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
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Boston Bruins: The Merlot Line
December 23rd, 2019 For most of their existence, the Boston Bruins have been known as a rough and tough team. Appropriately tagged "The Big Bad Bruins", they brought a combination of skill and intimidation to the ice. As the sport changed, so did the team wearing black and gold: skill could no longer be easily countered with physicality as the game...
A Brief History of NHL Uniforms
November 3rd, 2019 Have you ever wondered why referees wear striped shirts, or teams have to wear contrasting colours? Then this is for you. Contrasting Colours in NHL Uniforms Hockey uniforms were very simple in the early days. Since most players also played football in the summertime, they simply borrowed these pants for hockey games, then added a...
3 Avalanche Players Primed for a Breakout in 2019-20
September 13th, 2019 Now, first things first. The easy choice for this would be everyone's new favourite, Cale Makar. After the small glimpse we got of him in the Colorado Avalanche's playoff run last season, it’s pretty clear he has the potential to be a dynamic game-changer on the back end come his first regular-season game in the NHL. You don’t...
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....
Penguins: Bjugstad, McCann Expectations for 2019-20
August 27th, 2019 During last season’s stretch run, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford made a series of seemingly minor moves to try to bolster the playoff roster. Perhaps the best of those moves was acquiring forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Derick Brassard and Riley Sheahan. The...
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...
