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Josh Smith

Josh is a life-long hockey fan. He grew up as a fan of the New York Rangers, but thanks to their general mismanagement and years of mediocrity, has developed a great appreciation for every team across the league. He’s been writing about hockey on various sites since 1995. In addition to his work at The Hockey Writers, he also keeps tabs on the referees over at ScoutingTheRefs.com.

NHL Coaches’ Fastest Firings of All Time

Josh Smith | October 4, 2017

This article was originally published in October, 2013. Many of these coaches had successful seasons with their respective teams. The moments below, however, were not career highlights. Some were victims…

Which Blackhawks Will Be Left Off the Stanley Cup in 2015?

Josh Smith | June 18, 2015

Whether or not you believe they’re truly a dynasty, the Chicago Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup victory in six seasons is undoubtedly impressive. While the veteran leadership of players like Jonathan…

Ref Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements

Josh Smith | April 16, 2015

It’s playoff time, and that means 14 teams have seen their respective seasons come to an end.  The same is true for a large number of on-ice officials. Of the…

Ref Roundup: Broken Sticks, Russian Bribes, Dollars for Diving

Josh Smith | March 26, 2015

Before rounding up the latest in ref-related news, there’s one particular goal that needs a second look: Justin Abdelkader’s game-winning overtime goal was illegal. Players are not allowed to play…

Ref Roundup: Rule Changes, Russian Ref, ‘Boom Boom’ Goes Ballistic

Josh Smith | March 19, 2015

With the NHL’s GMs wrapping up their meeting in Florida, a look at the proposed rule changes leads off this week’s Ref Roundup:   While there’s always concerns about the…

Ref Roundup: Post-Whistle Goals, Russian Ref, & Lindros Lawsuit

Josh Smith | March 4, 2015

Always play until the whistle, right? Sometimes, though, you can still score a goal even after it blows. In Sunday’s game between Vancouver and St. Louis, the whistle blew as…

NHL Coverage Hits Ice Level with Helmet Cams

Josh Smith | October 3, 2014

Hockey has long benefited from technological improvements in television broadcasts.  High-definition TV, along with then-revolutionary widescreen TVs – improved the home viewing experience. The new proportions of the broadcasts better framed…

Who Will Step In for Stepan?

Josh Smith | September 25, 2014

The New York Rangers were already coming into the 2014-15 NHL season with a lack of center depth. Though ineffective in the playoffs, Brad Richards was a top-line mainstay in…

From Geneva to the Garden: Matthew Lombardi Joins the New York Rangers

Josh Smith | July 16, 2014

His exile to the land of chocolates, fine timepieces, and movie-villain banking accounts is over.  Matthew Lombardi is back in the NHL. The native of Hudson, Quebec, will now be playing…

Which Los Angeles Kings Players Will Be Left Off the Stanley Cup?

Josh Smith | June 16, 2014

With the Los Angeles’ Kings hard work having earned them their second Stanley Cup in three years, they get to some well-deserved time off.   Not so for long-time Stanley Cup…

Should Bettman Outsource the Cup Presentation?

Josh Smith | June 5, 2014

The Stanley Cup is the NHL’s ultimate prize.   It’s too bad that, every spring, it gets welcomed by an overwhelming chorus of boos. It’s not the Cup’s fault.  Everyone revels in…

Rangers Pay Steep Price in Captain Swap

Josh Smith | March 5, 2014

The New York Rangers made a big splash at the trade deadline, sending captain and pending unrestricted free agent Ryan Callahan to the Tampa Bay Lightning.   In return, the Bolts…

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