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Dustin L. Nelson

Dustin Nelson is the News Editor for The Hockey Writers. He's a contributor to Hockey Prospectus, Hockey Wilderness, and writes a column for Rotowire. He's also written for Gone Puck Wild, Wild Xtra, InDigest, Electric Literature, The Rumpus, Tiny Mix Tapes, Prefix Magazine & other publications. Have a tip? Email him at dlukenelson[at]gmail[dot]com.

Marner Injured, Another Jagr Milestone & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | February 16, 2017

Another day, another milestone. Wednesday was Jaromir Jagr’s 45th birthday. In playing Wednesday, he became the third skater and the fifth NHLer to ever play a game past age 45.…

Categories NHL News

Condon Extension Talk, Pens’ Bad News & More

Dustin L. Nelson | February 13, 2017

The Ottawa Senators have somehow remained one of the more consistent presences in the Atlantic Division despite preseason projections that they’d flounder. And it hasn’t always been easy going for…

Categories NHL News, Ottawa Senators

Nyquist’s Facing Suspension, Setoguchi Waived & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | February 12, 2017

The controversial call of the day belongs to Detroit’s Gustav Nyquist. Nyquist was the recipient of a double minor for high-sticking after he jabbed the blade of his stick into…

Categories NHL News

Bruins Fire Julien, Konecny Injured & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | February 7, 2017

The Bruins have fired head coach Claude Julien. He’s the fourth coach to be fired this season. In his 10th season with the Bruins, Julien was the longest-tenured coach in…

Categories Boston Bruins, NHL News

Fabbri Out For Season, Rielly’s Injury & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | February 5, 2017

The St. Louis Blues can’t catch a break. Their team allows the fourth fewest shots per game in the NHL, but they’re somehow allowing 3.11 goals against per game, which…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs

Marchenko a Leaf, Toffoli Returns & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | February 4, 2017

The Leafs have shaken up their blue line by claiming 25-year-old defenseman Alexey Marchenko off waivers from the Red Wings. That move has also prompted them to waive embattled defenseman…

Categories NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

Isles Leaving Barclays, Extensions for Greiss & Vigneault & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | January 31, 2017

The Ross and Rachel of team and arena relationships may end in separation. The Barclays Center in Brooklyn may be rejecting the New York Islanders, according to a Bloomberg report.…

Categories New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL News

Wisniewski Gets a Contract, Redmond Waived & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | January 30, 2017

James Wisnieski is coming back to North America. Is been a long, strange road over the last couple years for the defenseman. It was just two seasons ago that Wisniewski…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, NHL News

Duchene ‘Open’ to Trade, Varlamov Season Over & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | January 26, 2017

You’d need to have never heard of hockey to not know the Avalanche are at least talking about the possibility of trading Matt Duchene (and Gabriel Landeskog). So, it’s not…

Categories Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Uncategorized

Gaudreau Takes Hit, Marleau & the Rooster & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | January 24, 2017

Johnny Gaudreau found himself on the business end of a Leo Komarov hit in Monday’s 4-0 Leafs win. Gaudreau was left holding his head on the ice and briefly left…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News, San Jose Sharks

Smith Extension, Larkin Out & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | January 23, 2017

The Red Wings are hanging by a piece of leftover tinsel, trying to claw their way into a playoff race that might be leaving them in the rearview mirror. It’s…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, NHL News, Ottawa Senators

Tatar & Nyquist Inquiries, Capuano Interviewed & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | January 22, 2017

It’s been talked about frequently this season. The Chicago Blackhawks are open to adding another forward (and they might be interested in a defenseman as well). They have a lot…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, NHL News
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