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Nov 12, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:12 PM
     On Nov. 12, the soaring Washington Capitals added to their center depth in an out-of-the-blue move. The Pittsburgh Penguins, sitting at 6-9-2, traded Lars Eller in exchange for a 2027…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:57 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets 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. BLUE JACKETS (5-7-2)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:54 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames at the Rogers Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (8-5-3) at CANUCKS (7-3-3) 10…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:41 PM
     Jarome Iginla and Ed Olczyk were named as new appointments to the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Chair of the board of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Lanny…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:40 PM
     Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner has been a polarizing player ever since his last contract negotiation. Mainly when it comes to his play in the postseason where he has…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:30 PM
     Two things are true right now: Jack Hughes is on a heater and the New Jersey Devils' penalty kill has been elite – an 85.1% success rate puts them sixth…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:20 PM
     Already 16 games into the 2024-25 season, the Buffalo Sabres have a lot of things worth talking about. There has been a lot happening and more than a few things…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:10 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks are in the midst of a rebuild. But the Original Six team, a storied franchise with a winning pedigree, will not allow it to last much longer…

Nov 12, 06:00

Nov 11, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 5:10 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens engaged in a matinee battle against the Buffalo Sabres in conjunction with Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the United States. The visitors were looking…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 5:07 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes 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. HURRICANES (10-3-0) AT GOLDEN KNIGHTS (9-3-2)…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 4:30 PM
     Do you ever get that feeling that a Monday truly feels like a Monday? It's the beginning of the week and you can tell it's going to be a rough…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 4:20 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks have had a frustrating season so far, looking like an elite contender on the road and a rebuilding team at home. It's been as close to a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 4:05 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres came into their afternoon tilt with the Montreal Canadiens riding high. On Thursday, they crushed a New York Rangers team that many have contending for a Stanley…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 3:11 PM
     The Nashville Predators 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. PREDATORS (5-9-1) at AVALANCHE (7-8-0) 9 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 3:10 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings 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. KINGS (9-4-3) at FLAMES (7-5-3)…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 3:02 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (5-9-2)…

Nov 11, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, November 11, 2024 1:00 AM
     The Minnesota Wild finished up their three-game road trip in Chicago on Sunday evening, Nov. 10, against the Chicago Blackhawks. They were looking to make it a perfect 3-0 on…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 11:06 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jacket saw Sunday night in Anaheim as a big game. If they won, they'd pull back to hockey .500 on the season. However, the Ducks had other…

Nov 10, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:38 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets take 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. BLUE JACKETS (5-6-2)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:30 PM
     When Matthew Knies joined the Toronto Maple Leafs fresh off his University of Minnesota season two years ago, the team and its fans weren't entirely sure what they were getting.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:27 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (4-9-2)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:22 PM
     The Minnesota Wild 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. WILD (10-2-2) at BLACKHAWKS (5-9-1) 7…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:09 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 Sunday, November 10, 2024 2:00 PM
     After getting blown out by the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday 7-3, the Vancouver Canucks announced a few roster moves on Sunday. The biggest one is the long-awaited recall of top…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 1:35 PM
     The Minnesota Wild had a hot start to the season and are currently the second seed in the Western Conference's Central Division. Kirill Kaprizov has been one of the top…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 1:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have made several roster moves, sending players down to the AHL and calling up two. Are the Edmonton Oilers considering a waiver…

Nov 10, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 1:04 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks started their six-game homestand with a date against the Edmonton Oilers, their first meeting since Game 7 of the second round of the 2024 Playoffs. The game…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 10, 2024 12:27 AM
     The New Jersey Devils traveled to the other side of the Hudson River on Nov. 9 for some Saturday night hockey at UBS Arena. The Devils at least had a…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 11:57 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping coming off of three days rest would be the catalyst to good things on their California road trip. Saturday night did not go according…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:55 PM
     For the first time since his departure last summer, Ottawa Senators (7-7-0) goalie Linus Ullmark returned to Boston to play against his former partner Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 8:54 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets are off to an unprecedented start this season. After beating the Dallas Stars 4-1, the team is the first in NHL history to win 14 out of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 7:05 PM
     There's nothing better for a team than to see one of their best players bounce back after facing some adversity. That was the case for the Los Angeles Kings and…

Nov 09, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:20 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs earned a hard-fought 3-1 win against the Detroit Red Wings in a game defined more by defensive structure than offensive fireworks. While John Tavares' two goals…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:15 PM
     They say hindsight is 20/20. So, I'm quite positive every single NHL general manager looks back wistfully at former players who simply couldn't cut the mustard on his team but…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:10 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks made a trade to send Daniel Sprong back to the Seattle Kraken. Are the Canucks preparing for something? Meanwhile, trade talks have…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:09 PM
     Over the National Hockey League's 107-year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:00 PM
     The Arizona Coyotes franchise had extensive history around its logos and jerseys, as the club underwent multiple rebranding initiatives throughout its history. The team, like every club in the NHL,…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:35 PM
     After 12 games into the 2024-25 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes are 10-2-0 (20 points) and on an eight-game winning streak. Based on points percentage (0.833%) they lead the Metropolitan…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:20 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning released their nominees for the 2024-25 Hall of Fame class. According to a Lightning press release, a selection committee put out a list that can be…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 12:18 PM
     Nov. 9 has been a very eventful day through the decades. A pair of the most successful brothers in NHL history made their mark on this date. Also, a handful…

Nov 09, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:30 AM
     Nov. 8 began the Seattle Kraken's six-game homestand. After five games on the road, they should feel more confident on home ice. Hosting the Vegas Golden Knights, they did not…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 9, 2024 1:22 AM
     Friday night, the Minnesota Wild went into the Honda Center in Anaheim and started out great, scoring three goals in a span of five minutes while defeating the Ducks 5-2.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 10:39 PM
     In the 70th regular season matchup between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals played a back-and-forth game. The Penguins pulled out a 4-2 win, moving…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 10:24 PM
     In an Original Six matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and an Auston Matthews-less Toronto Maple Leafs, special teams play was on full display from both teams. The Maple Leafs…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 8:36 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks announced on Friday night that they have traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken for future considerations. He was signed as a free agent late in…

Nov 08, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 11:55 AM
     In what seems to be the running theme of the 2024-25 season for the Colorado Avalanche, star defenseman Cale Makar (tied for third in the league in scoring with 23…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 11:45 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a roster crunch with two players currently on long-term injury reserve—forward Connor Dewar and defenceman Jani Hakanpaa—nearing the end of their conditioning stints with…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 11:35 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers are one month into the 2024-25 NHL season, and it's been a rocky road so far: after losing 4-2 to the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday (Nov.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 11:25 AM
     The Los Angeles Kings fell short in a tight game against the Vancouver Canucks losing 4-2. It was the Kings' third game in four days yet they stuck with it…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 11:15 AM
     The Colorado Avalanche have been through it all in this short season. The 6-3 win over the Seattle Kraken felt great on so many levels, something the team had desperately…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 11:05 AM
     Sometimes, staying at the top of the mountain is harder than getting there. A tough loss at home on Thursday night showed the Windsor Spitfires that, if they want to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 10:55 AM
     Coming off a 5-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators, the Buffalo Sabres were in a familiar position. Sure, they had just had an impressive win, but the real test was…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 8, 2024 10:45 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins continued their road trip on Nov. 7, traveling to Carolina to take on a red-hot Hurricanes team. By the night's end, the Penguins found themselves on the…

Nov 07, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:53 PM
     In a Metropolitan Division matchup between teams sitting on opposite spectrums of the standings, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes tangled for a midweek game. The Hurricanes fed off the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:12 PM
     New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock became the 36th player in franchise history to play 500 career games with the team in tonight's (Nov. 7) matchup against the Ottawa Senators. He…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:35 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings at the Crypto.com Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (6-2-3) at KINGS (8-3-3) 10:30…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 5:15 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (8-2-2) at SHARKS (4-8-2)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:58 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, November 7, 2024 4:55 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing an important roster decision as they work to become salary cap compliant. James Mirtle of The Athletic took a look at the multiple options…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:43 PM
     The NCAA Division I Council approved a rule on Thursday (Nov. 7) to all players with Canadian Hockey League (CHL) experience to compete at U.S. colleges starting next season. This…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 3:25 PM
     The Dallas Stars 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. BLACKHAWKS (5-8-1) at STARS (7-4-0) 8…

Nov 07, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers took a chance on Shane Lachance in the 2021 NHL Draft, selecting him 186th overall in the sixth round. Now three years later, the Oilers' decision to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:35 AM
     Dean Lombardi's tenure as the Los Angeles Kings' general manager (GM) from 2006-2017 will remain as one of the most impactful and transformative periods in the franchise's history. Through setbacks…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:25 AM
     Sitting at a below .500 points percentage and narrowly in a playoff spot with a 6-7-1 record, the Boston Bruins are failing to meet any expectations that were placed on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:15 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets just keep rolling, and it seems that nothing can stop them yet. After losing their first game of the season on Oct. 28, the Jets have rattled…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 9:05 AM
     The St. Louis Blues have started the 2024-25 season with a 7-6-0 record, remaining close to a playoff position since the beginning. Through their first 13 games, they have shown…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 8:55 AM
     The New York Islanders have underwhelmed to begin the 2024-25 season, largely due to the team's lack of forward depth. This was a concern at the beginning of the season,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 8:45 AM
     We're less than four months away from the NHL getting some long-awaited best-on-best competition, in the form of the Four Nations Face-Off. The tournament will take place from Feb. 12-20…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, November 7, 2024 8:35 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs' recent 4-0 shutout victory over the Boston Bruins offered fans a glimpse of a team ready to embrace a more physical, disciplined style of play. For…

Nov 06, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 4:10 PM
     Anthony Stolarz is the Toronto Maple Leafs' new star goalie. Who is this giant in the crease? What is his hockey story? Stolarz's path through professional hockey has been a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:18 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings 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. RED WINGS (5-5-1)…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:17 PM
     The Nashville Predators take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (4-7-1) at CAPITALS (8-3-0) 7 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:15 PM
     The Boston Bruins came into the season with a sizeable amount of optimism. They made a big splash in free agency on the first day, signing Elias Lindholm and Nikita…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 3:05 PM
     Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann played his 600th-career NHL game against the Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 5. This is an accomplishment to be proud of. Here's a look at his…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:55 PM
     The St. Louis Blues are 2-3-0 in their last five games while missing crucial players, Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas. Their absence has been a thorn in the team's side…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:32 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Edmonton Oilers tonight (Nov. 6) at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 2:30 PM
     Welcome to this edition of Lightning Strikes, a series featuring quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists, and fans alike concerning the Tampa Bay Lightning. This ongoing column aims to capture…

Nov 06, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:34 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks (6-2-3) rolled into Anaheim on Tuesday night and handed the Anaheim Ducks (4-6-2) a 5-1 loss. Led by captain Quinn Hughes' three assists and two-point performances by…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:32 AM
     Vitek Vanecek came into Tuesday night's game against the Blue Jackets a perfect 6-0 in his career against them. Thanks to another strong effort, he made that 7-0. Vanecek made…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, November 6, 2024 12:55 AM
     Nov. 5 was the Seattle Kraken's last game on their five-game road trip. They faced the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. They already lost to the Avalanche earlier this season…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:22 PM
     The Minnesota Wild finished their three-game homestand on Tuesday, Nov. 5, by hosting the Los Angeles Kings. The Wild's lineup remained the same except for defenseman Jon Merrill joining the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 11:01 PM
     Entering Tuesday's (Nov. 5) game with wins in eight consecutive regular season wins against the Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-2), the Boston Bruins (6-7-1) struggled both scoring goals and staying out…

Nov 05, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:55 PM
     Halifax Mooseheads head coach Andrew Lord has spent the first month of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) season trying to turn his team into a cohesive unit. Unfortunately,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 3:45 PM
     New team, new owner, new city, a new arena… that's what all Utah Hockey Club players had to contend with this current 2024-25 season. Do they have a better owner?…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:35 PM
     Ten games down, and October is already behind us. The Carolina Hurricanes are sitting at 8-2-0, with a six-game winning streak, and have the highest point percentage in the Eastern…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:27 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KINGS (7-3-3) at WILD (8-1-2)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:21 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (7-5-0) at BLUES (6-6-0)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:10 PM
     The Ottawa Senators take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SENATORS (6-5-0) at SABRES (4-7-1) 7 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:07 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins tonight (Nov. 5) at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, November 5, 2024 2:04 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLYERS (4-7-1) at HURRICANES (8-2-0) 7…

Nov 05, 02:00

Nov 04, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 1:45 PM
     On Monday, the St. Louis Blues and head coach Drew Bannister announced that the team would be without the services of defenceman Philip Broberg for the next four to six…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 1:10 PM
     After a stunning three-game win streak, the Tampa Bay Lightning dropped back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets on the road over the weekend. Despite that they are…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 1:09 PM
     On Monday (Nov. 4), the Florida Panthers announced they had signed prospect forward Gracyn Sawchyn to a three-year, entry-level contract. Panthers' President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 12:55 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid was on the ice for a very optional skate for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Is that good news for the team when…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 12:21 PM
     This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can't imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 12:16 PM
     Throughout NHL history, the league's elite players have typically been those selected in the annual NHL Entry Draft. The position and round in which these players are drafted are often…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 12:11 PM
     Year after year, each team in the NHL grapples with the question of where they stand in terms of contending for the Stanley Cup. Teams like the Buffalo Sabres are…

The Hockey Writers Monday, November 4, 2024 11:45 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers have played well to start the season, snapping out of a slow start and improving their record to 6-5-1 through their first 12 games. While they have…

Nov 04, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:47 PM
     The Minnesota Wild were on game two of their three-game homestand when they played host to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday evening, Nov. 3. As the season continues, some…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:11 PM
     The Minnesota Wild hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, November 3, for an early evening matchup. Filip Gustavsson was in net for his second straight game, and the lineup…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:00 PM
     Winnipeg Jets' forward Nikolaj Ehlers now stands alone at the top of the scoring table for Danish-born NHL players. Ehlers, born in Aalborg, accomplished the feat by recording his 474th-career…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 5:12 PM
     Goaltending: hockey's most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses, and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 5:06 PM
     Unlike the common bird itself, former Atlanta Thrashers are a fading breed. Now more than a decade removed from the Thrashers' move to Winnipeg in 2011, the number of former…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 5:00 PM
     Have you ever wondered why referees wear striped shirts, or teams have to wear contrasting colours? Then this is for you. Contrasting Colours in NHL Uniforms Hockey uniforms were very…

Nov 03, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:50 AM
     The 2024-25 season has been an absolute nightmare for the Colorado Avalanche. Just when it seemed that the injury issues had reached their apex, things found a way to get…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:40 AM
     Oh how quickly hope fades. It wasn't all that long ago that the Buffalo Sabres were riding high on a three-game winning streak, ironically after having defeated the Detroit Red…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 9:30 AM
     Even from this early on, the 2024-25 hockey season has been nothing short of exciting. Most eyes are rightfully glued to the best professional hockey league, the NHL, but fantastic…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:55 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens are starting to show signs of desperation, to the point they've started Josh Anderson on the first line... again.

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:45 AM
     The Utah Hockey Club recently added defenseman Olli Maatta to fortify their crippled blue line. While he will certainly help, it may not be the last move general manager (GM)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:35 AM
     It's been less than a month since the season started and the Los Angeles Kings played the Chicago Blackhawks in their fourth afternoon game so far.  It's mind-blowing that the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, November 3, 2024 8:25 AM
     It's no secret that Martin Necas was frustrated over the 2023-24 season, and it showed in his play. The season before, it seemed Necas had finally broken through. With 71…

Nov 02, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 6:02 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club takes 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. UTAH (5-4-2) at GOLDEN…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:58 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (4-2-3) at SHARKS (3-7-2)…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:36 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (5-6-0) at PREDATORS (3-6-1) 8 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:34 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (5-5-1) at SENATORS (5-5-0)…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:23 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Ceasars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SABRES (4-6-1) at RED…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:21 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANADIENS (4-6-1) at PENGUINS (4-7-1) 7…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:20 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs 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. MAPLE…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, November 2, 2024 5:13 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.…

Nov 02, 08:00

Nov 01, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 5:37 PM
     Working your desired job in the hockey world is never a guarantee. Winnipeg Jets' head coach Scott Arniel knows this fact firsthand. He thought he'd never get another chance as…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 5:20 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks have assigned defenseman Tristan Luneau to the San Diego Gulls of the American Hockey League, the team announced on Friday (Nov. 1). The move comes as the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 4:30 PM
     Welcome to the Colorado Avalanche Prospect Update, wherein each month, we will look at Avalanche prospects playing in various leagues and see how they are performing. While some players have…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 4:10 PM
     For the first time under head coach Jim Montgomery, the Boston Bruins are off to a slow start. They are last in the Atlantic Division with a 4-6-1 record. Compared…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 3:40 PM
     After just one month of hockey, analyzing any teams has the potential be a difficult endeavor, especially in the 2024-25 season where there have been surprises on both ends of…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 3:30 PM
     The Calgary Flames have wrapped up their first 10 games of the 2024-25 season, and it's been quite the rollercoaster ride thus far. Despite having zero expectations of being a…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 3:20 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers are finally back to their winning ways. After starting their 2024-25 campaign at a disastrous 1-5-1, they are now 4-6-1. It has come at a cost, though—their…

The Hockey Writers Friday, November 1, 2024 3:14 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Minnesota Wild tonight at Xcel Energy Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. LIGHTNING (7-3-0) at WILD (6-1-2)…