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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.

Penguins Zero In on Blue Line Help Ahead of Trade Deadline

Vivek Kalia | February 12, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a clear priority heading into the March 6 Trade Deadline: reinforcing a battered blue line that has struggled to stay healthy and consistent this season. League…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Flames Trade Rumours Cooling — But Not Quiet — During Olympic Break

Vivek Kalia | February 11, 2026

The Calgary Flames entered the Winter Olympic break as one of the NHL’s most-watched teams on the trade market. After already making a significant move by shipping Rasmus Andersson to…

Categories Calgary Flames

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck’s Olympic Moment: A Legacy Test on Hockey’s Biggest Stage

Vivek Kalia | February 11, 2026

For years, Connor Hellebuyck has been one of the NHL’s gold standards in net. Vezina-caliber seasons, elite regular-season numbers, and a workload that would break most goaltenders have cemented him…

Categories Olympics, Winnipeg Jets

Jets’ Mark Scheifele Snubbed Again as Team Canada Names Seth Jarvis Replacement

Vivek Kalia | February 6, 2026

When Team Canada announced that Seth Jarvis would replace the injured Brayden Point on its Olympic roster, the reaction around the hockey world was mixed. Jarvis is a terrific young…

Categories Olympics, Winnipeg Jets

Flames’ Nazem Kadri Open to Trade: Where Could He Land?

Vivek Kalia | February 4, 2026

Nazem Kadri’s name entering the trade conversation could reshape the playoff race. According to recent chatter, the veteran center is rumoured to be open to a move if the right…

Categories Calgary Flames, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins

Why the Ottawa Senators Should Be Calling About Jesper Wallstedt

Vivek Kalia | January 28, 2026

If the Minnesota Wild are open to moving Jesper Wallstedt, the Ottawa Senators should be on the phone. Elite goaltending prospects rarely become available, and when they do, the asking…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Ottawa Senators, Trade Deadline

3 Takeaways From Jets’ Gritty 4–3 Win Over Devils

Vivek Kalia | January 28, 2026

The Winnipeg Jets continued their strong run on Tuesday night, grinding out a 4–3 road victory over the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. While the final score suggests a…

Categories Editor's Choice, Winnipeg Jets

Stuart Skinner’s Resurgence Has Penguins Rolling as Metro Race Tightens

Vivek Kalia | January 26, 2026

When the Pittsburgh Penguins brought in goaltender Stuart Skinner in December, it was viewed largely as a calculated gamble — a bet on upside, familiarity with NHL pressure, and the…

Categories Penguins Goaltending, Pittsburgh Penguins

Senators’ Penalty Kill Shakeup Signals a Defining Moment for Their Season

Vivek Kalia | January 25, 2026

The Ottawa Senators didn’t just lose another game against the Carolina Hurricanes — they reinforced a season-long pattern that has now forced the organization’s hand. For months, the Senators’ penalty…

Categories Ottawa Senators

Flames Could Flip Zach Whitecloud After Andersson Deal

Vivek Kalia | January 24, 2026

The Calgary Flames may not be done reshaping their blue line after moving Rasmus Andersson, and one of the more intriguing ripple effects from that trade is the future of…

Categories Calgary Flames

Penguins Closely Monitoring Jason Robertson as Trade Speculation Grows

Vivek Kalia | January 22, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins were not supposed to be here at this point in the season. Through the first half of 2025–26, the Penguins sit third in the Metropolitan Division with…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

Jonathan Toews’ Return to Chicago Is About More Than One Night

Vivek Kalia | January 19, 2026

When Jonathan Toews steps onto the ice at the United Center tonight, it will be bigger than the standings, the scoreline, or even the sweater he’s wearing. For the first…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Winnipeg Jets
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