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Jul 29, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 29, 2026 3:50 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Jake Guentzel and Ty Smith to the Carolina Hurricanes in March 2024 for Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasily Ponomarev, and Cruz Lucius, plus conditional first-…

Jul 29, 02:00

Jul 28, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:55 AM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs will always be connected to big conversations. That is what happens when you are one of the most followed teams in sports. It is one of…

Jul 28, 00:00

Jul 27, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, July 27, 2026 10:58 AM
     The San Jose Sharks have had success drafting, especially under Doug Wilson in the late rounds, but there have also been many whiffs. While no draft pick is a certainty…

Jul 26, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 26, 2026 4:54 PM
     The Ottawa Senators joined the NHL to start the 1992-93 season, and like all expansion teams, they participated in the NHL Entry Draft before their inaugural season. They landed the…

Jul 26, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 26, 2026 10:00 AM
     After a breakout season, one of the most promising Edmonton Oilers prospects has just taken the next step in his exciting progression. Forward Tommy Lafreniere is among 32 players invited…

Jul 25, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 25, 2026 6:14 PM
     The Montreal Canadiens have done most of the heavy lifting this offseason, but Kent Hughes is rarely finished once free agency slows down. Some of his best moves have come…

Jul 25, 06:00

Jul 24, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 24, 2026 2:31 PM
     If you’ve been following the Boston Bruins over the past few seasons, you’ve likely heard the names Fabian Lysell and Georgii Merkulov. Two promising young forwards who once seemed like…

Jul 24, 02:00

Jul 23, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:55 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins’ recent promo for the 2026 Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk featured a logo that has sparked speculation about a possible new jersey because of its blue…

Jul 23, 02:00

Jul 22, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:35 AM
     In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks are making their stance crystal clear on Patrick Kane. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars take a short-term approach with Jason Robertson. Finally, one…

Jul 22, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 21, 2026 10:49 PM
     The stalemate has finally come to an end as Jason Robertson signed a one-year, $12 million contract to stay with the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. With the deal, the two…

Jul 21, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 21, 2026 11:48 AM
     After a long wait to see who will broadcast Carolina Hurricanes games after the announcement of FanDuel not returning in 2026-27, we have our answer. The Hurricanes announced on Tuesday…

Jul 21, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, July 20, 2026 7:14 PM
     “Best present ever, for sure.” Connor Bedard had an incredible week. He turned 21, and on July 18, a day after his birthday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they signed him…

Jul 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00 PM
     Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz will almost certainly open the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs’ goaltending tandem. But by the time the season is over, another goalie may end…

Jul 19, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 19, 2026 4:13 PM
     When Kent Hughes took over as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one of his first objectives was to reshape an aging roster while adding players who fit the team’s…

Jul 19, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 19, 2026 9:25 AM
     Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks finally put pen to paper and inked a five-year, $75 million contract. At a $15 million average annual value (AAV), Bedard took a team-friendly…

Jul 18, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:24 PM
     It was only a matter of time for Connor Bedard. The Chicago Blackhawks and Bedard agreed to a five-year, $15M AAV contract extension. The deal is a win-win for both…

Jul 18, 08:00

Jul 17, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 17, 2026 5:34 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks released their 2026-27 season schedule earlier this week (Jul. 16). This is also the first season the NHL is rolling with 84 games on the calendar. Fans…

Jul 17, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 16, 2026 9:09 PM
     The New York Islanders and the NHL announced the 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday. The 84-game schedule is the longest since the 1993-94 season. Here are the must-knows for Islanders…

Jul 16, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 16, 2026 3:45 PM
     The New Jersey Devils unveiled their 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday, marking the first time in league history that all 32 teams will complete an 84-game slate. The Devils’ announcement…

Jul 16, 02:00

Jul 15, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11:49 AM
     It’s official: the NHL released the home-opener schedule for all 32 teams on Wednesday morning (July 15). For the first time, the season will begin in September instead of the…

Jul 15, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 14, 2026 4:30 PM
     While the summer is heating up, the Windsor Spitfires continue to focus on the 2026-27 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season with an important signing on Tuesday. Spitfires’ general manager Bill…

Jul 14, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 14, 2026 9:55 AM
     At the start of NHL Free Agency, the Anaheim Ducks made a handful of acquisitions to their squad, including 29-year-old winger Jeff Malott. He was signed to a three-year contract…

Jul 12, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 12, 2026 4:40 PM
     It took over a month, but the Vancouver Canucks now have a full coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. General manager (GM) Ryan Johnson announced on Friday (June 10) that…

Jul 12, 04:00

Jul 11, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:25 PM
     As the Vancouver Canucks continue to reshape their entire organization, the latest moves suggest this rebuild is about more than simply adding young players. The team appears focused on creating…

Jul 11, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 10, 2026 9:15 PM
     The St. Louis Blues are bringing back a familiar face, announcing Friday that the team has re-signed forward Oskar Sundqvist to a one-year, two-way contract. General manager Alexander Steen confirmed…

Jul 10, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 10, 2026 11:49 AM
     Debates over great NHL players have been conducted for decades. People have debated over the greatest player to play each position, who the best goal scorer is, and who the…

Jul 10, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:15 PM
     This week, the Hamilton Hammers unveiled their highly anticipated uniforms and the schedule for the 2026-27 American Hockey League (AHL) season.  Hammers Jerseys Revealed On July 7 at TD Coliseum,…

Jul 08, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:39 PM
     The Winnipeg Jets and the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison have announced a new affiliation for 2026-27. “I’m thrilled for the next step in growing our organization,” Bison President Andy Zilch said…

Jul 08, 08:00

Jul 07, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, July 7, 2026 4:34 PM
     Yesterday in Hockey History: July 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 8 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it…

Jul 07, 06:00

Jul 06, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, July 6, 2026 2:50 PM
     As expected, general manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames were quiet on July 1, when the NHL’s free agency window opened. However, they made headlines the day after by…

Jul 06, 04:00

Jul 05, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, July 5, 2026 1:45 PM
     The speculation surrounding Jason Robertson‘s future with the Dallas Stars may soon take a major turn. According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, Robertson has indicated that he will file for…

Jul 05, 02:00

Jul 04, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, July 4, 2026 1:13 PM
     While there are always bright spots when it comes to free-agent signings, the flip side is the signings that do not pan out as well. Over the past 25 years,…

Jul 04, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, July 3, 2026 6:10 PM
     The first day of free agency in the NHL saw quite a bit of movement, and the Wild were a minor part of that, but not what most were expecting.…

Jul 01, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, July 1, 2026 5:55 PM
     Tuesday night was a whirlwind of activity around the Zach Werenski situation. Wednesday became a day of trying to calm the situation down. At least for now, that seems to…

Jul 01, 04:00