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Jun 16, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 16, 2026 3:40 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks‘ front office has changed, and the coaching staff is different. Now the question is how the roster itself will slowly be reshaped. Even when the headlines calm…

Jun 16, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, June 15, 2026 10:15 PM
     The St. Louis Blues have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, officially adding Greg Cronin, Vaclav “Vinny” Prospal, and Jeremy Coupal to Jim Montgomery’s bench group. Elliott…

Jun 15, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:00 PM
     How much do players get paid in the playoffs?

Jun 13, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 13, 2026 2:35 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks rebuild is more complicated than it seems on paper. The direction is obvious enough: get younger, get cheaper, and let time do the heavy lifting. In practice,…

Jun 13, 08:00

Jun 12, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, June 12, 2026 2:54 PM
     The search for a true second-line centre has followed the Montreal Canadiens for years, and despite the club’s deep playoff run, it remains one of the organization’s biggest long-term needs.…

Jun 12, 06:00

Jun 11, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 11, 2026 3:15 PM
     The Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 season is officially over. The team finished with a 43-33-6 record, good enough to clinch the first wild card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a…

Jun 11, 04:00

Jun 10, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 10, 2026 1:05 PM
     After another disappointing campaign that ended well short of Stanley Cup expectations, the New Jersey Devils began the offseason by reshaping their leadership structure, hiring new general manager Sunny Mehta.…

Jun 10, 02:00

Jun 09, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 9, 2026 11:45 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers coaching search took a dramatic turn on Monday. After firing Kris Knoblauch shortly after the 2025-26 season concluded, it was clear that the Oilers were hoping to…

Jun 08, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, June 8, 2026 11:35 AM
     The 2025-26 season has almost wrapped, but the Buffalo Sabres are already getting a head start on 2026-27. They have a few important decisions to make, one of those being…

Jun 08, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 7, 2026 6:13 PM
     The 2026 NHL Prospect Combine was this past week (June 1-6) in Buffalo, New York. 90 top prospects came together for interviews and fitness testing, for teams to get one…

Jun 07, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, June 7, 2026 9:35 AM
     Another NHL Combine is in the books. The 2026 version certainly had its interesting moments including juicy rumors, crazy questions and much more. With the end of the Combine comes…

Jun 06, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, June 6, 2026 5:20 PM
     The 2026 NHL Combine has concluded and took place in Buffalo, New York, from May 31 to June 6. There’s a ton of storylines coming out of it, from who…

Jun 06, 08:00

Jun 05, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, June 5, 2026 4:30 PM
     The NHL world got dropped a big bomb when insider Elliotte Friedman reported that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the only team he has ever…

Jun 05, 04:00

Jun 04, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, June 4, 2026 1:30 PM
     2025-26 Team: Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)Date of Birth: December 30, 2007Place of Birth: Needham, MassachusettsHeight: 6-foot-1, Weight: 190 poundsShoots: RightPosition: RWNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible Rankings Rian Chudzinski is the…

Jun 04, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 3, 2026 4:50 PM
     Following a close loss Tuesday night, Carolina Hurricanes’ head coach Rod Brind’Amour and a few players met up for media availability between Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup…

Jun 03, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, June 3, 2026 11:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers have a big checklist of things to do this offseason. The first still remains finding a new head coach, though there are also plenty of roster adjustments…

Jun 03, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 2, 2026 4:05 PM
     The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline included several rumors that involved Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies. As soon as the deadline came and went, his name was suddenly everywhere. Apparently,…

Jun 02, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, June 2, 2026 12:00 PM
     There’s a funny habit that shows up whenever a young, successful coach gets linked to a big-market NHL job like Toronto. The conversation almost immediately stops being about hockey systems,…

Jun 01, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, June 1, 2026 9:55 AM
     Welcome to June. In other words, welcome to the month in the hockey calendar where the offseason starts heading into overdrive. The Kitchener Rangers have won their third Memorial Cup.…

May 31, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 31, 2026 6:40 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks are on the verge of losing a forward prospect, as Jack Pridham, as of May 31, has yet to sign his entry-level contract (ELC) with the organization. …

May 31, 06:00

May 30, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 30, 2026 4:40 PM
     It’s probably too early to say that San Jose Sharks forward Collin Graf is one of the NHL’s most underrated players, but it is fair to say that his importance…

May 30, 04:00

May 29, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 29, 2026 3:25 PM
     When the IIHF World Championship semifinal game between Canada and Finland takes place, Boston Bruins fans will see some familiar faces. Fraser Minten will compete for Canada while Henri Jokiharju…

May 29, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 28, 2026 7:07 PM
     Another coaching hire has been made among the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s (PWHL) expansion teams. PWHL Detroit announced Thursday morning (May 28) that they have hired Josh Sciba as the…

May 28, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 28, 2026 11:50 AM
     The Chicago Blackhawks, as part of their 2025-26 Centennial Celebration, launched their own personal Hall of Fame, honoring players and individuals who have shaped this storied franchise over the past…

May 27, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 27, 2026 3:50 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights put on a clinic in shutdown defense on Tuesday night, grinding out a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas’ goals came from…

May 27, 08:00

May 26, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 26, 2026 4:48 PM
     Teams are always looking for the complete package in prospects when using their top draft picks, but these players have one thing in common: their elite shots. Here are the…

May 26, 06:00

May 25, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 25, 2026 2:45 PM
     The Vancouver Canucks are in limbo right now, waiting on a new head coach and trying to figure out what the next version of the franchise will look like. It’s…

May 25, 02:00

May 24, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 24, 2026 10:55 AM
     In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the New Jersey Devils and Simon Nemec, who has been at the forefront of trade talks this week. Next, we look…

May 24, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 23, 2026 5:00 PM
     The 2026 NHL Draft is almost a month away. With the Philadelphia Flyers making the playoffs for the first time since 2020, they’ll be picking a bit later than usual,…

May 23, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 23, 2026 9:05 AM
     The Buffalo Sabres had an incredible season in 2025-26, and nothing can take that away from them. No matter how the season ended, and how things may still taste a…

May 22, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 22, 2026 5:40 PM
     The Western Conference Final is underway. The Vegas Golden Knights drew first blood by winning Game 1, stealing home-ice advantage and setting up a pivotal Game 2. The team will…

May 22, 08:00

May 21, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 21, 2026 4:59 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a very pivotal summer. After trading Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights last offseason, the Maple Leafs had a 30-point decline in the…

May 21, 08:00

May 20, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:10 PM
     The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are halfway through, and we are down to four teams with two series remaining. The writers at The Hockey Writers have cast their votes on…

May 20, 04:00

May 19, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:00 PM
     The Richter scale does not lie, even if hockey traditionalists occasionally do. When the seismograph at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf registered a 0.5 magnitude tremor following Alex Newhook’s overtime winner on Monday…

May 19, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 18, 2026 11:41 PM
     Alex Newhook scored the series-clincher over the Sabres, marking the first time the Canadiens have won in overtime on the road in a Game 7.

May 18, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 18, 2026 11:45 AM
     The Colorado Avalanche dispatched the Minnesota Wild in an electric Game 5 comeback, setting the stage for a battle with the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. It…

May 17, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 17, 2026 3:45 PM
     The 2026 NHL Draft has loads of playmaking talent. Here are the top five playmakers in this year’s class, all of whom should be picked quite high. 5. Wyatt Cullen,…

May 17, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 17, 2026 9:55 AM
     In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues, who reportedly had discussions at the trade deadline surrounding Robert Thomas, and the offer…

May 16, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 16, 2026 4:35 PM
     The Columbus Blue Jackets took care of an important piece of business this week. They were able to re-sign center Charlie Coyle to a six-year deal worth $36 million. It…

May 16, 06:00

May 15, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 15, 2026 2:44 PM
     This sounds like a crazy idea, but just hear me out. The Toronto Maple Leafs have undergone a lot of change already since the end of their campaign, firing Brad…

May 15, 04:00

May 14, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 14, 2026 1:49 PM
     According to numbers obtained from NHL Records, there have been 1,090 players to win the Stanley Cup, with 467 players (42%) winning it more than once. Interestingly, the further we…

May 14, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 13, 2026 4:55 PM
     The debate around Mitch Marner’s playoff performance with the Vegas Golden Knights has completely taken over the city of Toronto, and it’s time to call it what it is. Yes,…

May 13, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:55 AM
     The City of Windsor is about to host some of the best junior hockey players in the world. As the road to the 2027 World Junior Hockey Championship gets underway,…

May 12, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 12, 2026 5:20 PM
     Anaheim Ducks general manager (GM) Pat Verbeek has been named as a finalist for the Jim Gregory Award. The award celebrates the best GM in the league, and Verbeek has…

May 12, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 12, 2026 12:26 AM
     The Minnesota Wild hosted the Colorado Avalanche for Game 4 of their second-round series on Monday evening, May 11. The Wild looked to even the series 2-2 after a huge…

May 11, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 11, 2026 1:58 PM
     Without a doubt, former Boston Bruin and current Florida Panthers’ left wing Brad Marchand is one of the most polarizing active players in the National Hockey League. He is at…

May 11, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 10, 2026 4:20 PM
     Nils Bartholdsson 2025-26 Team: Rogle BK (U18/U20 Nationell)Date of Birth: April 25, 2008Place of Birth: Halmstad, SWEHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 179 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingerNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…

May 10, 08:00

May 09, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 9, 2026 5:03 PM
     Brady Knowling 2025-26 Team: USA U18 (NTDP)Date of Birth: March 09, 2008Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaHt: 6-foot-5 Wt: 203 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings The…

May 09, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 8, 2026 10:27 PM
     For the fifth time in his career, Nathan MacKinnon is a finalist for the NHL’s most prestigious individual honor. The league announced Friday that the Colorado Avalanche forward is one…

May 08, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 8, 2026 3:55 PM
     Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Nathan MacKinnon were named finalists for the Hart Trophy on Friday, May 8. McDavid will be seeking his fourth Hart Trophy win, while both Kucherov…

May 08, 02:00

May 07, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:55 PM
     The NHL announced its finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy on Monday, with Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin being one of them, joining Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Landeskog. The Masterton is…

May 07, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:35 PM
     In a lot of ways, New Jersey Devils‘ defenseman Simon Nemec made sizeable progress this season towards his ceiling as a #2 overall pick. His 26 points in 68 games…

May 06, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:55 AM
     It is time for another Vegas Golden Knights’ Playoff Gameday Preview. After some late heroics helped them win Game 1, the Golden Knights will look to put the pressure on…

May 05, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 5, 2026 9:02 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks were guaranteed at least a top-four pick in the NHL Draft for the fourth year in a row. That’s what finishing near the bottom of the standings…

May 05, 08:00

May 04, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 4, 2026 4:40 PM
     The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs has come and gone with the 16-team field being cut in half. In Round 1, we had two sweeps and one…

May 04, 06:00

May 03, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 3, 2026 3:30 PM
     Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche begin their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild with legitimate Stanley Cup expectations, but this series has all the ingredients of a hard-fought battle ahead. Minnesota…

May 03, 04:00

May 02, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:25 PM
     The NHL’s draft lottery is quickly approaching. Set to take place on May 5, the NHL’s ping-pong ball lottery could have massive implications for the Calgary Flames, who are currently…

May 02, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 1, 2026 6:08 PM
     The first day of May brought some big news for the St. Louis Blues. The organization has agreed to a five-year extension with forward Dylan Holloway. The deal carries a…

May 01, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 1, 2026 11:55 AM
     In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Anaheim Ducks and were eliminated from the playoffs. Following comments from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, what’s next for…

May 01, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:10 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks’ 2025 third overall draft pick, Anton Frondell, made his NHL debut on March 24 after coming over from a successful season with DjurgÃ¥rdens IF in Sweden. He…

Apr 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 30, 2026 11:40 AM
     Memorable micro moments of a disappointing season on a macro level. The Winnipeg Jets regressed by 21 wins and 34 points from their Presidents’ Trophy-winning 2024-25, but still had some…

Apr 29, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:45 PM
     Six years ago, Lawson Crouse played his first-ever playoff game. Most players skate out into big and loud crowds, amped up to cheer on their home team. Crouse skated out…

Apr 29, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:55 AM
     Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights’ Gameday Preview. After four games, the Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth find themselves in a tied series. The series has become a best-of-five,…

Apr 28, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:40 PM
     If I told you the Carolina Hurricanes‘ penalty kill was spectacular and a key contributor to their success, you could pick any of the team’s last eight playoff appearances and…

Apr 28, 08:00

Apr 27, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 27, 2026 5:07 PM
     “This kind of has to be the last year of, you know, obviously, the games aren’t meaningless, but not playing until the end of the year. Playing for something in…

Apr 27, 04:00

Apr 26, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 26, 2026 4:00 PM
     The first Stanley Cup Playoff edition of 3 Stars is here, and what a Round 1 for the Carolina Hurricanes. Instead of winning the series in six or seven games…

Apr 26, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:29 PM
     The Minnesota Wild hosted the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon, Apr. 25, for Game 4 with the Stars up 2-1 in the series. The Wild were once again without two…

Apr 25, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 25, 2026 11:55 AM
     The Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars are at the halfway point of Round 1, and the Stars have a 2-1 lead in the series. The Wild took Game 1, but…

Apr 24, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 24, 2026 9:35 PM
     Two years ago today, the former Arizona Coyotes players were flown up to Salt Lake City by new owner Ryan Smith to see their new home. When the players arrived,…

Apr 24, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 24, 2026 9:55 AM
     Coming off a 3-1 victory in Game 3, the Buffalo Sabres have been riding high. The city itself has run the gamut in terms of celebrations and preparations for this…

Apr 23, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 23, 2026 4:20 PM
     Someone threw a chicken or a duck onto the ice in the third period of the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their first-round…

Apr 23, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 23, 2026 3:15 AM
     The Minnesota Wild hosted the Dallas Stars for Game 3 of Round 1 on Wednesday evening, Apr. 22. It was a late-night puck drop, and the Wild looked to get…

Apr 22, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:31 PM
     2025-26 Team: Edmonton Oil Kings & Vancouver GiantsDate of Birth: August 13, 2008Place of Birth: Lake Country, B.C., CanadaHeight: 5-foot-10, Weight: 174 poundsShoots: RightPosition: ForwardNHL Draft Eligibility: First Year Eligible…

Apr 22, 06:00

Apr 21, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 1:50 PM
     The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship opens on April 22, and for the Montreal Canadiens, it represents another opportunity to identify talent that fits their identity. With a prospect pool…

Apr 21, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:25 AM
     It was a roller coaster of emotions for the Ottawa Senators throughout the second game of the first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes. For a bit, there was doubt about…

Apr 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 20, 2026 11:50 AM
     As if dropping Game 1 of their first round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-0 shutout wasn’t enough, the Ottawa Senators’ injury woes continue – this time, with…

Apr 19, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 19, 2026 7:35 PM
     After five seasons of losing, building, and learning, general manager Bill Armstrong’s rebuild that started in Arizona has finally hit its window of contention. After finishing the season with a…

Apr 19, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 19, 2026 9:55 AM
     Who's the likeliest unlikely hero to follow in ex-Montreal Canadiens forward Rene Bourque footsteps this 2026 postseason?

Apr 18, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:50 PM
     After days of waiting, the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway. Regarding the Carolina Hurricanes, they begin their quest for another deep playoff run in their eighth straight postseason under…

Apr 18, 08:00

Apr 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 17, 2026 5:45 PM
     At the time, the Toronto Maple Leafs signing Calle Järnkrok was a depth boost for a team looking for more offence from the bottom half of their lineup. His quick…

Apr 17, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:10 PM
     On Thursday, April 16, the New Jersey Devils announced they have hired Sunny Mehta as their next general manager (GM). Mehta’s NHL management career kicked off in New Jersey, where…

Apr 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:47 PM
     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…

Apr 16, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 15, 2026 4:50 PM
     With all the injuries plaguing the Edmonton Oilers in the second half of the regular season, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Bakersfield Condors have been getting a lot of…

Apr 15, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:45 AM
     At long last, the Philadelphia Flyers are returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Welcoming them back to the dance will be the Pittsburgh Penguins, their longtime cross-state rivals. Home-ice advantage…

Apr 14, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6:25 PM
     “I don’t plan on playing just seven more games.”  Playing in his 20th and final season in the NHL, that was the blatant remark from Los Angeles Kings captain Anze…

Apr 14, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:19 AM
     The Winnipeg Jets have been eliminated from 2026 playoff contention. The Los Angeles Kings defeating the Seattle Kraken 5-3 Monday night gave the Kings 89 points and rendered the final…

Apr 13, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 13, 2026 5:10 PM
     With a 97-point total and a clinched postseason berth, the Ottawa Senators have secured their second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, signaling the end of the transition period…

Apr 13, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 12, 2026 11:22 PM
     Despite the underperformance this season, the New Jersey Devils took the ice on Sunday evening with a little extra meaning — not only was it their final home game of…

Apr 12, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 12, 2026 3:55 PM
     Given the Vancouver Canucks season, how do fans even make sense of a 4–3 win over San Jose? It was one of those games that looked like chaos in real…

Apr 12, 04:00

Apr 11, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 11, 2026 1:45 PM
     When the Toronto Maple Leafs hired Brad Treliving as general manager in May 2023, the steps they took to find their guy were underwhelming. Perhaps time was a factor as…

Apr 11, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 10, 2026 7:04 PM
     The New Jersey Devils announced earlier today that star center Jack Hughes has been selected as the team’s nominee for the prestigious King Clancy Memorial Trophy, an award that recognizes…

Apr 10, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 10, 2026 11:35 AM
     Harrison Boettiger 2025-26 Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL)Date of Birth: Dec. 11, 2007Place of Birth: Wheat Ridge, Colorado, USAHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 194 poundsCatches: LeftPosition: GoalieNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings…

Apr 10, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 9, 2026 10:21 PM
     Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield became the first Habs player since 1990 to score 50 goals in a season on Thursday.

Apr 09, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, April 9, 2026 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers have been active on the free agent market, as NCAA players look to decide where they sign if they want to make the jump to the professional…

Apr 08, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 8, 2026 6:30 PM
     On Wednesday, April 8, the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PHWA) announced the nominees for the 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy. This award is given out annually to the player who best…

Apr 08, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, April 8, 2026 9:55 AM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs look to change things around after a disastrous 2025-26 campaign, a few questions are lingering around the team as they hope to fight their way…

Apr 07, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:45 PM
     Yesterday, the New Jersey Devils announced that general manager (GM) Tom Fitzgerald would be departing the organization after more than six years of being in the position. At today’s morning…

Apr 07, 08:00

Apr 06, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, April 6, 2026 5:35 PM
     Here is a breakdown of the key storylines surrounding the Anaheim Ducks and their upcoming schedule for the week of April 6-13, 2026. The Neck-and-Neck Pacific Division Race The Ducks…

Apr 06, 08:00

Apr 05, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 5:39 PM
     The Minnesota Wild finished their quick two-game road back-to-back on Easter Sunday, Apr. 5, against the Detroit Red Wings. Both teams they faced on this road trip were battling each…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:20 PM
     Only a few players have entered major junior with exceptional status: John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, and Joseph "Joe" Veleno. The list illustrates how unpredictable hockey careers…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:07 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens officially clinched a spot in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, with the Detroit Red Wings losing.

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 4:00 PM
     The news officially dropped at around 3 PM EST on Saturday, April 4. When the New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings that afternoon, it was the clinching scenario…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:47 PM
     This article was originally written in Jan. 2015. If you followed the 2015 NFL Playoffs, you know the NFC South champion Carolina Panthers moved on to the Divisional Round. A…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:42 PM
     Goaltending: hockey's most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:36 PM
     The franchise was known as the Minnesota North Stars from 1967-1992 before they moved to Dallas. There are ten distinct uniforms that they had along the way from Minnesota to…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, April 5, 2026 2:25 PM
     After losing 6-2 to the St. Louis Blues on Friday (April 3), the Anaheim Ducks are now deadlocked with the Edmonton Oilers atop the Pacific Division standings. With less than…

Apr 05, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:16 PM
     When the New Jersey Devils came out for warmups, they were treated to a playoff-type atmosphere. If you're confused as to why, it was the noise of Montreal Canadiens fans,…

Apr 04, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:13 PM
     The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the "Frozen Frenzy" with multiple staggered start…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:08 PM
     After eight seasons with the Vancouver Canucks, Roberto Luongo was traded back to the Florida Panthers on March 4, 2014, along with Steven Anthony in exchange for Jacob Markstrom and…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 1:03 PM
     Beginning in 1981, Dale Hawerchuk became one of the most dominant centers in the National Hockey League and was the face of the Winnipeg Jets. After a junior career in…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:55 PM
     The trade that brought Nick Suzuki to the Montreal Canadiens did not register as a defining moment at the time. It was part of a broader sequence of moves by…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:45 PM
     In today's NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the Vancouver Canucks, who have clinched the best odds at first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, but it doesn't…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:35 PM
     2025–26 Team: U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP)Date of Birth: Sept. 8, 2008Place of Birth: Moorhead, MN, USAHeight: 6-feet, Weight: 172 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:52 AM
     Yesterday in Hockey History: April 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 5 This date might be one of the most significant in the history of the National Hockey League. Many legendary…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, April 4, 2026 11:40 AM
     The Vancouver Canucks find themselves in that familiar late-season fog—somewhere between chasing something meaningful and trying to understand what, exactly, they are. There are stretches where the team looks quick,…

Apr 04, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 6:45 PM
     Apparently, just because the Toronto Maple Leafs are sans an active general manager doesn't mean business has stopped. Nor have trade discussions. According to Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos, the organization will…

Apr 03, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 1:55 PM
     Ryan Roobreck 2025-26 Team: Niagara IceDogs (OHL)Date of Birth: Sept. 25, 2007Place of Birth: London, OntarioHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 216 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2026 first-year eligible Rankings Ryan Roobreck's…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 1:30 PM
     Last night's scoreboard read 5–2 for the Minnesota Wild, but the game was more than numbers: it was a snapshot of where the Vancouver Canucks are as a team, how…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 1:20 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs walked into SAP Center on Thursday night and ran into a team that knows exactly who they are. The San Jose Sharks are young, fast, and…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 12:50 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are officially out of the playoff mix, which will shift the conversation directly to roster, coaching, and management changes. What's the…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 12:05 PM
     Regional French-language coverage is now secure after Bell Media and RDS agreed to a long-term extension with the Montreal Canadiens through 2037-38. That agreement stabilizes one part of the picture,…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 11:45 AM
     Considering everything the Los Angeles Kings have shown us this season, climbing back from a three-goal deficit in a game where they let things get out of control almost immediately…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 11:35 AM
     Night after night, Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler are giving the Montreal Canadiens organization something it hasn't had in quite some time, an internal battle between the pipes. And for…

The Hockey Writers Friday, April 3, 2026 11:25 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers extended their season-long win streak to five games with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Rogers Place on Thursday (April 2). Adam Henrique, Vasily Podkolzin…