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Josh Bell

Starting out as an Ottawa Senators contributor for The Hockey Writers, Josh is now an editor and at-large contributor, focusing on prospects, the NHL Draft, hockey history, and breaking news stories.

Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck

Josh Bell | May 4, 2022

Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…

12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL

Josh Bell | April 12, 2022

The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…

The Real NHL Expansion Markets Are in Europe

Josh Bell | April 7, 2022

For any professional sports league, growth is crucial. The NHL has shown that they know this by adding the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017-18 and the Seattle Kraken for the…

The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks

Josh Bell | February 26, 2022

The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sport. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…

The Worst First Overall Draft Picks in NHL History

Josh Bell | January 7, 2022

Ever since the NHL Draft began in 1963, NHL teams have been utilizing it as the main way to bring in talent to their teams. For the teams that have…

Ray Bourque – A Long Way to the Stanley Cup

Josh Bell | December 28, 2021

When talking about all-time greats in hockey, there are a few names that come to mind. Wayne Gretzky. Bobby Orr. Mario Lemieux. Among those greats, one defenseman had arguably the…

10 Best 7th Round Picks Since 2005

Josh Bell | December 6, 2021

The NHL Draft is used to try and level the playing field in the league. The teams near the bottom of the league standings get the opportunity to draft first…

Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed

Josh Bell | November 8, 2021

At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the…

Chinese Hockey Expanding at an Astonishing Rate

Josh Bell | September 23, 2021

The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they have set their targets. Behind the Kunlun Red…

Philadelphia Flyers’ 50-Goal Scorers

Josh Bell | August 11, 2021

Coming into the NHL in the 1967 NHL Expansion, the Philadephia Flyers have put together a storied history that includes numerous Hockey Hall of Fame players and two Stanley Cups.…

New York Islanders’ 50-Goal Scorers

Josh Bell | August 10, 2021

The NHL came to Long Island in 1972, and unlike some teams, it didn’t take long for them to get their franchise’s first 50-goal scorer. In just six seasons, the…

10 of the Best Duos of all Time in NHL History

Josh Bell | July 30, 2021

The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…

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