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Vivek Kalia

Vivek Kalia is an NHL writer for The Hockey Writers, covering the league with a focus on in-depth analysis, player development, and roster construction. Born and raised in Edmonton, he grew up immersed in the game and brings a lifelong passion for hockey to his work. Vivek blends statistical insight with storytelling to provide thoughtful coverage of the players, teams, and decisions that shape the modern NHL.

4 Trade Destinations for Jets’ Luke Schenn

Vivek Kalia | January 11, 2026

As the Winnipeg Jets continue to search for answers in what has become a difficult and frustrating season, change is no longer just a quiet possibility — it’s becoming inevitable.…

Categories Trade Deadline, Winnipeg Jets

3 Takeaways From Canada’s Bronze Medal Win Over Finland at the World Juniors

Vivek Kalia | January 6, 2026

Team Canada closed out the IIHF World Junior Championship with a strong response performance, defeating Finland 6–3 in the bronze medal game on Monday afternoon. While it wasn’t the colour…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Senators Take the High Road After Logan Stanley Suspension

Vivek Kalia | January 5, 2026

From the outside, it was easy to reduce Saturday night’s incident to a single clip — a punch thrown, a player caught off guard, and a suspension handed down. But…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Penguins To Terminate Egor Zamula’s Contract After Failure to Report to AHL

Vivek Kalia | January 5, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins’ brief experiment with defenseman Egor Zamula came to an abrupt and unexpected end on Jan. 5. Just days after acquiring the 25-year-old blueliner from the Philadelphia Flyers,…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Takeaways From Canada’s Semifinal Loss to Czechia at the World Juniors

Vivek Kalia | January 5, 2026

Team Canada’s run at the 2026 World Junior Championship came to an abrupt and frustrating end on Sunday night, falling 6–4 to Czechia in the semifinal. On paper, the final…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Jets’ Collapse Against Maple Leafs Should Mark a Turning Point for the Franchise

Vivek Kalia | January 3, 2026

The Winnipeg Jets didn’t just lose another game on Thursday night — they lost control of the narrative surrounding their season. Blowing a 4–1 lead to fall 6–5 against the…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Penguins Well Represented as Karlsson & Rakell Earn Olympic Selection for Team Sweden

Vivek Kalia | January 3, 2026

When the rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano-Cortina were unveiled, the Pittsburgh Penguins had plenty of reason to pay attention. Defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Rickard Rakell were…

Categories International Hockey, Olympics, Pittsburgh Penguins

Canada Rolls Past Slovakia 7–1 to Advance to Semifinals

Vivek Kalia | January 2, 2026

Canada advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship with a convincing 7–1 victory over Slovakia in quarterfinal action. The game was largely decided in the opening…

Categories News and Rumors, World Junior Hockey Championship

Josh Morrissey Earns His Spot on Team Canada While Mark Scheifele Is Left Out

Vivek Kalia | December 31, 2025

When speculation about Team Canada’s 2026 Winter Olympic roster began circulating, one name stood out for Winnipeg Jets fans — Josh Morrissey. After years of quietly establishing himself as one…

Categories International Hockey, Olympics, Winnipeg Jets

Calgary Flames New Year’s Resolution for 2026: Commit to the Push — Without Losing the Plan

Vivek Kalia | December 31, 2025

The Calgary Flames are in a familiar but increasingly uncomfortable position: close enough to believe, but far enough away to doubt. With 38 points, they are three points out of…

Categories Calgary Flames

3 Takeaways From Team Canada’s Dominant Win Over Denmark

Vivek Kalia | December 30, 2025

Team Canada couldn’t have scripted a much cleaner response game at the World Junior Championship. Facing Denmark, Team Canada delivered a commanding 9–1 victory, controlling every layer of the game…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Penguins Add Skill and Upside With Yegor Chinakhov Trade

Vivek Kalia | December 30, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a clear statement about their direction by acquiring Yegor Chinakhov from the Columbus Blue Jackets. In exchange, Columbus receives a 2026 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round…

Categories Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins
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