Gryba’s Hit on Lars Eller: Career Boost For Both? The Hockey Writers | October 8, 2013 As we watched Lars Eller face down on the ice following a check from Ottawa’s Eric Gryba in last May’s playoff race, my mind immediately raced back to an incident over 11 years ago. Kyle McLaren hitting Richard Zednik.
Drew Doughty and the Quest for the Norris Trophy Walter McLaughlin | October 4, 2013 Just over three years ago, the Kings’ Drew Doughty was a whisker away from winning his first of maybe ten straight Norris Trophies. He was named a finalist for the…
Does Rasmus Ristolainen Have Calder Memorial Trophy Potential? Joseph Vito DeLuca | October 2, 2013 After a very strong training camp, Rasmus Ristolainen has secured a spot on the Buffalo Sabres roster. Just as Mikhail Grigorenko did last season, Ristolainen will begin the following season…
Why Brandon Dubinsky Should Be the Next Blue Jackets Captain Douglas Cutler | October 1, 2013 The Columbus Blue Jackets have not filled their vacant captaincy position since trading away Rick Nash, the original “face of the franchise” in July of 2012. Brandon Dubinsky was an…
Is Charlie Coyle Destined for Greatness? Tim Olewniczak | September 29, 2013 On June 24, 2011, forward Charlie Coyle was acquired by the Minnesota Wild along with Devin Setoguchi and a first round pick in exchange for a second round selection and veteran…
Fantasy Hockey: From The Files Of RotoWire? Chris Wassel | September 22, 2013 Every so often on the fantasy hockey arm here at The Hockey Writers, we are going to take a look back. It could be anything from prospect lists to fantasy projections.…
Can Matt Frattin Be King of the Second Line in L.A.? Walter McLaughlin | September 19, 2013 Think about it: if you were playing mad scientist and stitching together your own “perfect” hockey team monster, you’d assemble a squad that looked in many ways like the Los…
The (much needed) Resurrection of Marc-Andre Fleury Tannor Torrao | September 13, 2013 How’s about a little stroll down memory lane to start us off? In 2008, Pittsburgh Penguins’ franchise goalie Marc-Andre Fleury suffered a high ankle sprain. The worst possible sprain for…
For Albany Devils Goaltender Keith Kinkaid It Is Now or Never Leo Scaglione Jr. | September 11, 2013 The upcoming 2013-14 Albany Devils season has the potential to be a turning point for their top goaltender, 24 year-old Keith Kinkaid. He will be entering his third professional season…
Pominville’s Past and His Wild Future Tim Olewniczak | September 7, 2013 Prior to the NHL trade deadline, the Minnesota Wild acquired Buffalo Sabres’ forward Jason Pominville. The official trade included Jason Pominville and a fourth round pick in the 2014 NHL Entry…
Tomas Hertl Will Thrive Paired With Thornton Kenneth Laws | August 20, 2013 The projected forward lines have nineteen year old, Tomas Hertl playing alongside captain Joe Thornton. Honestly, the Sharks could not ask for a better player to mold young talent and…
Dustin Brown: A Riddle Wrapped In a Lightning Rod Walter McLaughlin | August 12, 2013 In October, 2008, Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown was named the 15th captain in team history, replacing the legendary Rob Blake who had signed with the San Jose Sharks…
