The Hockey Writers
The Hockey Writers is: 1) a top tier emerging media hockey resource 2) a collective of some of the best hockey writers on the Internet 3) a radio show 4) one of the best NHL Prospects resources on the net 4) a source for an in-depth look at the NHL 5) your first destination for 'meatier' hockey information
Author's Posts
Could the Flames Reignite Justin Williams?
September 5th, 2019 The recent news of Justin Williams' decision to step away from hockey has stimulated discussion around the league. With him currently a free agent, perhaps he'd be a good fit for the Calgary Flames. Now, many south of Red Deer, Alberta will dismiss this article, citing that re-signing Matthew Tkachuk is the priority for the Flames....
Revisiting the Hurricanes' Keith Primeau for Rod Brind'Amour Trade
August 10th, 2019 This article was originally published in September, 2014. This piece will revisit a trade from 2000 that saw two prominent centers trading places between Eastern Conference rivals. The players would play significant roles in postseason glory, but only one lifted the Stanley Cup. Let’s take a look at the Keith Primeau for Rod...
Don Cherry's Impact on the Colorado Rockies
July 16th, 2019 Don Cherry is a Canadian icon. His "Coach's Corner" segments on Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts get great ratings due to his straightforward commentary. His Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Hockey videos are best sellers, he makes celebrity endorsements and his name is on bars and restaurants across Canada. And he has the loudest selection of...
Wild: A Look at the Parise & Suter Era
July 15th, 2019 The Minnesota Wild will begin their 19th season of existence when the puck drops for the 2019-20 season on Oct. 3. For the State of Hockey franchise, one can think of their existence in two separate eras. The pre-Zach Parise and Ryan Suter era, and the Parise/Suter era. When the season kicks off on that October evening, it will mark...
Lamoriello & Islanders: New Goals for Season Two
July 4th, 2019 The 2018-19 NHL season for the New York Islanders was a resounding success on so many levels. Picked by the hockey universe to be bottom feeders after the disappointing loss of team captain John Tavares to the Toronto Maple Leafs (bed sheets and all), newly-anointed general manager Lou Lamoriello countered with very few moves....
Wild Bolster Attack With a Pair of Signings
July 2nd, 2019 The 2018-19 season for the Minnesota Wild did not go as planned. For the first time in seven years the Wild found themselves on their couches watching the playoffs. The train went off the rails when they lost defenseman Matt Dumba for the season with a ruptured pectoral muscle. The Wild had a record of 17-13-2 at the time of his...
