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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.

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

Pickard Stands Tall as Oilers Down Jets 3-1

Vivek Kalia | December 29, 2025

The Edmonton Oilers leaned heavily on their goaltender Monday night, and Calvin Pickard delivered. Facing a relentless Winnipeg Jets attack, Pickard turned aside 41 shots as the Oilers earned a…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Winnipeg Jets

Which Winnipeg Jets Players Could Become Unexpected Deadline Trade Chips?

Vivek Kalia | December 29, 2025

At some point, every NHL season reaches a fork in the road. For the Winnipeg Jets, that moment may be arriving faster than anticipated. Through 36 games, Winnipeg sits eighth…

Categories Trade Deadline, Winnipeg Jets

3 Penguins Players Who Could Be Traded — and What Their Market Looks Like

Vivek Kalia | December 28, 2025

The Pittsburgh Penguins are once again living in familiar territory as the NHL trade deadline approaches — close enough to the playoff picture to justify hope, but inconsistent enough that…

Categories Pittsburgh Penguins

3 Takeaways From Canada’s 7–5 Win Over Czechia at the 2026 World Juniors

Vivek Kalia | December 27, 2025

Team Canada opened the 2026 World Junior Championship with a win, but it wasn’t the type of comfortable, authoritative statement that typically accompanies a tournament opener. Instead, the Canadians survived…

Categories International Hockey, World Junior Hockey Championship
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