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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.

Ovechkin Passes Esposito on NHL All-Time Goal List

John Kreiser | March 17, 2021

Alex Ovechkin moved past Phil Esposito into sixth place on the all-time NHL goal-scoring list when he scored the 718th of his career, a second-period power-play goal for the Washington…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL News, Washington Capitals

THW Power Rankings: Lightning Back on Top

John Kreiser | March 11, 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 Editor's Choice, Tampa Bay Lightning

THW Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Edge Lightning for Top Spot

John Kreiser | March 4, 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 Editor's Choice, Power Rankings

THW Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Take First Place

John Kreiser | February 25, 2021

The Toronto Maple Leafs jumped from fourth place to first in this week’s Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings as voted by members of The Hockey Writers. The Maple…

Categories Editor's Choice, Power Rankings, Top 10 Lists

Sidney Crosby Has More Than Lived Up to Expectations

John Kreiser | February 19, 2021

He’s no longer “Sid the Kid.” Sidney Crosby is all grown up, a 33-year-old who will join those who’ve played in 1,000 NHL regular-season games on Saturday when the Pittsburgh…

Categories Editor's Choice, Pittsburgh Penguins

Test Your Sidney Crosby Knowledge With Our Quiz

John Kreiser | February 19, 2021

Sidney Crosby is scheduled to play his 1,000th regular-season NHL game on Saturday, when he and the Pittsburgh Penguins host the New York Islanders. The nickname “Sid the Kid” hardly…

Categories Hockey History, Penguins History, Player Profiles

THW Power Rankings: Bruins Claim Top Spot

John Kreiser | February 18, 2021

The Boston Bruins moved up one spot to claim first place in this week’s Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings as voted by members of The Hockey Writers. The…

Categories Editor's Choice, Power Rankings, Top 10 Lists

Baker’s Dozen: Lightning No. 1 in First Weekly THW Rankings

John Kreiser | February 11, 2021

The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning are the runaway choice for the No. 1 spot in the first edition of the Baker’s Dozen, the weekly NHL power rankings…

Categories Editor's Choice, Power Rankings, Top 10 Lists

Ralph Backstrom Dies; Was 6-Time Cup Winner with Canadiens

John Kreiser | February 8, 2021

Ralph Backstrom, who died Sunday at his home in Windsor, Colorado, at age 83, played a key role in three dynasties for the Montreal Canadiens. The six-time Stanley Cup winner…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Player Profiles

McDavid, Draisaitl Among NHL’s Best in January

John Kreiser | February 1, 2021

The NHL has made it through January after a delayed start to the 2020-21 season. Here’s a look at some of the numerical highlights of the first month of a…

Categories Commentary

Gretzky Still ‘The Great One’ at 60

John Kreiser | January 26, 2021

Wayne Gretzky turns 60 on Tuesday. For those of us who remember seeing him as a teenager, that’s a tough reality to deal with. These days, Gretzky is better known…

Categories Hockey History, Oilers History

Test Your Wayne Gretzky Knowledge With Our Quiz

John Kreiser | January 26, 2021

Wayne Gretzky turns 60 on Jan. 26. Though he has been retired for nearly 22 years, most of his dozens of NHL scoring records have not been matched or broken.…

Categories Editor's Choice, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History
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