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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.

Vincent Trocheck Named Alternate for Team North America

Dustin L. Nelson | August 15, 2016

There are many benefits to having a breakout season in the NHL. A shiny new contract is one. Another, for Vincent Trocheck, is an invite to the 2016 World Cup…

Categories Florida Panthers, International Hockey, NHL News, World Cup

Flames Re-Sign Tyler Wotherspoon

Dustin L. Nelson | August 15, 2016

The Calgary Flames have re-signed defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced Monday. Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team. The 23-year-old was…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL News

Islanders Sign Christopher Gibson

Dustin L. Nelson | August 15, 2016

The New York Islanders announced Monday that they have come to terms on a one-year contract extension for goaltender Christopher Gibson. Contract details were not disclosed, though The Hockey News’…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders, NHL News

NWHL Schedule for 2016-17 Released, Features Longer Season

Dustin L. Nelson | August 15, 2016

The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) announced the full 2016-17 NWHL schedule on Monday. As rumored, the season will be longer in the league’s second year, moving from an 18-game…

Categories NHL News, NWHL, Women's Hockey

U.S., Canada Announce Women’s U-22, U-18 Series Rosters

Dustin L. Nelson | August 15, 2016

The U.S. and Canada are set to face off six times over the next week in Calgary with the United States Under-22 Select Team facing the Canadian Women’s Development Team.…

Categories Editor's Choice, International Hockey, NHL News, Women's Hockey

Jimmy Vesey and Sabres Having Last-Minute Talks

Dustin L. Nelson | August 14, 2016

Coveted pending free agent Jimmy Vesey is officially a free agent Monday. But the team that owns his negotiating rights is getting one last stab at making a deal happen…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, NHL News

Jack Randl Scores Beautiful Goal at Five Nations

Dustin L. Nelson | August 13, 2016

With a 6-1 win over the Czech Republic on Friday, the United States clinched the title at the Five Nations Cup. The U.S. had a number of highlight reel-worthy moments…

Categories NHL News

Derick Brassard Learned of Trade From Awkward Martin St. Louis Text

Dustin L. Nelson | August 13, 2016

The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators made a late summer splash when they swapped Derick Brassard and Mika Zibanejad. Those deals often come together and details leak out before…

Categories NHL News, Ottawa Senators

After Helping Build Up Panthers, Erik Gudbranson Sad to Go

Dustin L. Nelson | August 13, 2016

Erik Gudbranson was a leader for the young Florida Panthers team last season. It was a year where the team showed major progress toward becoming a Stanley Cup champion, setting…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL News, Vancouver Canucks

Tarasenko Fools Goaltender With Puck on String Trick

Dustin L. Nelson | August 12, 2016

St. Louis Blues star Vladimir Tarasenko skated at a HC Sibir preseason fan event this week. The 40-goal scorer spent four seasons playing in the KHL for Sibir before making…

Categories NHL News, St Louis Blues

Mike Angelidis Signs With Stockton Heat

Dustin L. Nelson | August 11, 2016

Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mike Angelidis has signed an AHL contract with the Stockton Heat, AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames. Angelidis had captained the Lightning’s AHL affiliate in…

Categories NHL News, Stockton Heat

NHL Preseason Schedule Announced

Dustin L. Nelson | August 11, 2016

The NHL preseason schedule was announced Wednesday. It’s a 15-day day, 106-game slate that kicks off September 25 with the St. Louis Blues facing the Columbus Blue Jackets in two…

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