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Adam Kierszenblat

Adam has been with The Hockey Writers as part of the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks teams since 2021. During the time, he has written over 450 articles including team specific pieces, draft profiles, and player interviews.

Canucks’ 2011 Draft Remains Worst in Franchise History

Adam Kierszenblat | January 9, 2026

Fourteen years ago, the Vancouver Canucks drafted what some consider the worst class in franchise history. The 2011 NHL Entry Draft saw the team make eight selections, resulting in a…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Vancouver Canucks

Re-Drafting the 2012 NHL Entry Draft

Adam Kierszenblat | December 10, 2025

Hindsight is great because it allows us to look back at events and determine if the correct decisions were made. Thirteen years later and it is clear there were some…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Top 10 Brick Invitational Performances By Current NHLers

Adam Kierszenblat | November 10, 2025

The Brick Invitational is a long-standing tournament that has existed since 1990. Open to 10-year-olds from around the World, the historic tournament that takes place at the West Edmonton Mall…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Canucks: 5 Worst Jim Benning Trades

Adam Kierszenblat | October 30, 2025

Jim Benning was the general manager of the Vancouver Canucks from May 23, 2014 until Dec. 5, 2021. During his time as GM, he made questionable signings, free agents, and…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Vancouver Canucks

5 Most Underrated & Overrated NHL Stats

Adam Kierszenblat | August 6, 2025

*This was published in April 2022 Hockey, just like the rest of the sporting world, has seen an explosion when it comes to statistical categories tracked. However, sometimes it is…

Categories Advanced Stats, Archives, Commentary, Top 10 Lists

Canucks: A Look Back at the Bo Horvat for Cory Schneider Trade

Adam Kierszenblat | June 29, 2025

On June 30, 2013, the Vancouver Canucks made a franchise-altering trade when they sent Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils for the ninth-overall selection in the 2013 NHL Entry…

Categories Archives, Canucks History, Devils History, Hockey History, New Jersey Devils, NHL Trade Analysis, Vancouver Canucks

Canucks’ Boeser Dominates Oilers In Season Opener

Adam Kierszenblat | October 12, 2023

Heading into the 2023-24 campaign, one of the biggest questions for the Vancouver Canucks was what type of season Brock Boeser would have. While the 26-year-old had a decent year…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Meet the New Canucks: Sam Lafferty

Adam Kierszenblat | October 9, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks made a trade on Sunday (Oct. 8), acquiring forward Sam Lafferty from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick. The 28-year-old does have…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Seattle Kraken’s 5 Best-Case Scenarios for 2023-24

Adam Kierszenblat | October 7, 2023

With the Seattle Kraken’s 2023-24 regular season set to get underway in less than a week, anticipation is growing within the fanbase. After an exciting run that featured a first-round…

Categories Season Previews, Seattle Kraken

Canucks’ McWard Performing Well In First Preseason

Adam Kierszenblat | September 30, 2023

One of the few players that has impressed this preseason for the Vancouver Canucks is Cole McWard. The 22-year-old defenceman signed with Vancouver as a college free agent near the…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Former Canuck Roberto Luongo Gets Ring of Honour Induction

Adam Kierszenblat | September 27, 2023

The Vancouver Canucks have announced when they will be inducting former goaltender Roberto Luongo into the team’s Ring of Honour. The ceremony will take place on Dec. 14, 2023, when…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

Kraken Should Start Shane Wright in the AHL This Season

Adam Kierszenblat | September 27, 2023

Once again, the Seattle Kraken have a big decision to make when it comes to Shane Wright. After bouncing around between the NHL, American Hockey League (AHL), World Juniors, and…

Categories Seattle Kraken
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