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Feb 28, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, February 28, 2025 4:55 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KINGS (31-17-8) at STARS (37-19-2)…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 28, 2025 4:53 PM
     The Minnesota Wild 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. WILD (34-21-4) at AVALANCHE (34-24-2) 9 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 28, 2025 4:45 PM
     There's a scene in Moneyball that I've been thinking about recently. In the film (spoiler alert), which isn't entirely accurate but based on real-life events, Oakland Athletics general manager Billy…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 28, 2025 4:16 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the New York Rangers tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (36-20-2) at RANGERS (29-25-4) 7 p.m.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 28, 2025 4:15 PM
     The 4 Nations Face-Off was a real treat for fans, delivering some of the most intense hockey they've recently seen. The final game between the USA and Canada lived up…

Feb 28, 08:00

Feb 27, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:50 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights welcome the Chicago Blackhawks to T-Mobile Arena in Nevada tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  Blackhawks (17-34-7)…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:47 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks battle the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center in California tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  Canucks (27-20-11) at…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:55 PM
     The Minnesota Wild match-up with the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center in Salt Lake City tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:35 PM
     The Washington Capitals are in a class of their own in the Eastern Conference this season. With 24 games remaining in the regular season, Washington's 84 points are the only…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:05 PM
     The NHL Trade Deadline always ushers in a wave of buzz and excitement for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, perhaps never more so than this season. Set against the backdrop of…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:45 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Mikhail Ilyin in the fifth-round pick of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. He doesn't get much coverage, but he's progressing steadily. He's on pace to…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:35 PM
     Last summer was a busy one for Edmonton Oilers CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson. More specifically, a busy July 1. Fresh off a heartbreaking loss in the Stanley Cup…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:25 PM
     The Florida Panthers just wrapped up their 4 Nations Face-Off break. Unfortunately, it started with a 2-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night. As a result, the defending…

Feb 27, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 1:18 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks blew a 2-0 lead in the third period, but thanks to Conor Garland's second of the game in overtime, beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 at Crypto.com…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 27, 2025 12:10 AM
     Wednesday night, the New Jersey Devils traveled to Colorado to face the Avalanche for the first time this season. Just as he did earlier in the season with the San…

Feb 26, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:20 PM
     Lately, every time the Penguins are mentioned in the national conversation, we are forced to hear another round of calls for them to trade Sidney Crosby. So, let's address the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:10 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (26-20-11) at KINGS (31-17-7) 10 p.m. ET; MAX,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:10 PM
     Since the turn of the century, the Montreal Canadiens have made a number of bold moves in the pursuit of building a championship-calibre roster. While some signings have paid off…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:00 PM
     Entering this season, the New York Rangers were expected to be one of the favorites. They won the 2023-24 Presidents' Trophy as the best team in the regular season, made…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:50 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are on a four-game losing streak dating back to their 5-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Feb. 7. The majority of the team had a two-week…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:24 PM
     The New Jersey Devils take on the Colorado Avalanche tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DEVILS (32-21-6) at AVALANCHE (33-24-2) 9:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:21 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets take on the Ottawa Senators tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. JETS (41-14-3) at SENATORS (29-24-4) 7 p.m. ET; RDS, SN…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:10 PM
     One of the most crippling things that can happen to a hockey team is having its star players miss time due to injury. With Matthew Tkachuk sidelined (at least, from…

Feb 26, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:10 AM
     On Tuesday night, we saw the Utah Hockey Club match up with the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time since both teams opened their season back at the Delta Center…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 11:12 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Detroit Red Wings faced off for the second time in three days on Tuesday, Feb. 25, this time in St. Paul, MN. The first was held…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:32 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets entered Stadium Series week looking to start off on the right foot. Thanks to contributions from all over the lineup, they defeated one of the best…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:24 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning scored four unanswered goals to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 and pick up their sixth straight win while sending the Oilers to their fourth straight loss.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 10:13 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens shut out the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday, potentially suffering an injury to Josh Anderson in the process.

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 9:43 PM
     It wasn't too long ago that it felt like the Philadelphia Flyers couldn't buy a goal. The Flyers were shut out in three consecutive games from Jan. 29 to Feb.…

Feb 25, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:15 PM
     Aside from the big move for Mattias Ekholm a couple of years ago, the Edmonton Oilers typically stick to the smaller deals at the trade deadline that fill holes in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:00 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Utah Hockey Club tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLACKHAWKS (17-33-7) at UTAH (25-24-9) 9 p.m. ET; Utah16,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:57 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. OILERS (34-19-4) at LIGHTNING (32-20-4) 7:30…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:52 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (35-20-2) at BRUINS (27-24-7)…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:50 PM
     The Florida Panthers take on the Nashville Predators tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (34-21-3) at PREDATORS (20-29-7) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SCRIPPS…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:48 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the St. Louis Blues tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (25-30-4) at BLUES (26-26-6) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNMW,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:47 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. HURRICANES (33-20-4) at CANADIENS (26-26-5) 7…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 25, 2025 2:45 PM
     The Detroit Red Wings take on the Minnesota Wild tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RED WINGS (29-22-6) at WILD (34-19-4) 8 p.m. ET;…

Feb 25, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 11:31 PM
     After trailing all night, the Winnipeg Jets (41-14-3) tied the game in the final minute and beat the San Jose Sharks (15-36-8) 2-1 in overtime on Monday night at Canada…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 9:10 PM
     Ales Stezka made his NHL debut last night with the Seattle Kraken. He allowed three goals, and the Kraken ultimately fell 4-1. This was not the outcome that they wanted.…

Feb 24, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 3:35 PM
     Welcome to Stadium Series week. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, they have a lot of things going for them. Momentum is clearly on their side on a few different things.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 2:45 PM
     The Seattle Kraken headed to Tampa Bay to face off against the Lightning in the second half of a back-to-back on Sunday afternoon. They pulled out a 2-1 win against…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 2:38 PM
     The San Jose Sharks take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SHARKS (15-36-7) at JETS (40-14-3)…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 2:35 PM
     The New Jersey Devils had a busy weekend with back-to-back games against the Dallas Stars (a 4-2 loss) at home on Saturday and a visit to the Nashville Predators on…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 2:25 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are known for their Core Four of superstar forwards—Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander. Having such elite scorers has always been a two-edged…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 2:10 PM
     After winning the Presidents' Trophy less than a calendar year ago, the New York Rangers find themselves on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. Considering their underwhelming performance…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 24, 2025 1:57 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 Monday, February 24, 2025 1:25 PM
     The tournament itself exceeded expectations and on Thursday, Canada was awarded the first ever gold medal for winning the 4 Nations Face-Off with a 3-2 victory over their rival Americans.…

Feb 24, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 11:04 PM
     Thanks to a late power play goal by Dylan Guenther in the third period, the Utah Hockey Club bounced back from their 5-3 loss to the Los Angeles Kings and…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 10:18 PM
     Nicholas Robertson scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs found offense from their blue line, earning their second straight win out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break with a 5-2…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 9:35 PM
     On Sunday night, the New Jersey Devils faced the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Both teams were on the second half of a back-to-back following the 4 Nations Face-Off break,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 9:02 PM
     With four divisional victories before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Tampa Bay Lightning got back on track with a 4-1 win at home over the Seattle Kraken. Despite a scoreless…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:25 PM
     After a horrible loss to the Buffalo Sabres, the New York Rangers had little time to regroup before facing the Pittsburgh Penguins, with less than 24 hours between start times.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:15 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers played the second half of a back-to-back against the Washington Capitals in a Sunday matinee (Feb. 23). For the second straight game, the Oilers were embarrassed. They…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 7:04 PM
     Just 24 hours after both clubs were dismantled by their respective opponents, the Pittsburgh Penguins (23-27-9) and New York Rangers (28-25-4) went head-to-head on Sunday afternoon inside PPG Paints Arena.…

Feb 23, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:53 PM
     The Dallas Stars take on the New York Islanders at UBS Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. STARS (36-18-2) at ISLANDERS (25-23-7) 7:30…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:47 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAPLE LEAFS (34-20-2) at BLACKHAWKS (17-32-7)…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:42 PM
     The Anaheim Ducks take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (25-24-6) at RED…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:37 PM
     The Seattle Kraken take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (24-29-4) at LIGHTNING (31-20-4) 6…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:32 PM
     The New Jersey Devils 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. DEVILS (31-21-6) at PREDATORS (20-28-7) 6…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:28 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche 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. AVALANCHE (33-23-2) at BLUES (25-26-6) 6…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:05 PM
     The Seattle Kraken were ready to get back into action after the 4 Nations Face-Off. The majority of the team had a break, with only Kaapo Kakko representing his country…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 12:45 PM
     With six games remaining between now and the Trade Deadline, it's hard to argue that the Boston Bruins are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. This is especially true with Hampus Lindholm…

Feb 23, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 23, 2025 1:08 AM
     Brandon Saad scored his first as a Vegas Golden Knight early in the third period to lead his new team to a 3-1 win over their Pacific Division rival Vancouver…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:21 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets needed to open post 4-Nations play with a win. In front of another sellout crowd, they were able to win going away. Kent Johnson scored twice…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 9:35 PM
     The Seattle Kraken and the Florida Panthers were back in action after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The Panthers hosted the Kraken, but home ice did not help them. The…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 9:32 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche faced the Nashville Predators in Nashville, Tennessee, for the fourth and final time this season. Juuse Saros stood tall and made 31 saves, leading to a 2-1…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:40 PM
     The New York Rangers, in the midst of a race for the playoffs where they are four points out of the second wild card spot, lost 8-2 to the Buffalo…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:39 PM
     On Saturday evening, the New Jersey Devils and Dallas Stars returned to action in Newark, New Jersey, attempting to get off to a hot start following the 4 Nations break.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:04 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to play Saturday night against the Chicago Blackhawks at Nationwide Arena. During a media timeout, they did something very special. In-arena host Mike Todd asked…

Feb 22, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:50 PM
     The 4 Nations Face-Off was a huge success on and off the ice. While the United States fell short in the championship game against Canada, the final game averaged 9.3…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs called up Alex Steeves this week. It is a well-deserved call-up, as Steeves is having a career season with the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:25 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension, the club announced Saturday morning (Feb. 22). This extension, which begins in the 2025-26 season, will pay the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:15 PM
     It isn't often Canadians join forces to root for the same team, as was evidenced by many north of the border rooting against the Edmonton Oilers during last year's Stanley…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:05 PM
     The weeks leading up to the trade deadline were packed with big trades, the biggest being the Vancouver Canucks trading J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers and Mikko Rantanen…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:40 PM
     Imagine a world where Mikko Rantanen gets traded for a second time in one season. The first time was when he was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:25 PM
     Folks, it is once again getting scarily close to the NHL Trade Deadline. Every year, teams all around the NHL scramble to make the right moves – if any at…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:23 PM
     Perhaps the most famous hockey game ever played took place on this date, as two Olympic tournaments had memorable days. The 1980s provided us with plenty of big performances on…

Feb 22, 00:00

Feb 21, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 10:00 AM
     Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history hit personal milestones and had huge performances on Feb. 21. Unfortunately, one of those legendary figures left us far too…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 9:49 AM
     For the Tampa Bay Lightning, the quest for two straight Stanley Cups did not come easily. Important roster changes took place throughout the 2019-20 season, which included adding key members…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 9:44 AM
     Few things are as upsetting in sports as a promising career being cut short by injuries. And due to hockey's rugged nature, that's happened more than a few times in…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 9:39 AM
     As you might expect, not only have these select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of goal-scoring glory, but they've also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 9:25 AM
     Detroit Red Wing fans have become well-accustomed to seeing Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond do their thing on a nightly basis. Larkin, the Red Wings' captain and longest-tenured player, is…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 9:00 AM
     The exact direction the New York Rangers will take between now and the March 7 trade deadline remains unclear. Right now, the plan probably leans more towards sellers. However, that…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 8:35 AM
     The Utah Hockey Club has played 56 of its 82 scheduled games in their inaugural season in Salt Lake City. With the 4 Nations Face-Off Break nearly behind us and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, February 21, 2025 8:25 AM
     Now that the 4 Nations Face-Off has wrapped up, the focus can turn back to the Detroit Red Wings and their playoff chase.  After a two-week break in action, the…

Feb 20, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:53 PM
     On Wednesday night, Team USA announced on NHL on TNT Face Off their roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. The tournament will take place between Feb. 12-20 with games being…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:53 PM
     For the first time in about eight years, international play featuring the best players in the NHL representing their respective countries is back. From Feb. 12-20, 2025, Canada, United States,…

Feb 20, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:45 AM
     With just one game remaining in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, this means that the NHL will be resuming its normal schedule in the next few days. For the New…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:35 AM
     In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, both Connor Zary and Kevin Bahl were back skating with their teammates fresh out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Meanwhile,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:25 AM
     The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a great success; there is no denying that. However, one can't help but wonder who their team might have selected for the All-Star Game…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:15 AM
     There are a handful of players on the Anaheim Ducks who continue to fly under the radar but who helped the team achieve some success heading into the 4 Nations…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:05 AM
     The Utah Hockey Club is approaching their first-ever trade deadline in franchise history. The trade deadline is a pivotal time for every franchise. It could welcome a new player that…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:55 AM
     Something happened last Saturday night during the first Canada vs USA matchup in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Hockey fans were tuned in, of course, but then the puck dropped, and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:45 AM
     The New York Rangers have made a few big trades this season including acquiring left-handed defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a fourth-round pick from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for their…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:35 AM
     The Calgary Flames were expected to head into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with an extremely high pick in the first round. After selling off several veterans from the start…

Feb 19, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 7:10 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks thought their top trade candidate for the Mar. 7 trade deadline was Ryan Donato. That still could be, but Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times dropped some…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 5:00 PM
     Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry should be good to return from the injured reserve in the Jets' first game out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as per head coach…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:50 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are back… well, sort of. The team returned for practice on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for their first of four practices as they ramp back up for game…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:40 PM
     Drafting is one of the most crucial aspects of building a successful sports franchise. The decisions made in the draft can shape a team's future for years, as they bring…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:30 PM
     Just recently, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have called up Alex Steeves from the Toronto Marlies. This can benefit them by providing a solution to improve their offense…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:10 PM
     The 4 Nations Face-Off Final is set between Canada and the USA for TD Garden in Boston on Feb. 20 and the winner take all game could come down to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:50 PM
     As the 2024-25 season treks on, the Pittsburgh Penguins have seen plenty of positives from their farm system. In the first part of my "Penguins of the Future", I look…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, February 19, 2025 3:40 PM
     With the 2025 Trade Deadline just a few weeks away, the Colorado Avalanche have some big decisions to make. We have discussed who the Avalanche should consider taking calls on…

Feb 19, 06:00

Feb 18, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 5:35 PM
     On Tuesday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced that defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler was placed on injured reserve (IR), following a morning filled with roster transactions. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom was also…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 4:50 PM
     Earlier this afternoon, it was announced that Quinn Hughes will be joining Team USA prior to their final against Canada to wrap up the 4 Nations Face-Off. It initially appeared…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:45 PM
     The New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks sent shockwaves around the NHL earlier this season when they made a trade involving a long-time member of the Rangers' blue line. The…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 1:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins announced that Charlie McAvoy was injured for Team USA and will not play in the final versus Team Canada. Meanwhile, Team USA…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:45 PM
     In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, with the 4 Nations Face-Off now having a couple of days off until the final on Thursday, I'll look at…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:25 PM
     The Manitoba Moose wrapped up their homestand over the weekend with a pair of games against the Milwaukee Admirals. After six at home against some tough competition, they find themselves…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:45 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a good spot as the NHL breaks for the 4-Nations Face-Off tournament. They are second in the Atlantic Division, only three points back of…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:35 AM
     It's been a difficult 2024-25 regular season for the Chicago Blackhawks, who going into the 4 Nations Face-Off international break are 17-31-7 with 41 points and a minus-42 goal differential…

Feb 18, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 10:44 PM
     Team USA took the ice in Boston for the first time on Monday evening, as they faced Sweden to close out the preliminary round of the 4 Nations Face-Off. Both…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 10:30 PM
     The New York Sirens hosted the Boston Fleet for an afternoon Presidents' Day game on Monday, Feb. 17. This was the pair's fourth matchup of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 9:33 PM
     It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation…

Feb 17, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 1:35 PM
     While all eyes are on the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off, the Carolina Hurricanes are third in the Eastern Conference and seventh in the NHL. After 56 games, the Hurricanes are…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 1:20 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens head into the trade deadline likely looking to add some future assets to the organization. Related: Montreal Canadiens' Trade Deadline Focus Is on Filling Long-Term Needs  Fans…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 1:10 PM
     Today, the NHL features two intriguing matchups in the 4 Nations Faceoff: Team Canada vs. Team Finland and Team USA vs. Team Sweden. Team USA has already made the final…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 1:00 PM
     The 2025 NHL Trade Deadline is just three weeks away and the New York Rangers have seven games left before the deadline to figure out what direction they will be…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 12:10 PM
     For the first time in about eight years, international play featuring the best players in the NHL representing their respective countries is back. From Feb. 12-20, 2025, Canada, United States,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 12:09 PM
     Team Finland announced its roster today (Dec. 4) for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. The 4 Nations Face-Off will be held Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston. Teams of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 12:05 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Erik Karlsson is upping his trade value with his play at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament. Will that increase the odds he's traded ahead of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, February 17, 2025 11:58 AM
     In Aug. 2024, Auston Matthews officially became the 26th captain in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise, assuming the 'C' from John Tavares as part of a long-planned…

Feb 17, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 9:13 PM
     The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Takeover Tour is back in action. This time, the Toronto Sceptres and the Ottawa Charge played at Rogers Place in Edmonton. In front of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 7:49 PM
     The Boston Fleet hosted the Minnesota Frost for their fifth matchup of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season. The Frost have taken the win in all four previous…

Feb 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 1:05 PM
     Given that the NHL world is on hold as the 4 Nations Face-Off proceeds, this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors will look at a couple of questions…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 12:30 PM
     With the NHL season briefly pausing to make way for the 4 Nations Face-Off, many teams around the NHL assigned some of their young players to the AHL, allowing them…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 12:17 PM
     Feb. 16 was a night to remember in Steel City as some of the biggest names in franchise history had special moments. Also, several of the best players in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 10:30 AM
     The United States has qualified for the championship of the 4 Nations Face-Off with a 3-1 victory over Canada. Jake Guentzel scored twice, and Dylan Larkin scored to lead the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 10:16 AM
     The USA is already in the 4 Nations Face-Off final on Feb. 20. Which country between Canada, Finland and Sweden will join them?

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 10:05 AM
     The game we have all been waiting for. Canada versus USA. For most of the players in the game, they haven't had a chance to play best-on-best hockey in their…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 8:55 AM
     As the 4 Nations Face-Off continues this week, the San Jose Sharks are not represented at the tournament. Their trade of Mikael Granlund to the Dallas Stars lost them their…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, February 16, 2025 8:25 AM
     When the NHL and NHLPA first announced the 4 Nations Face-Off, many were apprehensive about how it would be perceived both in terms of TV ratings and among players who…