McDavid Hits 100 Points, Markov Still Out & More Brandon Share-Cohen | January 19, 2017 Hitting 100 points in the NHL is a big deal. It’s even more impressive of a feat when it’s done by a 20-year-old player, and that was the case Wednesday…
Trade Jordan Eberle? Marcy Di Michele | January 18, 2017 A hockey player can milk a lot out of being a World Juniors hero, especially if it was playing for Canada. Jordan Eberle will always be remembered for his game-tying…
Eichel Is Being Overlooked Kyle Silagyi | January 18, 2017 April of 2015 wasn’t a great time to be a Buffalo Sabres fan. The team finished last in the NHL for the second consecutive year. The Sabres’ leading point scorer was…
Andreas Athanasiou: Human Highlight Reel Tom Mitsos | January 17, 2017 On Saturday, Detroit Red Wings center Andreas Athanasiou showcased his offensive talent in a 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Athanasiou, who was drafted in the fourth round of the…
What Should be Expected of Lucic? Marcy Di Michele | January 16, 2017 When the Edmonton Oilers signed Milan Lucic to a lucrative free agent contract in the summer, it was met with mixed reviews. Some believed his experience and toughness would bring…
Facing Off: All-Stars, Avalanche and All Kinds of Predictions Larry Fisher | January 16, 2017 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion —…
Closure to the Taylor Hall Story Marcy Di Michele | January 13, 2017 It would be unfair to say that the Edmonton Oilers are “better off” without Taylor Hall. But with Connor McDavid taking the reigns, and the emergence of Leon Draisaitl, it’s…
Gearing Up for the Ultimate California Hockey Road Trip Larry Fisher | January 12, 2017 Visit California and The Hockey Writers sent Larry Fisher — an at-large contributor, columnist and podcast host — on the Ultimate California Hockey Road Trip with stops in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.…
Remembering Taylor Hall Marcy Di Michele | January 7, 2017 “It’s going to be weird. I guess now I start thinking about it. I’m just trying to stay focused on helping my team and trying to get two points for us.…
Oilers Can’t Afford to Lose Maroon Jim Parsons | January 6, 2017 If a player was ever to have a statement game, that game happened for Patrick Maroon who had three goals in an Oilers victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday.…
Recap: Oilers Leave Garden with Win Over Bruins Anthony Pagliarulo | January 5, 2017 The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers only meet twice a year, but both meetings tend to be great hockey games. Their first meeting of this season did not disappoint. The…
Preview: Bruins to Honor Milt Schmidt Before Oilers Matchup Anthony Pagliarulo | January 5, 2017 Before the action gets underway this evening, the Bruins will be honoring one of their all-time greatest members, Milt Schmidt. Schmidt is considered the “Ultimate Bruin” since he served as a player,…