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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 29, 06:00

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 28, 04:00

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 27, 02:00

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 24, 08:00

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 23, 04:00

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 19, 06:00

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 18, 02:00

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 15, 08:00

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…