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May 01, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:02 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets remain undefeated at home in the postseason, as they beat the St. Louis Blues in Game 5 5-3 at Canada Life Centre. Kyle Connor, Nino Niederreiter, Dylan…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:52 PM
     The Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 in Game 5 to win the series and punch their ticket to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:23 PM
     This article was originally published in April 2012. With the Florida Panthers having a lot of recent success, a new generation of fans is getting to experience one of the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:16 PM
     The Washington Capitals' long wait for a series win is finally over. The Capitals have claimed their first series win since the 2018 Stanley Cup Final following a 4-1 victory…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:00 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge faced each other for the final time of the regular season in Ottawa on Wednesday evening, April 30. It was a must-win game for…

Apr 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:20 AM
     The St. Louis Blues are now tied 2-2 in their first-round series against the Winnipeg Jets. After losing the first two games, the Blues used home ice to their advantage…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:10 AM
     NHL fans with teams outside of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs finally have a date to circle on their calendars: a date when franchise luck will hinge upon ping-pong balls…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:05 AM
     Question: What's crazier than a defending conference champion with Stanley Cup aspirations staking its postseason on a 33-year-old backup goalie with minimal playoff experience? Answer: A 33-year-old backup goalie with…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:55 AM
     Well, the decision has been made. Rick Tocchet will not be returning as head coach of the Vancouver Canucks next season. The news came down early Tuesday afternoon when the…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:47 AM
     April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:43 AM
     Probably the most memorable sweater number retirement ceremony in Boston Bruins history occurred on Dec. 3, 1987, when Raymond Bourque surprised the legendary Phil Esposito and delighted the fans at…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:38 AM
     *This article was updated at the end of the 2024-25 season The world of NHL contracts is changing. With the news that the Salary Cap ceiling is on pace to…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:33 AM
     How much do players get paid in the playoffs?

Apr 29, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 7:24 PM
     Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29). With less than nine…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 6:00 PM
     The Ottawa Senators narrowly avoided elimination Saturday night with a 4-3 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime. It was a game filled with many firsts for them in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:50 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena for Game 5 this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 5:46 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena for Game 5 this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 4:45 PM
     There have already been quite a few epic goals in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Alex Ovechkin's first-career playoff overtime winner. The first playoff goals at the Canadian Tire Centre…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 4:15 PM
     It's no secret that the Los Angeles Kings play their best games at home at Crypto.com Arena. After all, they had one of the best home records this season, going…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 4:00 PM
     It hasn't been the best series for goaltender Darcy Kuemper, although he has come up with several big saves at opportune times for the Los Angeles Kings, particularly in their…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 3:50 PM
     The growth and development of an NHL roster is never linear. There's always ebbs and flows, departures and arrivals, new executive voices and opinions to consider and all sorts of…

Apr 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:55 AM
     When the Montreal Canadiens acquired Patrik Laine, there was hope that the talented Finnish winger could rediscover his scoring touch and add a new weapon to Montreal's offence. However, reality…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:45 AM
     Daniil Tarasov was meant to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender of the future. Now, nearly eight years after former general manager Jarmo Kekalainen selected the Russian goaltender in the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:35 AM
     For the third time in the past five years, the New York Rangers are looking for their next head coach. These last several years have been a roller coaster, which…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:25 AM
     Nick Schmaltz of the Utah Hockey Club scored on the power play against the Nashville Predators on April 14 to get his 20th goal of the season. With the goal,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:15 AM
     The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been a good reminder to those who may not watch the Edmonton Oilers on a regular basis as to why Evan Bouchard has both…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 9:05 AM
     Before the Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights series started, we previewed it on The Hockey Writers Playoff Preview Show. One of the many points mentioned and discussed was our…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 8:55 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens face elimination down 3-1 to the top-seeded Washington Capitals. The situation isn't all that dire, though.

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 29, 2025 8:45 AM
     Following a blatant hit to the head from Aaron Ekblad on Brandon Hagel, who did not return to the action in Game 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning scored two goals…

Apr 28, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 5:35 PM
     The New York Rangers had a disastrous 2024-25 campaign, missing the playoffs just one season after winning the Presidents' Trophy and making it to the Eastern Conference Final. While some…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 5:04 PM
     The 2024-25 hockey season may be over for the Columbus Blue Jackets on the ice. But their impact continues to change lives off the ice. In our final edition of…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 4:55 PM
     The Calgary Flames failed to make the playoffs this season, but it wasn't for a lack of effort. Though this team struggled to put the puck in the net over…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 4:45 PM
     The Buffalo Sabres entered last offseason with a clear plan. With Lindy Ruff returning as head coach — his first time behind the Sabres' bench since 2012 — the emphasis…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 4:35 PM
     The New York Rangers made their first move of the offseason last week. No, it did not involve any players, but it did involve their general manager (GM). It was…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 4:25 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche's First-Round series against the Dallas Stars is tied 2-2 as they head into a crucial Game 5 on Monday. Despite some unfortunate luck in overtime, several players…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 4:15 PM
     On Sunday, the New York Sirens took on the Minnesota Frost in their final matchup of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) season and came away with a 2-0 victory. The…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 4:05 PM
     It may not seem to be the case following a 29th-place finish in the NHL standings, but the Philadelphia Flyers are in "the worst is behind us" stage of their…

Apr 28, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 28, 2025 1:48 AM
     After a wildly entertaining Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings on Friday night at Rogers Place, the Oilers found themselves back in the series with a…

Apr 27, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:41 PM
     The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:35 PM
     The Washington Capitals take on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 of their first-round matchup at the Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:34 PM
     *This was most recently updated in April 2025 The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the most successful franchises in the modern era of the NHL, winning five Stanley Cups…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:28 PM
     It has been nearly 10 years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ Oshie…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 3:05 PM
     Theo Stockselius 2024-25 Team: Djurgårdens IF J20 (Nationell)Date of Birth: Jul. 24, 2007Place of Birth: Norrtälje, SWEHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: LPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Djurgårdens…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 2:45 PM
     In one of the first round's most entertaining series, the Colorado Avalanche find themselves tied 2-2 with the Dallas Stars, heading back on the road for Game 5 after their…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 2:35 PM
     The Washington Capitals are in a precarious situation for Game 4 at the Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal stormed back into the series with a 6-3 win on…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 1:40 PM
     When you look at the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) playoff standings, it's clear that the New York Sirens are not in a good spot. After a nine-game losing streak, the Sirens…

Apr 27, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 27, 2025 12:45 AM
     After the Dallas Stars' late comeback in Games 2 and 3, which allowed them to win in overtime and tie the series, and take the 2-1 lead, the Colorado Avalanche aimed to…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:20 PM
     With their season on the line, the Ottawa Senators found a way to stay alive thanks to Jake Sanderson, whose overtime goal helped defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 8:24 PM
     The Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights met up for Game 4 on Saturday afternoon, April 26, in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wild held a 2-1 series lead and looked…

Apr 26, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 1:45 PM
     Oilers fans, have you exhaled yet? Game 3 of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Western Conference First-Round series on April 25 was a wild ride for both teams.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:45 PM
     The American Hockey League (AHL) is one of the toughest leagues to win in. Players move up and down all the time, making it hard to find chemistry and have…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:20 PM
     On Friday, April 25, the New Jersey Devils hosted the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 3 of their Round 1 playoff series. With the Hurricanes already up by two games, this was…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:12 PM
     When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it's…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:06 PM
     Nikita Zaitsev's career is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Born in Moscow, Russia, the 6-foot-2, right-handed defenseman has played in some of the world's top hockey leagues. From his…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 12:01 PM
     Today, it's known as Canada's game. Even with stiff competition at the international level, Canadians still claim that ice hockey is a product of their country. But what if that…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:52 AM
     One of the biggest treats for National Hockey League fans is the thrill of watching a Game 7 during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This date has provided quite a few…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 26, 2025 11:40 AM
     For Toronto Maple Leafs fans, the moment felt eerily familiar. Exactly two years ago (almost to the day), Morgan Rielly scored a sudden overtime winner against the Tampa Bay Lightning…

Apr 26, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 11:35 PM
     Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel has been suspended one game for his hit on Aleksander Barkov in Game 2 of their Battle of Florida. As a result of the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 10:54 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens secured their first win of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday night, defeating the Washington Capitals 6-3. Outside of the Canadiens slicing the Capitals' series lead…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 4:40 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers in their Game 3 first round matchup at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 4:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the Round 1 series against the Ottawa Senators 3-0 and it's a reminder, in case there need to be any more of them, that…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 4:35 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of their first round playoff matchup at the Prudential Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 4:30 PM
     The Washington Capitals take on the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of their first round matchup at the Bell Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 4:30 PM
     The Ottawa Senators' Nick Cousins has been fined $2,083.33, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for unsportsmanlike conduct during last night's pre-game warm-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as announced…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 4:20 PM
     The Round 1 series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens moves to the Bell Centre in Montreal for Game 3 on Friday night. The Capitals secured wins in…

Apr 25, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 9:55 AM
     While a majority of the Buffalo Sabres roster may have underperformed as a whole, by individualistic standards and statistics, many of them had very good seasons. Whether this was by…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 9:45 AM
     The Montreal Canadiens took a bold swing when they acquired Patrik Laine, hoping the high-risk, high-reward winger could inject some offensive flair into a young lineup heading into the playoffs.…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 9:35 AM
     Wednesday night marked yet another ugly start for Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. The 26-year-old has never been a beacon of consistency, though he really struggled to close out the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 9:25 AM
     The New York Rangers are once again searching for a head coach, their fourth since 2021. After a season that fell far short of expectations despite a roster that reached…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 9:15 AM
     Miami University head coach Anthony Noreen continues to impress in this year's transfer portal cycle, this time landing standout defenseman Vladislav Lukashevich from Michigan State. The move reunites Lukashevich with…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 9:05 AM
     Now that we've evaluated the Detroit Red Wings as a whole, we can turn to the individual skaters. Some—like Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Marco Kasper—performed extremely well. Others did…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 8:55 AM
     An influx of young talent defined the Chicago Blackhawks this season. From Frank Nazar joining the team in December to Ryan Greene debuting at the end of the season, fans…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 25, 2025 8:45 AM
     The Minnesota Wild hosted the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of their Round 1 matchup on Thursday, April 24. It's been a hard-fought battle from both sides since the…

Apr 24, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:25 PM
     The St. Louis Blues welcome the Winnipeg Jets for Game 3 of their first round matchup at Enterprise Center this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:20 PM
     The Ottawa Senators welcome the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3 of their first round matchup at Canadian Tire Centre this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:15 PM
     The Minnesota Wild battle the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 3 of their first round matchup at Xcel Energy Center this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 4:10 PM
     The Florida Panthers battle the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 2 of their first round matchup at Amerant Bank Arena this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:48 PM
     It's Game Day! The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators continue their first-round series tonight with Game 3 of the Battle of Ontario. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST. After the Maple…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 3:18 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, April 24, 2025 2:50 PM
     Last week, Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced he will hang up the skates after the 2025 Playoffs, bringing an end to a steady, hard-nosed career that spanned over 800…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:54 PM
     The Calgary Flames have had a long and prosperous history in the NHL. They had the most success as a franchise in the 1980s: they moved from Atlanta to Calgary,…

Apr 24, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:01 AM
     These two teams have gone at it in the first round for four years straight, but not once has either team taken a 2-0 series lead. The Los Angeles Kings…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 24, 2025 1:29 AM
     After the Dallas Stars' late comeback in Game 2, which allowed them to win in overtime and tie the series 1-1, the Colorado Avalanche, now led by their returning captain,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:08 PM
     The Washington Capitals survived another third-period surge from the Montreal Canadiens to secure a 3-1 win in Game 2 of the first round series. Capitals forward Connor McMichael scored two…

Apr 23, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:50 PM
     The Calgary Flames came as close as a team could get to participating in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They fought hard all season and tied the St. Louis Blues…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 1:39 PM
     With the Chicago Blackhawks' 2024-25 season having come to a close, it's time for player grades, and this edition will focus on the defense. The Blackhawks' defense was the second-worst…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:55 PM
     The newest chapter of the Battle of Ontario is already off to an exhilarating start in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Toronto Maple Leafs are in a great spot…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:27 PM
     The Arizona Coyotes franchise had extensive history around its logos and jerseys, as the club underwent multiple rebranding initiatives throughout its history. The team, like every club in the NHL,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:22 PM
     As part of the NHL's campaign honouring the best players of the past 25 years, a Quarter Century Team has been announced for each NHL club. The Edmonton Oilers Quarter…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 12:16 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have a rich and celebrated history, filled with championship banners and unforgettable players. But as with any storied franchise, they've also made their fair share of regrettable…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 11:55 AM
     Max Domi played the hero on Tuesday night, scoring at 3:09 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 23, 2025 11:45 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens might be thinking about playing Aber Xhekaj in Game 2 versus the Washington Capitals, but is Martin St. Louis not totally sold?…

Apr 22, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:58 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off their Round 1 series against the New Jersey Devils on Easter Sunday (April 20) with a 4-1 victory. Logan Stankoven led the way with two…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:15 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their first-round matchup at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:05 PM
     The Ottawa Senators and their fanbase waited a long eight years for another taste of playoff hockey, and they finally got it. In the opening game of their first-round series…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:20 PM
     The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche's Round 1 series is tied 1-1 as it moves to Denver for Game 3. The Avalanche performed well in the first two games in…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:10 PM
     Lucas Beckman 2024-25 team: Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)Date of Birth: Aug. 23, 2007Place of Birth: Montreal, QC, CANHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 194 poundsCatches: LPosition: GNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Lucas…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:00 PM
     It was Game 6 of the 2020 Major League Baseball World Series. Blake Snell of the Tampa Bay Rays tossed five scoreless innings to give the team a 1-0 lead…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:50 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks missed the playoffs this season and it seems as though they will head back to the drawing board in hopes of making it back into contention next…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:45 PM
     The first-round series versus the Los Angeles Kings hasn't gotten off to the start that Edmonton Oilers fans had hoped. The Oilers were flat-out horrendous through the opening two periods…

Apr 22, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:45 AM
     Through 40 minutes, the thought of Game 1 finishing with a score of 6-5 didn't seem possible, but that uncertainty and wildness is what makes the Stanley Cup Playoffs so…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:35 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers were defeated 6-5 by the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round at Crypto.com Arena on Monday (April 21). Los Angeles leads…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 9:25 AM
     For the first time in three weeks, the Dallas Stars won a hockey game. The fact that it was an overtime game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs makes it so…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:45 AM
     Anthony Noreen and the Miami University (OH) RedHawks continue to build their 2025-26 roster with another addition from the transfer portal—forward Ryan Smith, who played his freshman season at Quinnipiac…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:35 AM
     On Tuesday (April 22), the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2025 NHL Playoffs. This matchup has added significance because the previous…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:25 AM
     Maxim Agafonov 2024-25 team: Tolpar Ufa (MHL)Date of Birth: Apr. 10, 2007Place of Birth: Moscow, RussiaHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings A no-frills…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:37 AM
     For the first time in four seasons of the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers in Round 1, Game 1 was played in downtown Los Angeles. The best team in…

Apr 21, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 6:50 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks finished their 2024-25 campaign 31st in the league, with a record of 25-46-11 and 61 points. It was an improvement from last season's totals of 23-53-6 (52 points),…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 6:38 PM
     The Seattle Kraken announced Monday afternoon (April 21) that it fired head coach Dan Bylsma after just one season leading the team. The long-time coach debuted as an NHL head…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 4:50 PM
     In this edition of Vancouver Canucks News and Rumours, general manager Patrik Allvin and president Jim Rutherford held their end-of-season media availability on Monday morning, and several things were brought…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 4:08 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche take on the Dallas Stars in Game 2 in their first-round matchup at the American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 4:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Los Angeles Kings in Game 1 of their first-round matchup at Crypto.com Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 3:27 PM
     Oh so close. That's where the Columbus Blue Jackets finished relative to the playoff race in 2024-25. They were the last team to be eliminated from the playoffs when the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 3:05 PM
     There will be playoff hockey in the Lower Mainland this year – just not of the NHL variety. The Vancouver Canucks are not playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 2:55 PM
     There was a time, not so long ago, when the Boston Bruins viewed Ryan Donato as a potential long-term piece. A local prospect drafted and developed by the team, he…

Apr 21, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 9:55 AM
     On Saturday (April 19), the Edmonton Oilers announced they had signed defenceman Ty Emberson to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $1.3 million. The right-shot…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 9:35 AM
     The New Jersey Devils took on the Carolina Hurricanes on April 20 for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Devils performed poorly in this game and fell 4-1…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 9:25 AM
     Believe it or not, the New York Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy just 12 months ago. Fast forward to now, the franchise finds itself in the wilderness. Related: How Former…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 9:15 AM
     On Easter Sunday (April 20), the Carolina Hurricanes took on the New Jersey Devils in Game 1 of their Round 1 matchup in the 2025 NHL Playoffs. The last time…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 9:05 AM
     The Ottawa Senators played a playoff game. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Thomas Chabot, Shane Pinto, and nine other players made their playoff debut in Game 1 against the Toronto Maple…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 8:55 AM
     In a recent surprising statement from the San Jose Sharks, they revealed that they would be open to trading the first overall selection in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft if…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 8:45 AM
     The Minnesota Wild faced the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of Round 1 on Sunday evening, April 20 in Vegas. The Wild had their full roster healthy, and they…

The Hockey Writers Monday, April 21, 2025 8:35 AM
     The Washington Capitals have bounced back in a big way this season and dominated the Metropolitan Division after barely making it into the playoffs during the 2023-24 season. They are…

Apr 20, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 8:05 PM
     Game 1 for the New Jersey Devils was an ugly one. The Carolina Hurricanes had 17 high danger chances to the Devils' 6, and that was properly reflected by the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 6:35 PM
     On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils kicked off their playoff run at Lenovo Center to face the Carolina Hurricanes. To nobody's surprise, the arena was rocking as the Caniacs…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 5:23 PM
     The Minnesota Wild take on the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 1 of their first round matchup at T-Mobile Arena this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 5:15 PM
     The Ottawa Senators take on the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 1 of their first round series at Scotiabank Arena this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 4:51 PM
     *This archive was originally written by Austin Stanovich The Anaheim Ducks have worn quite a few jerseys during their relatively short history. Some of them have been among the most…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 4:46 PM
     It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice each and every night. This particular combination is…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 4:41 PM
     With the 2025 Playoffs starting, the beloved playoff beards will be back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent years.…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 20, 2025 4:25 PM
     Petteri Rimpinen 2024-25 Team: Kiekko-Espoo (Liiga)Date of Birth: April 25, 2006Place of Birth: Kirkkonummi, Finland Ht: 6-foot-0 Wt: 176 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoaltenderNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 second-year eligible Rankings McKeen's Hockey:…