Skip to content
The Hockey Writers
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • Morning Skate
  • Player Pages
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • More…
    • THW on YouTube
    • Merch Shop
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • NHL Prospects
    • 2022 NHL Draft Guide
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History
The Hockey Writers
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • Morning Skate
  • Player Pages
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • More…
    • THW on YouTube
    • Merch Shop
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • NHL Prospects
    • 2022 NHL Draft Guide
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History

Dave Champion

Dave Champion is a contributor at The Hockey Writers covering the Anaheim Ducks as well as NHL news and opinion. He is currently studying Political Science at the University of Alberta. Growing up in Edmonton, his love of the game developed at a young age - a love that has grown steadily since. Check out his hockey blog "Champ's Thoughts" at thenhlupdates.wordpress.com Follow him on Twitter @Champion_Dave

The New Generation of NHL Stars

Dave Champion | September 8, 2012

When it comes to the NHL, there seems to be a constant “changing of the guard” in terms of stars. The Ray Bourques replaced the Bobby Orrs, the Wayne Gretzky…

Pre-Season NHL Rankings: The Western Conference

Dave Champion | August 2, 2012

This off-season has been full of surprising twists and turns in the NHL world, from Shea Weber signing an offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers and the Nashville Predators’ matching…

Bobby Ryan – To Trade or Not to Trade?

Dave Champion | July 20, 2012

Bobby Ryan wants out of the Anaheim Ducks organization. At least that’s what he said this summer in an interview with Randy Miller of the Courier-Post. Ryan stated: “Anaheim has…

Report: Shea Weber Signs Offer Sheet From Philadelphia Flyers

Dave Champion | July 19, 2012

Breaking: Shea Weber agrees to offer sheet with Philadelphia. 14 years, upwards of $100 mil. Preds have 7 days to match. Wow!! — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 19, 2012 The…

Why the Anaheim Ducks Will Bounce Back Next Season

Dave Champion | July 18, 2012

The 2011-2012 season for the Anaheim Ducks was, in blunt terms, a disaster. The Ducks finished in 13th place in the Western Conference, fifteen points behind Pacific Division rival and…

Search THW


2022 World Junior Championship Coverage


Top Stories

Maple Leafs Commentary: 7 Questions Must Be Answered Soon

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Islanders, Red Wings

Canadiens Focus on Development, Not Wins in 2022-23


Recent headlines

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

Blues Prospects: Who’s Next in Line?

Grading Julien BriseBois’ Biggest Trades as Lightning GM

Oilers’ Benson Still Figuring Out Role in Organization

2022 World Junior Championship Team Slovakia Final Roster

Maple Leafs Commentary: 7 Questions Must Be Answered Soon

Ranking the Islanders Jerseys

Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade

Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings

2022 World Juniors Schedule, Groups, Rosters, Predictions & More

Bruins: 3 Remaining Free Agent Forwards to Target

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 9

Kraken 2022-23 Season To Do List: Fix Their Special Teams

Penguins Need to Make Tough Decisions to Solve Salary Cap Issues

Looking Back at Oilers Legend Kevin Lowe’s Defining Moments

Links

  • Advertise
  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Hockey Newsletter
  • Team Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

Search THW

About THW…

Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read over 5 million times every month.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2022 The Hockey Writers
  • NHL Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metropolitan Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Arizona Coyotes
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL Rumors
  • Morning Skate
  • Player Pages
  • World Juniors
  • Archives
  • More…
    • THW on YouTube
    • Merch Shop
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • NHL Prospects
    • 2022 NHL Draft Guide
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History

Recent Posts

  • Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8
  • Blues Prospects: Who’s Next in Line?
  • Grading Julien BriseBois’ Biggest Trades as Lightning GM
  • Oilers’ Benson Still Figuring Out Role in Organization
  • 2022 World Junior Championship Team Slovakia Final Roster