The Grind Line: Red Wings Midseason Awards Tony Wolak | March 8, 2021 What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly…
Canadiens News & Rumours: Waite, Burke, Caufield & More Trege Wilson | March 8, 2021 The Montreal Canadiens were busy off the ice again this week: another coach was sent packing, and a new one was hired, Cole Caufield continued his torrid scoring and helped…
Remembering Walter Gretzky: Stories About ‘Canada’s Hockey Dad’ Ben Fisher | March 6, 2021 Since news broke on Thursday night announcing the passing of Walter Gretzky, tributes have poured in from across the NHL in honor of the 82-year-old father of ‘The Great One’,…
Kraken Expansion Watch: Ducks vs. Avalanche Sean Mallon | March 5, 2021 This Friday night, the fans of the Seattle Kraken have a number of intriguing games to watch. The good news for those planning to support the National Hockey League’s newest…
Maple Leafs’ Fourth Line Is Redefining the Label The Old Prof | March 5, 2021 Just so you are clear where I’m coming from, I believe the Toronto Maple Leafs’ fourth line of Jason Spezza, Jimmy Vesey, and Travis Boyd is currently the best fourth…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Andersen, Vesey, Nylander, Tavares & More The Old Prof | March 4, 2021 If you want to know how different the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers was on Wednesday night, you just have to look at the three stars…
Oilers News and Rumors: Draisaitl, Bouchard, Tippett, More Jim Parsons | March 4, 2021 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Leon Draisailt was not happy about a question he received after the team’s third consecutive loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Was…
Jim Rutherford Clears the Air on Kris Letang Trade Rumor Shane Seney | March 4, 2021 Last week we shared the news that ex-Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is refreshed after his month away from the league and now wants back in the NHL. The long-time executive resigned from…
Prospects News & Rumors: Schneider, Rathbone & Holloway Eddy Jones | March 4, 2021 The New York Rangers signed top prospect Braden Schneider to an entry-level contract on Wednesday. Vancouver Canucks prospect Jack Rathbone recorded his first American Hockey League goal, and Edmonton Oilers…
THW Power Rankings: Maple Leafs Edge Lightning for Top Spot John Kreiser | March 4, 2021 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Power Rankings, the top-13 teams in the NHL this week as ranked by members of The Hockey Writers. This week’s panel is Greg Boysen (Chicago…
New York Islanders Team Report Card – February 2021 Mike Fink | March 4, 2021 The New York Islanders had a good February, to say the least. After an underwhelming first month of the season, and a week of action missed as part of the…
MacKinnon Injury Overshadows Avalanche’s 4-0 Win Over Sharks Kerry Collins | March 4, 2021 For the second time this season, the Colorado Avalanche won a game on the road but had bigger things to worry about. Avs star Nathan MacKinnon left the game with…