Pages

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…