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Alex Chauvancy

Alex Chauvancy has covered the New Jersey Devils for The Hockey Writers since Jan. 2018, with a penchant for advanced stats. He graduated from Drew University (2014) with a bachelors in political science. He previously wrote for Devils Army Blog, a New Jersey Devils fan blog, from 2015-2017, and currently for Infernal Access (2021-present). In his spare time, he likes to play the drums. You can follow him on Twitter @AlexC_THW

6 Most Impactful Deals of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Alex Chauvancy | March 7, 2026

The NHL Trade Deadline was quieter than in years past, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some impactful trades. It was a seller’s market. There’s no doubt about that, but…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline, Utah Mammoth

Grading the Islanders’ Trade for the Blues’ Brayden Schenn

Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026

The New York Islanders have had an interesting few weeks ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Shortly before the Olympic break, they acquired Ondřej Palát and a couple of draft…

Categories Blues Transactions, Islanders Transactions, New York Islanders, NHL Trade Analysis, St Louis Blues, Trade Deadline

NHL Trade Grades: Ducks Upgrade Defense in Shocker John Carlson Deal With Capitals

Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026

Maybe you saw the news late last night, but in case you missed it, the Anaheim Ducks and Washington Capitals linked up on a late-night trade that sent longtime Capital…

Categories Anaheim Ducks, Capitals Transactions, Ducks Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline, Washington Capitals

NHL Trade Bait List for 2026 Trade Deadline

Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026

The NHL trade market is heating up. There were a couple of trades before the Olympic roster freeze went into effect on Feb. 4, namely Artemi Panarin getting dealt to…

Categories Editor's Choice, Trade Deadline

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker

Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026

Keep up with all the trade action leading up to the March 6 trade deadline with The Hockey Writers’ trade deadline tracker: Mar. 6 (News Coverage) C Nazem Kadri4th-RD pick…

Categories Editor Picks, Trade Deadline

NHL Trade Grades: Blue Jackets’ Garland Acquisition Has Its Risks

Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026

We’re burning the midnight oil here. Just after the clock struck midnight on the East Coast, reports surfaced that the Columbus Blue Jackets had acquired winger Conor Garland from the…

Categories Blue Jackets Transactions, Canucks Transactions, Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL Trade Analysis, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Trade Grades: Stars Take a Gamble on Tyler Myers

Alex Chauvancy | March 4, 2026

Over the weekend, it was reported that the Detroit Red Wings were showing interest in Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers. That fell through, as earlier today, the Canucks announced they…

Categories Canucks Transactions, Dallas Stars, NHL Trade Analysis, Stars Transactions, Trade Deadline, Vancouver Canucks

NHL Trade Grades: Oilers Boost Defense With Connor Murphy Addition

Alex Chauvancy | March 2, 2026

It’s been a slow-building trade deadline since the NHL returned to action from the Olympics last week. The only notable trade so far has been the Colorado Avalanche acquiring Brett…

Categories Blackhawks Transactions, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, NHL Trade Analysis, Oilers Transactions, Trade Deadline

Grading the Penguins & Avalanche’s Kulak & Girard Trade

Alex Chauvancy | February 24, 2026

We have our first post-Olympics trade. Earlier this afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche linked up on a deal that sent Brett Kulak to the Avalanche and Samuel Girard…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Trade Analysis, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

NHL Trade Predictor 3.0: Laine, Robert Thomas & More

Alex Chauvancy | February 23, 2026

The Olympics were a treat for hockey fans around the world. But now that they’ve concluded, the NHL is about to ramp up again. The Olympic trade freeze lifted at…

Categories Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Previews and Predictions, Trade Deadline

The Race for Gavin McKenna & Ivar Stenberg Is About to Heat Up

Alex Chauvancy | February 18, 2026

The Olympics have been pure entertainment, but the NHL isn’t too far away from returning to action. There’ll be fewer than two weeks until the trade deadline once games pick…

Categories Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary, New York Rangers, St Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

Penguins, Capitals & Bruins Show How to Navigate a Retool on the Fly

Alex Chauvancy | February 13, 2026

Rebuild is a dreaded word in the NHL. While long, drawn-out rebuilds, such as those being undertaken by the San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks, are still considered the best…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals
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