark decided to sign a long-term deal with the Ottawa Senators, many expected the usual story—a star player choosing a team based on money or championship potential. But…

Oct 10, 04:00

Oct 09, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:54 PM
     On July 22, 2021, the Philadelphia Flyers sent defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere to the Arizona Coyotes as a cap dump to make room for some of their new offseason additions for…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:40 PM
     As the New York Rangers wrap up their preseason and gear up for the regular season, several key storylines have emerged. Promising players like Victor Mancini are on the cusp…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:30 PM
     The famous quote, "'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all," comes from Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem "In Memoriam A.H.H." written in 1850. The…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:20 PM
     The National Hockey League is back in action, with the first batch of regular season games in North America having taken place on Tuesday evening (Oct. 8). As for the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:10 PM
     The wait is finally over and we are just one day from the Los Angeles Kings' first regular season game of the 2024-25 season. The Kings will head east to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 2:35 PM
     If their first game of the 2024-25 season was any indicator, the Edmonton Oilers will regret letting Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway walk. The two young talents, both selected in…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:55 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs will kick off their 2024-25 NHL season with a visit to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. This season opener brings a fresh start for the Maple…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, October 9, 2024 1:35 PM
     One of the biggest headlines heading into the 2024 Draft was the trade that brought Mikhail Sergachev to the newly formed Utah Hockey Club from the Tampa Bay Lightning. The…

Oct 09, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:44 PM
     Just a few hours after raising a banner for their 2024 Stanley Cup victory, the Florida Panthers inked one of their key players to an eight-year extension. Starting in 2025-26,…

Oct 08, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:54 PM
     On Tuesday, the Utah Hockey Club will host an all-day celebration ahead of their inaugural game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The team has gone all out, planning a block party…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:20 PM
     In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Raphael Lavoie was lost to waivers as the Vegas Golden Knights claimed him. But, could the Oilers potentially get the forward back?…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:55 PM
     As the 2024-25 NHL season gets underway, the Toronto Maple Leafs have been working to finalize their roster and make last-minute moves to prepare for what promises to be a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:45 PM
     Following a 39-27-16 record last season, the New York Islanders squeezed into the playoffs as the Metropolitan Division's third seed before falling in Round 1 to the Carolina Hurricanes. The…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Igor Shesterkin has reportedly turned down the richest goalie contract in NHL history. Meanwhile, Jeremy Swayman, who just accepted a new deal with the Boston…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:15 PM
     The Minnesota Wild set up their defensive future earlier this offseason when they announced Brock Faber's contract extension, and yesterday, Monday, Oct. 7, they secured their goaltending future. They announced…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:05 PM
     The 2024-25 NHL season is now officially underway. Although the San Jose Sharks will have their opener on Thursday, Oct. 12 against the St. Louis Blues, a league-wide mandate required…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:55 AM
     In a move few saw coming, the Edmonton Oilers on Monday (Oct. 7) signed forward Cameron Wright to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $952,000…

Oct 08, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 4:40 PM
     Hockey Legacy Manager 25 is the newest iteration of the franchise simulation game that releases each year on both mobile and PC and has other relatives set in the football,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 4:10 PM
     Now that the New York Rangers' preseason has wrapped up, evaluations of the team's prospects have come into sharper focus, revealing a range of performances that could influence their future…

Oct 07, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 9:55 AM
     After a long summer anxiously waiting for a Jeremy Swayman contract signing, the Boston Bruins finally locked up their franchise goaltender to an eight-year, $66 million deal, keeping their starting…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 9:45 AM
     To win hockey games you need to score goals. It is not a complicated formula, but that does not mean it is easy. The Chicago Blackhawks proved how difficult it…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 9:35 AM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are officially done with preseason games. After their 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Music City, their sights have turned to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 9:25 AM
     The Detroit Red Wings concluded their scheduled preseason games on Oct. 5 with a loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Their preseason was defined by a mix of expected and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 9:15 AM
     It has been the way things were done for decades. There were two main paths for players to pursue their professional hockey careers in North America. The first, and oldest,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 9:05 AM
     Yin and Yang is a concept rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy. It represents the balance of opposing but complementary forces in the universe. Yin symbolizes darkness, passivity, and challenges, while…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 8:55 AM
     As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for one of the most anticipated contract negotiations in their franchise's recent history, Oilers President of Hockey Operations Jeff Jackson is encouraging fans to stay…

The Hockey Writers Monday, October 7, 2024 8:45 AM
     The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to take the next step in their rebuild this season, having added reinforcements in the offseason to better support new franchise cornerstone, Connor Bedard. Not…

Oct 06, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 7:54 PM
     Just a few days prior to their Oct. 9 season-opener, the Vancouver Canucks locked up Nils Hoglander to a three-year extension. The 23-year-old winger will have a $3 million cap…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 3:35 PM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their preseason, crucial decisions must be made before finalizing the roster and complying with salary cap requirements. However, with the regular season on…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:35 PM
     The beginning of the 2024-25 season has seen a lot of prospects shine in their respective leagues. From first goals in the NHL and NCAA to dominant performances from a…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:11 PM
     The New York Islanders have made their final round of roster cuts, with forward Pierre Engvall notably among the group. With him are Hudson Fasching, Liam Foudy, Fredrik Karlström, Samuel…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:10 PM
     With the preseason officially over, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown promising signs that should have fans excited for what lies ahead. While preseason results aren't always a reliable indicator…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 2:00 PM
     The preseason is behind the Montreal Canadiens. It's all done with the line juggling, the dress rehearsals to rekindle the epochal rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and American Hockey…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 1:10 PM
     In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators aren't rushing a deal for Linus Ullmark. Meanwhile, could the Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames make for good trade partners?…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, October 6, 2024 12:20 PM
     The time has finally come. Hockey is officially back. While the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres kicked things off in Prague, Oct. 8, 2024, has a three-game set in…

Oct 06, 08:00

Oct 05, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:55 PM
     Scott Laughton broke into the NHL as a teenager back in 2012-13 and has been a regular member of the Philadelphia Flyers' lineup basically ever since. For the first time…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:45 PM
     The Atlantic Division is shaping up to be one of the toughest in the NHL. Having made the playoffs for eight straight seasons, the Toronto Maple Leafs are again expected…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 3:40 PM
     The NHL preseason seems to have become more about survival than preparation. For many players, particularly star athletes, the goal has shifted from sharpening their skills to simply making it…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 3:30 PM
     With the preseason winding down and roster decisions looming, two Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen find themselves in precarious positions. Timothy Liljegren and Topi Niemelä, once considered integral parts of the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins' preseason has wrapped up as they prepare for the 2024-25 regular season. While the preseason is not taken as seriously (for good reason), there were plenty of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 3:10 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres are in Czechia for the Global Series with the New Jersey Devils. Game 1 didn't go so well, the Sabres being easily dispatched 4-1. Coming into this…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 3:00 PM
     Oilers fans: how are you feeling about your team after a lukewarm performance in the 2024-25 NHL pre-season? If you're a pessimist, you're probably thinking the sky is falling in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, October 5, 2024 2:53 PM
     The New York Islanders face the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the "Frozen Frenzy" with multiple staggered start times.…