Thoughts on NHL Opening Night Mike Miccoli | October 7, 2015 We’re all getting older. Because of this, time seems to move faster–at least, it sure seems that way. The months feel shorter and the seasons come earlier than they used…
Hockey Headlines: NHL Predictions; Leafs News; Brodeur Jersey Retirement Marcy Di Michele | October 7, 2015 Tonight, the 2015-16 NHL season begins. Here are a few predictions: [Sports Illustrated], [OM], [NHL.com] The San Jose Sharks have a new captain. [CBS Sports] Is there going to be…
Despite Popular Misconception, The Preseason Sucks Jason E. Bisnoff | October 6, 2015 It was the middle of a Monday back at work when I got the invite to my first Rangers game of the year. As someone who tries to make it…
The NHL: Toughest League to Watch in Professional Sports Matt Pryor | October 6, 2015 Many people, including NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, have said the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. They have a point: After a bruising, exhausting 82-game…
Leafs Daily: Christmas Eve of Hockey, Opinions for Everyone James Tanner | October 6, 2015 If there is a better way to kick off the season than publishing your opinion on all things Leafs then I haven’t found it. Tomorrow the Leafs will open against…
Hockey Headlines: Torres Suspension; Kassian News; Players on Waivers Marcy Di Michele | October 6, 2015 The latest news, rumors and happenings from around the world of hockey: Raffi Torres has been suspended 41 games by the NHL. [CBC], [Sportsnet] The Flyers have placed defenceman Andrew MacDonald…
Fantasy Hockey Mailbag: Updating Injuries and Sharing an Epic Rebuild Larry Fisher | October 6, 2015 Fantasy Hockey Mailbag is a weekly column, answering your questions every Tuesday. No question is too big or too small, so if you want advice or feedback on any topic…
Leafs Daily: An Introduction and Good-Bye Robidas James Tanner | October 5, 2015 Hello friends and welcome to the newest feature at the Hockey Writers. As the tile suggests, this will be a daily (or as close to it as I can manage)…
Lou Lamoriello Isn’t What the Leafs Need Al Strachan | October 5, 2015 It seemed reasonable to give Lou Lamoriello some time after he was named general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs to see if he has changed. He hasn’t. He’s still…
Hockey Cares: #HartnellDown Foundation Zach Hopkins | October 5, 2015 Columbus Blue Jackets forward Scott Hartnell is known for being a gritty, in-your-face player that will do whatever it takes for his team to win. He can man the wing…
Facing Off: Season Preview and Some Predictions Larry Fisher | October 5, 2015 Facing Off is a weekly column, featuring Larry Fisher and Andrew Bensch debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like…
Anton Slepyshev Has Earned His Job with the Edmonton Oilers Brett Slawson | October 5, 2015 Prior to the beginning of the 2015 NHL pre-season, if one had been asked for their opinion of Edmonton Oilers prospect Anton Slepyshev, the vast majority would have answered with…
