Captain Not So Serious: Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks and HNIC Stephen Stoneman | November 11, 2011 Last Saturday, Canada’s premier Hockey Franchise, Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) used their newest segment to feature one of Canada’s greatest players. Your captain: Jonathan Toews. HNIC’s new program called…
Penguins’ Kris Letang the Best Bargain in Hockey James Conley | November 11, 2011 Penguins’ GM Ray Shero knows something about getting the most bang for Mario Lemieux’s buck. Since the lockout, the Penguins have almost always spent to the cap ceiling, and Shero…
Aaron Ekblad: Barrie’s “Exceptional” Talent David OConnor | November 8, 2011 Aaron Ekblad became the first defenseman ever granted “exceptional player” status in CHL history last spring. Currently a defenseman for the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Ekblad is…
Joe Thornton’s Offense Becoming Jumbo-Sized Walter McLaughlin | November 8, 2011 Maybe Joe Thornton reads The Hockey Writers. On August 9th, I wrote an article entitled “Joey the Kid Needs Six Shooter to Tame the Wild, Wild West”. The piece postulated…
The OHL Rundown – November 7th Brendan Ross | November 7, 2011 OHL HONOURS TOP PERFORMERS OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER The OHL announced earlier in the week that Nail Yakupov (Sarnia Sting), Dougie Hamilton (Niagara Ice Dogs), Artur Gavrus (Owen Sound…
Nick Ebert: America’s Top NHL Draft Prospect David OConnor | November 4, 2011 Originally from Livingston, New Jersey, Nick Ebert has taken his game to a whole new level in the last few years. Ebert was playing in the USHL with the Waterloo…
Fantasy Chutes And Ladders: A Spooky Edition Chris Wassel | November 1, 2011 Welcome to our “Halloween Edition” on The Hockey Writers kindly dubbed “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a lot like the original…
Red Wings Look To Future, Extend Niklas Kronwall Andrew Johnson | October 31, 2011 While looking to answer questions on the ice following their 4 straight losses, the Detroit Red Wings organization have answered a major question off the ice, extending defenseman Niklas Kronwall…
The OHL Rundown – October 31st Brendan Ross | October 31, 2011 HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL THE OHL FANS OUT THERE! ATTACK OWNERS HAND OUT CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS The Owen Sound Attack received their long-awaited championship rings in a private ceremony where 56 silver…
Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight Andrew Johnson | October 28, 2011 In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…
Seven Things about David Booth Jason Kurylo | October 27, 2011 The newest member of the Vancouver Canucks has yet to make a significant impact on the ice. Since arriving, in 43 shifts over 32:13 of ice time against the Edmonton…
Tampa Bay Lightning to Keep Their Young Star Brent Lemon | October 26, 2011 He’s staying. After suiting up for nine games with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brett Connolly was told by Bolts’ GM, Steve Yzerman, that he’ll be remaining in the NHL for…