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John Kreiser

Longtime NHL writer and editor. Covered first NHL game in 1975 (and hundreds since). Have done several books, hundreds of magazine/newspaper/online stories. Big fan of hockey history.

Rangers’ 1969-70 Season Finale Still a Day to Remember

John Kreiser | November 15, 2021

*This was originally published on April 4, 2020 “This game is slippery. It’s played on ice.” That quip from coach-general manager Emile Francis was about the only thing New York…

Categories Hockey History, Rangers History

Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1947-48 Toronto Maple Leafs

John Kreiser | May 14, 2021

Combine a defending Stanley Cup champion and a two-time defending NHL scoring champion and what do you get? The 1947-48 Toronto Maple Leafs, a team for the ages. The Leafs…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

THW Power Rankings: Hurricanes Storm Into Top Spot

John Kreiser | May 6, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. The road to the Stanley Cup looks…

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Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1981-82 New York Islanders

John Kreiser | May 3, 2021

It’s hard to imagine a team better than the 1981-82 New York Islanders. The two-time defending NHL champs finished first in the regular-season standings (by seven points), set a league…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, Islanders History

THW Power Rankings: Golden Knights Stay No. 1

John Kreiser | April 29, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago Blackhawks), Jeff Morris (Ottawa…

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THW Power Rankings: All Hail the Golden Knights

John Kreiser | April 22, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…

Categories Power Rankings, Vegas Golden Knights

THW Power Rankings: Avalanche Stay No. 1

John Kreiser | April 15, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…

Categories Power Rankings

Butch Goring Deal Still the Benchmark of Deadline Trades

John Kreiser | April 8, 2021

There have been 1,152 players dealt at the NHL Trade Deadline since 1979-80. But only the New York Islanders found the missing piece that led to a dynasty. At the…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History, Trade Deadline

THW Power Rankings: Avalanche Hit No. 1

John Kreiser | April 8, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…

Categories Power Rankings, Top 10 Lists

THW Power Rankings: Golden Knights Pass Lightning for No. 1

John Kreiser | April 1, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…

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THW Power Rankings: Lightning Are Unanimous No. 1 Pick

John Kreiser | March 25, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…

Categories Power Rankings, Top 10 Lists

THW Power Rankings: Lightning Remain No. 1

John Kreiser | March 18, 2021

Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…

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