Blues’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 9 Notable Captains Ethan Carter | December 16, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Flyers Lookback: Adding Chris Pronger Nathan Moser | November 17, 2020 Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion, and one of the best defensemen in NHL history are just a few of the ways to describe Chris Pronger and what he…
Best Trade Partners in Ducks History Anthony Ciardelli | October 29, 2020 The Anaheim Ducks are in the midst of a “retool” or a rebuild, depending on who you ask. That means an inevitable turnover on the roster and trades on the horizon.…
Best Blues Defensemen by Decade Ethan Carter | July 15, 2020 Since I’ve already taken a look at the best St. Louis Blues’ centers by decade, it’s time to take a took at the best defensemen by decade for this 53-year-old…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Panthers, Maple Leafs, Key NHL Dates, More Jim Parsons | July 9, 2020 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils have officially made their coaching and GM announcement changes. The Florida Panthers are losing Chris Pronger and the Toronto Maple Leafs…
Classic Draft Day Quotes Josh Bell | June 12, 2020 One of the most exciting days of the hockey calendar comes near the end of every June, Draft Day. It’s a time where teenagers dreams are met, teams stock their…
9 Stanley Cup Stories: The Long Road to NHL Glory Nick Haydon | May 1, 2020 Often described as the most difficult trophy to win in sports, the Stanley Cup captures the dreams of players from childhood. For all who claim Lord Stanley, the dream comes…
Blues’ Best Lineup From the Past, Present & Future Ethan Carter | April 20, 2020 As time passes during this period without sports — a period with much more important things at stake — we have time to think of hockey of the past, present,…
Blues Send Pronger to the Rafters Steven Davies | March 23, 2020 Earlier this year, I had the chance to take my youngest son to a St. Louis Blues game, where we sat in the seats that used to be my parents’…
Oilers’ Roster Is Their Best Since 2005-06 Kelsey Krahn | March 7, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers made a splash in 2005-06 when they squeaked into the playoffs and bulldozed their way to the Stanley Cup Final. It’s impossible to forget Fernando Pisani’s shorthanded…
4 Historic Ducks Deadline Deals Anthony Ciardelli | February 5, 2020 Every season, hockey fans tune into NHL trade deadline coverage eager with anticipation. If their team is a contender, they hope to hear news that they’ve acquired a difference maker.…
Edmonton Oilers’ 2006 Stanley Cup Run – A Look Back Josh Vold | January 17, 2020 Expectations weren’t very high for the Edmonton Oilers coming into 2005-06 campaign – they looked like they were fairly average, but nothing special. At the beginning of the season, there…