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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…

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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…

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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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