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Aug 31, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 31, 2026 1:57 PM
     On June 4, 2026, Detroit Red Wings star center Dylan Larkin requested a trade. It was just a few days before the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup, and he…

Aug 30, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 30, 2026 12:00 PM
     It’s been a tough go for Filip Chytil since he was acquired from the New York Rangers in a package for J.T. Miller. He’s only played 27 games in a…

Aug 30, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 29, 2026 4:45 PM
     It’s that time of year again. The end of summer is closing in, marking the start of another NHL season next month. Predictions for many teams began just after free…

Aug 29, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 29, 2026 11:52 AM
     Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 30 On this date, one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history had to step away from…

Aug 29, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 28, 2026 5:00 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights entered the 2026 offseason coming off another deep playoff run, but reaching the Stanley Cup Final did not mean the roster would remain untouched. General manager…

Aug 27, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 27, 2026 3:55 PM
     After missing out on 14 straight postseasons, the Buffalo Sabres have returned to form in a big way. They won 50 games in 2025-26 with a young roster, then went…

Aug 27, 08:00

Aug 26, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 26, 2026 4:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t meet expectations this season as it was one to forget. However, it definitely was one to remember for their American Hockey League affiliate, Toronto Marlies…

Aug 26, 04:00

Aug 25, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 25, 2026 1:40 PM
     The Chicago Blackhawks have spent a century producing some of the greatest players in NHL history. From Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita powering the franchise back to prominence in the…

Aug 25, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 24, 2026 4:10 PM
     The San Jose Sharks have played without a captain for more than two years. The “C” has been sitting in a drawer since Logan Couture’s final game in March 2024,…

Aug 24, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 24, 2026 11:56 AM
     Over the 2026 offseason, we went through 2026 Draft targets for the Vancouver Canucks at third and 24th overall. They have a nice history of selecting third, as they secured…

Aug 23, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 23, 2026 9:15 AM
     When Troy Stecher was asked what he was looking for on the open market, his answer was wonderfully simple. “A job.” There was a smile attached to it, so there…

Aug 21, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 21, 2026 1:40 PM
     In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are counting on Vasily Podkolzin to take another step and provide some much-needed secondary offense. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets have been…

Aug 21, 04:00

Aug 20, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 20, 2026 11:52 AM
     In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…

Aug 19, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 19, 2026 4:00 PM
     While the Carolina Hurricanes have only been around since 1997, there have been some amazing players to wear the red, black, and silver/white, from the likes of Rod Brind’Amour, Glen…

Aug 19, 08:00

Aug 18, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 18, 2026 4:05 PM
     As of now, we’re 42 days away from the Carolina Hurricanes’ home opener and banner-raising to begin the 2026-27 season. The Hurricanes, for the first time in 20 years, will…

Aug 18, 06:00

Aug 16, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 16, 2026 11:56 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,…

Aug 16, 02:00

Aug 15, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 15, 2026 12:15 PM
     Predictions are easy when they amount to Connor McDavid being great or Leon Draisaitl scoring a lot of goals. The fun begins when the outcome requires taking a real chance.…

Aug 13, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 13, 2026 11:05 AM
     There is something curious happening with the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into training camp. For once, some of the more intriguing lineup questions aren’t necessarily about who Toronto needs to…

Aug 12, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 12, 2026 9:55 AM
     As Chicago enters this new era of young leadership surrounding Connor Bedard, it’s important to address areas worth paying attention to this upcoming season. Here’s an overall look at what…

Aug 11, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, August 11, 2026 4:35 PM
     Twenty defensemen made NHL Network’s newest list. Erik Karlsson somehow was not one of them. NHL Network released its Top 20 Defensemen Right Now on Aug. 10, and the Pittsburgh…

Aug 11, 06:00

Aug 09, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 9, 2026 3:35 PM
     “I believe there is a lot of value [in] just getting your guy and bringing them into your group.” General manager (GM) Kyle Davidson said that to the media after…

Aug 09, 04:00

Aug 08, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:55 AM
     When looking at the Carolina Hurricanes blueline, the names that stand out right away are Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, and Shayne Gostisbehere. It makes sense when you’re discussing the best…

Aug 08, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 7, 2026 4:35 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins’ massive commitment to Ville Koivunen could eventually force Kyle Dubas to make another decision, and a Justin Brazeau trade may be the cleanest solution. Pittsburgh signed Koivunen…

Aug 07, 10:28


The Hockey Writers Friday, August 7, 2026 10:25 AM
     We are now more than a month removed from the opening of NHL free agency, and most of the biggest names have already found homes for the 2026-27 season. However,…

Aug 06, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 6, 2026 4:30 PM
     Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with another historic NHL scoring record within reach. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain recorded 29 goals, 45 assists and 74 points in only…

Aug 06, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, August 6, 2026 9:55 AM
     While talk and chatter has slowed down, it was an eventful offseason for Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka. From excelling at the NHL Draft, to re-shaping his roster…

Aug 05, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:50 PM
     The Pittsburgh Penguins have already assembled a crowded roster, but they should not close the door on adding more competition before training camp. Michael Bunting, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Logan Stanley…

Aug 05, 08:00

Aug 03, 16:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, August 3, 2026 3:30 PM
     Sidney Crosby will turn 39 on Aug. 7 with several major NHL milestones within reach during the 2026-27 season. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain enters the season with 654 goals, 1,107…

Aug 02, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, August 2, 2026 1:15 PM
     Sweden arrived in Windsor as the reigning World Junior champions, and Canada with the deepest pool of NHL-drafted talent in the building. The two took opposite paths through the week.…

Aug 02, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 1, 2026 5:38 PM
     It’s been some time since the Calgary Flames have had legitimate star talent on their roster. We all know that Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t been anywhere close to that since arriving…

Aug 01, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, August 1, 2026 11:35 AM
     One of the things that has stood out to me about the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer is that many of the changes have not simply been about adding players.…