One-On-One With John Tavares Rob McGowan | February 6, 2010 I had a few minutes to catch up with John Tavares after today’s morning skate, and here is what he had to say.
Cujo Calls It Quits The Hockey Writers | January 13, 2010 You’d know who he was even if you never got to see the face under the mask. The snarling St. Bernard that was painted on it would instantly give it…
Hockey Biographies, Documentaries & Profiles Bruce Hollingdrake | December 29, 2009 Our first year here at The Hockey Writers is winding down. We started up this past January 7th and have had the good fortune of attracting some great hockey writers.…
Eric Staal – Bio Michael DiFranco | December 11, 2009 While the popularity of hockey comes and goes depending on where in the United States you may be, it has long-standing tradition in its native land of Canada. So much…
Brodeur and Sawchuck – The Odd Couple Kevin Hunter | December 8, 2009 The Memorial Aud, Buffalo, December 7th, 2009. The excitement in Doc Emery’s voice on Versus is palpable. “One minute left in the game… THIRTY SECONDS … TEN SECONDS … AND…
Nikolai Zherdev: The Man, The Myth, The Enigma Rafal Ladysz | December 7, 2009 Nikolai Zherdev’s popularity in the NHL was a bit on the downside. General managers, coaches, players, fans and fantasy hockey enthusiasts fought through God knows how many migraines in watching…
Will Gretzky Return to Edmonton? Lee Ferris | November 14, 2009 Following the NHL’s despicable treatment of Wayne Gretzky in the ongoing Phoenix Coyotes debacle, the Great One is taking a well deserved break from the pressures and politics of professional…
My Top 10 Steve Yzerman Moments The Hockey Writers | November 5, 2009 I still find it hard to believe that it’s been over three years now since I last saw Steve Yzerman lace up his skates for the Red Wings. Known as…
What Ever Happened to Jimmy Carson? Michael DiFranco | October 31, 2009 August 9th, 1988. One of the most historical dates in NHL history. Arguably, the most monumental trade in NHL history occurred. The Edmonton Oilers, not even a year removed from winning…
Doug Harvey: The Second Best NHL Defenseman Ever The Hockey Writers | October 24, 2009 In the 1950’s prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, the best defenseman in hockey was undisputedly Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens.
Oiler Captain Ethan Moreau – Last Link to the Gretzky Trade Lee Ferris | October 17, 2009 Ethan Moreau does not fit the profile of the standard NHL captain. He’s not a top line superstar expected to lead his team with a clutch goal or assist. Nor…
Will Chris Pronger Bring the Cup to Philly?? Michael DiFranco | October 3, 2009 It has been 35 years since the Philadelphia Flyers have marched down Broad Street with Lord Stanley’s Cup. Sure, there have been some great seasons where the team has come…
