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May 23, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 5:15 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers seem to be taking a page out of Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice's playbook from the 2024 Stanley Cup Final when the Panthers hit everything that…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 2:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of their Western Conference Final matchup at the American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 1:46 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, May 23, 2025 1:45 PM
     It's been a long time since the Montreal Canadiens were considered a destination for free agents. It's not hard to understand why. They have spent the last years stuck in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 1:35 PM
     Following the hiring of Ken Holland as general manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations, the Los Angeles Kings appear poised to make major waves in the coming NHL offseasons.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 1:25 PM
     As the Washington Capitals saluted their fans and skated off the ice one final time in their 50th anniversary season, the moment was tinged with disappointment. "We had hoped for…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 1:15 PM
     Earlier this month, the Chicago Blackhawks writing team here at The Hockey Writers were presented with a potential trade scenario by a colleague. To the Blackhawks: Mika Zibanejad with the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 23, 2025 12:33 PM
     Anyone who had the privilege of watching Wayne Gretzky during his 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers knows that the legendary centre possessed incredible timing. Whether lighting the lamp before…

May 23, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:23 PM
     On Thursday, May 22, the Ottawa Charge hosted the Minnesota Frost for Game 2 of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Walter Cup Finals. It went into overtime, and the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 11:11 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes were looking to even the series up 1-1 after losing Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday night (May 20), 5-2. However, the Florida Panthers…

May 22, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 3:50 PM
     The Calgary Flames are not in the hunt for the Stanley Cup, but that doesn't mean there isn't reason for their fan base to tune into the action. There have…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 3:40 PM
     With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft just over a month away, here's a look at the 2024 Colorado Avalanche draft class and how they did in their first season after…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 3:20 PM
     The biggest name that will be shouted around the NHL free-agent market will be forward Mitch Marner. After yet another devastating Game 7 loss with the Toronto Maple Leafs, this…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 3:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are trying to get back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season, and this time around, they want to win. Last season, they came…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 2:36 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Carolina Hurricanes today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (3A) at HURRICANES (2M) Eastern Conference Final, Game 2…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 2:05 PM
     It's still hard to say what Rick Tocchet's legacy will be with the Vancouver Canucks. He arrived at a turbulent time and quickly turned things around, guiding the team into…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:55 PM
     A quick-hitting news update of The Hockey Writers' Union Junction Podcast. Mark Scheig and Nicholas Arnold talk about everything Columbus Blue Jackets related and how things are panning out this offseason. Mark…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 22, 2025 1:29 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.…

May 22, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:30 PM
     The Dallas Stars scored five goals in the third period, including three power-play goals, to erase a 3-1 deficit and defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-3 in Game 1 of the…

May 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:55 PM
     Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers introduced Rick Tocchet as the 25th head coach in franchise history. His candidacy has several pluses and minuses, but Tocchet's previous role in the organization…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:50 PM
     According to multiple reports, the Toronto Maple Leafs' personnel are drawing interest from around the NHL. Over the past few weeks, there had been speculation that team president Brendan Shanahan…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:45 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to undergo some major changes this summer after another postseason failure, where they weren't able to make it past the second round and were…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:10 PM
     The 2025 Men's International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championship is underway in Stockholm, Sweden, and Herning, Denmark. The tournament consists of 16 teams split into two divisions, with top…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:00 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They need to make changes to give themselves a real shot at making the playoffs, but they also…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:40 PM
     There's no secret that the NHL wouldn't be the league it is without the influx of great American and European players. The Ottawa Senators' history involves some incredible Swedes, a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:35 PM
     The Forum. The Olympia. The Stadium. The names of the Original Six's arenas were instantly recognizable to hockey fans around the world, shorthand or not. Well, for fans of the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:30 PM
     Alexandre Carrier was traded from the Nashville Predators to the Montreal Canadiens for Justin Barron just over three months ago. Carrier, known for his defensive reliability, came to Montreal in…

May 21, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:34 AM
     The Muskegon Lumberjacks won their first-ever United States Hockey League (USHL) Clark Cup on Tuesday night with a 4-3 overtime victory. Jack Christ stepped up in this winner-take-all Game 5,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:24 PM
     On May 20, the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Final began. The Ottawa Charge hosted the Minnesota Frost for Game 1. Although the game went into overtime, the Charge defeated…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:14 PM
     For the second time in three seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes will face the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. The last time these two met, the Panthers swept the…

May 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:55 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 Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:35 AM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs head into a pivotal offseason, the story isn't just about change — it's about shaping a roster that reflects the identity general manager Brad Treliving…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:25 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Western Conference Final and a series win away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final. They've gotten there in a much different manner…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:15 AM
     With the salary cap rising and a few expiring contracts, the Tampa Bay Lightning have some decisions to make on roster spots this summer. One of the expiring unrestricted free…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:05 AM
     The 2023 NHL Draft will be remembered as the Adam Fantilli draft for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Once former GM Jarmo Kekalainen announced the pick from the stage in Nashville,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:55 AM
     The 2025 NHL Draft will begin on June 27th, but the New Jersey Devils will have to wait until the 28th as they don't have a first round pick. They…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:45 AM
     The Boston Bruins have perplexed fans over the last calendar year. From trading Brad Marchand to waiting all the way until the 11th hour to sign goaltender Jeremy Swayman, all…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 20, 2025 10:39 AM
     On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some…

May 20, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 4:50 PM
     With the announcement that the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will expand to the West Coast with teams in Vancouver and Seattle, several questions have been raised regarding how the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 4:25 PM
     The Utah Mammoth have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL. Since the organization decided to rebuild after the 2020 season as the Arizona Coyotes, they have acquired…

May 19, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 11:35 AM
     Vojtěch Čihař 2024-25 Team: HC Energie Karlovy Vary – CzechiaDate of Birth: March 29, 2007Place of Birth: Chomutov, CzechiaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 188 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft eligibility: 2025 first-year…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 11:25 AM
     The Florida Panthers showed why they're the defending Stanley Cup champions. Facing a two-game deficit in the series and a two-goal deficit in Game 3, they rallied and won four…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 11:15 AM
     Another year, another heartbreak. The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024-25 season ended in all-too-familiar fashion: an early playoff exit, wasted talent, and more questions than answers. Despite lofty expectations and a…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 11:05 AM
     Columbus Blue Jackets' fans have long known how good color analyst Jody Shelley has been in the broadcast booth. Whether it's been with radio voice Bob McElligott, former TV voice…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 10:55 AM
     Anthony Noreen and the Miami RedHawks have picked up their second goaltender of the offseason, adding netminder Matteo Drobac from the University of Western Ontario (U Sports). He becomes the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 10:45 AM
     Logan Mailloux is making a name for himself this spring, and the Montreal Canadiens should be paying close attention. In the middle of a strong playoff push with the Laval…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 10:40 AM
     A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Let's begin…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 19, 2025 10:35 AM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded many picks to reach another Stanley Cup Final in recent years. Given a lack of draft capital in the first few rounds, the Lightning…

May 19, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:29 PM
     With the NHL Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror and the playoffs just over a month away, it is a good time to take a look at the Toronto Maple…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:26 PM
     The Florida Panthers have defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 of the second round and will move on to play the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 8:10 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers received what might be potentially big news on Sunday morning. Veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm joined the team for an optional skate and looked pretty good. The way…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:45 PM
     Jesper Kotajärvi 2024-25 Team: Tappara (Liiga)Date of Birth: July 24, 2007Place of Birth: Kokkola, FinlandHt: 6-feet Wt: 181 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DNHL Draft Position: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central Scouting:…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:35 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in their pivotal Game 7 matchup at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:15 PM
     We are just two days from Game 1 (May 20) of the Eastern Conference Final for the Carolina Hurricanes. After winning their Round 2 matchup on Thursday, May 15, the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:05 PM
     In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, the Flames are rumoured to be targeting a big free agent this offseason, and Mitch Marner may be the guy. In…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:01 PM
     Phil Kessel was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 18, 2009, for two first-round and a second-round draft pick. At the time, Kessel was…

May 18, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 11:10 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks made headlines this week by promoting Adam Foote to head coach—just the 22nd in franchise history. While the move was no surprise to those inside the organization,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:45 AM
     The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in overtime on Saturday night in Game 6, and will head to their third straight Western Conference Final, where they will meet…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 10:10 AM
     Here we go again. In what feels like the biggest game in recent memory for the Toronto Maple Leafs, they are set for yet another Game 7, this time against…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:55 AM
     After eliminating the Los Angeles Kings in the first round and knocking off the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Edmonton Oilers…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:25 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 Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:15 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Mark Scheifele and the Winnipeg Jets were eliminated from the playoffs last night, but with the passing of Scheifele's father, the night was a lot…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:05 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks are now formulating their offseason plans. They just hired Adam Foote as the team's new head coach and are beginning to bring together their staff and players…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 18, 2025 8:55 AM
     In Toronto, Maple Leafs fans are watching their team fight for its postseason life. But out west, something very different is happening. Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is writing…

May 18, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:46 PM
     Thomas Harley scored 93 seconds into overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 6. Sam Steel scored the Stars' first goal, while…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 4:10 PM
     For it being the offseason, it's certainly been a busy time for the Chicago Blackhawks over the last few days. It looks like the organization is finally getting somewhere with…

May 17, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:55 AM
     The Dallas Stars enter Game 6 on Saturday night up 3-2 on the Winnipeg Jets, and have a chance to advance in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the friendly…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:45 AM
     There was a very telling quote recently from Stuart Skinner, after the Edmonton Oilers goaltender backstopped his team to a 3-0 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:35 AM
     This past season was the second straight where the New Jersey Devils were absolutely decimated by injuries. It left some wondering whether it was bad luck, an insufficient job by…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:25 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a list of head coaches they are considering, but they could be looked at as risky candidates. Elsewhere, the Vegas Golden…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:15 AM
     The New York Rangers had two big misses this season. The first was that they missed the playoffs completely after a disastrous season, which saw the team collapse before our…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 9:05 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 Saturday, May 17, 2025 8:55 AM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins' pipeline has seen a bit of an overhaul since Kyle Dubas took over the reins as general manager (GM). Dubas has done well in replenishing the system…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 17, 2025 8:45 AM
     The longer that the second round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars goes, the better it'll be for the Edmonton Oilers. You couldn't have…

May 16, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 4:15 PM
     The New York Rangers are likely going to try and put their 2024-25 season behind them after a disastrous campaign and shift their focus onto the offseason and try to…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 4:10 PM
     The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) is in its second season, and the Montreal Victoire made it to the playoffs both seasons. On May 11, the Victoire won their first-ever…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 3:40 PM
     Well, Leafs Nation, this is it. The Toronto Maple Leafs have their backs against the wall and need a win tonight or their season is over. After what happened in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 3:30 PM
     There were eight NHL coaching vacancies to start the offseason, and four teams have already hired their next bench boss, including the Philadelphia Flyers, who brought in Rick Tocchet. While…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 3:20 PM
     The Calgary Flames are turning the page. After years as a middling organization, they have been able to change their approach under general manager (GM) Craig Conroy, and have been…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 2:40 PM
     If this is the last time I write before a game that truly matters to this iteration of the Toronto Maple Leafs, I want to go out on a limb.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 2:30 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets staved off elimination Thursday night with a near-perfect 4-0 shutout victory at Canada Life Centre over the Dallas Stars in Game 5. They face elimination again Saturday…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 2:10 PM
     The Philadelphia Flyers paid a premium to make Rick Tocchet their head coach. At a cost of $26.25 million over five years, the team didn't spare any expense to bring…

May 16, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 16, 2025 12:53 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets staved off elimination in Game 5 of their second-round series, shutting out the Dallas Stars 4-0 to push the series to a sixth game. After a disappointing…

May 15, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 6:15 PM
     The Dallas Stars take on the Winnipeg Jets tonight at Canada Life Centre. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. STARS (2C) at JETS (1C) Western…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:25 PM
     When the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs again, the trade rumours surrounding Sidney Crosby were expected this summer. Despite Crosby saying he wants to retire as a member of the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:10 PM
     With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft order now mostly set, we can predict where some players might land. Of course, there are always outliers where a team goes off the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00 PM
     Radim Mrtka 2024-25 Team: Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)Date of Birth: June 9, 2007Place of Birth: Havlickuv, CzechiaHt: 6-foot-6 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Radim Mrtka…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:50 PM
     At the beginning of the season, the Dallas Stars were legitimate contenders in the pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Sure, there were some questions about the back end, and the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:35 PM
     The 2025-26 season for the Chicago Blackhawks is gearing up to be a special one as they anticipate 100 years, AKA their "Centennial" season. The Blackhawks released the news of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 3:25 PM
     The Washington Capitals face a tall task in their Round 2 series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Carolina has been relentlessly attacking Washington, which has caused significant problems for the Capitals…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 2:30 PM
     Blake Fiddler 2024-25 Team: Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)Date of Birth: July 9, 2007Place of Birth: Nashville, TN, USAHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 209 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings…

May 15, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:21 AM
     After 60 minutes of scoreless hockey in Game 5 between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights, Kasperi Kapanen was the hero for Oil Country, scoring the game-winning goal. The…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 11:14 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Toronto Sceptres faced off in Game 4 of Round 1 in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday evening, May 14. It was a must-win game for the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:00 PM
     The Florida Panthers have defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 5 of the second round in the Eastern Conference. They have taken a 3-2 series lead and will…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 9:00 PM
     Justin Carbonneau 2024-25 Team: Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League)Date of Birth: Nov. 25, 2006Place of Birth: Lévis, QC, CANHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 192 poundsShoots: RPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 8:50 PM
     William Horcoff 2024-25 Team: University of Michigan (NCAA)Date of Birth: Jan. 23, 2007Place of Birth: Birmingham, MI, USAHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings…

May 14, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:50 PM
     Once again, Auston Matthews is struggling in the playoffs. The 27-year-old is one of the best goal scorers the NHL has ever seen, and arguably the best pure goal scorer…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:48 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks announced on Wednesday that assistant coach Adam Foote will become their new head coach. Per @DarrenDreger Adam Foote will be named the Head coach of the Vancouver…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:41 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, May 14, 2025 1:25 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning have entered into a multi-year media rights agreement with Scripps Sports, making it easier than ever before for fans throughout the Tampa Bay Area to watch…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 1:15 PM
     With a young core already producing at the NHL level, Montreal Canadiens fans finally have reason to believe the long-term plan is working. Juraj Slafkovsky continues to grow into a…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:55 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres have a long offseason ahead of them. There have been no significant changes in the front office since hiring Eric Staal as the special assistant to the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:45 PM
     While the Minnesota Wild's offseason came earlier than many fans hoped for, there is still a lot to look forward to this summer, with the first being the NHL Entry…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:41 PM
     According to numbers obtained from NHL Records, there have been 1,090 players to win the Stanley Cup, with 467 players (42%) winning it more than once. Interestingly, the further we…

May 14, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:05 PM
     The Dallas Stars are one win away from their third straight trip to the Western Conference Final, after a 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 on Tuesday…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:56 PM
     On Tuesday, May 13, Game 3 of the Montreal Victoire and Ottawa Charge Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Playoff series took place in Ottawa. The game had a slow start,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:25 PM
     The New Jersey Devils are about to head into a Draft that's considered one of the weakest classes in recent memory. To make matters worse, they don't even have a…

May 13, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:23 AM
     The Buffalo Sabres have made 18 first-round NHL Entry Draft selections since Terry Pegula purchased the franchise midway through the 2011 season. One would think the team used these to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:16 AM
     A while back we sat down together and opened the NHL's record book in search of some of the game's most unbreakable records. While Wayne Gretzky's name is found throughout…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:05 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading into Game 5 with the series tied 2-2 and the sting of a 3-0 shutout still fresh in everyone's minds. It's familiar territory for…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:55 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Los Angeles Kings are on the verge of hiring Ken Holland to be their next general manager. The former Edmonton Oilers executive beat out…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:45 AM
     The Western Hockey League (WHL) hosted the expansion, Prospect, and U.S. Priority draft last week, with all three events taking place over two days. For most teams, it was a…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:35 AM
     The St. Louis Blues have a lot of work to do this offseason, and the 2025 NHL Draft would be a great start to figure out where they need to…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:25 AM
     Mason Moe 2024-25 Team: Madison Capitols (USHL)Date of Birth: Eden Prairie, MinnesotaPlace of Birth: Mar 26, 2007Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 185 poundsShoots: Left Position: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:15 AM
     With their top picks at 14 and 20 already analyzed in a previous breakdown, where two defensemen were highlighted as strong fits for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the focus now…

May 12, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 8:56 PM
     After losing in the first round for the fourth straight season, the Los Angeles Kings decided to make some changes to their front office as they shift their focus to…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 5:40 PM
     Zach Werenski has a very busy summer ahead of him. On top of the usual stuff of preparing for next season, he's preparing for one of the most important days…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 5:30 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place for Game 4 of their second-round series tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 5:23 PM
     The Washington Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center for Game 4 of their second-round series tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 4:23 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, May 12, 2025 4:15 PM
     The New York Rangers missed out on the playoffs and had a horrendous 2024-25 campaign, just one season after winning the Presidents' Trophy and making it to the Eastern Conference…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 3:50 PM
     The Dallas Stars entered the 2025 NHL Playoffs as the second seed in the Central Division and third overall in the Western Conference after finishing the regular season with 106…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 3:40 PM
     Statistically, Leon Draisaitl has continued to be his usual dominant self in the playoffs with five goals and 15 points through nine games. The 29-year-old has established himself as arguably…

May 12, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 9:55 AM
     The Minnesota Frost hosted the Toronto Sceptres for Game 3 in Round 1 on Mother's Day Sunday, May 11. The Frost took Game 2 despite being without one of their…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 9:45 AM
     When the Carolina Hurricanes drafted Andrei Svechnikov second overall in the 2018 NHL Draft, the consensus was that the team had just drafted their next superstar. The comparison was Marian…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 9:35 AM
     Thanks to a three-goal third period and more heroics from Mikko Rantanen, the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday afternoon and took a 2-1 series lead in…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 9:25 AM
     After seeing players like Cole Eiserman (New York Islanders), Trevor Connelly (Vegas Golden Knights), and Marek Vanacker (Chicago Blackhawks) all being selected in the first round of last year's draft…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 9:15 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens will head into the 2025 NHL Draft with back-to-back selections at 16th and 17th overall, barring any trade activity. While all eyes tend to be on the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 9:05 AM
     It's official: the Boston Bruins have the seventh overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. It's the highest pick they've had since they had the ninth overall selection in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 8:55 AM
     Malte Vass 2024-25 Team: Färjestad BK J20 (Nationell)Date of Birth: Mar. 28, 2007Place of Birth: Karlstad, SWEHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 183 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Stay-at-home,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 12, 2025 8:45 AM
     Gabriel Perreault has been one of the New York Rangers' top prospects for several years. He has produced at every level, from the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP)…