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5 Most Disappointing NHL Teams of the 2017-18 Season
April 25th, 2018 All 82 games have been played in the 2017-18 NHL regular season and 16 teams have been battling it out in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On the flipside, there are 15 teams that fell short and are left to ponder on their disappointing season. Now, it's disappointing whenever a...
NHL Playoffs First-Round Wrap Up
April 25th, 2018 Round one of the 2018 NHL playoffs is almost in the books. After a number of interesting storylines and predictions by contributors here at The Hockey Writers, it is time to settle up and set up round two. Let's get into it. Western Conference Nashville Predators...
The Corpse of the Anaheim Ducks
April 22nd, 2018 After Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoff series between the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, I wrote, “The San Jose Sharks didn’t so much outplay the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their opening-round playoff series, they outpoised them.” After Game 2, I wrote...
Benching Bob Cole: The Right Decision?
April 17th, 2018 Have you noticed the absence of Bob Cole? If you answered yes, then you are not alone. Lost in the anticipation, excitement, and enthusiasm surrounding the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs is the lack of Bob Cole's legendary commentary. Since 1972, Cole has been a...
Trade to Fame, How Blue Jackets Trio Became Superstars
April 14th, 2018 The Columbus Blue Jackets have never been in a better position in franchise history. Their wealth of talent and youth have them in a position to win a playoff series for the first time ever. They own a 1-0 series lead on the Washington Capitals heading into Sunday night's...
Botterill Slams Door on Sabres' Season – Now What?
April 13th, 2018 There were moments when Buffalo Sabres general manager Jason Botterill’s frustration was palpable. At times, steam could almost be seen emanating from his ears and nose. He often bit his lip and thought before answering question after question about the team’s–his...
Fisher Reveals Votes for NHL’s Major Awards
April 11th, 2018 For the first time in history — or at least in a long time — members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association will be revealing their votes for the NHL’s annual awards this season. I don’t get a vote there (yet) but, here at The Hockey Writers, Ryan Pike...
Sabres Find Their Captain on Clean Out Day
April 10th, 2018 On Monday in downtown Buffalo, the Sabres conducted their usual exit interviews during locker clean out day. Players spoke about playing harder next year, being more mentally prepared, being committed, playing consistently, hating to lose and doing whatever it takes to...
2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Storylines
April 9th, 2018 This week marks the official start of the NHL postseason. Wednesday is the day. Get excited. Whether your team is in or out, playoff time is always exciting. Are you involved in a Stanley Cup pool? Are you contemplating picking a team other than your favorite to follow this...Blue Jackets Grew Up While Chasing Playoffs
April 8th, 2018 It took a 13-2-2 end to their season, but the Columbus Blue Jackets did something for the first time in franchise history on Thursday night. Thanks to getting to overtime, they clinched a playoff spot for the second consecutive season. They've never done that before. The...
Sedins' Hall of Fame Credentials
April 7th, 2018 Brian Burke pulled off one of the most important deals in National Hockey League history when he wheeled and dealed at the 1999 NHL Draft, landing both Daniel and Henrik Sedin with the Vancouver Canucks. In the decades that followed, the Sedins did something equally...
In Defense of the NHL Playoff Format
April 5th, 2018 As the 2017-18 National Hockey League season winds down and the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach, it is becoming increasingly apparent the current playoff format, introduced for 2013-14, is widely despised. In an ideal world, there'd be a different format, no question about...
5 Potential Playoffs 1st Round Matchups
April 3rd, 2018 With less than one week remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. There are 10 teams that have clinched a playoff spot and, although some teams are already locked into their position, some spots are still up for grabs, allowing for...
