Trade Grades: Flames Fill Big Need with Tyler Toffoli Acquisition Jake Zrihen | February 15, 2022 In a move that appears to kick off the NHL trade deadline frenzy, the Calgary Flames have acquired forward Tyler Toffoli from the Montreal Canadiens. For the Flames, the deal…
Maple Leafs Will Need Years to Recover From 2021 Trade Deadline Mark Scheig | February 15, 2022 We now continue with our series involving the Columbus Blue Jackets and the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. In case you missed part one, we talked about the Edmonton Oilers and…
Flames’ Treliving Hits Home Run With Toffoli Addition Colton Pankiw | February 14, 2022 With the Calgary Flames sitting second in the Pacific Division with a 26-13-6 record through 45 games, general manager Brad Treliving has been looking to add to his roster, and…
3 Canucks Who Should Be Dealt Before the 2022 Trade Deadline Kyle Grimard | February 14, 2022 The NHL’s Trade Deadline is just over a month away, but speculation has already begun. Whether it’s a team contending, pushing for a playoff spot, or looking to rebuild for…
3 Possible Trade Destinations for Jets’ Andrew Copp Connor Hrabchak | February 14, 2022 The Winnipeg Jets have come out of the All-star break flying. They collected five of a possible six points in the first week with their backs against the wall. They…
7 Unsigned OHL Players From 2020 Draft Paul Figler | February 14, 2022 Every year at the NHL Entry Draft, teams select players in the hopes of having them join the organization, whether that is direct to the NHL team, their American Hockey…
Blue Jackets Must Prioritize Signing Patrik Laine for Life Mark Scheig | February 13, 2022 Patrik Laine has put on a show since the end of January. The Columbus Blue Jackets are seeing results in the standings because of that. Laine’s latest performance propelled the…
Oilers Regaining Their Identity With Evander Kane on the Roster Sean Panganiban | February 13, 2022 Dave Tippett was fired last Thursday. His era with the Edmonton Oilers was filled with highs and lows. In the 2019-2020 season, the Oilers had momentum heading until the playoffs,…
Canadiens Head Coach Martin St. Louis Not Another Mario Tremblay Ryan Szporer | February 12, 2022 There are similarities between Martin St. Louis and ex-Montreal Canadiens head coach Mario Tremblay, but not enough to be cause for concern.
Rantanen Becoming Avalanche’s Most Reliable Star Kerry Collins | February 12, 2022 There’s a lot going on for the Colorado Avalanche this season. Nazem Kadri landed at his first All-Star Game at age 31. Cale Makar is making another legitimate run for…
Connor McDavid Becoming a Complete Player is Key to Oilers Success Sean Panganiban | February 11, 2022 In the seven years that Connor McDavid has been in the NHL, he’s achieved so much on a personal level — three Art Ross Trophies, three Ted Lindsay Awards, two…
2022 NHL Draft: Zator’s Top 64 February Rankings Matthew Zator | February 11, 2022 Welcome to my first edition of NHL Draft rankings here at The Hockey Writers. Joining my fellow prospect gurus, Peter Baracchini and Andrew Forbes, my set will round out the…