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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

March 26, 2020October 4, 2017 by Josh Smith

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 …

Read moreNHL Coaches’ Fastest Firings of All Time

Categories Hockey History Tags Denis Savard, Ivan Hlinka, Jacques Demers, NHL Coaches, Peter Laviolette

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

June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 by Josh Smith

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 …

Read moreWhich Blackhawks Will Be Left Off the Stanley Cup in 2015?

Categories Chicago Blackhawks Tags 2015 Stanley Cup Final, Stanley Cup

Ref Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements

April 16, 2015 by Josh Smith

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 …

Read moreRef Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements

Categories News Tags On-Ice officials, Referee, Scouting the Refs

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

March 26, 2015 by Josh Smith
Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader

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 …

Read moreRef Roundup: Broken Sticks, Russian Bribes, Dollars for Diving

Categories News Tags On-Ice officials, Referee

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

March 19, 2015March 19, 2015 by Josh Smith

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 …

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

Categories News Tags NHL Officials, On-Ice officials, Referee

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

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by Josh Smith
Caps' Jason Chimera Disputes Call with Referee Francois St. Laurent

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 …

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

Categories News Tags On-Ice officials, Referee

NHL Coverage Hits Ice Level with Helmet Cams

October 3, 2014 by Josh Smith
Helmet Cam - Stadium Series

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 …

Read moreNHL Coverage Hits Ice Level with Helmet Cams

Categories News, Videos

Who Will Step In for Stepan?

September 25, 2014 by Josh Smith

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 …

Read moreWho Will Step In for Stepan?

Categories Injury Report, New York Rangers Tags Derek Stepan, Derick Brassard, Dominic Moore, J.T. Miller

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

July 16, 2014 by Josh Smith
Matthew Lombardi

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 …

Read moreFrom Geneva to the Garden: Matthew Lombardi Joins the New York Rangers

Categories New York Rangers Tags Matthew Lombardi

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

June 16, 2014 by Josh Smith

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 …

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

Categories Los Angeles Kings Tags 2014 NHL Playoffs, Stanley Cup

Should Bettman Outsource the Cup Presentation?

June 5, 2014 by Josh Smith
Los Angeles Kings,

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 …

Read moreShould Bettman Outsource the Cup Presentation?

Categories News Tags Gary Bettman, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Final

Rangers Pay Steep Price in Captain Swap

March 5, 2014March 5, 2014 by Josh Smith
Martin St. Louis Lightning

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 …

Read moreRangers Pay Steep Price in Captain Swap

Categories New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Trades Contracts and Transactions Tags Martin St. Louis, Ryan Callahan
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