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Chris Wassel

Simply a hockey writer who is a jack of all trades. No question is too big or too small and in fantasy hockey there is no such thing as a stupid question. Now a proud, accredited member of the FSWA. I am also a New Jersey Devils lead writer, prospects writer, humorist, and so much more. You can find me on Twitter at @ChrisWasselDFS

A THW Adieu Of Sorts

Chris Wassel | February 2, 2015

Dear THW and readers: This was not easy, believe me. Words normally come very natural for me and yet after three plus years and over 200 articles, The Hockey Writers and the THW family…

Categories Hockey Media, New Jersey Devils

A Fantasy Hockey Break?

Chris Wassel | January 20, 2015

This is a very short week as everyone knows. Fantasy hockey owners are probably almost relieved that the break is here in just a couple days. Most people come the…

Categories Fantasy

A Christmas 30 Things

Chris Wassel | December 24, 2014

Everyone has thoughts but instead it was time to do something different. This will be simple yet blunt. Let’s go into a “30 Christmas Things: A Christmas Edition”. The other…

Categories Fantasy, Humor

Could Scott Stevens Coach New Jersey?

Chris Wassel | December 4, 2014

It has been a question asked for some time. Scott Stevens is a no nonsense person period. In his playing days, he was one touch S.O.B. When he was an assistant…

Categories New Jersey Devils

Fantasy Hockey Turkeys: The RETURN!

Chris Wassel | November 11, 2014

The toughest thing about this time of year is this. Turkey is just a few weeks away. Some enjoy the Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years turkey triple. So while you get…

Categories Fantasy

Los Angeles Kings Q&A: Like Frozen Royalty

Chris Wassel | October 29, 2014

It is very hard to believe but today marks the 30th and final team of our series. The three month journey began late in July and continued (with some stops)…

Categories Los Angeles Kings

The Anaheim Ducks: Duck Soup Q&A

Chris Wassel | October 28, 2014

Again we have gone on our little quest to grill 30 hockey writers about the teams they cover for The Hockey Writers. Today, we put Felix Sicard on the hot seat and the Anaheim…

Categories Anaheim Ducks

Feed The San Jose Sharks: A PSA Q&A

Chris Wassel | October 27, 2014

Hello everyone! We are here again as the California portion of the Q&A’s commences. Today, Andrew Bensch steps into the hottest seat on the internet. Yes he is a fellow THW writer so…

Categories San Jose Sharks

Vancouver Canucks: A Caffeinated Q&A

Chris Wassel | October 21, 2014

We have finally hit the Pacific time zone in our quest to complete all 30 Q&A’s. It has not been an easy process but hey, nothing ever comes easy. Today,…

Categories Vancouver Canucks

The Arizona Coyotes: Bad Moon Rising?

Chris Wassel | October 20, 2014

It has been a turbulent last few years for the now, Arizona Coyotes. Yes I almost typed Phoenix yet again.   How many times have you slipped up saying Phoenix Coyotes…

Categories Arizona Coyotes

Skating On Thin Ice: Edmonton Oilers Q&A

Chris Wassel | October 13, 2014

The Edmonton Oilers are a team who has had many chances to rebuild and turn it around. Yet they keep stockpiling top picks and finding ways to flop in mediocrity. We have Richard…

Categories Edmonton Oilers

Calgary Flames Q&A — Coming Down The Pike

Chris Wassel | October 9, 2014

That’s right! It is the most wonderful time of the year as the NHL started last night. Ryan Pike of The Hockey Writers was kind enough to sit down and take his turn on the hot…

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