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May 31, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 3:50 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are absolutely rolling right now. Since falling down 2-0 in their first round series versus the LA Kings, they have won 12 of 14 outings, which included…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 2:50 PM
     The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is set, and it's a sequel worthy of its billing: the Edmonton Oilers versus the Florida Panthers. On Sportsnet Central, Nick Kypreos joined Faizal Khamisa…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 2:20 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers made three key moves this season when it comes to their blue line. Signing John Klingberg and trading for Jake Walman and Ty Emberson were incredibly astute…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 2:00 PM
     In today's NHL news and rumours rundown, Jake Oettinger and Pete DeBoer spoke to the media in their end-of-season press conference and had some things to say about the situation…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:50 PM
     For the second straight season, the Florida Panthers will play the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final. Both teams looked dominant in their runs through their respective conferences this…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:40 PM
     Through the first half of the 2023-24 season, Sam Ersson was one of the most positive surprises on a Philadelphia Flyers team full of them. After getting his feet wet…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:05 PM
     Scenario: you wake up in the morning with the incredible urge to spend your own money on 32 National Hockey League jerseys, one from the history of each franchise. Which…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:00 PM
     In the first of a two-part post, learn how the Eastern Conference grew to its current size of 16 teams. Through expansion, league merger, and relocation, the conference increased from…

May 31, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 8:26 PM
     On Friday, May 30, the Seattle Kraken announced they have extended Josh Mahura. The 27-year-old signed with Seattle for an additional two-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of…

May 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 11:55 AM
     In today's NHL news and rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars are out of the playoffs, and head coach Pete DeBoer seemingly threw goaltender Jake Oettinger under the bus. Meanwhile, are…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 11:45 AM
     Will Sharpe 2024-25 Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)Date of Birth: March 7, 2007Place of Birth: Delta, B.C.Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 194 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefenceNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings A sleek-skating…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 10:48 AM
     This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 10:45 AM
     Artyom Vilchinsky 2024-25 Team: SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (MHL)Date of Birth: Sept. 16, 2006Place of Birth: Vladivostok, RussiaHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 243 poundsShoots: LPosition: DNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings When…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 10:25 AM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets hope they are able to re-sign defensemen Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro. According to GM Don Waddell, both players made it clear in their exit interviews…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 10:15 AM
     There's always tons of money dished out during NHL free agency, and this year won't be any different. While you can expect most teams to spend plenty of cash since…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 10:05 AM
     The offseason is barely underway, but the winds of change are already swirling around the Toronto Maple Leafs. After another bitter playoff exit—this time a 6-1 blowout loss in Game…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 30, 2025 9:55 AM
     The Colorado Avalanche may have experienced their most challenging season since Cale Makar arrived in Denver. Seemingly half the lineup was missing at various points this season, making it difficult…

May 30, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 11:14 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are on the way to their second straight Stanley Cup Final, after beating the Dallas Stars 6-3 in Game 5. Corey Perry, Mattias Janmark, Jeff Skinner, Connor…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:32 PM
     On Thursday, (May 29) the Seattle Kraken announced that Lane Lambert was hired as head coach of their team. Lambert was an associate coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs this…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:15 PM
     The Dallas Stars find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in the Western Conference Final. Game 5 tonight at the American Airlines Center is a…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:50 PM
     SDPN host and Sportsnet's watch-along super fan, Steve Dangle Glynn, just posted that he received a text on his phone that said the following: "Could Darren Ferris engineer a June…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:40 PM
     The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as the general manager (GM) on Thursday, May 29, and the 48-year-old executive gave his first press conference to the fans and media.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:30 PM
     David Granberg 2024-25 Team: Luleå HF (SHL)Date of Birth: May 14, 2005Place of Birth: Piteå, SWEHeight: 6-foot-2, Weight: 194 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 third-year eligible Rankings David Granberg…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:20 PM
     The Calgary Flames and Rasmus Andersson are going to be parting ways. It may not come right away, but all signs are pointing towards the 28-year-old being traded by the…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 4:10 PM
     It looks like the Tampa Bay Lightning's championship window is now in the review mirror after their third straight playoff exit in Round 1. The team is top-heavy, especially up…

May 29, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 29, 2025 12:05 AM
     After going down 3-0 in the series, some did not believe that the Carolina Hurricanes could keep the series alive and force Game 5 on Wednesday night (May 28). However,…

May 28, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7:54 PM
     On Wednesday, May 28, the Seattle Kraken announced they are signing forward John Hayden to a two-year contract extension. His contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000. Although…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 4:35 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are just one win away from getting to the Stanley Cup Final for a second straight season, and they are five wins away from winning their first…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:40 PM
     The Dallas Stars are on the brink of elimination as they trail the Edmonton Oilers, who have a 3-1 series lead after four games, and are hoping for a miracle…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:20 PM
     The Miami RedHawks have rounded out their goaltending trio for the 2025-26 season, finalizing their group with the addition of 20-year-old Benjamin Motew from the North American Hockey League (NAHL).…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:10 PM
     Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry has undergone hip surgery and will need five to six months to rehabilitate and recover, the team announced Wednesday. The rehab/recovery timeframe means Lowry is…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:35 PM
     The Florida Panthers are one win away from reaching their third straight Stanley Cup Final, thanks in large part to their third line, where players know their roles and play…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:28 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 5…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 28, 2025 2:18 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.…

May 28, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:19 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers hosted the Dallas Stars in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final on Tuesday, May 27. The Oilers were looking to take a commanding 3-1 series lead,…

May 27, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 3:40 PM
     As we enter the halfway mark of the Conference Finals, the shift to the offseason and everything that comes with that is right around the corner. One of those things…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:37 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Dallas Stars today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. (C2) STARS at (P3) OILERS Western Conference Final, Game 4…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:25 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 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:10 PM
     The Tampa Bay Lightning paid a premium for Oliver Bjorkstrand and his linemate Yanni Gourde at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. The trade package included two first-round picks (2026 and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:35 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, Roope Hintz is a game-time decision for the Dallas Stars. He's working hard to get back in, but is he ready? Meanwhile, Mattias Ekholm might…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:25 PM
     Despite a seven-game war with the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs once again ended their playoff run in familiar fashion—full of promise but ultimately falling short. Some fans insist…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 12:05 PM
     As a pending free agent from the New Jersey Devils, Slovak forward Tomas Tatar inked a two-year deal with EV Zug of the Swiss National League, the team reported on…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:51 AM
     The Brick Invitational is a long-standing tournament that has existed since 1990. Open to 10-year-olds from around the World, the historic tournament that takes place at the West Edmonton Mall…

May 27, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 10:58 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes have won their first Eastern Conference Final game in 19 years with a 3-0 shutout of the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 8:32 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge took the ice for Game 4 of the PWHL Finals on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The Frost had a chance to win the…

May 26, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 1:52 PM
     The Carolina Panthers take on the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Final at Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 1:20 PM
     Toronto Maple Leafs fans deserve more than lazy, uninformed journalism. While, fortunately, it is not the norm among Toronto hockey media, when it does happen, it's glaring. The Maple Leafs,…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 1:11 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 26, 2025 12:45 PM
     Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard elevates his game when the lights shine brightest. The Oilers hold a 2-1 series lead against the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final, and…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 12:05 PM
     Michal Svrcek 2024-25 Teams: Brynas IF (SHL)Date of Birth: Jan 26, 2007Place of Birth: Zilina, SlovakiaHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 176 poundsShoots: LPosition: Center/Left-WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings There's an…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 11:55 AM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs might like Sam Bennett, but does Bennett like the Maple Leafs? Meanwhile, do the Winnipeg Jets have an internal ceiling when…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 11:45 AM
     The New Jersey Devils dominated at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. The club had three players representing their home country in the semifinals: Jacob Markstrom, Jonas Siegenthaler, and Timo Meier.…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 26, 2025 11:35 AM
     Earlier, I wrote about three prospects that the Tampa Bay Lightning could draft with their second-round, 59th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. When looking for potential selections,…

May 26, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 6:47 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers made a statement in Game 2, beating the Dallas Stars 3-0 and tying the series at one apiece. This set up a crucial Game 3 back at…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 6:06 PM
     For the second time in the span of just over three months, Zach Werenski put on a show for everyone to see at the Men's World Championships. As it turned…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 6:00 PM
     For the last few weeks, some New Jersey Devils players had the honor of participating at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships. They made quite some noise: Timo…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 5:20 PM
     The IIHF World Championships are always entertaining to watch throughout the start of the offseason. However, for Chicago Blackhawks fans, it was made for more "must-see" viewing, as two of…

May 25, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 9:45 AM
     The 2025 IIHF World Championship ended with disappointment for Team Canada, but plenty of their players had positive takeaways from the tournament, perhaps none more so than Macklin Celebrini of…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 9:35 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers will look to take a 2-1 lead in the 2025 Western Conference Final when they host the Dallas Stars for Game 3 of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 9:20 AM
     About 40 to 41 minutes into Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Carolina Hurricanes played their best hockey in the series to date. They went down in the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 9:10 AM
     The Miami RedHawks have picked up their second player out of Canada's U Sports league, 25-year-old Owen Lalonde, according to John Lachmann (viewsfromtheglass.com). This move comes after last week's addition…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:45 AM
     The Minnesota Frost played host to the Ottawa Charge for Game 3 of the PWHL Finals on Saturday afternoon, May 24. Both teams looked to get the upper hand in…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:35 AM
     Jan Chovan 2024-25 Team: Tappara U20 (U20 SM-sarja)Date of Birth: Jan. 9, 2007Place of Birth: Bratislava, SVKHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 184 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: C/LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Jan…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:25 AM
     If you haven't already, remember the name Austin Elliott.  The London Knights goalie has been absolutely unreal this season. I mean, when was the last time that anyone has seen…

May 24, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 3:58 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Final matchup at Amerant Bank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 3:50 PM
     Roman Bausov 2024-25 Team: MHK Dynamo St. Petersburg (MHL)Date of Birth: Apr 28, 2007Place of Birth: St. Petersburg, RUSHt: 6-foot-5 Wt: 190 poundsShoots: RightPosition: DefensemanNHL Draft eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 3:34 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 2:45 PM
     Eric Nilson 2024-25 Team: Djurgardens IFDate of Birth: May 11, 2007Place of Birth: Calgary, AlbertaHt: 6-foot-0 Wt: 154 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/WingerNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Like his father, Marcus, who…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 2:35 PM
     I've been covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for the past eight seasons, and in that time, I've learned that following this team is about far more than hockey. It's about…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 2:25 PM
     The Dallas Stars have reached the Western Conference Final for the third straight season and the fourth time in the last six seasons. Unfortunately, the Stars only have one Stanley…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 1:25 PM
     The talk ahead of the NHL free agency will be about what happens with Mitch Marner. Who will he look at if he hits the open market? Several insiders are…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 24, 2025 1:15 PM
     It's do-or-die time for the Carolina Hurricanes as Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final (ECF) is a must-win to avoid going down 3-0 in the series. Thankfully for the…

May 24, 08:00

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…