Revisiting the NHL’s Compensatory Picks From Executive & Coach “Trades”: What Became of the Players Drafted? Lukas Bernasiewicz | August 24, 2025 On Jan. 1, 2015, the NHL implemented a new policy to compensate teams that lost an executive or coach due to them being hired by another team while still under…
NHL’s Metropolitan Division Is Weakest It’s Been in Years Entering 2025-26 Alex Chauvancy | August 23, 2025 The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL’s crown jewel, but that has changed in recent years. It’s now arguably the league’s weakest, and though some teams did improve this…
William Horcoff Will Be a Building Block for the Penguins’ Future The Old Prof | August 22, 2025 When the Pittsburgh Penguins drafted William Horcoff as the 24th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, it felt less like a gamble and more like good business. He might…
Penguins’ Bryan Rust Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp Spencer Lazary | August 20, 2025 Today (Aug 19th), Team USA’s Olympic management group announced the 44 players that have been invited to the 2025-26 men’s Olympic orientation camp. One of the players invited was Pittsburgh…
Walman or Ekholm, Penguins Offer Sheet Picks & More NHL Rumors Jim Parsons | August 18, 2025 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there is chatter about who the Edmonton Oilers will prioritize on a blue line extension: Jake Walman or Mattias Ekholm. Meanwhile, could Brady Tkachuk be…
3 Penguins Players With Something to Prove in 2025-26 Sylvie McCarthy | August 17, 2025 The Pittsburgh Penguins’ first preseason game is a little over a month away, and the team still has some things to figure out before then. No one is expecting much…
Now Is the Perfect Time for the Penguins to Enter a Rebuild Nicholas Kramer | August 16, 2025 “Rebuild” is a term that strikes fear into almost any NHL fanbase because it is usually associated with terrible play and almost no chance at watching your favorite team make…
Expectations for Penguins Forwards in 2025-26 Zach Alvarado | August 15, 2025 The Pittsburgh Penguins open their 2025-26 season on the road against the New York Rangers. Videos have been circulating of Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang putting in the work as…
Realistic Expectations for the Penguins 2025-26 Season Nicholas Kramer | August 15, 2025 The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled the last three seasons and, therefore, have missed the playoffs in all those campaigns. Unfortunately, if you are a Penguins fan, it is very unlikely…
NHL Rebuild Rankings: Which Teams Are Closest to Contention – 2025-26 Preseason Edition Mike Fink | August 11, 2025 When the Rebuild Rankings first began, a project following the 2023 Trade Deadline that has become one of the biggest pieces here at The Hockey Writers, there were two burning…
Nick Robertson Already Linked to New Team In Potential Cap Trade Jim Parsons | August 10, 2025 The ink is barely dry on a new deal. Still, it didn’t take long for rumors to pop up regarding a Nick Robertson trade. One insider has already linked Robertson…
NHL Rumours: Andersson, Flames, Rust, Rakell, McTavish Jacob Billington | August 10, 2025 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Rasmus Andersson spoke with media and shared that he has not limited the Calgary Flames to any certain teams should he be dealt. Elsewhere, the…