The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 5:05 PM On Tuesday, the Carolina Hurricanes assigned 13 more players to the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League (AHL). After sending down seven players over the last two days, the… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:45 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs will be one of many teams that show interest in Connor McDavid should the superstar become available from the Edmonton Oilers. Still unsigned and going into… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:38 PM Max Pacioretty, now 36 years old, is hanging up the skates on his playing career. He'll be joining the University of Michigan's coaching staff as a special assistant to the… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 3:55 PM Training camp is winding down, and the Buffalo Sabres are juggling a lot. Injuries, waivers, and roster decisions are all on the table, and how the team looks now could… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 3:45 PM The Edmonton Oilers have long been known for their high-powered offence. From the Dynasty years of the 1980s to the Connor McDavid era, scoring goals was never an issue for… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 2:20 PM Every now and then, a young player shows up at camp and makes people stop what they're doing. Not because he's flashy, not because he's already a finished product, but… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 2:10 PM The Boston Bruins head into the 2025-26 season at a crossroads. The 2024-25 campaign was marked by inconsistent play, goaltending woes, injuries, and offensive struggles, and they are looking to… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:45 PM There may not be a more intriguing position group in the Detroit Red Wings organization this season than in goal. Not only is it the position where they made their… |
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The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 11:04 PM Vancouver Canucks general manager (GM) Patrik Allvin announced on Monday evening that forward Nils Hoglander will be out 8-10 weeks after successful lower-body surgery. He suffered the injury in the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 10:13 PM In their fifth preseason game, the Pittsburgh Penguins took to the road on Monday night (Sept. 29) for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. The Penguins moved to 3-1-1… |
Sep 29, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 1:25 PM The NHL preseason often doesn't get much respect. The games don't count, the results vanish when the puck drops on opening night, and most veterans are just trying to stay… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 1:15 PM Winnipeg Jets' defenseman Dylan Samberg is out six-to-eight weeks with a broken wrist, head coach Scott Arniel announced Monday. Samberg sustained the injury during the second period of Saturday's preseason… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 11:34 AM Dating back to 1967, when the NHL saw its first expansion, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one of the most iconic uniforms in hockey. As one of the only teams… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 11:29 AM There's no argument: we're in a golden age of goaltending in the National Hockey League right now, but it's a world of haves and have-nots. The gap between the greats… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 11:24 AM Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 10:55 AM Preseason is officially underway, and the Pittsburgh Penguins' young prospects are trying to prove they have what it takes to earn a permanent roster spot. The Penguins have lost two… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 10:45 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, did the Edmonton Oilers pick Calvin Pickard over Connor Ingram? If so, why? In other news, Anthony Stolarz has signed a team-friendly extension with the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 29, 2025 10:35 AM Preseason isn't just about wins and losses—it's a testing ground. Coaches experiment, prospects earn ice time, and veterans are carefully managed to avoid injury. Watching the Toronto Maple Leafs against… |
Sep 29, 02:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:01 PM The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Nashville Predators in their last home preseason game of 2025 before the start of the regular season. They were looking for their first win of… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 8:32 PM The Minnesota Wild hosted the Chicago Blackhawks for their second home preseason game on Sunday evening, Sept. 28. The Wild's prior preseason game was a 5-2 loss to the Dallas… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 7:30 PM For Sunday afternoon's preseason split squad, the New Jersey Devils kept a majority of their best players home to face the Washington Capitals. The Devils overcame a slow start to… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 6:22 PM On Sept. 28, the New Jersey Devils had a split-squad game for their fourth game of the preseason. While some of the Devils players headed up north to take on… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 6:17 PM On Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils had a split-squad Metropolitan matchup, with half of the club traveling to Québec City to take on the Ottawa Senators, and the other… |
Sep 28, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:36 PM *This article was updated prior to the 2025-26 season The world of NHL contracts is changing. With the news that the salary cap ceiling is on pace to spike around… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:31 PM Hide your women, children, and favorite hockey team. Call up Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League because when the Legion of Doom rolls through town, there is little… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:26 PM As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 12:17 PM Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 29 On this date, one of Canada's most unlikely heroes became a legend after his third straight game-winning goal.… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:45 AM In today's NHL rumor rundown, we look at David Kampf and how his days with the Toronto Maple Leafs could be numbered. Elsewhere, Evgeny Kuznetsov is still eyeing an NHL… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:35 AM With three preseason games in the books, the New Jersey Devils are in great shape heading into the 2025-26 season. They have all the components of a contending team, and… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:15 AM Last season felt like a turning point for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They played heavier, showed flashes of a killer instinct, and even knocked out the Ottawa Senators before pushing… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 28, 2025 10:05 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 affiliate, the Tucson… |
Sep 28, 00:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:58 PM The St. Louis Blues have announced that defenseman Cam Fowler signed a three-year, $18.3 million contract extension with an average annual value of $6.1 million. Fowler, 33, was traded last… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:34 PM Saturday night's preseason game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Pittsburgh Penguins was no ordinary preseason game. It was Marc-Andre Fleury's return to Pittsburgh and his last NHL action. The… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:45 PM After a same score finish from Thursday night's game, the Buffalo Sabres found themselves on the winning side this time as they split the two-game series against the Detroit Red… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 5:35 PM The Anaheim Ducks have announced that they signed Mason McTavish to a six-year, $42 million extension that carries an average annual value of $7 million. Related: Panthers Aleksander Barkov Set… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 4:05 PM Last season wasn't supposed to look like it did. The Calgary Flames weren't pegged to make much noise, but instead they quietly racked up 96 points, exceeded outside expectations, and… |
Sep 27, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:25 AM Now that the New Jersey Devils are back in action during the preseason, expectations for 2025-26 are higher than ever. Their new standard is not just to make the playoffs—the… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:15 AM The Edmonton Oilers improved to 3-1-1 in the 2025 NHL Preseason by blanking the Winnipeg Jets 4-0 at Rogers Place on Friday (Sept. 26) night. Edmonton got goals from Kasperi… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 9:05 AM On Friday night, we saw the 2-0 Kitchener Rangers square off against the Erie Otters for the second time this season, following their 3-1 victory last weekend when the Ontario… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:55 AM The preseason is typically the time of year when players get back into game form and prepare themselves for the start of the regular season. This is also the time… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:45 AM In today's NHL rumour rundown, we look at the Edmonton Oilers' 50/50 raffle situation, which has been paying into a private company owned by the Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG). Elsewhere,… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:35 AM The Jets' top two defensive pairings for this season are set, but who wins the third-pairing roles to start 2025-26 is a big question mark. Six players vying for two… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:25 AM Six Metropolitan Division teams down. Just one more team to compare to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2025-26 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Blue Jackets at PPG… |
Sep 26, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 4:45 PM It's no secret that Montreal is overdue for another outdoor game. The Montreal Canadiens have played in several ‚ Edmonton's 2003 Heritage Classic, Calgary's 2011 Heritage Classic and Ottawa's 2017… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 4:30 PM The Calgary Flames didn't make much noise in free agency this summer, signalling that they were comfortable going into 2025-26 with a very similar roster to what they had a… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 2:42 PM In a recent bombshell article published by Brett McKay from the Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF), it was revealed that, according to audited documents obtained by the IJF, the Edmonton Oilers'… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 2:35 PM On the second day of waivers being open, teams are continuing to make cuts from their training camp rosters. On waivers today in the NHL. Everyone from yesterday cleared. pic.twitter.com/uzrpqOb4Z6… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 2:15 PM If you followed the Ottawa Senators in the mid-to-late 1990s, you didn't just know the name Alexei Yashin—you felt his presence. He was the team's first real star, the player… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 1:40 PM The Saskatoon Blades are a strong competitor for first place in the East Division in 2025-26. Every eligible player from last season's roster returned, a rarity at the best of… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 1:30 PM One of the more intriguing—and perhaps overlooked—storylines of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024-25 season was the trade deadline decision to move Fraser Minten. The deal brought in Brandon Carlo from… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 1:05 PM Dan Powers of the Empty Netters Podcast wrote on Friday after it was learned that Aleksander Barkov was likely to miss the entire 2025-26 season, "If Barkov's injury is, in… |
Sep 26, 08:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 26, 2025 1:02 AM On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs took on the Montreal Canadiens in their third preseason game. While those playing took to the ice in the evening, the non-playing squad held… |
Sep 25, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:55 PM The Ottawa Senators have cut their training camp down by 17, bringing the new total to 31 players left. While there weren't any major surprises, there were some notable names… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:30 PM The Kitchener Rangers are off to a hot start. After the first week of Ontario Hockey League (OHL) action, they are 2-0-0-0 after beating the Brantford Bulldogs in overtime to… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:10 PM While the Anaheim Ducks have had difficulty winning games this preseason, all hope is not lost. The team has looked relatively solid; they have just been outplayed by the Los… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 4:00 PM Mitch Marner's departure does more than shuffle the Toronto Maple Leafs' top six. It opens the door for a complete rethink of how Toronto runs its power play. For years,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 3:15 PM Jonathan Toews' return to the NHL is nothing short of remarkable. After two-and-a-half years away from professional hockey—884 days, to be exact—he suited up for the Winnipeg Jets in a… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 3:00 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs continue their 2025-26 preseason with another date against their rivals, the Montreal Canadiens. This is the first of two meetings for them in the preseason, with… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 2:50 PM The Ottawa Senators have announced that they have shortened their training camp roster by 17 players via waivers and reassignments to junior and the Belleville Senators. Among the 17 cuts,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 25, 2025 2:40 PM The Calgary Flames' impressive 2024-25 season seems to be a fluke more than a sign of things to come in the eyes of many. Despite bringing back essentially the exact… |
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 10:30 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets will get their first off day of Training Camp on Thursday. They'll more than happily take advantage of it after finishing off a four games in… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 9:17 PM As the preseason rolls along, the Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Florida Panthers in their Community Game, where fans were able to attend with tickets starting at $10, with proceeds going… |
Sep 24, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 3:30 PM It has been said a million times, but this is a pivotal season for the Buffalo Sabres. Missing the playoffs 14 seasons in a row will certainly amplify the sense… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 3:20 PM The Tampa Bay Lightning have taken the first two preseason games so far. While the actual final score won't tell you much, the players behind the action do. Let's take… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 3:10 PM The NCHC kicked off its first-ever virtual media days on Tuesday, with Commissioner Heather Weems and coaches from four programs meeting with the media. Day 1 offered insight into the… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:46 PM *Originally published in Dec. 2017 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:41 PM As the NHL equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league's most coveted award. Oftentimes, it coincides with the league's top goal-scorer or point… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:36 PM Written by Bill Schoeninger in 2014. Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 430 players, coaches, executives and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:30 PM Forget about who fills out the top-six or what the future of Nick Robertson holds, the Toronto Maple Leafs suddenly have a new problem on their hands. The club announced… |
The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 1:20 PM With the Ottawa Senators gearing up for the 2025–26 NHL season, the buzz is all about the big names. There's no doubt that Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, and Jake Sanderson… |
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The Hockey Writers Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:23 AM On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Seattle Kraken traveled north to take on the Calgary Flames. After a split-squad game on Sunday, the Flames were back at Scotiabank Saddledome at full… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:17 PM The Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, by a score of 3-2 in overtime. David Jiricek and Ben Gleason scored for the Wild. Cal Petersen made 34… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 9:29 PM On Tuesday evening, the New Jersey Devils gave fans a close look at what their Opening Night roster would look like, as they faced the New York Islanders at the… |
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The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:35 AM As the NHL season approaches, trade speculation around the Pittsburgh Penguins isn't slowing down. In fact, once the season gets going and the Penguins start to struggle — as many… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:22 AM On Tuesday, it was announced by the Toronto Maple Leafs and general manager Brad Treliving that goaltender Jospeh Woll would be stepping away from the team indefinitely while dealing with… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:05 AM In today's NHL rumors rundown, goaltender Joseph Woll is taking a leave from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, analysts are questioning Connor McDavid's loyalty to the Edmonton Oilers and why… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 11:02 AM Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 24 Sept. 23 will be remembered for having the first woman to ever play in a NHL game take… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:55 AM Every September, there are always a few players who enter camp on PTOs, perform well, and end up signing NHL contracts. Some PTOs turn into more than just depth additions,… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:45 AM On Sunday, the Toronto Maple Leafs opened up their 2025-26 preseason with a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. While the Senators iced a number of their regulars from last… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:15 AM The preseason is finally here, and the time has come to see what the fruits of the summer's labor will bring. The Buffalo Sabres have plenty of interesting storylines to… |
The Hockey Writers Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:05 AM Several young players have made an impression with the Edmonton Oilers over the last couple weeks, as the two-time defending Western Conference champs prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season. It… |
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The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 10:42 PM The Canadiens beat the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 to open the 2025 preseason, prospects Owen Beck and Oliver Kapanen leading the way. |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 10:41 PM After a long offseason, we got some hockey, even if it is preseason. The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning to kick off preseason play; however, it was the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 10:16 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets played their second preseason game of 2025-26 on Monday night. Unlike Sunday night, they couldn't must any offense. Bowen Byram and Beck Malenstyn scored less than… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 7:00 PM There are plenty of players on the Chicago Blackhawks who are fighting for a spot on the team out of training camp. One of them is forward Oliver Moore. The… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 5:27 PM Ever since GM Don Waddell took over the role for the Columbus Blue Jackets before the 2024-25 season, he made one thing a top priority. He wanted to address the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 5:00 PM The Chicago Blackhawks have completed their first week of training camp, which started with medicals on Wednesday, Sept. 17, and continued with four high-energy practices from Thursday through Sunday. The… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 4:50 PM While there will be Carolina Hurricanes hockey on Monday, Sept. 22, we're still 17 days away from the start of the 2025-26 season. There are many storylines already through the… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 4:25 PM To mix things up at training camp, the Buffalo Sabres decided to hold an intrasquad scrimmage at KeyBank Center. However, instead of the original team groupings where the NHL players… |
Sep 22, 10:00
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 9:55 AM The Calgary Flames played one of their first two preseason games against the Edmonton Oilers in Calgary on Sunday. They lost in a 3-0 shutout, with three goals scored by… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 9:45 AM The Columbus Blue Jackets opened up their preseason with a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night, led by goals from four different skaters: Brendan Gaunce, Luca… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 9:35 AM The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their preseason with a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday afternoon. Sure, it's September hockey, but don't kid yourself—these games matter. Not for… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 9:25 AM Every year, the Detroit Red Wings conclude training camp with a scrimmage between Team Red and Team White, with both teams featuring a mixture of established NHL talent and players… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 9:05 AM Earlier this week, the Washington Capitals debuted their new alternate jersey design – a red, white, and blue sweater featuring a fan-favorite emblem: the Screaming Eagle, or "screagle" as it… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 8:55 AM The New York Islanders have one major issue. The goal scoring of this roster is not anywhere near where it should be. Last season was a disaster when it came… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 8:45 AM The Montreal Canadiens are about to start their preseason game schedule, and they just finished a two-game Prospect Showdown at the Bell Centre, where they played their top prospects against… |
The Hockey Writers Monday, September 22, 2025 8:35 AM It's well known that the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospect pool isn't as strong compared to the league. With Easton Cowan and Ben Danford as the only prospects with projectable upside,… |
Sep 21, 20:00
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 6:00 PM The Toronto Maple Leafs preseason began today with an afternoon matinee against the Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs iced a team that didn't include many regular NHL players, but it… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 5:33 PM Ahead of their first preseason game against the Seattle Kraken, the Vancouver Canucks announced several cuts to their training camp roster. No surprising names were among the first round of… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 5:00 PM Though it's only mid-September, several leagues have already started their seasons: the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), United States Hockey League (USHL), and basically all of Europe. Which notable Philadelphia Flyers… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 4:35 PM The New York Rangers opened their preseason schedule on Sept. 21 with a matchup against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. It was the first real chance for prospects,… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 4:20 PM On Saturday (Sept. 20), the Edmonton Oilers unveiled their new alternate jersey during the team's annual Fan Day at Rogers Place. Produced by Fanatics, the light-tan coloured jersey features a… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 4:04 PM The words 'summer' and 'hockey' are typically not synonymous, but they were for just this instance on Sunday afternoon as the New Jersey Devils faced the New York Rangers at… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 3:24 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets will open their 2025-26 preseason on Sunday evening with a game at home against the St. Louis Blues. It marks their first of four games played… |
The Hockey Writers Sunday, September 21, 2025 2:10 PM When the Vancouver Canucks handed Manny Malhotra the reins of the Abbotsford Canucks back in May 2024, it wasn't met with fireworks or flashy headlines. But one season later, it's… |
Sep 20, 18:00
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 4:45 PM ESPN's College GameDay headed 35 miles south of the home of the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to Coral Gables for Saturday's matchup between the University of Miami and… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 4:00 PM The Columbus Blue Jackets will have some interesting roster decisions to make. Among them, how will the defensive unit shake out? Short of an extended injury, the top-six appears to… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 2:45 PM The Chicago Blackhawks signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a professional tryout (PTO) on Tuesday. The news surprised fans as the team bought out veteran TJ Brodie, and Alec Martinez retired.… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 1:25 PM The Boston Bruins' 2024-25 season was defined by inconsistent play. The up-and-down play from their netminders and defensive issues were a point of struggle; however, an equally large gap was… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:50 PM *This article was originally written in June 2023 Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:45 PM 'Fail for Nail' rang through the streets of Edmonton during the 2011-12 NHL season as the Edmonton Oilers, for the sixth straight year, slotted as lottery hopefuls rather than playoff… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:40 PM Guy Lafleur's 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the… |
The Hockey Writers Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:05 PM When you think about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their forward depth, names like Auston Matthews, John Tavares, and William Nylander first come to mind. But the quiet hum in… |
Sep 20, 04:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 8:31 PM The Chicago Blackhawks training camp opened on Sept. 18, and boy, was it eventful. Players seemed to come back to Chicago with vengeance. Practices have been intense by design, as… |
Sep 19, 16:00
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 3:40 PM For years, the New York Rangers' power play has been one of the team's defining strengths. Built around Artemi Panarin on the half wall, Mika Zibanejad's one-timer, Adam Fox's vision… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 3:25 PM Perhaps the top unrestricted free agent still left on the market entering training camp is 28-year-old forward Jack Roslovic. Coming off a 22-goal, 39-point campaign with the Carolina Hurricanes, he… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 3:10 PM The Florida Panthers are gearing up for their second-straight title defense season. They will look to replicate the early 1980s New York Islanders and establish themselves as a dynasty by… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 2:50 PM Training camp is barely underway, and already the Toronto Maple Leafs feel different. For more than a decade, the September storyline was predictable: pressure, drama, and endless questions about the… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 2:30 PM Hockey careers are strange beasts. Some burn bright and fade quietly. Others, like Dustin Penner's, explode in flashes of brilliance and then implode in ways that leave you shaking your… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 12:50 PM Every so often in hockey, a storyline comes along that makes you stop and think: "Now this could be something special." Jonathan Toews' move to the Winnipeg Jets is one… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 12:40 PM The Athletic's James Mirtle is one of the most respected writers covering the Toronto Maple Leafs. He writes intelligent, balanced pieces that aren't homer-ish cheerleading, but also aren't reflexively negative.… |
The Hockey Writers Friday, September 19, 2025 11:45 AM You can forgive Winnipeg Jets' fans for having a touch of PTSD. They just saw dynamic forward Nikolaj Ehlers walk as an unrestricted free agent (UFA) this summer, leaving a… |
Sep 18, 14:00
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:45 PM The Buffalo Sabres reported for training camp on Wednesday, aiming to improve on last season's performance. The team finished seventh in the Atlantic Division and missing the playoffs once again,… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:35 PM Welcome to the Ottawa Senators News & Rumours. Today, we look at what Steve Staios had to say in his initial training camp press conference, including an update on Arthur… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:25 PM The Vancouver Canucks are heading into the 2025–26 season with a few intriguing storylines. Although there have been only a few high-profile trades, some upcoming preseason showdowns are expected. Following… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:15 PM The New York Rangers begin their on-ice sessions today as training camps get underway around the NHL. The Rangers are looking for a fresh start after last season ended in… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 1:05 PM The Calgary Flames locked their captain up on Wednesday, signing Mikael Backlund to a two-year, $6.5 million extension that will carry through the 2027-28 season. It's one of many extensions… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:55 PM In today's NHL rumors rundown, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl spoke about McDavid's contract, while several teams claim they are out on Carter Hart. The Toronto Maple Leafs talk trades… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:45 PM The fifth annual Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase kicked off on Sept. 12, and the St. Louis Blues had a chance to showcase their prospects and put them on the ice… |
The Hockey Writers Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:31 PM The thing that everybody seems to forget about drafting in sports is that, at its core, it's no different than gambling. Regardless of the sport, when the yearly draft comes… |
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