Aug 31, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 1:55 PM Every season brings its own questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but this season, one dilemma stands out: Should the team stack its top line with all its biggest weapons… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 1:45 PM The Washington Capitals will be presented on national television a league-leading 18 times during the 2025-26 NHL season. Capital One Arena will host seven regular-season contests, including the only home… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 1:35 PM The Vancouver Canucks' new season hasn't started yet, but already there's a focus on Elias Pettersson as the key to the team's success for 2025-26. A training video from his… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 1:25 PM The Pittsburgh Penguins had a relatively quiet offseason, but they will be the team to watch on the trade market this season. The rumor mill has been buzzing throughout the… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 11:55 AM In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Utah Mammoth may look at dealing one of their goalies, and the Edmonton Oilers could be a good fit. Elsewhere, a trade involving Carey… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 11:26 AM Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 11:10 AM The New York Islanders, for the first time in a while, have a roster that has plenty of new faces on it. With some veterans retiring, a few trades, and… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs have a long and storied history, which is expected from a team that has been around since 1917-18. Modern-day NHLers continue to contribute in meaningful ways… |
Aug 31, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 30, 2025 4:20 PM The NHL offseason started off busy but has since slowed, with few deals and little more than speculation about contract extensions for big stars that have yet to happen. This… |
Aug 30, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 30, 2025 9:50 AM Kurban Limatov is considered one of the most talented Russian defensemen, and he was drafted in the third round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. In… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 30, 2025 9:25 AM The recent comments from Mikael Backlund suggesting that his teammate Rasmus Andersson, on an expiring contract, might be on the move have stirred interest around the NHL. A right-handed defenseman… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 30, 2025 9:05 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs are often a team that gets poked fun at by other fan bases due to their lack of playoff success in recent decades, but even their… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 30, 2025 8:50 AM As another week wraps up, it's now only 40 days from the start of the 2025-26 season. More importantly, it's 40 days until opening night for the Carolina Hurricanes. However,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 30, 2025 8:25 AM Two Canadian teams ended their playoff droughts last season, led in part by a young, budding American defenceman. The Montreal Canadiens wouldn't have had nearly as much success without rookie… |
Aug 29, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 4:20 PM The San Jose Sharks have spent the last few seasons at or near the bottom of the NHL, and a comparison of their 2025-26 roster to the rest of the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 3:40 PM If you've followed the Ottawa Senators throughout the years, you've seen the goalie carousel spin more than a few times. Sure, names like Craig Anderson, Dominik Hasek, and Patrick Lalime… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 3:30 PM Earlier this week, the NHL released its national TV schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Boston Bruins are featured on that calendar 17 times, including their season opener, which will… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 2:40 PM The Boston Bruins have a lot on their "to-do" list this season. Well, they have a lot of ground to make up following last season's abysmal finish. After a flurry… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 2:30 PM The New Jersey Devils have made opening night at the Prudential Center more than just the first home game of the season — it's a measuring stick for where the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 1:10 PM The Edmonton Oilers are regrouping after suffering another painful loss in the Stanley Cup Final. The city is still buzzing about how close they came, how much fight was left… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 PM Mitch Marner recently sat down with TSN's Mark Masters to discuss leaving the Toronto Maple Leafs organization this past summer to join the Vegas Golden Knights. The interview covered a… |
Aug 28, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:50 PM The Edmonton Oilers have been a very exciting organization since joining the NHL for the 1979-80 season. They have had some of the game's best talent suit up for them… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:40 PM The 2025-26 NHL season begins with its media showcases, including the National Hockey League Player's Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase in Washington, DC. For the Calgary Flames, this year's Rookie Showcase… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 3:00 PM Trading away a roster mainstay like Brandon Carlo is never an easy decision for an NHL general manager. Sometimes, though, it becomes glaringly obvious that change is needed. For Don… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:55 PM The New York Rangers are about to celebrate their 100th season. Now, at the halfway point of this decade, we can look at five players who have impacted the team… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:45 PM The 2025-26 season is shaping up to feel like a whole new chapter for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after a huge offseason shake-up, most notably sending star winger Mitch Marner… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:05 PM When Connor McDavid speaks, the hockey world listens. That was again the case this week when the Edmonton Oilers captain addressed questions about his next contract. His comments didn't provide… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:25 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, yesterday was a big day for fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. First, it was confirmed that Rasmus Andersson is being traded, thanks… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 28, 2025 12:15 PM Columbus Blue Jackets' captain Boone Jenner has literally seen it all. As he enters his 13th season with the team that originally drafted him, he has enjoyed some of the… |
Aug 27, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 2:50 PM Things looked bleak for the New York Islanders as recently as the 2023–24 season. They boasted, at best, a roster that could sneak into the playoffs but be swiftly dealt… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 2:35 PM Last season was big for the Ottawa Senators. After seven tough years, the team finally made the playoffs and pushed the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs to Game 6 before bowing… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:20 PM The New York Rangers' forward group will be different heading into this season. J.T. Miller will be back for a full campaign, but Chris Kreider is gone, and for the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:10 PM If you followed the Edmonton Oilers after the dynasty years, you know the story. Not the five Stanley Cups. Not Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier. The other story—the one with… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 PM For most young NHL prospects, draft day is the beginning of their story. For Ben Danford, it's already been a whirlwind. Born February 6, 2006, in Belleville, Ontario, the 6-foot-2,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:25 PM Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:20 PM Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:15 PM Over the long and storied history of the NHL, some of the best playmakers have left their mark on the league. One of those players who left his mark as… |
Aug 26, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:25 PM The Ottawa Senators head into the 2025-26 season with something they haven't had in years—momentum. Last spring, they finally ended an eight-year playoff drought, and while there's still plenty of… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:56 PM Ryan Leonard is the only expected representative for the Washington Capitals at the 2025 National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase on Sep. 3. The annual event takes place… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:45 PM The NHLPA on Tuesday morning (Aug. 26) announced the roster for the upcoming 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase that will be held on Sep. 3 at Medstar Capitals Iceplex Arena. It… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:39 PM To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:33 PM As the Boston Bruins prepare to open the doors to training camp for the 2024-25 season, a handful of names on the invite list are former first-round picks. Of course,… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 12:27 PM The 2025 NHL Draft got underway around dinnertime on Friday, June 27, but Edmonton Oilers fans had to wait until lunch on Saturday before they had anything to sink their… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 11:45 AM The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 26, 2025 11:35 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks may have backed away from Jack Roslovic, but they're still looking for a center. Who might be on their radar? Meanwhile, did… |
Aug 26, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 6:10 PM Earlier today, news broke that Tyson Barrie has announced his retirement from the NHL. The news first surfaced in a video from DNVR Avalanche on X when Barrie himself shared… |
Aug 25, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 9:45 AM Since the regular season is closing in quickly, I am continuing to preview the Columbus Blue Jackets' 2025-26 season here at The Hockey Writers. This is a crossroads season for… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 9:30 AM For as dominant as the Florida Panthers have been over the last several seasons, they have not necessarily dominated the Atlantic Division during the regular season. Last season, they finished… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 8:55 AM The Los Angeles Kings used a fifth-round pick on 19-year-old Petteri Rimpinen, a Finnish goaltender whose game leans on poise, efficient routes, and "quiet" saves in the Liiga. For Kings… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 8:45 AM The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 8:35 AM The start of September is barely a week away, which means NHL training camps are just weeks away. The start of the season is coming quickly, but there's one more… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 25, 2025 8:25 AM As the Canadiens continue to improve heading into 2025-26, it's harder to find underrated players, because everyone is seen as contributing: |
Aug 24, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 24, 2025 4:15 PM In 2024-25, the Carolina Hurricanes' special teams were a mixed bag. Special teams are the core essentials of our sport, often deciding close games and playoff series. It's rare to… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 24, 2025 3:45 PM In recent years, Edmonton Oilers fans have become accustomed to not having many prospects from their favourite team to follow during the IIHF World Junior Championship. Operating with a win-now… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 24, 2025 3:35 PM The New York Rangers have some high-level talent, and these talented players are the ones who get paid the most money out of everyone else on the team. They are… |
Aug 23, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 3:05 PM For the first time in a long time, the Carolina Hurricanes have an affiliate ladder that includes both the American Hockey League (AHL) and the ECHL. After re-establishing their agreement… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 12:45 PM Auston Matthews doesn't talk a lot, but when he does, it usually matters. As the Toronto Maple Leafs get ready for the 2025–26 season, their captain sounds quietly confident. He… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 12:25 PM In today's NHL rumour rundown, we look at how the Seattle Kraken will be looking for a "king's ransom" if another team wants to acquire Jared McCann. Elsewhere, there have… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:50 AM Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 24 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date.… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:45 AM The sting of losing Mitch Marner isn't leaving Toronto anytime soon. Sure, the Maple Leafs did what they felt they had to. Perhaps Marner did too. He moved on and… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:35 AM Recently, the Kitchener Rangers announced the dates and rosters for training camp, which will happen on Monday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Aug. 29. They will have around 43 players on… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 11:10 AM The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 23, 2025 10:54 AM On Tuesday (June 24), the Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class. Among those who will be inducted during the annual ceremony in November are a quartet of former… |
Aug 22, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 2:00 PM Kevin He isn't just another hockey prospect. When the Winnipeg Jets drafted him 109th overall in 2024, he became the highest China-born player ever selected. When Jets general manager Kevin… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 1:46 PM After much deliberation from both sides, the Minnesota Wild and center Marco Rossi have agreed on a contract extension. Starting this season, it'll be a three-year deal worth $5 million… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 1:05 PM The 2025-26 NHL Preseason will open near the end of September. While there is no confirmation yet on who will be invited to the St. Louis Blues' training camp, some… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 12:55 PM On Wednesday, prior to his appearance at Hockey Night in Brampton, Toronto Maple Leafs' captain Auston Matthews spoke for the first time publicly regarding the departure of former teammate Mitch… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 12:40 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, Marco Rossi has reportedly signed a three-year bridge deal with the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid's deal is getting closer in Edmonton. How big a… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 12:10 PM When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted William Horcoff as the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, it felt less like a gamble and more like good business. He might… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 11:50 AM The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the cusp of… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 22, 2025 10:50 AM If you tuned in on Dec. 2, 1995, to watch the Montreal Canadiens face the Detroit Red Wings, you probably had no idea you were about to see one of… |
Aug 21, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:55 PM The Florida Panthers are in their celebration era as they are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. They look to win their third straight and join the 1981, 1982, and 1983 New… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:10 PM The offseason has been unusually slow this time around. The 2025 NHL Draft, the first decentralized draft, wasn't received very well, and most top free agents signed back with their… |
Aug 20, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:55 AM In the NHL, talent only goes so far, and sometimes a great coach can be the difference between being a Stanley Cup champion and being on the outside looking in… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:45 AM It's hard to believe that the 2026 Olympic Games are only six months away, for a couple of reasons. First, it's tough to believe we've almost made it to 2026… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:35 AM On Tuesday, Aug. 19, USA Hockey announced the 44 players who received an invitation to Olympic Orientation Camp. On that list is a familiar face to Seattle Kraken fans, goaltender Joey Daccord.… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:25 AM With the NHL Draft and free agency in the rearview mirror, all is quiet for the Buffalo Sabres. Fans are speculating about potential breakout players, not to mention all of… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:15 AM USA Hockey announced yesterday that 44 players from 24 different NHL teams will be attending an Olympic Orientation Camp in Plymouth, Mich. As the 2026 Winter Olympics near, USA Hockey… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 9:05 AM Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson was left off the U.S. men's Olympic orientation camp roster, but Habs fans should rejoice. |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:55 AM The Chicago Blackhawks have an important season ahead of them. The organization has committed to building through the draft, and a plethora of draft picks are NHL-ready, or on the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:45 AM Now that we are in the back half of August, NHL preseason hockey is just a month away. With just a few weeks left until training camp opens up, all… |
Aug 19, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:53 PM On Tuesday, USA Hockey released its list of 44 players who have been invited to the Olympic Orientation Camp for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Included in… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:50 PM Today (Aug 19th), Team USA's Olympic management group announced the 44 players that have been invited to the 2025-26 men's Olympic orientation camp. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, they will… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:12 PM On Tuesday (Aug. 19), USA Hockey announced that 44 players will attend the U.S. Men's Olympic Orientation Camp Aug. 26-27 in Plymouth, Michigan. Among those players were two Vancouver Canucks,… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:44 PM USA Hockey unveiled its highly anticipated Olympic Orientation Camp roster on Tuesday afternoon, naming the 44 players who will travel to Plymouth, Michigan, for the two-day event taking place from… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 6:15 PM It is that time of the year when we start thinking about the 2026 Winter Olympics. The United States has begun to invite players to Olympic camp, and there are… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 5:34 PM On Tuesday afternoon, USA Hockey announced that 44 players will attend the U.S. Men's Olympic Orientation Camp that is being held on Aug 26-27 in Plymouth, Michigan. One prominent Blue… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 4:05 PM The Utah Mammoth had an excellent offseason and are now set to ice the most competitive roster they have had dating back to the start of this organization's rebuild, which… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 19, 2025 3:40 PM It won't be long before NHL hockey gets started up again. A month away from the preseason and two from the regular season, the Philadelphia Flyers are nearly back after… |
Aug 18, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 3:00 PM The Washington Capitals' misfortune with the injury bug late in the 2024-25 season reinforced how valuable depth is in the NHL. Forward Aliaksei Protas was slowly worked back into the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 2:05 PM Buffalo Sabres fans have been through a lot. Lean years. False starts. Heartbreak after heartbreak. But something's changed—not just on the stat sheet, but in the way people talk about… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 1:15 PM Hlinka Gretzky Cup Tournament The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is an annual U18 best‑on‑best showcase for next‑draft‑class prospects. The 2025 edition, held in Czechia and Slovakia, provided NHL scouts a critical first look at 2008‑born… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 12:10 PM The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for what could be a defining season. There's real hope building—no longer the kind tied to long-term rebuilds or far-off prospects, but hope based… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 11:25 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is chatter about who the Edmonton Oilers will prioritize on a blue line extension: Jake Walman or Mattias Ekholm. Meanwhile, could Brady Tkachuk be… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 11:10 AM The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2025-26 season with more optimism than they've had in years. After an aggressive offseason that brought in scoring punch and bolstered the defence, the Habs… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 11:00 AM The Edmonton Oilers struck gold, winning the 2015 NHL Draft Lottery and the right to select Connor McDavid first overall. This is what the organization needed in hopes of ending… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, August 18, 2025 10:50 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs have skill in abundance, but one question hangs over them this coming season: Do they have the mean streak it takes to win when it matters… |
Aug 17, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 1:55 PM In today's NHL rumour rundown, we look at Patrik Laine and how his career almost came to an end before a strong bounce-back into the league. Elsewhere, Nazem Kadri of… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 1:20 PM In addition to taking care of business for on-ice activities by signing free agents to the organization, the Tampa Bay Lightning have also been busy with off-ice business that has… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 1:10 PM Sometimes, a fresh start is all a good NHL player needs. Some players need the right situation to unlock their full potential. That's been Jake DeBrusk's story. After seven seasons… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:30 PM If you're old enough, you'll remember the buzz back in 2010. The whole Taylor vs. Tyler debate was the talk of the town. Should the Edmonton Oilers take Taylor Hall… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 12:10 PM It's been over a month since the Lehigh Valley Phantoms hired John Snowden as their head coach. It's been a few weeks since the Hershey Bears hired Derek King. The… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:26 AM Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 11:20 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs enter the 2025-26 season with the same old questions and renewed expectations. Every summer brings a mix of excitement and frustration for fans—excitement because the talent… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 17, 2025 9:43 AM The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goal-scorers in the team's storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins' scorers… |
Aug 17, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 5:05 PM We're officially in the midst of the NHL summer lull. With little news to write about and a lot of patience required before training camps and the regular season begin,… |
Aug 16, 12:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 11:25 AM It's one of the biggest "what ifs" in recent Toronto Maple Leafs history: what if Lou Lamoriello had remained as general manager (GM) instead of Brendan Shanahan handing the job… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 11:15 AM The 2024-25 New York Rangers were supposed to be chasing the Stanley Cup, not staring down the end of an era. Fresh off two trips to the Eastern Conference Final… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:35 AM *This was originally published in Aug. 2021 For many years, Carey Price's peers named him the Best Goalie in the NHL. Even though he has played his last NHL game,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:30 AM Montreal Canadiens fans have seen the last of Carey Price in a Habs uniform. After missing several months of the 2021-22 season due to a knee injury, he returned to… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:25 AM Two teams made deals for him, but only one could end up with "The Next One". It's been over 30 years since the Quebec Nordiques traded Eric Lindros — a… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:05 AM On Tuesday (Aug. 12), the Bakersfield Condors signed four players to one-year, two-way American Hockey League (AHL) contracts for the 2025-26 season. Joining the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:55 AM It would be a step back for the Montreal Canadiens to fall short of a playoff spot in 2025-26, but, obviously, not all would be lost. |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 16, 2025 9:45 AM The Laval Rocket head into another important season, once again balancing the challenge of winning games in the competitive American Hockey League (AHL) while continuing their primary mandate, developing future… |
Aug 15, 22:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 15, 2025 4:10 PM Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig's did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn't stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia,… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 15, 2025 4:00 PM It feels like it's been a somewhat quiet offseason for the Edmonton Oilers. There's been no offer sheet drama, only a steady stream of player signings and trades highlighted by… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 15, 2025 3:50 PM The New York Islanders, for years, were led by a great defense. The same group, with Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock on the top pair, fueled their success earlier in… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 15, 2025 3:35 PM Each year, the NHL Network releases a list that looks at their top-20 at each position. Recently, they revealed their top defenders around the NHL, and it left the majority… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, August 15, 2025 2:45 PM The Pittsburgh Penguins open their 2025-26 season on the road against the New York Rangers. Videos have been circulating of Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang putting in the work as… |
Aug 14, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 6:45 PM The Chicago Blackhawks are putting all their eggs in the youngsters' basket this upcoming season. They're hoping to see substantial steps from the plethora of young players who will be… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 4:05 PM With no disrespect to new faces like Matias Maccelli, Nicolas Roy, and Dakota Joshua, the Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason has been defined by their departures. Just four days after the… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 3:05 PM Every NHL offseason, the cry goes up: "We can't lose him for nothing!" It's a mantra fans repeat, a talking point for pundits, and sometimes even a player's rallying cry.… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 2:25 PM Heading toward the 2025-26 season, teams will consider handing out professional tryout (PTO) contracts to players looking to earn new deals, and it seems as though the Edmonton Oilers are… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 2:15 PM This summer is going both really slow and really fast at the same time. It depends how you choose to view things. On one hand, it's already the middle of… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 2:05 PM Now that we are in the middle of August, which is the last official month without any NHL hockey, we are just over a month away from the start of… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:55 PM In early 2026 NHL Draft discussions, two names have dominated the headlines: Gavin McKenna and Keaton Verhoeff. The former, who surpassed Connor Bedard's draft-minus-one totals in the Western Hockey League… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 14, 2025 12:10 PM When you think of the Winnipeg Jets' goalies, Connor Hellebuyck is the first name that comes to mind. He's the workhorse—the guy making those jaw-dropping saves night after night. He's… |
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