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Jun 23, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 5:00 PM
     On June 20, the New York Rangers and pending restricted free agent (RFA) Matthew Robertson came to an agreement on a two-year extension with a $775,000 average annual value (AAV).…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 4:30 PM
     The Ottawa Senators' emergence this season can be attributed to many different factors. You could point to Linus Ullmark's steady presence in goal, head coach Travis Green's influence on the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 4:20 PM
     In today's NHL rumours rundown, the Edmonton Oilers and Evan Bouchard could look at a one-year deal to try to get a contract locked in for next season. Elsewhere, Mitch…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 4:10 PM
     Fans and sports media alike have been looking for a scapegoat ever since the Edmonton Oilers were bounced from the Stanley Cup Final yet again; the stars didn't show up,…

Jun 22, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 9:30 AM
     As Mitch Marner's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs hangs in the balance, Luke Fox joined The FAN Hockey Show to break down what losing a franchise forward really means—and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 9:15 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens continued to drastically improve year over year in 2024-25. Earning a playoff berth as they did, impressively as one of the youngest teams in the league, was…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 22, 2025 8:25 AM
     Julius Saari 2024-25 Team: Jokerit (Mestis)Date of Birth: Mar 7, 2007Place of Birth: Vantaa, FinlandHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Julius Saari is a defensive…

Jun 21, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 5:30 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks didn't waste much time after the Stanley Cup was awarded to the Florida Panthers to get to work on their offseason moves. The re-signed one of their…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 4:55 PM
     Frank Nazar had an impressive stint with the Chicago Blackhawks last season. After being called up to the NHL on Dec. 13, he skated in 53 games and registered 12…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 3:30 PM
     The Abbotsford Canucks are on the brink of greatness after their 3-2 win over the Charlotte Checkers on Thursday. They now have a 3-1 series lead and can clinch the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:45 PM
     It seems as though many fans and media members have mixed feelings when it comes to Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. As a faithful follower of Alan Mitchell on the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:35 PM
     Nearly two years ago, before the horn even sounded, all the players, coaching staff, and fans alike were celebrating. It was a monumental moment for a franchise that had only…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 2:10 PM
     The Washington Capitals enter the 2025 NHL Draft next weekend with five picks in the decentralized process. The Capitals hold one choice in each of the first five rounds, including…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 1:42 PM
     Of the numerous reasons for the decade of futility that was the 2010s for the Buffalo Sabres, their constant inability to cultivate their own talent was perhaps the biggest. With…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 21, 2025 1:37 PM
     *This archive was originally published before the 2023 NHL Draft Historically, more than 12,000 players have been drafted in the NHL Amateur (1963-1978) and Entry Drafts (1979-present), with around 11…

Jun 21, 06:00

Jun 20, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 3:45 PM
     The Abbotsford Canucks are one win away from the Calder Cup title. Vancouver Canucks fans will be quick to tell you not to celebrate until the job is done (just…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 3:30 PM
     Ryan Donato made it clear he wanted to stay with the Chicago Blackhawks. Just days before he was set to be an unrestricted free agent, the team granted his wish.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 3:15 PM
     For years, Toronto Maple Leafs fans did what fans do: they trusted. They had no real say in the decisions, but most came to believe in the talent, plan, and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 3:04 PM
     The Dallas Stars have announced that they've signed both Mavrik Bourque and Nils Lundkvist to contract extensions. The Stars have been one of the more active teams over the last…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 2:45 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers made it to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, and they faced the same opponent in the Florida Panthers. Unfortunately, they came up short…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 1:45 PM
     It's the kind of idea that could shake the NHL to its core — Connor McDavid, arguably the best hockey player on the planet, being traded to the Toronto Maple…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 1:08 PM
     Littered in the already busy offseason for the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes re-upped some of their depth, extending left-winger Eric Robinson with a four-year deal carrying an annual average value…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 20, 2025 12:30 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets will sign hometown hero Jonathan Toews to a one-year contract on July 1, the team announced June 20. It's a feel-good story for someone trying to restart…

Jun 20, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:30 PM
     In a serious cap crunch following a four-year, $18 million extension for Matt Duchene, the Dallas Stars had to shed some salary. Moving the $4.5 million cap-hit contract of forward…

Jun 19, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 1:15 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, several Edmonton Oilers players spoke with the media following their loss in the Stanley Cup Final. At the same time, reports have surfaced that the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 12:24 PM
     The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have signed Fabian Zetterlund to a three-year, $12,825,000 deal. It has an average annual value of $4.275 million. Z is back for three!…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:55 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner appear to be in a precarious situation in regards to a potential contract negotiation. And it sounds like things are getting uglier by…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:42 AM
     So often we delve deep into the analytical side of trades in sports. Which players needed the change more? Which team is going to come out on top? Was there…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:37 AM
     Expectations weren't very high for the Edmonton Oilers coming into 2005-06 campaign – they looked like they were fairly average, but nothing special. At the beginning of the season, there…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:32 AM
     Though a popular old adage states that time heals all wounds, we all know that that isn't always the case. Sometimes the emotions brought on by a particular situation will…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 11:10 AM
     The Dallas Stars have signed veteran forward Matt Duchene to a four-year, $18 million contract extension. Duchene Staying in the Lone Star State The 34-year-old, who was a pending unrestricted…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:55 AM
     As speculation swirls around the Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner's future, another storyline should get more attention. There is a chance that former captain John Tavares could depart. While many…

Jun 19, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 6:06 PM
     Aside from the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks' most pressing matter for this summer was re-upping Ryan Donato. Less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the 2025…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 5:37 PM
     The New Jersey Devils announced that the team has acquired Nashville's fourth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and defenseman Jeremy Hanzel in exchange for forward Erik Haula. #NEWS: We've…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 4:50 PM
     There has already been plenty said about Mitch Marner's potential pending departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the superstar winger hasn't even hit free agency yet. Perhaps parting ways…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 4:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers lost their second straight Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers, this time in one fewer game than previously. While losing Zach Hyman to an injury hurt…

Jun 18, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:15 AM
     While the future of John Tavares with the Toronto Maple Leafs remains uncertain — with questions still swirling about whether he'll re-sign or move on — one issue has now…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 11:05 AM
     The wounds of losing a second straight Stanley Cup Final are still fresh for the Edmonton Oilers. They were the second-best team for most of the series, and maybe had…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:58 AM
     Little Big Men have always been a staple in the NHL.  You know the type: fast as the wind, nimble on their feet, quick with their hands and tough to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:52 AM
     Hockey fans who were old enough probably remember where they were on Mar. 23, 1994. Wayne Gretzky, known as The Great One, took a pass from longtime teammate Marty McSorely…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:44 AM
     Before the 1999 NHL Draft took place in Boston, MA on June 26, many believed it was to have a deep amount of talent to choose from – a treasure…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:35 AM
     Cale Makar has been making history virtually from the moment he entered the league. What began as a promising career has since blossomed into one that has fans, experts, and…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:25 AM
     The Florida Panthers, for a second consecutive season, are the Stanley Cup champions. The Panthers trounced the Edmonton Oilers – this time in six games – to yet again win…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 18, 2025 10:19 AM
     Yesterday in Hockey History: June 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 19 Although there have only been two games played on this date, there has still been plenty of National…

Jun 17, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 4:35 PM
     Understandably so, the hype within the New Jersey Devils' fanbase for Russian winger Arseni Gritsyuk is colossal. For a team that often struggled to score goals in 2024-25, Gritsyuk's arrival…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 3:40 PM
     The IIHF announced the preliminary rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday, June 16, which will be held in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The hockey tournament will take place…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 3:15 PM
     Next February, the XXV Olympic Winter Games, also known as the 2026 Winter Olympics or Milano Cortina 2026, will welcome NHL players back to the Olympic stage for the first…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:33 PM
     The Florida Panthers welcome the Edmonton Oilers to Amerant Bank Arena for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:15 PM
     In a wide-ranging discussion with Halford & Brough, former NHL captain Blake Wheeler shared some honest reflections on what it's like leading a divided locker room, dealing with the heat…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:05 PM
     Over the course of the Detroit Red Wings' teardown and rebuild, they have parted ways with a number of players whose names and faces are still etched in the minds…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 2:01 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.…

Jun 17, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 9:55 AM
     The NHL Draft is just a few short weeks away, with the event taking place on June 27 and 28 in Los Angeles. After another season of missing the playoffs…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 9:45 AM
     With how the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024-25 season ended, they're now heading into the post-Mitch Marner era. Unfortunately, their season came to a disappointing end when they lost yet another…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 9:35 AM
     It's no a shock Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky was the only Habs player to be named to his country's Olympic roster so far.

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 9:25 AM
     The New York Rangers traded Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for prospect Carey Terrance, ending a great run with New York for the power forward. He has…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 9:15 AM
     We have reached the point in the countdown to the 2025 NHL Draft where it's time to have a serious conversation. With so much uncertainty as to how the draft…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 9:05 AM
     While the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers continue to do battle in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, the Colorado Avalanche are among the 30 other teams preparing for the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 8:55 AM
     The excitement surrounding the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, is already building. To add to this excitement, on June 16, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced six players on…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 17, 2025 8:45 AM
     Dan Muse, new head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has his work cut out for him. The Penguins are in the middle of a rebuild and have no doubt already…

Jun 16, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 5:30 PM
     Reese Hamilton 2024-25 Team: Regina Pats (WHL)Date of Birth: Mar 26, 2007 Place of Birth: Whitewood, SaskatchewanHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 170 poundsShoots: Left Position: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Reese Hamilton is an…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 5:15 PM
     The New York Rangers missed the playoffs this season, and while they have been making some much-needed changes to their roster over the last little while, they will soon need…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 4:10 PM
     The IIHF announced on Monday, June 16, the first six players for the 12 teams competing for the Gold Medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, in February.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 3:40 PM
     The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, and five members of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 3:30 PM
     Say what you want about Connor McDavid being a generational player. He'll never win a Stanley Cup until he and his Oilers teammates understand what it means to come through…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 3:10 PM
     Zach Werenski may not have won the first Norris Trophy in Columbus Blue Jackets history this season, but his time will come.  Werenski Making Franchise History Werenski already made history…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 2:30 PM
     The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are quickly approaching in February, and the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) announced the 12 participating countries' first six players to their preliminary rosters…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 16, 2025 2:20 PM
     Winnipeg Jets forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and Nino Niederreiter have been chosen to represent their respective countries at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. Ehlers, the highest-scoring Danish player of all…

Jun 16, 08:00

Jun 15, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 4:55 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers have fallen behind in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final as they head toward Game 6 down 3-2 to the Florida Panthers. They will have some tough decisions…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 4:45 PM
     A report from TSN stated that all countries participating in Ice Hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy will need to name the first six players to their…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 3:20 PM
     Back on June 10, the Boston Bruins announced that they had hired Marco Sturm as the 30th head coach in the team's history after implying through a video posted online…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 2:45 PM
     2024-25 Team: Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)Date of Birth: May 24, 2007Place of Birth: Roseland, New JerseyHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 174 poundsShoots: Left Position: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Nicolas…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 2:35 PM
     The Florida Panthers were known for walking the line between grit and chaos for much of this postseason. Sam Bennett's scrums, Brad Marchand's mind games, and Aaron Ekblad's tone-setting presence…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 2:25 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks' summer of change continues as we await the 2025 NHL Draft. We don't know who general manager Kyle Davidson will select with the third overall pick, but…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:40 PM
     One of the most important things for any hockey organization is to continue growing its depth chart through the draft. In the case of the Buffalo Sabres, they do possess…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 15, 2025 1:30 PM
     For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the question isn't whether they need to get tougher. It's how. After another playoff exit where physicality and intensity tilted key moments, change is coming.…

Jun 15, 08:00

Jun 14, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 4:55 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are currently focused on winning their first Stanley Cup since 1990, but when the offseason comes and free agency comes around, they will have to shift gears…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 4:25 PM
     Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij has signed a three-year entry-level contract with an average annual value of $975,000, the team announced Saturday. The 19 year old Swedish defenseman, selected 37th…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 3:50 PM
     Sean Barnhill 2024-25 Team: Dubuque Fighting Saints (USHL)Date of Birth: Jan. 8, 2007Place of Birth: Scottsdale, Arizona Ht: 6-foot-5, Wt: 214 pounds Shoots: Right Position: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year draft…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 3:26 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (3A) at OILERS (3P) Stanley Cup Final, Game 5 8…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:57 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 Saturday, June 14, 2025 2:35 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, a report has been floating around that Mitch Marner will not be returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs this offseason. With that, it is becoming…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 1:55 PM
     Despite recent speculation tying the Edmonton Oilers to veteran defenseman Aaron Ekblad, there's little reason to believe general manager Stan Bowman and CEO Jeff Jackson are seriously considering him as…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 14, 2025 12:35 PM
     The New York Rangers' offseason has officially begun, and it started with a major move. The longest tenured player on the team, Chris Kreider, was traded to the Anaheim Ducks…

Jun 14, 06:00

Jun 13, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 1:05 PM
     The Washington Capitals have a strong forward prospect pool headlined by Ryan Leonard, Andrew Cristall, and Ilya Protas. Therefore, it does not seem like a stretch for the Capitals to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:55 PM
     The NHL's annual awards season often comes with controversy. Still, this year's Norris Trophy voting (which Cale Makar won) triggered a particularly pointed conversation when NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joined…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:45 PM
     It's that time of year when rumors float like poker chips on a tilted table, and everything feels on the verge of sliding off the edge. Blockbuster trades feel inevitable,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:27 PM
     In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team's future. His tenure started with the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:22 PM
     Sidney Crosby recently finished his 18th season as captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins and played some of the best hockey of his career. At 37 years old, he is showing…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:17 PM
     *This was originally published in June 2021 The NHL has had over 7,600 players suit up since it first started in 1917. Of those 7,600-plus players, only about 80 have…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:10 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Florida Panthers and Sam Bennett are reportedly close to terms on an eight-year extension. Meanwhile, the New York Rangers might be eyeing two key…

The Hockey Writers Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00 PM
     Find a forward or bolster the blue line? With his 28th-overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Winnipeg Jets' general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff should do the latter. Jets…

Jun 13, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:59 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers stole the star-studded Game 4 against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise in overtime, bringing the Stanley Cup Final series record to 2-2. This game marked the third…

Jun 12, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:50 PM
     Jesper Fast announced his retirement after spending seven seasons with the New York Rangers and four seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. The winger was a sixth-round pick but developed into…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:40 PM
     With the Ottawa Senators' offseason in full swing, there's always time to daydream and question ways the team can improve for next season. While Ottawa's future appears bright with new…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:31 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (3P) at PANTHERS (3A) Stanley Cup Final, Game 4 8…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:50 PM
     As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for a do-or-die Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Final, the buzz around the team isn't just about strategy or stats—it's about identity. It's about…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:28 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, June 12, 2025 12:50 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are making some lineup changes ahead of Game 4 Thursday night. The Stanley Cup Final matchup between Edmonton and the Florida Panthers is not an elimination game,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:35 PM
     It's hard to believe that the New Jersey Devils now have a surplus of defensive talent, especially considering their disastrous struggles last season. In 2023-24, they gave up the fifth-most…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:25 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Chris Kreider has been traded to the Anaheim Ducks. For the Ducks, it's about getting better. For the New York Rangers, it's about cap space.…

Jun 12, 04:00

Jun 11, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:25 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the eye of the offseason storm. The news cycle is heating up with ongoing coaching staff changes and major roster decisions looming. This edition…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:05 PM
     Although there's plenty of business facing the Vancouver Canucks this offseason, it's clear that the most significant order of business—the number one checkmark on the to-do list—is Elias Pettersson. He…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:45 PM
     The New York Rangers are reportedly close to making a trade with the Anaheim Ducks that will send Chris Kreider to the Ducks. With that deal likely coming to fruition…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:35 PM
     After losing to the Florida Panthers by a score of 6-1 in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Monday (June 9) at Sunrise's Amerant Bank Arena, the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 12:25 PM
     As we're officially under three weeks from the start of free agency in the NHL, rumors are in full force as teams are poised to make a ton of moves…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11:56 AM
     Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, capturing 176 of the 191 available first-place votes. The trophy is annually awarded…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11:35 AM
     Nobody expected Game 3 to play out the way it did between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers on Monday night. After each of the first two games of this…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 11, 2025 11:25 AM
     *This was originally published in Aug. 2022 In case you missed one of the most significant transactions of recent NHL offseasons, former Florida Panthers' all-time leading scorer Jonathan Huberdeau was…

Jun 11, 02:00

Jun 10, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:55 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, as the Stanley Cup Final intensifies and Brad Marchand continues to wow at his age, the NHL rumor mill is heating up with several teams…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:49 AM
     *This article was originally published in April 2023 In the NHL's modern-era history, the Montreal Canadiens have landed a top-five draft pick five times. From an All-Star goaltender in Carey…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:44 AM
     As the 2016 NHL Draft approached, there were questions about how this class would be remembered. Unlike 2015, which featured talent and depth that you typically only see once in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:39 AM
     On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:00 AM
     The Florida Panthers cruised past the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final with a convincing 6-1 victory on Monday, June 9. It was a penalty-filled matchup…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:50 AM
     According to a report from James Mirtle of The Athletic, Max Pacioretty is "leaning toward a return." This would be huge news for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are facing…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:15 AM
     Free agency could be quite the spectacle this summer since the salary cap ceiling is rising to $95.5 million, even though this year's UFA class isn't particularly impressive. Starting with…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:05 AM
     The 2025 Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers has the Panthers up 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Thursday night. Interestingly, some former St.…

Jun 10, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 11:27 PM
     The Florida Panthers soundly took Game 3 (and thus, the series lead) in their triumphant return to Sunrise versus the Edmonton Oilers, bringing the Stanley Cup Final series count to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 9:58 PM
     On June 9, 2025, an injury-stricken T.J. Oshie announced his retirement. The 38-year-old winger missed the entire 2024–25 season with a back injury and called it a career after 1,010…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 4:10 PM
     A quiet but significant off-ice battle is unfolding in the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, and it centers around penalties, screens, and Panthers forward Sam…

Jun 09, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 11:25 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers will face the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Monday (June 9) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise. Both teams are looking to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 11:15 AM
     As the NHL offseason ramps up, the Toronto Maple Leafs face major decisions that could reshape their roster—and maybe even their identity. From Mitch Marner's uncertain future to key depth…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 11:05 AM
     The Colorado Avalanche have a lot of questions facing them in the wake of yet another Game 7 playoff loss. They have already addressed an important piece of the puzzle,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 10:46 AM
     Yesterday in Hockey History: June 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 10 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 10:35 AM
     In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumours, Abbotsford has moved on to the Calder Cup Final after a 4-2 win over the Texas Stars in Game 6.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 10:25 AM
     The inaugural season for the Utah Hockey Club (now the Utah Mammoth) is officially over. The team finished with a 38-31-13 record while their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 10:15 AM
     The New Jersey Devils went 42-33-7 in the regular season and were dealt a harsh first-round exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes. While they won't…

The Hockey Writers Monday, June 9, 2025 10:05 AM
     Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has nine pending restricted free agents (RFAs) on his books this offseason. These players range from NHL stars to American Hockey League (AHL) depth players.…